3 Questions: DeVon Franklin
By Celeste McCauley3 min read
The film and TV producer, author and motivational speaker discusses the role that family and community played in helping cope with the childhood loss of his father to alcohol addiction.
Alcoholism
Dave Coulier: His Sources of Inspiration
The star of Full House and Fuller House shares how his sobriety helped him through a year of loss and grief and why he views dogs as angelic friends.
How This Doctor Brings Hope to Those in Recovery
By Lou Ortenzio8 min read
The West Virginia physician overcame his own addiction and now helps others in his community.
How Baking Cookies Changed Her Life
By Kaylin Kaupish4 min read
After struggling with addiction and homelessness, Janie Deegan splurged on a hand mixer. Now her signature pie crust cookies are selling out in New York City.
This Former Addict Is a Popular New York City SoulCycle Instructor
By Noa Shaw7 min read
Addict. Drug dealer. Felon. But since getting sober he inspires others to do the same in his unique exercise class.
Noa Shaw on Overcoming the Fear of Exercise
The author and SoulCycle instructor shares how conquering the fear of exercise and of asking for help has helped him achieve fitness, both physical and spiritual, and sobriety.
How Cutting Back on Sugar Can Help Fight Alzheimer’s
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Apparently, a sweet tooth can cause more than cavities.
How He Came to Minister to Hikers on the Appalachian Trail
By Matt Hall8 min read
A novice chaplain, a novice hiker and only four years sober. Was he up to this unexpected new challenge?
Craig Melvin: How His Father Was Changed by Sobriety
The Today Show news anchor shares what a difference it made in the life of his family when his father confronted and overcame his alcohol and gambling addictions.
How the Great Outdoors Helped a Pastor on His Sobriety Journey
United Methodist pastor Matt Hall shares how a summer ministering to hikers along the Appalachian Trail influenced his recovery from drug addiction.
The Journey of Recovery: Making Peace with the Past
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
In a Jesus Calling podcast, Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan makes a discovery.
How ‘Just a Job’ Turned into a Career and a Relationship with God
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
With a life in shambles, one mysterious moment changes everything.