Real Recovery Podcast Inc. is a Portland-based, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an ongoing oral history of addiction, resilience, and recovery. Co-hosted by Julie P. Lewis and Peter B. Dowell — both of whom bring lived experience in recovery alongside years of professional expertise — the podcast documents authentic personal narratives across the full spectrum of recovery, fostering public understanding and reducing the stigma surrounding addiction. With more than 100 episodes recorded and a growing audience across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, Real Recovery Podcast serves as both a cultural record of the human capacity for renewal and a trusted community resource for individuals and families seeking recovery support.
Contact Information:
Email: info@realrecoverypodcast.com
Phone: (503) 810-8851
Website: https://www.realrecoverypodcast.com
Podcast: https://listen.realrecoverypodcast.com
OR State Registry Number: 226440493
"The Real Recovery Podcast has given us all a space to be able to share our experiences, strengths, and hope. We appreciate your leadership in putting something like this together. People have your contact information—donate to the Real Recovery Podcast because they're doing amazing things by calling us together and amplifying recovery voices."
About the Podcast
Real Recovery Podcast is an ongoing oral history of addiction, resilience, and renewal — documenting authentic personal narratives from individuals in recovery, community advocates, mental health professionals, and recovery organization leaders across the United States and beyond. Each episode is a long-form conversation rooted in honesty, preserved as part of a growing community record of what recovery looks and sounds like for real people. Alongside our episodes, we serve as a practical resource — connecting individuals and families with meetings, treatment options, and recovery support services throughout the region.
Audience & Reach
Podcast
- 122 episodes published since March 2024
- 20,000+ streams and downloads across all platforms, all-time
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Podcast Addict, and directly via web browser
- Listeners in 67 countries, with 88% of our audience based in the United States
Community & Social Presence
- 750+ newsletter subscribers
- 300 followers on Facebook
- 387 followers on LinkedIn
- 101 followers on Instagram
Featured Episodes
These episodes represent the range and depth of Real Recovery Podcast — from founding voices to recent conversations that continue to resonate with our community.
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Meet our team
Meet our team
Founded and led by people who know recovery firsthand.
Julie Lewis
Co-Founder/Co-Host
Nearly 30 years sober, Julie brings lived experience, professional credentials, and deep personal commitment to every episode. Certified by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon as a CRM and PSS, she rebuilt her life through recovery and now dedicates it to ensuring others know they are never alone in theirs.
Peter Dowell
Co-Founder/Co-Host
Over eight years sober, Peter draws on a career managing corporate TV studios and conference centers to produce a podcast rooted in honesty and community. His own journey through identity, addiction, and recovery informs every conversation he brings to the Real Recovery Podcast.
Colette Morrison
Board Member and Founding Voice
A founding voice of the Real Recovery Podcast and a passionate recovery advocate, Colette leads Bridge to Recovery — a meeting she founded at Another Chance Recovery Center. Her work bridging individuals with recovery resources and community is a living example of the mission she helped build.
For complete host and board member biographies, visit our About page.
Community Voices
"The Real Recovery Podcast has given us all a space to be able to share our experiences, strengths, and hope. We appreciate your leadership in putting something like this together. People have your contact information—donate to the Real Recovery Podcast because they're doing amazing things by calling us together and amplifying recovery voices."
"This podcast is the real deal. It's a labor of love by people in recovery who really care about our community. It's for us, by us. We have so much experience, strength, and hope. Thank you, Julie and Peter, for your endless hours of work in recording our stories and making a platform to share them. Thanks for helping all our voices be heard. This podcast has made our community stronger and helped build bridges."
Media Mentions
Real Recovery Podcast is available for media inquiries, interview requests, and collaborative coverage. We welcome the opportunity to bring recovery stories to your audience.
For press inquiries contact us at info@realrecoverypodcast.com or (503) 810-8851.
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Connect With Us
Real Recovery Podcast Inc. welcomes media inquiries, interview requests, and collaborative coverage opportunities. Julie and Peter are available to speak about recovery, community storytelling, and the work of Real Recovery Podcast.
To get in touch:
- Email: info@realrecoverypodcast.com
- Phone: (503) 810-8851
- Website: https://www.realrecoverypodcast.com
- Podcast: https://Listen.RealRecoveryPodcast.com