In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lee Yaiva, a proud Hopi leader from the Village of Soongopavi, who shares his journey from homelessness and substance abuse to becoming a nationally recognized CEO and advocate. Grounded in his identity and driven by purpose, Lee speaks openly about overcoming struggle, breaking cycles, and creating pathways to healing for Native communities. Now leading in behavioral health and recovery, he is committed to bringing real change not only to reservations but also to Native and underserved communities across Phoenix. This episode is a story of resilience, culture, and what’s possible when we choose to heal and rise.

In Episode 148 of Recovery On-Air, Jared Blaine shares how he rebuilt his life by turning pain into purpose through music and the freedom of the open road. What began as a struggle with sobriety became a powerful journey of healing, where writing music and riding motorcycles gave him a new way to cope, connect, and stay grounded. Now involved in Celebrate Recovery and riding with the AZ Misfits motorcycle group, Jared has found brotherhood, structure, and a deeper sense of meaning. His story is a raw reminder that recovery isn’t one path—it’s about finding what keeps you alive, inspired, and moving forward.

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In this episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Barbara Brown, publisher of Together AZ, a monthly newspaper dedicated to connecting people with recovery resources across Arizona. Since its launch in 1991, when addiction and mental health were rarely talked about openly, Together AZ has worked to break stigma and provide hope to those struggling in silence. With 33 years in recovery, Barbara continues to be a passionate advocate, ensuring real help reaches real people. Tune in for a conversation about awareness, community, and the power of sharing recovery resources.