Make room for a different perspective on recovery, relationships, and the stories we live by.
Essays on recovery, psychology, culture, and connection.
Explore the journal 02 / LISTENHonest conversations with Joe Van Wie.
Listen to the podcast 03 / GO DEEPERAddiction, recovery, and the stories that shape a family.
Discover the bookA reflection on intelligence, progress, and whether meaningful change has to begin with suffering. Joe considers another source of motivation: curiosity, connection, and the possibility of a better life.
Explore the articleAfter watching the Hemingway documentary, Joe reflects on the experiences behind the literary legend, including family history, trauma, alcohol, and emotional distress. This is an interpretive essay about a historical figure.
Explore the articleRecovery involves more than willpower. Joe explores the value of relationships, resources, stability, and opportunities that people can draw on as they build a life in recovery.
Explore the articleAn essay connecting questions about perception and shared reality with substance use and modern culture. Joe begins with the complex range of experiences described as psychosis.
Explore the articleWhat happens when attention is constantly interrupted? Joe considers digital environments, the stories people follow, and the place of sustained attention in recovery.
Explore the articleJoe reflects on his interest in artificial intelligence and the relationship between technology, human vulnerability, and social work. The essay introduces his published work and his concerns about responsible deployment.
Explore the articleTell us where you are. We’ll help you understand the next step.
