In this episode of the Well Aware Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Farley, recovery advocate and Community Outreach Director at Recovery.com, for a grounded conversation about stigma, compassion, and the realities of long-term recovery. Drawing from decades of advocacy and outreach work, Tom shares insights on prevention, grief, and how families and communities can better support individuals impacted by substance use. This episode emphasizes the power of empathy, honest dialogue, and human connection in the recovery journey.

What Happens When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days?
Reviewed by: Lauren Grawert, M.D. For a lot of people, alcohol has become woven into their daily and weekly routines. Wine with dinner, a beer after a long day, or a cocktail on the weekends. It becomes so embedded in daily life that many have not even thought about what would