Join Phil Leahy and "2" Special Guests on The Empty Chair a LIVE podcast for "the addict that didn't know recovery was possible" .. Reggie & Joel Reggie started using drugs and alcohol when he was 12 years old.  At first it was just here and there for fun and experimenting, but by the time he was 14 years old he was using every chance he got.  Reggie used for the next 18 years of his life and ended up causing a lot of pain and heartache along the way.  He spent most of his adult life in and out of prison until he finally hit rock bottom and reached out for help. Reggie will share how he navigated through recovery over the past 31 years while attending school, earning  his Bachelors Degree, and becoming a useful member in society. Joel starting using drugs and alcohol at an early age.  His drug use caused a lot of unmanageability in his life, and to his loved ones.  His addiction got out of control, and he did not know how to stop, or that he even had a problem. Now, 21 years clean and sober, Joel uses his experience in recovery  to help others struggling with addiction. Both these men are HUGE assets in the recovery community and continue to carry the message of hope to those that are struggling in addiction. Tune in for an Amazing night of recovery, strength and HOPE!!!

Join Cole P. Welch with "2" Amazing guests on "The Empty Chair"!!! Sarah & Andrew Sarah O'Brien found herself in and out of 25+ detoxes, 7 halfway houses, and many sober homes before she hit rock bottom which led her to recovery. Today, Sarah shares her recovery to help others on their journey in recovery.  Sarah is a mom, works in the field of addiction and currently working on her bachelors degree. Andrew McCluskey, a Cape Cod native with 9 years in recovery has been working in the field of addiction for 6 years. Andrew takes his experience by sponsoring men and guiding them through the process of recovery. This is a show you do NOT want to miss!!! Tune in for a night of recovery and HOPE as we discuss how to navigate through the holiday season.

Join Cole Welch-Caffrey this week on "The Empty Chair, For The Addict That Didn't Know Recovery Was Possible". This is a show you don't want to miss!!! There will be 96 years of recovery on this episode!!!! Join Cole with her  2 SPECIAL Guests: Jersey Ed C. & Podfather Mike C. These men will share their experiences and  strength while offering HOPE to our listeners. Tune in as we discuss life after addiction...

Join Cole Welch this week on "The Empty Chair, For The Addict That Didn't Know Recovery Was Possible" with SPECIAL Guests: Phil & Fran LaheyTune in for an intimate evening with my dear friends, Phil & Fran as we discuss prevention & addiction, along with raw stories of recovery...

The Empty Chair, a podcast for the addict that didn't know recovery was possible, is getting ready to kick off its 2021-22 series with some AMAZING GUESTS !!!! Joining the show along with host Cole Welch Caffrey,  Lauren Macaulay, owner of Title Boxing Club, North Andover, MA & Patrick Kelley of Title Boxing Club talking g about their incredible fundraiser for MVPASAP as well Patrick's recovery journey. The show will then kick off with its 1st Guest of the season: Zak Vieweg, a man in recovery, celebrated "20 months" clean on October 5th.  Zak is living proof, that "We Do Recovery".. Join us for a night of HOPE & Recovery!!!!

A powerful episode of the Empty Chair... Join Cole Welch Caffrey and special guests, Chris Warner & Mark Moran on "The Empty Chair, for the addict that didn't make it" a LIVE podcast on the Merrimack Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse Project FACEBOOK page Chris has been completely free from the obsession to use any substance since 2017. She will share her life journey on practicing Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga for over two decades and how she combined her practices to obtain recovery for herself. Chris has been working in the field of addiction since 2018. She is a huge asset to the recovery community and will share her gifts and tools to all who have a desire to be happy, healthy, strong, and free! Mark has been sober since September 14, 1984. Mark immersed himself in 12-Step Recovery and remains where is a huge asset to the recovery community. Mark takes a holistic approach to healing and recovery through mind/body/spirit connection and integration. Seven years ago, Mark started attending yoga classes and fell in love with the grounding aspect of mindful breathing and movement. He noticed that this further enhanced his recovery and began teaching Recovery Yoga, instructing others and their loved ones on how yoga and meditation can help with their own recovery journey. This is a show you do not want to miss!!!

Join Cole Welch Caffrey on this very powerful and uplifting episode of "The Empty Chair ~ For the Addict That Didn't Make It" with 2 Special Guests: Keith B & Jimmy G. These long-time Methuen residents will share how they were once driven by drugs and alcohol and led a life of INSANITY. They will share how they overcame addiction and the High Cost of Low Living to create a Life second to none.  Tune in to hear these powerful stories of recovery as they share their Experience, Strength and HOPE.

Join Cole Welch on "The Empty Chair a LIVE Podcast for the Addict that didn't make it" with special guests Teena & Dave as they share the experience, strength and HOPE from addiction. They will share how as a couple they navigate through recovery "together" and speak of the importance of working their programs separately. Join Cole for a powerful episode of overcoming addiction and the agonizing pain of witnessing your partner relapsing and having to make life decisions for yourself... This is an episode you don't want to miss!! This Episode will be dedicated to: Amelia Reed Yount

Join Cole Welch- Caffrey for another Amazing episode on “The Empty Chair, for The Addict That Didn’t Make It” with our special guest, Shawn D. & Matt D. Shawn, a recovering addict began to use drugs and alcohol at a young age. His early drug use caused him to spend years on the road of self-destruction before finding recovery. Although Shawn is in his 1st year of recovery, he has a powerful impact in the recovery community and chases his recovery like he chased his addiction. Matt has been in and out of 30 treatment centers before he finally surrendered to God and gave up the high cost of low living. Matt has 3 years of continuous sobriety is the first to put his hand out to the newcomer. Join me to hear these remarkable stories of how these men have used what was trying to take them down to be the catalyst that brought them to rise above addiction and become useful men in society.

Join me and my co-host Louie Diaz LIVE for a remarkable episode on “The Empty Chair, for the addict that didn’t make it” with our special guest, Jesus Ruiz. Jesus Ruiz, a recovering addict of nine years and former gang leader began to use drugs and alcohol at an incredibly young age. His early use led him to many debacles, life as a gang member, and 16 years in and out of prison. While incarcerated, he accepted the gospel and began to turn his mess into a MESSAGE. Jesus has found his purpose and has been on the streets preaching to those in need. Jesus and his wife, Wanda are leaders in the Haverhill community and founders of “Leaving the Streets Ministry” a non-profit re-entry center for youths that has received notability from the Mayor of Haverhill as the “Volunteer of the Year”. Join me in his remarkable story of perseverance, and how his past allows him to serve those on the streets and offer HOPE and a bright future to our youth struggling in the community.