From Addiction to Recovery: One Man’s Journey Through Alcohol Use Disorder

From Addiction to Recovery: One Man’s Journey Through Alcohol Use Disorder

May 1, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Brock Milligan shares his 19-year journey with alcohol use disorder and discusses the importance of recovery and community support.

In this episode of Emotion Well, host Johanna Dunlevy sits down with Brock Milligan, Business Development & Community Relations at ThriveNow Recovery Centers, for a powerful and personal conversation about recovery. Brock shares his 19-year journey with alcohol use disorder, the pivotal moments that led him to seek treatment, and what ultimately made recovery stick. With honesty and vulnerability, Brock opens up about how sharing his story has helped reduce the stigma surrounding substance misuse and mental health challenges. He also discusses ThriveNow’s Iowa-based programs, which include medical detox, residential care, medication-assisted treatment, and community reintegration and speaks to the barriers many Iowans face when trying to access care. This episode offers an honest, insightful, and hopeful perspective for anyone impacted by addiction, mental health challenges, or who is on the path to recovery. You can watch the podcast here on YouTube. Learn more about ThriveNow and Renewal Falls Recovery Centers . Watch Brock’s interview on WHO-13 here . Contact Brock LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-milligan/ Email: brock@thrivenowrc.com Call him at 515-444-6433…

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Host: Johanna Dunlevy

Guest: Brock Milligan

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Organizations: ThriveNow Recovery Centers, EFR, WHO-13

Places: Iowa, Renewal Falls Recovery Centers

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