Recovered & Motivated
Recovered & Motivated is your weekly deep-dive into real stories and science-backed strategies for building a life of resilience, hope, and thriving after adversity. Every episode features candid conversations with recovery experts, inspiring individuals who’ve overcome challenges, and motivational leaders sharing actionable insights.
From addiction recovery and mental wellness, to personal growth and new beginnings, our content is crafted to support your journey—wherever you are. Listeners love our practical tips, honest dialogue, and empowering community spirit. With trending topics, guest interviews, and listener Q&As, each episode is designed to keep you engaged from the first minute to the last.
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Keywords: recovery, motivation, mental health, personal growth, overcoming adversity, hope, resilience, wellness, addiction, self-improvement.
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Power of Gratitude
Gratitude Practice
Self-Talk Strategies
Positive Affirmations
Transformative Self-Talk
Mental Health and Gratitude
Gratitude for Success
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
Building Positive Mindset
Self-Love and Gratitude
Mindfulness and Gratitude
Healing through Gratitude
Empower Your Thoughts
Improving Mental Health with Gratitude
The Science of Gratitude
Self-Talk for Confidence
Gratitude and Personal Growth
Mindset Shifts through Gratitude
Mental Wellness with Self-Talk
Gratitude for Addiction Recovery
Transforming Your Inner Dialogue
Positive Thinking for a Better Life
The Power of Positive Thinking
Overcoming Self-Doubt with Gratitude
Episodes
56 episodes
Surviving the Holidays Sober The Real, Raw Truth About Staying Clean When the Season Gets Loud
The holidays hit different when you’re fighting for your sobriety. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Recovered & Motivated, Steve gets brutally honest about why this time of year triggers relapse, cravings, depression...
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18:58
After the Storm... Stronger Than You Think
When the storm finally settles, you’re left standing in the debris — your past, your choices, your emotions, your future. This raw and unapologetic episode of Recovered & Motivated dives deep into what REALLY happens after the chaos,...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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10:12
The Storm You Have Been Carrying in Addiction, Trauma, Alcoholism
Recovered and Motivated with Steve Watt delivers a raw, heart-centered, and motivational deep dive for anyone struggling with chaos, trauma, addiction, or alcoholism. This episode speaks directly to the people fighting silent battles, th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:47
The Damage May Be Done, But It Doesn’t Define You
In this raw and powerful episode, host Steve Watt brings the real talk to the mic. This one’s for anyone rebuilding their life after addiction, probation, or a hard past — the people who’ve made mistakes but refuse to stay broken.
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15:01
From Battle to Breakthrough... Hope and Recovery for Our Veterans
USMC veteran Steve Watt delivers a raw, honest, and hopeful message about the battles veterans face after service — from PTSD and addiction to finding healing, sobriety, and purpose again. This episode is for every ve...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:50
Faith, Focus, and Freedom The Three Pillars of Lasting Recovery
New Episode Out Now! “Faith, Focus, and Freedom — The Three Pillars of Lasting Recovery”This one hits deep. Recovery isn’t just about staying clean — it’s about building strength, peace, and purpose from the inside out....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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16:27
Facing the Truth.. The Common Addictions and the Power of Clean Living
Addiction doesn’t always start with a bad choice — it starts with pain. In this raw and honest episode of Recovered and Motivated with Steve Watt, we face the truth about the world’s most common addictions — alcohol, opioids, ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:13
Breaking the Silence.. What No One Tells You About Recovery
What happens after the noise of addiction stops? No one talks about the silence — the in-between moments of rebuilding, rediscovering, and learning how to live again.In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Recovered an...
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When Life Sends You a Curve Ball: How to Stand Strong When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
Life doesn’t stop throwing curve balls when we get sober — we just learn how to swing differently.In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Recovered and Motivated, host Steve Watt talks about how to face life’s unexpecte...
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11:59
Out of Our Darkness and into the Light
“When you’ve lived in the dark long enough, the light feels like a fight. But that fight is where your strength is waiting.”🎙️ New Episode: “Out of the Darkness, Into Our Strength”If you’ve ever felt stuck...
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15:42
Finding the Inner Strength on the Messy Days
Recovery isn’t always clean or easy. Some days hit hard — the cravings, the emotions, the chaos. But those messy days don’t define you… how you respond to them does.In this raw and motivational episode of Recovered and Motivated, ...
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14:22
How to Stay Laser-Focused in Recovery: The Real, Raw Truth That Changes Everything
Staying focused in recovery isn’t easy—but it’s one of the most powerful skills you’ll ever build. In this raw and real episode, host Steve Watt breaks down the hard truth about focus in sobriety, why it’s so easy to drift, and how to bu...
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13:23
Not Being Drawn Backwards: Rising Above Hatred, Unrest, and the Weight of the Past
In this raw and powerful episode of Recovered and Motivated, Steve goes straight at the truth: the world is filled with hatred, unrest, and division, but your past does not define you—and you don’t have to be pulled backwards. This is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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11:54
Self-Care and Self-Change – The Pride in the Power of Change
In this powerful new episode of Recovered and Motivated, Steve dives into the heart of growth: self-care, self-change, and the pride that comes from building a new life. This isn’t about surface-level fixes—it’s about the raw tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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12:03
The Raw Truth About Recovery, Honesty, and Moving Forward
Addiction thrives in lies—but recovery begins with honesty. In this raw and motivating episode of Recovered and Motivated with Steven Watt, we dive into the power of truth, self-awareness, and rebuilding life with integrit...
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11:48
Recovered & Motivated podcast Trailer!!!!
Recovered and Motivated is the go-to podcast for anyone ready to break free from addiction, find lasting sobriety, and live with renewed purpose. Hosted by Steve Watt, a powerful voice in the recovery and mental wellness space, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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2:05
Motivation in the Mess: Showing Up on the Days You Want to Quit
Episode Title: Motivation in the Mess: Showing Up on the Days You Want to QuitLife isn’t always clean or easy. Some days feel overwhelming, messy, and heavy—and it’s in those moments that showing up matters most. In this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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11:13
What Got Us Here & How We Repurpose Our Direction (Feat. Cory “With The Keys”)
Ever wonder how ordinary choices can lead us into extraordinary challenges… and how those same choices can be the path out? In this deeply personal episode of Recovered & Motivated, Steve invites you into a slow, one-on-one convers...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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13:43
The Power of Service Living with a Servant’s Heart in Recovery and in Life
Title: The Power of Service Description: Discover how living with a servant’s heart—especially when no one is watching—can transform your recovery and everyday life. In this episode, we explore the true mea...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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12:50
Stepping Into the Grid: The Power of All-Out Self-Motivation and Rebuilding How You See Yourself
In this high-energy, transformative episode, Steve Watt dives deep into the raw, unfiltered truth about rebuilding your identity and discovering what real self-motivation feels like. Whether you're in recovery from addiction, battling ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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13:13
The Hows and Whys of Winning in Recovery and Clean Living!
In this powerful and uplifting episode, host Steve Watt delivers a heartfelt message to anyone in recovery — and to those still searching for a way out. “The Hows and Whys of Winning in Recovery and Clean Living” is your motivational roadmap to...
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15:35
Recovered and Motivated: The Fire That Keeps Us Going
In this fired-up and raw episode, Steve Watt opens up like never before—sharing the real story behind his journey through addiction, recovery, and the creation of Recovered & Motivated. This isn’t just about hitting rock bottom… it...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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14:38
Becoming the Person You Needed When You Were Struggling
In this empowering episode of Recovered and Motivated, host Steve Watt delivers a heartfelt and high-energy message about transforming your past pain into present purpose. What if you could become the guide, support, and light you once...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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14:01
From Surviving to Thriving Rebuilding Self-Worth and Purpose in a Noisy World
In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Recovered and Motivated, host Steve Watt breaks down the real journey from simply surviving to fully thriving in recovery—and in life.If you've ever asked yourself, “Who ...
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