# #458 — Steve Feldman on Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, and Breaking the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

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Podcast: [BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bs-free-md-with-drs-may-and-tim-hindmarsh-medicine-life-family-physician-doctor-healthcare-medical-history-3443812)
Published: 2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does real recovery look like beyond detox and treatment? In this powerful conversation, Steve Feldman shares his own journey from addiction to decades of sobriety and explains how compassion, accountability, and the right support can help individuals and families find a path forward. Dr. May Hindmarsh explores the realities of addiction, mental health, and the hope that exists on the other side of recovery.

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