<![CDATA[Recorded Conversations]]>Recorded Conversations is about honest conversations around recovery, mental health, personal growth, and the experiences that shape us. We share space with people with lived experience, professionals, and leaders to explore lessons, challenges, and ideas that can help others feel seen and supported.

Presented by Arcana Recovery, a behavioral health and technology company exploring how community, data, AI, and emerging technology can strengthen recovery support over time.

]]>https://www.arcanarecovery.com/recordedconversationsRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:09:53 GMTFri, 21 Aug 2026 19:13:08 GMT60Sharina Johnson<p>Recorded Conversations is about honest conversations around recovery, mental health, personal growth, and the experiences that shape us. We share space with people with lived experience, professionals, and leaders to explore lessons, challenges, and ideas that can help others feel seen and supported.</p><p></p><p>Presented by Arcana Recovery, a behavioral health and technology company exploring how community, data, AI, and emerging technology can strengthen recovery support over time.</p>episodicSharina Johnsonsharinadjohnson@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Finding Your Purpose Through Sobriety | Danny Albert of Hero in the Fight]]>What if the thing you thought broke you was actually the start of your purpose?

Sharina Johnson and Danny Albert share the raw, hope-filled story behind recovery, redemption, and building communities that help people feel seen, supported, and never alone.

Danny, founder of Hero in the Fight, opens up about more than nine years in recovery and the moment a notebook, a view of Harrisburg from Negley Park, and a powerful realization around the word “heroin” helped inspire a movement. From there, he and Sharina get into the real work of staying sober, rebuilding identity, and turning pain into service.

You’ll hear Danny break down:

• How addiction slowly shifts from weekends to survival mode
• Why “functioning” can hide deep pain from everyone around you
• The role of journaling, sponsorship, and 12-step connection in staying grounded
• Why belonging is one of the most powerful tools in recovery
• How Hero in the Fight grew from a shirt and Facebook page into events that bring hundreds of people together

Their conversation makes a compelling case for why lived experience matters, why community changes outcomes, and why speaking honestly about addiction can save lives.

This episode is for anyone in recovery, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand what it really takes to rebuild after addiction. If you need a reminder that healing is possible, that your story can matter, and that you do not have to do it alone, this one belongs on your list.

Follow Hero in the Fight on Facebook and Arcana Recovery to stay connected with the communities behind this conversation.

]]>https://www.arcanarecovery.com3cf98705-41de-4b86-8871-f64ef7839983Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:12:46 GMT<p>What if the thing you thought broke you was actually the start of your purpose?<br /><br />Sharina Johnson and Danny Albert share the raw, hope-filled story behind recovery, redemption, and building communities that help people feel seen, supported, and never alone.<br /><br />Danny, founder of Hero in the Fight, opens up about more than nine years in recovery and the moment a notebook, a view of Harrisburg from Negley Park, and a powerful realization around the word “heroin” helped inspire a movement. From there, he and Sharina get into the real work of staying sober, rebuilding identity, and turning pain into service.<br /><br />You’ll hear Danny break down:<br /><br />• How addiction slowly shifts from weekends to survival mode<br />• Why “functioning” can hide deep pain from everyone around you<br />• The role of journaling, sponsorship, and 12-step connection in staying grounded<br />• Why belonging is one of the most powerful tools in recovery<br />• How Hero in the Fight grew from a shirt and Facebook page into events that bring hundreds of people together<br /><br />Their conversation makes a compelling case for why lived experience matters, why community changes outcomes, and why speaking honestly about addiction can save lives.<br /><br />This episode is for anyone in recovery, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand what it really takes to rebuild after addiction. If you need a reminder that healing is possible, that your story can matter, and that you do not have to do it alone, this one belongs on your list.<br /><br />Follow Hero in the Fight on Facebook and Arcana Recovery to stay connected with the communities behind this conversation.</p>no00:49:4613Finding Your Purpose Through Sobriety | Danny Albert of Hero in the Fightfull<![CDATA[Recorded Conversation: The Power of Food, Mentorship, and Starting Again]]>Chef Kenneth J. McDuffie joins Recorded Conversations to talk about food, community, mentorship, mental health, and the experiences that shaped his path in the culinary world.

A North Philadelphia native, culinary educator, private chef, and founder of Young & Hungry Catering, Chef Kenny began cooking with his great-grandmother at an early age. His journey has since taken him from working with notable clients to competing on Hell’s Kitchen and Chopped, while continuing to teach and advocate for young chefs and creatives.

In this conversation, we also explore a more personal part of his story, including a period of depression before Hell’s Kitchen and how finding purpose, opportunity, and support helped change the direction of his life.

Presented by Arcana Recovery.

]]>1c7e4356-bc6c-4b9f-b745-ad04bccac373Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:47:40 GMT<p>Chef Kenneth J. McDuffie joins Recorded Conversations to talk about food, community, mentorship, mental health, and the experiences that shaped his path in the culinary world.</p><p>A North Philadelphia native, culinary educator, private chef, and founder of Young &amp; Hungry Catering, Chef Kenny began cooking with his great-grandmother at an early age. His journey has since taken him from working with notable clients to competing on <i>Hell’s Kitchen</i> and <i>Chopped</i>, while continuing to teach and advocate for young chefs and creatives.</p><p>In this conversation, we also explore a more personal part of his story, including a period of depression before <i>Hell’s Kitchen</i> and how finding purpose, opportunity, and support helped change the direction of his life.</p><p>Presented by Arcana Recovery.</p>no00:54:1411Recorded Conversation: The Power of Food, Mentorship, and Starting Againfull