Tierre Caldwell
Tierre Caldwell spent time in a violent gang and developed addictions to drugs and alcohol as a teen. When he wound up in prison, he had to face his demons and find a way to stop using.
Back from Broken
This is a show about recovery, hosted by CPR News host Vic Vela. Everyone knows someone who struggles with addiction or mental health issues or a physical ailment that has dramatically changed their life. This show is a place to regularly showcase courage and what it takes to come back.
Latest Episodes
Trailer: Season 3 Is On The Way!
When we can meet each other with empathy and compassion, we can find hope. That is exactly what Back from Broken is all about — and why we’re coming back for a third season.
Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden’s struggle with addiction has been intense — and very public. But with the support of his family, including President Joe Biden, Hunter found the help he needed.
Kevin Griffin
Kevin Griffin found his own way to embrace recovery using ideas he borrowed from Buddhism, and he wrote a book about it that helped others — including Vic Vela — overcome their own challenges.
Tracie Lechman
A decision Tracie Lechman made when she was 16 would haunt her for the rest of her life. This is how she overcame trauma and addiction in her journey to recover.
Matthew Jarvis
Matthew Jarvis grew up with parents who fought violently at times. It set the stage for years of bad relationships and addiction — until he found a way forward.
Elena Joy Thurston
She was a devout Mormon who fell in love with another woman and found herself traumatized by conversion therapy. This is her recovery story.
Jessica Dueñas
As both a student and a teacher, Jessica Dueñas found a sanctuary in the classroom. But her alcoholism made her reevaluate her priorities — and the career she loved.
