AAC Thrive
AAC Thrive with Mike & Friends is the podcast for anyone on the recovery journey who needs insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom to keep moving forward. Hosted by Mike Diamond, celebrity interventionist featured on A&E and Director of Engagement and Intervention Services at American Addiction Centers, this show delivers real conversations that light the path to lasting recovery.
With nearly 20 years of sobriety, Mike brings his lived experience and professional expertise, offering golden nuggets of truth, tools, and encouragement. Some episodes also feature his friends and colleagues from American Addiction Centers, or other special guests, who share their knowledge on addiction, mental health, treatment, and thriving in recovery.
Whether you are new to sobriety or years into your recovery, AAC Thrive with Mike and Friends gives you the hope, strategies, and community you need to stay strong, stay connected, and stay thriving.
We invite you to join the monthly live sessions, visit https://americanaddictioncenters.org/mondays-with-mike for more information.
If you are someone you know is struggling, please call 844-91-SOBER.
AAC Thrive
Latest Episodes
The Secret to Recovery? It Has Nothing To Do Luck
In this episode of AAC Thrive, Mike Diamond explores the role of gratitude, resilience, and intentional action in recovery. He challenges the idea of “luck” and explains why lasting growth comes from consistent daily choices, self-awar...
Recovery Means Learning to Love Yourself Again
What does self-love really mean in recovery? In this episode, we explore the differences among self-love, selfishness, and self-sabotage, and why caring for yourself is essential to protecting your sobriety.We discuss the honesty and acc...
The Intention Shift: Tools for Real Change in Recovery
Resolutions can feel exciting… until they fail. In this episode of AAC Thrive, Mike Diamond explains why setting intentions—rather than resolutions—can transform your recovery journey.Discover how to:Set purpose-driven intent...
Sober & Steady This Holiday
The holidays can be joyful but also stressful, emotional, and full of triggers. In this episode of AAC Thrive, Mike Diamond shares practical tips for staying grounded, protecting your peace, and maintaining sobriety through the season. F...
Stronger Together: How Community Fuels Lasting Recovery
Mike Diamond dives into why recovery can’t happen alone. Addiction isolates, but connection rebuilds. Community gives you support, accountability, and people who truly understand your journey. One bad meeting doesn’t mean the whole system is br...