She was 15 years sober. She was about to become First Lady of North Dakota. And not one person in her life knew. In this excerpt from American Recovery, Kathryn Burgum explains to host, Aaron Prager how for 15 years, she stayed silent about her recovery — even as she became First Lady of North Dakota in the middle of the opioid crisis. This clip covers how one interview question forced her to go public, what happened when a thousand doors opened, and how she built a grassroots movement that measurably reduced addiction stigma across an entire state. Watch the full episode https://l.prageru.com/4cZm0X4
After years of trying to control her drinking, Kathryn Burgum found herself alone when a thought entered her mind: "Maybe you should ask for help." In this excerpt from American Recovery, Kathryn–now a Senior White House Adviser for Addiction and Recovery — traces her alcoholism back to the toxic shame instilled by an abusive Catholic school and a drinking household, and walks through eight years of relapse before the single moment that changed everything. Watch the full episode https://l.prageru.com/4h2trPB
She had a DUI published in the local newspaper. She was suicidal at the end of her drinking. She's been sober for 24 years — and now she's a Senior White House Adviser for Addiction and Recovery. Kathryn Burgum — former First Lady of North Dakota, founder of Recovery Reinvented, and Co-Chair of the White House Great American Recovery Initiative alongside RFK Jr. — joins Aaron Prager for one of the most policy-meets-personal conversations American Recovery has ever aired. Kathryn and Aaron also discuss: • Alcohol addiction and blackouts • Toxic shame and childhood trauma • Asking for help • 24 years of sobriety • Faith and spiritual awakening • Finding God after rejecting religion • Gratitude versus victimhood •…
In this excerpt from American Recovery, interventionist Chris Howard entered recovery expecting it to be only a temporary “tune-up” before returning to his old life. Here he explains to host, Aaron Prager what finally changed his direction and why a genuine spiritual experience is often a gradual personality transformation—not a sudden flash of divine light. To hear more check out the full episode here https://l.prageru.com/4gbb7Cb Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow Chris Howard: Tiktok (realchrishoward) Instagram (real_chrishoward) Follow Aaron Prager: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theaaronprager/) X …
AI:In this segment from American Recovery, interventionist Chris Howard discusses his journey through sobriety and the misconceptions surrounding addiction treatment. Initially viewing recovery as a mere temporary fix rather than a permanent lifestyle change, Howard explains that true transformation stems from gradual personality shifts and spiritual engagement rather than sudden miracles. His account highlights the necessity of personal accountability and provides insight into how addressing underlying issues like generational trauma and behavioral patterns is essential for long-term success in overcoming substance abuse.Open
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Sixteen children, aged 18 months to 18 years old, were allegedly tortured in a small room in Vinton County, Ohio. Julissa Turpin, who survived abuse from her parents, says healing is possible for the Ohio children now beginning life outside confinement. She shares her experience with NewsNation's Brian Entin. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
After surviving years of abuse and isolation, Julissa Turpin says healing is possible for the Ohio children now beginning life outside confinement. She shares her experience with NewsNation's Brian Entin. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Retired Maj. Nick Dockery is receiving the Medal of Honor, but he says the recognition is about more than himself. In an interview with NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer, Dockery discussed his focus on mental health awareness and helping others heal from trauma. More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/military/afghan-war-hero-medal-of-honor/
