Podcast Testimonials

  • On the Artist Recovery podcast we dove deep into my creative journey, mental health story, and how I found my spark again. It’s a story of resilience, and Rich asked the kind of questions that pull real truth to the surface. Rich is a phenomenal host!

    Anna Irvine - Dallas, Tx - Le Beau Travail

  • Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of your podcast, Rich Wright! It was one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had this year. I’m honored to have been able to share such powerful space with you. May God continue to bless you and the work you are doing to keep making hashtag #MentalWealthDeposits for creatives and others.

    Sherry James, PMP - Frisco, Tx. - Phoenix Speaks, Inc.

  • Rich Wright doesn’t just host a podcast, he hosts a reckoning. What begins with the deceptively simple question, “Where were you born, and what was life like as a kid?” quickly becomes an unflinching excavation of your entire life. As a guest, I found myself walking back through the wreckage and wonder of it all, childhood scars, artistic pivots, private doubts, and the occasional small miracle that kept me going. Rich isn’t performing curiosity. He’s present. He listens like someone who knows that the real story isn’t in the elevator pitch, it’s in the pauses, the flinches, the messy digressions. This isn’t a podcast you “do.”, Two hours later you emerge feeling seen, wrung out, and unexpectedly whole. There’s no formula, no posturing, no clock-watching. Just two people in a Zoom room chasing truth until it stops running. WOW, just WOW

    Christopher Quigley - Nova Scotia - AlchemiaArtWorkshop.org

  • Had a great time chatting with Rich. It's so nice to see a podcast that is dedicated to artists and creatives like myself.

    Peter Gunn - Lexington, SC- PeterGunn.net

Art Rec Podcast

Welcome to the Artist Recovery Podcast, where creatives come to share their unfiltered stories of triumph, struggle, and everything in between. I’m your host, Rich Wright, an artist, designer, and lifestyle coach who’s walked through the fire of mental health challenges and come out stronger. Each Friday, we dive deep with guests—musicians, writers, painters, and more—who lay bare the highs, lows, and pivots of their creative lives. Recovery isn’t just about addiction; it’s about rising from career slumps, personal losses, or whatever life throws at you. Expect raw, inspiring, and real conversations that feel like late-night talks with friends, packed with insights to fuel your own artistic journey. Let’s get real and start healing together.

Want to be a guest on Artist Recovery Podcast? Send Rich Wright a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/artistrecovery

Art Rec Podcast Ep. 1 Marilyn Edwards - Marilyn’s Website

Art Rec Podcast ep. 2 Tom Powell - The Addison Group

Art Rec Pod Ep.3 Wendy Powell - Adventure 9 Enneagram

Art Rec Pod Ep. 4 Maddox and Dwight - For the Love of Creatives Podcast

Art Rec Pod Ep 6 Jon Bannan No Ghost Stories Illustration Studio

Art Rec Pod Ep. 6 Tracy Matthews Flourish and Thrive Academy and Jewelry Designer

Art Rec Pod Ep. 7 | Breaking the Silence: Loss, Hope & Suicide with Dennis Liegghio

Art Rec Pod Ep. 8 | Turning Pain into Purpose & Building Community with Scott Fisk

Art Rec Pod Ep. 9 | “The Flyer that saved my life”, John McBride’s Turning Point

Art Rec Pod Ep. 10 | Nearly giving it all up and what pulled him back- Gareth Robertson

Art Rec Pod Ep. 11 | Why Creative Mindset is Key to Innovate in Business Sarah Bierenbaum

Art Rec Pod Ep. 12 | Transforming Fitness for Creatives: Trea Cotton’s Journey & Vision

Art Rec Pod Ep. 13 | Healing Through Design, Trauma, and Transcendence - Claire O'Connor

Art Rec Pod Ep. 14 | From Combat to Canvas: The Untold Journey of Artist John Rios

Art Rec Pod Ep. 15 | Being Wildly Authentic, Redefine Success, Owning Weird - Lisa Borden

Art Rec Pod Ep. 16 | From Sensitive Kid to Spiritual Creative: Peter Bragino’s Journey

Art Rec Pod Ep. 17 | Soccer Scholarship to Art Therapy, Lindsay Reynold's Journey

Art Rec Pod Ep. 18 | Joanna Lloyd - Art to Healing: childhood trauma can shape a life.

Art Rec Pod Ep. 19 | True Story: They called me Kid Rock too!” - Pierre Mayo

Art Rec Pod Ep. 20 | Physical Therapy to Private Chef and More - Jodi Remenap

Art Rec Pod Ep. 21 - Rey Paez - Follow Rey

Art Rec Pod Ep. 22 - Sherry James -Phoenix Speaks, Inc