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Episode 57: From Heroin to Heroine

Giving up was not an option for Brittany, even though she was only one wrong decision away from a life full of despair and possibly death. She joined Ty in the Big Z Media studio and shared how she flew under the radar with h...

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Episode 57: From Heroin to Heroine

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Episode 57: From Heroin to Heroine
April 11, 2023

Episode 57: From Heroin to Heroine

Giving up was not an option for Brittany, even though she was only one wrong decision away from a life full of despair and possibly death. She joined Ty in the Big Z Media studio and shared how she flew …

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Episode 56: A Daughter's Rage Turned Forgiveness
March 21, 2023

Episode 56: A Daughter's Rage Turned Forgiveness

Rhiannon Gancheff joined Ty in the Big Z Media studio from Florida, traveling to Illinois to meet her mother and brother for a week. There is a saying, "Addiction is not a spectator sport, and the entire family gets to …

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Episode 55: From Darkness and Despair to a Full Life in Recovery
March 15, 2023

Episode 55: From Darkness and Despair to a Full Life in Recovery

Katie O'Malley joins Ty in the Big Z Media studio and discusses her ups and downs that led to her almost 4 years of continuous recovery. Born in the St. Clair County, Illinois, Katie is the daughter of her late …

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Episode 54: If You Don't Make You're Bed You'll Smoke Crack, or So They Say
March 7, 2023

Episode 54: If You Don't Make You're Bed You'll Smoke Crack, or So Th…

Jessica joins Ty at the Big Z Media studio to discuss her obsession with alcohol and how it affected her day-to-day life. Coming from a supportive marriage and in-laws, Jessica shares her secrets about hiding her love for alc...

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Ty Bechel

Author | Journalist | Radio Show and Podcast Host | Executive Director

Ty Bechel is a seasoned podcast host and radio show host for Recovery Uncensored LIVE! on 107.1 FM who has over 10 years of long-term recovery. He has written and published a two-volume autobiography series, Heroin Rising: A Tale of True Terror and Heroin Rising: Out of the Ashes. He is also the founding Executive Director of Amare, a nonprofit, recovery community organization in the St. Louis Metro-East that provides evidence-based recovery support services like recovery coaching, treatment placement, family coaching, recovery skills groups, and much more. Bechel is also a freelance journalist with bylines with Buzz Magazine, Alton Advantage, Alton Telegraph, and Riverbender.com. He also owns Bechel & Associates, a nonprofit business consulting company to assist nonprofits on a limited budget.