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RRP 128: Anthony Good / It's All Good: Recovery, Fatherhood, and Starting Over
• 60 minRRP 128 — Anthony Good / It’s All Good: Recovery, Fatherhood, and Starting Over:root{--red:#F45331;--burgundy:#771719;--blue:#3C82C1;--cream:#F2EAD5;--navy:#0F1123;--sky:#60C0EA}*{box-sizing:border-box} body{margin:0;background:var(--cream);color:var(--navy);font:16px/1.55 Verdana,Arial,sans-serif} main{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 44px;background:#fffdf7} h1{font:700 28px/1.2 Georgia,serif;color:var(--burgundy);margin:0 0 22px} h2{font:700 20px Georgia,serif;color:var(--burgundy);border-bottom:3px solid var(--red);padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px} p{margin:10px 0} ul{padding-left:24px} li{margin:7px 0}.meta{background:#f7eee0;border-left:5px solid var(--blue);padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 22px}.time{display:inline-block;background:var(--navy);color:white;border-radius:999px;padding:2px 9px;font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;margin-right:5px} a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:bold}.quote{border-left:5px solid var(--red);background:#f7eee0;padding:15px 18px;margin:18px 0;font:italic 18px/1.5 Georgia,serif}.buttons{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:15px 0}.button{display:inline-block;background:var(--red);color:white!important;text-decoration:none;padding:10px 15px;border-radius:5px}.button.blog{background:var(--blue)}.button.news{background:var(--burgundy)}footer{border-top:1px solid #d8cdbb;margin-top:30px;padding-top:14px;font-size:12px;color:#5c5660}RRP 128 — Anthony Good / It’s All Good: Recovery, Fatherhood, and Starting OverPresenters: Julie P. Lewis and Peter B. DowellEpisode length: 1 hourRelease date: August 21, 2026 Anthony Good spent years in prison, lived through relapse, and had to learn how to build a life he had never really known. In this honest conversation, he talks about four and a half years clean, fatherhood, integrity, mental health, and the moment he decided to leave behind the name Demon and become Anthony. He also explains why he created It’s All Good Recovery, an open and personal meeting space where people can share honestly, give themselves positive affirmations, and take recovery one moment at a time. Key points04:00 Anthony shares his recovery story, four and a half years clean, years in prison, and the role his children played.08:00 He reflects on prison, parole, guilt, shame, and the experiences that shaped him.11:00 Anthony describes relapsing after getting a job, a car, and college, then becoming homeless within two weeks.13:00 He talks about shedding the name Demon, fatherhood, anxiety, and anger.20:00 Integrity becomes central to his recovery, including doing difficult things and helping people who want help.29:00 Anthony explains “one moment at a time” and why twenty-four hours can feel like too much time for him to think.38:00 He talks about how long it can take to feel normal after prison and addiction.44:00 Anthony tells listeners how to find It’s All Good Recovery through Facebook and Anthony W. Good.51:00 His words of wisdom are simple: live with integrity, do the right things when nobody notices, find the recovery that works for you, and build a support system.Websites and resources discussedIt’s All Good Recovery on FacebookIt’s All Good Recovery Zoom meetings: Thursday at 6:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM, and Sunday at 6:00 PM. Meeting ID: 465 403 0507. Password: 123456. View the meeting flyerWillamette FamilyAdult & Teen Challenge PacWestHilbert College Human Services programWellbriety MeetingsReal Recovery PodcastListen and read moreListen to Episode 128Read the blog postNewsletter “You're gonna have to do a lot of the right things when nobody notices.”— Anthony Good#RealRecoveryPodcast, #Recovery, #Sobriety, #RecoveryPodcast, @realrecoverypodcast Real Recovery Podcast Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 99-1347297.
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