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LR 88: Ayahuasca Revisted 01/07/2023

LR 88: Ayahuasca Revisted Its been four years since Tamara and Garrett first did Ayahuascha in Peru and Costa Rica. We discuss our latest opinions on the complex topic of Psychedelics in Recovery(specifically recovery from our drug of choice-alcohol), the legality of psychedelic use in the US, and where we are four years after this transformative experience in both our lives. Recomended reading: How to Change your Mind---Michael Pollan Netflix Series: How to change your mind We are on YouTube!! Check us out at this Link Drop us a line at /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/25532811

LR 86: Pin the Text 12/11/2022

LR 86: Pin the Text In a mostly lighthearted episode Tamara and Garrett catch up on what has been going on in their lives since we spoke to you last. We discuss our in person meet up, our Thanksgiving gratefulness with families and our health. We discuss what it means to be fully present, and riff on not being “lost in thought”. We want to extend a very warm Merry Christmas to all of our family and friends. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/25287579

LR 85: Boring is not Boring 10/20/2022

LR 85: Boring is not Boring Garrett has over five years and Tamara has over three years of sobriety under their belts. But they are by no means sages or recovery gurus, they are just a couple of friends on opposite sides of the country Garrett and Tamara give updates on their lives and reflect on what has happened in the past year and a half, and how they are still remaining sober. Garrett shares an insight over why he drank that he was not previously aware of and goes over his experience with the 12 steps Tamara shares how she is able to be fully present with her daughters and talks about how she is doing all the things that she never thought she would do if you asked her 5-10 years ago They both agree that quiet peaceful domestic life is awesome. They round it out with a few tips and tricks (sobriety hacks?) Please subscribe, rate and review our podcast and as always thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/24752898

GR 1: The Unbreakable boy with Scott LeRette 08/06/2021

GR 1: The Unbreakable boy with Scott LeRette The long awaited rebrand and relaunch is here with the Garrett Riley Podcast. And who better to kick it off with then Scott LeRette the author of the book "The Unbreakable Boy" /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/20053529

LR 84: Garrett Hits Four Years Sober 05/08/2021

LR 84: Garrett Hits Four Years Sober Tamara and Garrett Reflect on the last four years. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/19031675

LR 83: Existential Angst (In a fun way) 03/27/2021

LR 83: Existential Angst (In a fun way) Tamara and Garrett dance with the Ego. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/18487181

LR 82: Self Healing with Bree 02/23/2021

LR 82: Self Healing with Bree Tamara and Garrett talk to Bree /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/18064718

LR 81: Tamara tells a story 01/26/2021

LR 81: Tamara tells a story Tamara discusses meeting George W Bush /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/17701205

LR 80: And the beat goes on 01/08/2021

LR 80: And the beat goes on happy new year to 2021! /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/17474777

LR 79: The 12 Days of Life Recovered 12/03/2020

LR 79: The 12 Days of Life Recovered Merry Christmas everyone! /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/17053835

LR 78: New Logo, same nonsense 11/12/2020

LR 78: New Logo, same nonsense 2020 Starts to Wind Down /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/16788317

LR 77: Covid Schmovid: Tamara and Garrett Unhinged 09/21/2020

LR 77: Covid Schmovid: Tamara and Garrett Unhinged Talking about Covid /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/16101182

LR 76: Tamara hits one Year Sober! 09/07/2020

LR 76: Tamara hits one Year Sober! Tamara gets a year of sobriety /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/15916979

LR 75: Let's Talk about Cults 09/04/2020

LR 75: Let's Talk about Cults We talk about the NXIVM cult /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/15891404

LR 74: Tamara has a new Baby! 08/14/2020

LR 74: Tamara has a new Baby! Tamara breaks down her beautiful experience of bringing baby Joelle into the world, she dispels certain myths and backs up /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/15620039

LR 73: Mixing it up with friend and coworker Scott 08/06/2020

LR 73: Mixing it up with friend and coworker Scott For the first time in Life Recovered history we have someone on the podcast who is totally outside of the Recovery Elevator Universe! Garrett's friend and coworker Scott Stewart joins the show and we talk about everything from living in Idaho v living in SoCal /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/15503558

LR 72: Lighthearted Fluffy Puppy Dog Episode 06/30/2020

LR 72: Lighthearted Fluffy Puppy Dog Episode Life Recovered takes a break from all things current events, and (for the most part) from all things serious. Instead, Gar and Tam interview each other, and listeners can come along with them as they get to know each other better - histories, bucket lists, hopes, dreams... Sometimes, you just need a healthy dose of fluffy, lighthearted, sunshine and rainbows! /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/15027488

LR 71: The Return of Chris Csar!! 06/19/2020

LR 71: The Return of Chris Csar!! Chris Csar joins Garrett and they discuss how Chris has been able to process an unthinkable tragedy in his life, through using his tools and also getting into boxing. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/14886581

LR 70: Tamara ties the knot! 06/09/2020

LR 70: Tamara ties the knot! Tam is a married woman! She talks about her nuptials and the story of her relationship journey leading up to marriage. Talk about an evolution of life in recovery... that's what this podcast is all about! Gar talks about his quite literal coming out... of his home in quarantine. He recounts his whirlwind trifecta of adventures - from San Diego, to a cattle drive, to the California Central Coast. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/14748851

LR 69: Special Guest Walter checks in 05/21/2020

LR 69: Special Guest Walter checks in Tamara and Garrett welcome Walter from Episode 29 and we quickly get caught up with him. We talk about everything from spiritual self help to bitcoin, plus Walter learns what a doula is and we get an update on Tamara's wedding, impending birth, and even what her new last name is going to be. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/14518076

LR 68: Garrett Hits 3 Years Sober! 05/08/2020

LR 68: Garrett Hits 3 Years Sober! On the day this episode was recorded and released, Garrett hit 3 years alcohol-free. Garrett reveals why this particular milestone is so special, talks about how he's celebrating, and makes the big announcement that he promised to deliver to listeners today. Tam and Gar discuss the memories over the past 3 years of his journey, and how distinct stages of life in recovery have evolved - and how Garrett himself has evolved. He also looks ahead and shares what this chapter entails. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/14339204

LR 67: Here Comes the Sun 05/01/2020

LR 67: Here Comes the Sun This time, it's Tamara's turn to make up a COVID-19 question "game," and she and Garrett talk about their latest feelings and routines around the quarantine. Tam talks about her jimmy-rigged backyard swimming pool set-up, and Gar talks about days he spends by his actual swimming pool. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/14244992

LR 66: Get your kicks on episode 66. 04/16/2020

LR 66: Get your kicks on episode 66. COVID-19 continues to drive the conversation, but Gar & Tam take a few different turns as they discuss its latest effects on the new day-to-day "normal" - both the sad and the uplifting. They cover everything from the reality of job loss, the return to life's simple pleasures, the delights of Costco and even the high school experience in the world of Coronavirus. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/14018138

LR 65: Relax. Nothing is in your control. 04/05/2020

LR 65: Relax. Nothing is in your control. As the world changes, Garrett and Tamara take a moment to notice the purpose in what could otherwise be perceived as random and meaningless. They each have an incredible sense of gratitude when they realize the groundwork that has been laid for them to be able to walk through this Coronavirus crisis. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/13856618

LR 64: When You Never See the Boogeyman 03/22/2020

LR 64: When You Never See the Boogeyman The lovely Kymberly (also featured on LR 59 & 48) joins Garrett & Tamara to offer a therapist's take, as the three discuss coronavirus and its effect on mental health and sobriety. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/13650920

LR 63: Basic Discomfort 03/01/2020

LR 63: Basic Discomfort A snippet from a New York Times interview with Ben Afleck caught Garrett's & Tamara's eyes, and they discuss a simple yet very real statement he made about the hole we all try to fill. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/13363337

LR 62: "You always have a choice." 02/18/2020

LR 62: "You always have a choice." This week, Garrett and Tamara discuss the somewhat awkward transition from having a separate "recovery" bucket of life, to integrating all things into a singular, new way of life. They also share how and why they've changed how they engage with media, news and pop culture. It's all about having a CHOICE in how you live your life recovered! /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/13192034

LR 61: We're Back! And We're Headless... 02/02/2020

LR 61: We're Back! And We're Headless... Garrett and Tamara are BACK and bringing a new and refreshed intention to Life Recovered. Welcome to a new chapter of Life Recovered with Garrett and Tamara! /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/12975572

LR 60: The Breakdown of the Dallas Recovery Happy Hour Retreat 01/14/2020

LR 60: The Breakdown of the Dallas Recovery Happy Hour Retreat Garrett and special guest co-host Kris break down what is was like to be at the very first Recovery Happy Hour retreat in downtown Dallas. If you are curious about what it is like at one of these retreats we lay it all out for you. Why did we love this one so much? Listen and find out! drop us a line at with any questions or comments. /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/12728951

LR 59: A therapist walks into a bar 11/17/2019

LR 59: A therapist walks into a bar Huge moment for life Recovered as our good friend Kymberly sat down with Garrett live and in person! We talk about life, all things therapy, and maybe we might even have uncovered why Garrett drank..(or at least a big piece of the puzzle) And Garrett asks a bunch of layman style therapy questions. You don't want to miss this episode! For more info about Brainspotting go to and if you want to email Kymberly questions here you go... And if you want to be the second person to ever email me and Tamara drop us a line at /episode/index/show/aftertheelevator/id/12063374

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