In the Media

From prison to purpose, on stages and airwaves.

Doug Smith has been featured in interviews, podcasts, keynotes, and national conversations about recovery, leadership, mental health, and criminal justice reform. His lived experience, policy work, and coaching insights are reshaping how we think about leadership today.

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Speaking & Keynotes

Recent keynotes, plenaries, and conference sessions. Doug speaks on leadership, lived experience, recovery, and transforming mental health and justice systems.

Keynote

STARRY Fatherhood Provider Conference

February 20, 2026 · Texas
Panel

8th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health (JCMH)

2025
Presenter

SHSU 12th Annual Mental Health Conference

December 1 to 4, 2025 · Huntsville, TX
Opening Plenary

North Texas Mental Health Symposium · NAMI North Texas

November 20, 2025 · Plano, TX
Keynote

NAMI Texas Annual Conference: Going to Bat for Mental Health

November 2025
Keynote

East Texas Mental Health Summit · Andrews Center

May 6, 2025 · Tyler, TX
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Podcasts & Interviews

Conversations on recovery, leadership, and leading from who you really are.

Podcast

Insights with Dick Goldberg

"Lessons From Prison" · November 5, 2025

Host Dick Goldberg interviews Doug about his mental health, his slide into addiction, and the time he spent in prison.

Podcast

Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality

"From Prison to Purpose" · October 12, 2025

Doug joins host Dr. Katherine Hayes to share how his journey through addiction, incarceration, and redemption shaped his mission to help others lead with integrity, accountability, and hope.

Podcast

Victory Over Sin · Episode 319

"Path of Rocks in Austin, TX" · September 13, 2025

Doug and host Mark Renick talk about recovery, prison, and finding leadership through brokenness.

Television

The Wise Ones · USA Global TV

"Redefining Leadership" · July 31, 2025

Doug discusses The Path of Rocks and Thorns, his journey through incarceration and recovery, and the principles that guide him toward integrity, resilience, and purpose.

Podcast

King Connections

"The Path of Rocks and Thorns" · July 2025

Host King Christopher invites Doug to share his deeply personal journey and the leadership insights drawn from the book.

Podcast

The Stuph File · Episode 0831

"From Prison to Purpose" · July 19, 2025

Doug joins host Peter Anthony Holder to talk about his journey from incarceration to leadership, the impact of lived experience, and the lessons behind the book.

Podcast

My Last Relapse

Life After Bipolar Depression · January 2025

A candid conversation about Doug's last relapse and the turning point that followed, on bipolar depression, recovery, and breaking the cycle.

More Appearances

Additional podcast conversations from across the country.

UNCOMMODiFiED Podcast · Tim WindsorFeb 19, 2026
The Drop the Needle Podcast · Jim AlstottJan 30, 2026
The Trauma Therapist Podcast · Guy MacphersonJan 28, 2026
Jim Acosta PodcastJan 26, 2026
In-studio recording · Houston, TXDec 17, 2025
Alex Lewczuk · Mid-Week DriveAug 22, 2025
Mizz Liz Tea Party PodcastAug 19, 2025
WV UncommonplaceAug 6, 2025