HopeDealer Movement

05/13/2026

Help amplify the power of prevention by sharing your story using ! Whether it’s how you’re preventing substance use or promoting well-being, every journey is unique. Your story can inspire change. Learn how to get involved: samhsa.gov/prevention-week/my-prevention-story

05/11/2026

Parents & teachers play a crucial role in shaping how children learn & grow. During , talk about substance use prevention and well-being. Download games & activities: samhsa.gov/prevention-week/community-events/activities

05/11/2026

Stress. Anxiety. Isolation. Uncertainty.

For people in recovery — or those who love someone struggling with addiction — those feelings can become dangerous if we don’t take care of ourselves.

In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast, we talk about practical self-care tools that can help protect your recovery and mental health during difficult seasons of life. From gratitude lists and boundaries to exercise, connection, spirituality, and recovery support, this conversation is full of real-life strategies anyone can start using today.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, this episode is for you. And if you know someone who’s struggling, share this with them. One conversation could make a bigger difference than you realize.

💙 Recovery is real. Hope is real. And you are not alone.

https://youtu.be/W_tb8tscw3A

What happens when stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and isolation start affecting your recovery journey or mental health?In this episode of the Better Life in Re...

04/29/2026

t is possible to live a healthy and productive life. If you or someone you know is looking for help related to alcohol misuse, free and confidential support is available at samhsa.gov/find-help

04/22/2026

Treatment for alcohol use disorder varies based on a person’s needs. There are many choices today that make possible. Visit samhsa.gov/find-help if you or someone you know is looking for help.

04/21/2026

✨ Your story matters. ✨
Not all recovery stories are the same, and the way we share them can inspire hope—or unintentionally glorify the past. In this episode, David Stoecker breaks down the 4 essential parts of a recovery story: what you overcame, what you learned, what you gained, and what you do now to maintain your goals.
💡 Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone, or working in mental health, this episode will show you how to share your story with honesty, impact, and hope.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn your journey into a tool for transformation.
https://youtu.be/LecsoilVCjM

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04/15/2026

As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to be able to answer our kid’s tough questions ― and start the tough conversations. Open conversations and awareness can help prevent underage drinking. Find resources at: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you

04/14/2026

She was homeless.
Standing over an overpass…
Not even sure she wanted to live anymore.

Today?
She’s 9 months sober.
Helping other women find recovery.
And building a life she never thought was possible.

This episode is a raw, honest look at what recovery REALLY looks like—not just getting sober, but learning how to live again.

If you or someone you love is struggling… please watch this.
Hope is real. Recovery is possible. 💙

🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/51pACTddZ20

👉 Tag someone who needs this reminder today.

What does real recovery actually look like?In this powerful episode of the Better Life in Recovery: Hope Dealer Podcast, Kate shares her raw, unfiltered jour...

04/08/2026

Do you have concerns about the health, wellness, and well-being of yourself, your child, or someone you care about? Find support with Screen4Success—a quick and easy way to identify areas where someone may benefit from more support: samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/screen4success

04/07/2026

Addiction is NOT a choice.

But the way we treat people struggling with it?
That is.

Stigma is keeping people silent.
Keeping people sick.
And sometimes… costing lives.

If you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or work in this space—this conversation is for you.

Let’s change the narrative. 👇

🎧 Listen to the latest episode now. https://youtu.be/Oq6mFQJVa7I

Addiction stigma doesn’t just hurt—it keeps people from getting help.In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast, David Stoecker and Josh take an ...

04/04/2026

April is —a time to raise awareness of alcohol misuse. Find helpful resources on prevention, treatment & recovery support that you & your community can: samhsa.gov/alcohol