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Supporting Sobriety Podcast

Supporting Sobriety Podcast

By: Matt Bair & Ryan Hedrick
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Summary

The Mission

The Supporting Sobriety Podcast is dedicated to providing hope to the unsung heroes behind those struggling with addiction…their friends and family.

We will share insights, stories and resources to help listeners support their loved ones and care for themselves on the recovery journey.

The Hosts

Matt Bair

Matt considers himself blessed to be a recovering alcoholic. His lifetime profession as a radio broadcaster has been derailed multiple times by alcohol abuse but he remains alive and employed through the grace of God and help of others.

Matt lives by the humility introduced in the first step of 12-step recovery, that the alcoholic is truly “powerless over alcohol,” and the alcoholic in use of alcohol possesses a life that is “unmanageable.” He enunciates these beliefs in teaching recovery to alcoholics and addicts, while understanding there’s more to learn from the ones who don’t make it (Keep. Coming. Back). He truly believes everything “always gets better” if you don’t take the next drink or drug. Matt is dedicated to “supporting the supporters” like those who have been critical to his ongoing sobriety.

Matt is the long-time morning and afternoon traffic reporter for WIBC / Indianapolis.

Ryan Hedrick

Ryan Hedrick's life has been a journey of recovery from a challenging battle with addiction spanning nearly 25 years. His struggles with cocaine and methamphetamine led him down a dangerous path, marked by numerous attempts at treatment. However, salvation came in the form of a 12-step program that became his sanctuary.

To break free from the shackles of addiction, Ryan committed himself to giving back to recovery communities nationwide. He extended his support by bringing 12-step meetings to jails and institutions, sponsoring men on their recovery journeys, and regularly attending meetings. Like his co-host, the clutches of drugs and alcohol jeopardized Ryan's life and his career in radio.

Ryan is currently a reporter and morning news anchor at WIBC/Indianapolis where he met his podcast co-host Matt Bair. Together they strive to offer a beacon of hope to those grappling with similar struggles. Their podcast aims to reach and assist individuals behind the scenes by sharing personal experiences, strength, and hope with their followers. Through their collective journey, Ryan and Matt seek to inspire and support those supporting loved ones on the path to recovery.

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Episodes
  • Episode 76 | What We Hold On To

    Episode 76 | What We Hold On To
    May 6 2026

    Ryan Hedrick talks about how resentment can keep people stuck, and what shifts when someone you care about gets clean and starts doing the work.

    He speaks with Amanda E., now eight years clean, about showing up for her family, building a support network she can rely on, and the tools she uses to work through resentment. They also talk about what caregivers should understand so resentment doesn’t strain the relationship.

    Follow & Listen
    X and Instagram: @sobriety_pod
    Available on Spotify, Apple, and other major platforms

    Resources
    Al-Anon: al-anon.org
    AA Meetings: aa.intergroup.org/meetings
    NA Meetings: virtual-na.org
    Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 (24/7)

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 75 | Ready, Set, Sponsor

    Episode 75 | Ready, Set, Sponsor
    Apr 8 2026

    Ryan Hedrick sits down with his sponsor Jose G for a direct conversation about what sponsorship really means in recovery and what it means for you as a caregiver.

    They explain why sponsorship is the heartbeat of the program. A sponsor helps your loved one see what they are up against, shares real experience, strength, and hope, and walks them through the 12 steps step by step.

    Ryan and Jose get into how you can spot real readiness, the difference between smart support and overreach, and why trusting the process matters even when it is hard to watch.

    Ryan also shares what he learned from past sponsors, what helped him, and what did not.

    The Supporting Sobriety Podcast is for caregivers of people in recovery or active addiction. If you are trying to support someone and not lose yourself in the process, this episode gives you real, practical direction.

    Follow & Listen
    X and Instagram: @sobriety_pod
    Available on Spotify, Apple, and other major platforms

    Resources
    Al-Anon: al-anon.org
    AA Meetings: aa.intergroup.org/meetings
    NA Meetings: virtual-na.org
    Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 (24/7)

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 74 | The Other Side of Addiction

    Episode 74 | The Other Side of Addiction
    Apr 1 2026

    Ryan Hedrick sits down with Daryl Gilmer, a recovering addict with 11 years clean and a story that speaks for itself. From fighting to keep and raise his son to figuring out what it really means to be a present father, Daryl brings a real, grounded perspective on parenting in recovery.

    The conversation stays honest and practical using your past as a tool, not something to run from, and how showing up with love can actually change lives. Ryan also shares his own experience stepping into fatherhood and not always knowing what to do with that kind of responsibility and blessing.

    They get into what surrender really means beyond just the word, and how it shows up in daily life. Daryl also talks about being in the role of a caregiver while staying solid in his own recovery, which adds another layer to his journey.

    It’s a straightforward conversation about growth, responsibility, and what recovery can really look like over time.

    Follow & Listen
    X and Instagram: @sobriety_pod
    Available on Spotify, Apple, and other major platforms

    Resources
    Al-Anon: al-anon.org
    AA Meetings: aa.intergroup.org/meetings
    NA Meetings: virtual-na.org
    Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 (24/7)

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    22 mins
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