Media & Interviews
Recovery Through Truth and Resilience
Dr. Larry Smith has become a national voice for lived-experience recovery. Drawing on decades of chiropractic practice and long-term personal recovery, he speaks openly about the courage, setbacks, and hard-won hope behind Johnnie and Me and 2084: The Neuroxone Conspiracy.
His interviews cut through the noise with honesty, humour, and compassion. Each conversation explores how real recovery happens—from the inside out—and why connection still matters more than policy.
Podcast Appearances
Conversations with Rich Bennett
Recovery, Truth, and Hope with Dr. Larry Smith
Dr. Larry explores what changed when he named the voice of addiction—and began answering it with honesty, structure, and community. He also reflects on writing as a form of recovery, from Johnnie and Me to his forthcoming medical thriller.
The Elisha Show
From Darkness to Light 🌅 | Dr. Larry Smith on Addiction, Healing & the “Wounded Healer” Journey
Dr. Larry shares how a single encounter reignited hope at his lowest point, revealing how presence, compassion, and lived pain can become the foundation for healing others.
The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast
Silencing the Voice of Alcohol with Dr. Larry Smith | Episode 468
Dr. Larry reflects on recovery as a practice of authenticity, service, and daily commitment—shaped by trauma, community, and gratitude. He also shares how writing has become a powerful tool in maintaining sobriety and giving voice to the inner struggle explored in Johnnie and Me.
Couple O’ Nukes
Marathon-Mentality: Addiction Recovery With Dr. Larry Smith
Dr. Larry explores the intersection of endurance athletics and recovery—where discipline supports healing but can also echo addictive patterns. A grounded conversation about pacing, community, and staying sober for the long haul.
Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!
Coming January 2026 — stay tuned!
Media Features
Vancouver Sun — “Harm reduction without recovery is a dead-end road” (Published Dec 2025)
one question still hasn’t been asked: Have policymakers ever spoken to people in long-term recovery about what actually works — or do we simply not count anymore?
National Post — “Listen to ex-addicts” (Dec 2025)
“For those of us who’ve lived it, recovery is not a laboratory theory. It’s a daily discipline built on humility, accountability, and human connection. We’ve learned that no policy can substitute for purpose, and no prescription can replace belonging.”
Oak Bay News — “Island author battles the voice within with book about addiction and recovery” (Aug 2025)
“Part memoir and part recovery narrative, Johnnie and Me offers a personal and introspective look at addiction, identity and healing…Drawing on his own lived experience, Smith personifies addiction as a voice — “Johnnie” — and takes readers inside the emotional and spiritual battle that defines recovery.”
Parksville Qualicum Beach News — “Island Author Battles the Voice Within” (Aug 2025)
Drawing on his own lived experience, Smith personifies addiction as a voice — “Johnnie” — and takes readers inside the emotional and spiritual battle that defines recovery. [Dr. Larry] offers his own blend of honesty, humour and insight to the often-misunderstood world of addiction recovery.”
Appeared across several Vancouver Island newspapers in the summer of 2025.
Connect with Dr. Larry
If you host a podcast or media platform and would like to collaborate, please reach out at drlarry@drlarrysmithauthor.com. Larry is available for interviews, panels, and guest articles on addiction recovery, hope, and ethical storytelling.
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