Frequently Asked Questions

SobrietyTalk uses a community-powered ranking system. Members vote for their favorite recovery podcasts each week. The podcasts with the most votes rise to the top of the leaderboard. Every vote counts, and because votes reset each week, the rankings stay fresh and reflect what the community is loving right now.

Each member gets 5 votes per week to spread across any podcasts they choose. You can give all 5 to one show or spread them across multiple. It's up to you. Votes reset every Monday at midnight, so you get a fresh 5 every week.

Weekly resets keep the rankings dynamic and fair. A podcast that was great a year ago shouldn't outrank a show that's helping people right now just because it accumulated votes over time. Fresh weekly votes mean the leaderboard reflects the community's current favorites, not just who had the most fans earliest.

Yes, you need a free SobrietyTalk account to vote. This prevents bots and duplicate votes, and makes sure the rankings are a true reflection of real listeners' opinions. Creating an account takes under a minute.

Completely free. Creating an account, voting, leaving reviews, and discovering podcasts costs nothing. SobrietyTalk is a community resource built for people in recovery and those curious about sobriety.

Find the podcast's page on SobrietyTalk and scroll down to the Community Reviews section. You'll need a verified account to submit a review. All reviews are moderated before they appear publicly to keep the community respectful and spam-free.

If you know a great recovery podcast that should be on SobrietyTalk, submit it here or reach out via our contact form. We review all submissions and aim to approve quality shows within a few days.

Submit your show via our Submit a Podcast page. Provide your RSS feed or podcast name and we'll review it. We list podcasts focused on recovery, sobriety, addiction, mental health, and sober-curious living. Approval typically takes 2 to 5 business days.

If your podcast is already listed, you can claim it by visiting your show's page and clicking "Claim This Podcast." Claiming unlocks your host dashboard where you can update your description, artwork, and links, and see your ranking stats. It's free.

Once your podcast is listed and has votes, you can grab a dynamic rank badge from your podcast's page. The badge automatically updates to show your current leaderboard position. Embed it on your website, show notes, or anywhere you promote your podcast. It's a great way to show listeners your community ranking and drive more votes.

The best way is to ask your listeners! Mention SobrietyTalk in your episodes, link to your listing in show notes, and share your rank badge. You can also share your leaderboard position on social media. Your most loyal listeners will be happy to vote for you each week. Since votes reset weekly, consistent promotion keeps you near the top.