The ClearlyWell Podcast

Due to record-breaking streams and listener requests, we’re re-releasing one of the most talked-about episodes in ClearlyWell history — the powerful sit-down with Avery N.

This episode struck a chord with listeners across Georgia and beyond — for its raw honesty, its insight into recovery and his growth and success. Avery’s fearless perspective on hope, accountability, and growth.

Whether you’ve heard it before or are tuning in for t...

If you caught Short Sesh 18 — “The Dish on Therapy”, you already know we’ve been talking about the real work that happens inside the therapy room — the connection, the growth, and the healing that fuels recovery.

Today, we’re taking that conversation a step further. This is Season 2, Episode 28, and I’m joined by Beth P., LCSW — a licensed clinical social worker who has spent years blending therapy, structure, and accountability in ...

Welcome back to The ClearlyWell Podcast — where we talk about the real work of healing, the science behind recovery, and the hope that connects it all.

Today’s Short Sesh is all about therapy — what it really means, the many forms it can take, and why it’s such a powerful force in behavioral health and addiction recovery.

We hear the word “therapy” a lot — CBT, DBT, ACT, group therapy, trauma-focused work — but behind those acronyms ...

Welcome to The ClearlyWell Podcast — where we explore the intersection of mental health, medicine, and real life. I’m your host, Elizabeth McKeon, PMHNP, CARN, and subject-matter expert in behavioral health and addiction recovery.

Today’s episode takes us into the world of a controversial substance quietly sitting on gas-station counters across America — kratom. Marketed as a natural energy booster, pain reliever, or mood enhancer, ...

Welcome back to The ClearlyWell Podcast. In today’s short sesh, we’re diving into a growing concern that affects kids, teens, and adults alike—Internet addiction. From endless scrolling and late-night gaming to online chat rooms and even risky spaces like Reddit threads, the Internet can quickly shift from a helpful tool to an unhealthy dependency.

We’ll look at the different types of Internet addiction, what the research tells us a...

Welcome back to the ClearlyWell Podcast — this is Short Sesh 15. Today, we’re diving into a topic that sits at the intersection of fun, technology, and mental health: video gaming addiction.

For many, gaming is a way to relax, connect with friends, and sharpen skills. But for some, it can cross the line — from a hobby into something that disrupts sleep, school, work, and relationships. The World Health Organization even recognizes G...

Today in part 2, we welcome Andy O—one year and two months sober. At 52 years old, Andy has spent more than half his life behind bars. His story is one of trauma, addiction, and manipulation—but also of resilience and survival. Born and raised in Georgia, and proud of his Native American heritage, Andy shares a compelling journey of loss, recovery, and rediscovery. Along the way, he reflects on the parts of his life filled with mus...

Today on the ClearlyWell Podcast, we welcome Andy O—one year and two months sober. At 52 years old, Andy has spent more than half his life behind bars. His story is one of trauma, addiction, and struggle—but also of resilience and survival. Born and raised in Georgia, and proud of his Native American heritage, Andy shares a compelling journey of loss, recovery, and rediscovery. Along the way, he reflects on the parts of his life fi...

Today on the ClearlyWell Podcast, we’re talking about a man who made the world laugh while carrying a pain most of us never saw — Robin Williams. Actor Sam Neill once called him ‘the loneliest man on a lonely planet,’ and after his death, we learned he had been living with severe depression and the effects of Lewy body dementia. His story reminds us that depression doesn’t always look like sadness — sometimes it hides behind humor,...

Unresolved trauma can live in the body for years—shaping your thoughts, emotions, and even your energy levels—without you ever realizing it? In this episode of The ClearlyWell Podcast, we're diving into the silent connection between trauma and depression. We’ll explore how old emotional wounds can manifest as chronic sadness, exhaustion, or disconnection, and why substances like alcohol or drugs are often used as quick, but harmful...

Hey y’all—and welcome back to the ClearlyWell Podcast, where we keep it real about mental health, healing, and the stuff that doesn’t always make it into the therapy room or the group chat.

I’m your host, Elizabeth—and today’s episode is one of those quiet truth bombs that might just change the way you think about drinking, trauma, and what your nervous system is really asking for.

We’re talking about the relationship between unresol...

🎙️ On today's episode of The ClearlyWell Podcast, we're welcoming back a familiar voice from Season 1 — Brittany, the inspiring founder of Unite Rabun, a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) based in rural Georgia.

Brittany shares the powerful story of how her lived experience—from incarceration to recovery—led her to create a thriving space of hope and support for others. She dives into what an RCO truly is, the services Unite Ra...

Welcome back to The ClearlyWell Podcast — I’m your host, Elizabeth McKeon.

Today, we’re having a brutally honest conversation about one of the most overlooked — and deadliest — drugs in the world: alcohol.

When we think of addiction, we often picture heroin, fentanyl, or meth. But alcohol quietly remains responsible for millions of deaths each year — and yet, society rarely calls it what it is: a drug.

It’s impossible to have this con...

Today on The ClearlyWell Podcast, we delve into the wild, unapologetic life of Slash—the legendary guitarist known for his riffs in Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver—and the dark truth behind the glamour of rock stardom.

From the height of fame to the depths of addiction, Slash's story includes a near-fatal overdose and a rare diagnosis of cardiomyopathy, a serious heart condition often linked to chronic substance use. We'll explore...

Today on The ClearlyWell Podcast, we welcome a powerful voice for change: Shyunda Heard — cohost of The Let’s Talk Talk Show, Accountability Court Case Manager, justice-involved expert, and active collaborator with the RATV Network. Born in Franklin County, Georgia, as the fourth of six children, Shyunda shares her deeply personal and heartbreaking story of childhood trauma. She also opens up about how her work with accountability ...

🎙️ Today on The ClearlyWell Podcast, we take a deep dive into Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR)—what it is, why it works, and how it's changing the landscape of addiction treatment. We'll unpack the misconceptions that have long stigmatized this evidence-based approach and explore how science, policy, and compassion intersect in recovery.

Then, we turn the spotlight to pop icon Demi Lovato, whose journey through substance use diso...

​In today's episode of the ClearlyWell Podcast, we delve into the intricate and controversial history of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family's pivotal role in the opioid epidemic. We also explore how these real-life events are mirrored in the fictional narrative of Season 4 of the Amazon Prime series Goliath, where the storyline centers around a pharmaceutical company named Zax Pharma.​

Purdue Pharma, owned by the Sackler family, i...

In this episode of The ClearlyWell Podcast, host Elizabeth McKeon welcomes Mike Oxley, a subject matter expert in mental health and addiction, to explore the long-standing and complex relationship between the two. Mike brings not only professional insight but also lived experience that fuels his passion for advocacy.

Mike shares how his time spent incarcerated became a pivotal turning point in understanding the deep correlation betw...

🎙️ Today’s Guest on The ClearlyWell Podcast: Pam Brooks Crump

We’re honored to welcome Pam Brooks Crump, the creator of MonarchTransformationTrainings.com, to the show. Pam is a leading expert in nervous system regulation, helping individuals develop powerful strategies to manage stress, enhance meaningful connections, and build lasting resilience.

Pam is also a person in long-term recovery—a journey that informs her work, though sh...