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Real Recovery Talk567: We want to OFFER YOU MORE with less...Do you have someone in your life that struggles with addiction and you feel lost or alone? Join us here! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc We are excited for this new adventure, and freaked out a little bit too! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe for more real conversations about addiction, recovery, and hope. 📩 Questions or need help? Reach out: info@realrecoverytalk.com
2025-08-2411 min
Real Recovery Talk566: Pregnant and Addicted: Why There's No Help for WomenDo you have someone in your life that struggles with addiction and you feel lost or alone? Join us here! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc What happens when a woman struggling with addiction becomes pregnant — and discovers there are little to no resources to help her? In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom and Ben sit down with Heather, a researcher and advocate, to unpack the hidden struggles women face when battling addiction, especially during pregnancy. From stigma and lack of support to how treatment centers and families can respond, this conversation pulls back th...
2025-08-221h 17Real Recovery Talk565: Big Book Study: Working with others Part 2Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through Working with Others: Part 2 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram...
2025-08-2037 minReal Recovery Talk564: Build Your Sobriety Like a BusinessDo you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc I was listening to a guy on a podcast talk about what it really takes to build a successful business. He said most entrepreneurs spend the first few years working seven days a week, sixteen hours a day, pouring absolutely everything into it. And I thought—man, that's exactly what early sobriety should look like. You get out what you put in. If you treat your recovery like it's part-time, you're going to get part-time results. But if you go...
2025-08-1758 minReal Recovery Talk563: Make your sobriety count! George Graduated with 2 Masters Degrees!Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with George, who recently graduated with not one — but two master's degrees. His story is a powerful reminder that getting clean and sober isn't the end of the road — it's the start of an entirely new life. George opens up about his journey through addiction, the turning points that led him to sobriety, and how he's used his recovery as a launching pad for personal and professional transformation. From rebui...
2025-08-151h 08Real Recovery Talk562: Big Book Study: Working with othersDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through Working with Others from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/rea...
2025-08-1332 minReal Recovery Talk561: Why Florida Leads the Nation in Addiction TreatmentDo you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Why is Florida the #1 place in the U.S. for addiction treatment? In this episode, we reveal how Palm Beach County became the model for recovery programs nationwide — and why other states are trying to copy it. From the huge recovery community to world-class sober living, here's why so many people come here to get sober… and stay sober. 📩 Have questions or need support? Email us anytime at info@realrecoverytalk.com. ➡️ Learn more about our Family Reconn...
2025-08-101h 14
Real Recovery Talk560: How Families Can Break Free From the Fear of Drug AddictionDo you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc If you love someone struggling with addiction, you probably know the constant fear of "waiting for the call." The call that something terrible has happened. The call you've been dreading. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about what it's like for parents and loved ones living with that constant anxiety. We talk about: Why addiction creates so much fear for families The emotional toll of "waiting for the other shoe to drop" Practical...
2025-08-0826 minReal Recovery Talk559: Big Book Study: Step 8,9,10Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through  Step 8,9,10 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/ Ben...
2025-08-0634 min
Real Recovery Talk558: The #1 Killer of Young People: FentanylFentanyl is killing more people than any other drug in American history — and it's not slowing down. Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecov...
2025-08-0359 min
Real Recovery Talk557: 5 ways parents enable addictionDo you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/ Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/ RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/
2025-08-0111 minReal Recovery Talk556: Big Book Study: Step 6,7,8Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through  Step 6,7,8 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/ Ben...
2025-07-3031 min
Real Recovery Talk555: Are you married to someone struggling with alcohol?Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Are you married to someone struggling with alcohol? In this episode, Abby and Marshall share their story of living with an alcoholic husband — the chaos, the heartbreak, and what it finally took to make a change. Whether you're in the middle of it or trying to heal, this conversation will give you clarity and hope. What You'll Learn: How alcoholism affects marriage and mental health What boundaries actually worked The mistake she stopped ma...
2025-07-271h 05
Real Recovery Talk554: Could You Survive What She Went Through? Lorraines Story...Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc 🎙 In This Episode: Drug addiction. Alcoholism. Prostitution. Jail. Institutions. Trauma that most people couldn't even imagine. Lorraine lived through it all. At just 24 years old, Lorraine was lost in active addiction, caught in the grip of heroin, crack cocaine, and sex trafficking. For months, she was held against her will, beaten, sold, and stripped of her humanity. She was certain she would die in that house. But by nothing short of a miracle — she escaped. Now, after 9 years...
2025-07-251h 08Real Recovery Talk553: Big Book Study: Into ActionDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through  INTO ACTION from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecove...
2025-07-2331 min
Real Recovery Talk552: What Would You Do If Your Son Was Drinking Himself to Death?Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with a mother who shares what it's really like to love someone battling addiction. She opens up about the eotions that she had to go thru, throughout this whole season of life. Vann and Robert talk openly about how their relationship has been restored through Roberts sobriety. Together, they talk about: The early signs of alcoholism What it took to finally get help How their relationship changed through recovery...
2025-07-2044 min
Real Recovery Talk551: Addicted to Fentanyl and Stuck in the South Florida Shuffle: NikkiDo you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In thgis episode we sit down with Nikki. She does into detail about her sobriety journey al what it took for her to finally get sober. Nikki talks openly about getting stuck in the South Florida Shuffle which we break down in the episode. It is an amazing story or resilience. 💬 Need help? Fill out this form and we'll reach out: 🔗 https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/help 🎧 Subscribe to hear real stories of recovery, healing, and second chances.
2025-07-181h 04Real Recovery Talk550: Big Book Study: Sex InventoryDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through  Sex Inventory from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecov...
2025-07-1624 min
Real Recovery Talk549: A life of Gangs and Heroin to Helping Addicts RecoverHave you ever felt completely hopeless watching someone you love spiral out of control? Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with our close friend and coworker, Shermain, who shares how he went from the streets of Memphis—deep in gang life and heroin addiction—to now celebrating over 5 years of sobriety. Charmaine opens up about: Growing up in poverty and addiction His darkest moments alone in a hotel room...
2025-07-1350 min
Real Recovery Talk548: Boundaries Don't Work – Yes, They Do… If You Do ThisDo you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, Ben and I are talking about something that came up during our Family Reconnect call that really stuck with us… setting boundaries for yourself. A lot of times, families are focused on setting rules for the addict — but we don't stop to ask: What about me? What am I doing to protect my own peace and sanity? Here's what we cover: Why boundaries only work when you stick to them What it really means to "love some...
2025-07-1135 minReal Recovery Talk547: Big Book Study: How It Works Part IIIDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through How It Works from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Part III Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.inst...
2025-07-0934 min
Real Recovery Talk546: The Truth About Weed: Why It's Not as Safe as You ThinkDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, Tom, Ben, and Dr. Tamberi talk about why weed (marijuana) is not as harmless as many people say it is—especially for young people. A lot of big influencers and celebrities are telling kids that weed is totally safe, but we don't agree. We've seen many people come into treatment because of weed, and it's not just "no big deal." Some struggle with serious anxiety, depression, and even scary thoughts after using weed a lot....
2025-07-0636 min
Real Recovery Talk545: Sage FINALLY got sober when....Story of inspiration and hopeDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this powerful and emotional episode, we sit down with Sage, who shares her journey of trying everything to get clean and sober — from treatment centers across the country to an experience in Mexico involving ibogaine. Despite her desperate efforts, nothing seemed to work. Sage opens up about the moment she cried out to God, asking Him to just let her die — and how that moment of surrender led to real, lasting change. This episode is filled with hope, faith, and r...
2025-07-0440 min
Real Recovery Talk544: Big Book Study: How It Works: Part 2Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through the second half of How It Works from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: htt...
2025-07-0227 min
Real Recovery Talk543: I Shouldn't Be Alive... 8 Years Sober: Destiny's StoryDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we sit down with our friend Destiny, who just celebrated eight years of continuous sobriety! Destiny shares her incredible journey — from the depths of addiction to a life filled with purpose, hope, and service. We talk about what it really takes to stay sober long-term, how her mindset has evolved over the years, and the ways she continues to grow in her recovery. Whether you're brand new to sobriety or years into the journey, this conversation is pac...
2025-06-2941 min
Real Recovery Talk542: Stop Doubting Yourself: Pastor Todd Mullins: Don't Let Doubt Take You OutDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?:Â https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc DONT LET DOUBT TAKE YOU OUT: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Let-Doubt-Take-You/dp/1636414346 Christ Fellowship: https://www.christfellowship.church/ In this episode, I'm joined by Ryan Laabs and Pastor Todd Mullins, lead pastor of Christ Fellowship Church here in South Florida. Pastor Todd shares the story behind his new book Don't Let Doubt Take You Out -Â and how doubt shows up in our addictions, recovery journeys, and everyday life. We all opened up about ou...
2025-06-2759 minReal Recovery Talk541: Big Book Study: How It Works Part 1Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, Erik takes us through the first half of How It Works from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is one of the most read and quoted sections in all of AA — but do people really understand what it's saying? Erik breaks it down line by line, shares how it applied to his own recovery, and calls out some common ways people misinterpret this chapter. If you've ever wondered why "rigorous honesty" is so emphasized — or if you'v...
2025-06-2527 min
Real Recovery Talk540: Mental Health Medications: Do They Really Work?Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?:Â https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, Tom, Ben, and Dr. Tamanini sit down for a real conversation about antidepressants. We break down common questions like: Do they really work? Should people in sobriety take them? Are they overprescribed? Dr. Tambini brings her clinical experience to the table, and we talk openly about what we've seen in the addiction and recovery world when it comes to these medications. Whether you've taken antidepressants yourself, know someone who has, or are just curious about t...
2025-06-2231 min
Real Recovery Talk539: Why Men's Mental Health Still Gets Ignored; AA is 90 YEARS OLDDo you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/ Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/ RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/ In this...
2025-06-201h 03
Real Recovery Talk538: Big Book Study: We Agnostics: Part 2Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc  In this episode, we dive deeper into We Agnostics, continuing the conversation around developing a relationship with a Power greater than ourselves. This section of the chapter challenges us to look at our past beliefs—or lack thereof—and how those ideas may have blocked us from getting sober. We break down the spiritual logic laid out in the Big Book, discuss how fear and ego can keep us stuck, and explore what it really means to be open-minded when it comes to spirituality in recovery. Whether you'r...
2025-06-1830 min
Real Recovery Talk537: From Heroin in the Hospital to 8 Years Sober – Josh's Story of RedemptionFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom Conrad, Benjamin B, and their guest, Josh, discuss Josh's eight-year sobriety journey. They dive into topics such as geographical change sparked by divine intervention, how life continues to challenge sobriety, and the significant impact of a spiritual journey. 00:00 Introduction of the Episode and Guests 00:21 Josh's Sobriety Journey and Key Moments 00:58 Sponsor Segment - Soberlink 02:29 Introductions Continued 03:42 Discussion on the Reality of Sobriety 14:31 Josh's Experience in Sober Living 17:42 T...
2025-06-1546 min
Real Recovery Talk536: He Recovered from a TERRIBLE OPIOID ADDICTION!Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Lanning, host of The Rise Above Podcast, who shares his powerful story of recovery after nearly a decade of battling opiate addiction. Now with 7½ years clean, Kevin opens up about what it truly took for him to achieve long-term sobriety — from hitting bottom to finding purpose through service and connection. Kevin talks in detail about how working with others has been the driving force behind his recovery and how The Rise Above Podcast has helped him build meaningful relationships, spark hon...
2025-06-1359 min
Real Recovery Talk535: Big Book Study Week 9: We Agnostics: Part 1Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In Week 9 of our Big Book Study, we dive into the first half of We Agnostics — one of the most pivotal and misunderstood chapters in Alcoholics Anonymous. This section speaks directly to those who struggle with the idea of a Higher Power, offering both challenge and invitation. We break down how the Big Book addresses resistance, doubt, and past experiences with religion, and why belief doesn't have to come all at once — or look any certain way. If you've ever thought, "I want recovery, but I'm not sure...
2025-06-1130 min
Real Recovery Talk534: To the Addict Who's Still Struggling…Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc This one's for the person who's stuck—tired of using, tired of lying, tired of being miserable, but terrified of what sobriety actually looks like. I'm not here to sugarcoat it. Getting clean isn't easy. It takes grit, honesty, and a willingness to do things differently. But it's possible. In this episode, I'm talking directly to you—the addict who knows they need to change but doesn't know where to start. If you've been waiting for a sign, this is it. You're not broken. You're not hopeless. But...
2025-06-0829 min
Real Recovery Talk533: The Dark Side of Sobriety: What They Don't Tell YouFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we sit down with Kat, who opens up about what it finally took for her to get sober after years of fighting recovery. She shares how she never saw herself as someone who would walk into an AA meeting — and definitely didn't think it would work. But when nothing else worked, Kat made the decision to surrender. That decision changed everything. Kat talks in detail about how Alcoholics Anonymous helped her rebuild her life from the inside out. Today, she's not just sober — she's thriv...
2025-06-0654 min
Real Recovery Talk532: Big Book Study: Part 2 More About AlcoholismFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Big Book with Part Two of "More About Alcoholism." This section pulls no punches — it lays out what makes us different from the "average drinker," and why self-knowledge, willpower, and good intentions just aren't enough to stay sober. We break down the powerful stories in this chapter that show just how cunning, baffling, and powerful alcoholism really is — especially when we start thinking we have it all under control. We also talk about the emotional and mental obses...
2025-06-0434 min
Real Recovery Talk531: Sick of Being Controlled by Their Addiction? How to measure your own success...Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In today's episode, we open by talking about the latest news surrounding Britney Spears — not to add to the media frenzy, but to reflect on the heartbreaking reality that unfolds when someone you love is in emotional or mental crisis. Her public struggles mirror what so many families quietly go through when a loved one is battling addiction or mental health issues behind closed doors. That sparks a deeper question we explore in this episode: How do family members measure progress in their own lives, even when th...
2025-06-0155 min
Real Recovery Talk530: She Didn't Think AA Was for Her… Until It Saved Her LifeFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we sit down with Kat, who opens up about what it finally took for her to get sober after years of fighting recovery. She shares how she never saw herself as someone who would walk into an AA meeting — and definitely didn't think it would work. But when nothing else worked, Kat made the decision to surrender. That decision changed everything. Kat talks in detail about how Alcoholics Anonymous helped her rebuild her life from the inside out. Today, she's not just sober — she's thri...
2025-05-301h 08
Real Recovery Talk529: Big Book Study: More About Alcoholism: Part 1Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we dive into Part One of "More About Alcoholism" from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This chapter hits hard — it forces us to confront the delusion that so many of us hold onto: that somehow, someday, we'll be able to control and enjoy our drinking. We break down the stories and examples laid out in this section, and we talk honestly about how dangerous that kind of thinking can be. If you've ever thought, "Maybe this time it'll be different…" — this one's for you. W...
2025-05-2840 minReal Recovery Talk528: Why do YOUNG people relapse, after years of sobriety?Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, Tom and Steve react to Chrissy Teigen's recent announcement that she started drinking again after a period of sobriety. This sparks a bigger conversation: why do people relapse — even when life looks "good" on the outside? We break down some of the most common reasons people pick up again, including emotional triggers, social pressure, unresolved trauma, and lack of support. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is a real look at what can lead someone back to the bottle — and...
2025-05-2534 minReal Recovery Talk527: My Sponsor Had a Sponsor: WHO CARES!Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we dive into the idea of "sponsor families" — you've probably heard someone say, "My sponsor's sponsor was sponsored by so-and-so," almost like a sobriety family tree. But is that even a real thing? Or is it something we made up to feel more important in the rooms? We talk about where the concept might have come from, why some people cling to the lineage of their sponsorship like a badge of honor, and whether this creates more division than unity. At the end of th...
2025-05-2343 min
Real Recovery Talk526: There is a Solution: Part 2Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we continue breaking down one of the most impactful chapters in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous — There Is a Solution. This time, we dive into the second half of the chapter, where the Big Book gets into what the real solution actually is. We talk about the idea of spiritual experience, the power of the fellowship, and the critical role that working with others plays in long-term recovery. This isn't about quick fixes — it's about a complete shift in how we live and conne...
2025-05-2131 min
Real Recovery Talk525: Why Willpower Isn't Enough to Get Sober...Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Labor — a medical doctor who also happens to be in long-term recovery from drug addiction. Her story is powerful: from the outside, she had it all together — a successful career in medicine — but behind the scenes, addiction was slowly taking over her life. Today, she not only shares her personal experience getting sober but also helps us understand why addiction is so misunderstood — especially by those who have never experienced it. Dr. Labor breaks down the brain chemistry behind addiction in a way...
2025-05-1852 min
Real Recovery Talk524: He Relapsed After 1 Year in Treatment: Brian's StoryFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we sit down with Brian, who shares his powerful journey through nearly four years of sobriety. Brian opens up about the brutal depths his addiction took him, and what it finally took for him to get clean. But his story takes a turn — even after spending a full year in treatment, he relapsed almost immediately upon leaving. Why? That's what we dig into. Brian reflects on his lack of willingness during that time and the truth he wasn't ready to face. Joining us...
2025-05-1655 min
Real Recovery Talk523: Big Book Study: There Is a Solution PART 1Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, Eric picks up where we left off with the second half of Bill's Story from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This part dives deeper into Bill's spiritual awakening, the critical moments that led to lasting sobriety, and how his experience laid the foundation for what would become the AA program. Eric walks us through the powerful shift that took place once Bill fully surrendered—highlighting the principles, the pain, and ultimately the peace that came from choosing recovery. Whether you're just getting started or...
2025-05-1443 min
Real Recovery Talk522: Sobriety Slogans: What Does That Even Mean?Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we dive into all those one-liners and slogans you hear tossed around in and outside of 12-step rooms — from "One Day at a Time" to "Let Go and Let God" to "Fake It Till You Make It." Some of them carry real depth and meaning… others? Not so much. We talk about which ones have actually helped us in our sobriety, which ones we think are overused or misunderstood, and how sometimes people repeat them without really knowing what they mean. It's a lighthearted conv...
2025-05-1144 min
Real Recovery Talk521: Addicted Communities: What's REALLY HappeningFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, we're joined by Brave—someone who not only got clean and sober but has dedicated his life to helping others do the same. Brave walks us through his personal recovery journey, what it took to finally surrender, and how he rebuilt his life one day at a time. But his story doesn't stop with his own sobriety. Brave is now deeply involved in the substance abuse field, working hands-on with those still struggling. He shares the realities he sees in communities hit hardest by ad...
2025-05-0957 min
Real Recovery Talk520: Big Book Study: Bill's Story: The Moment Bill W. Got Sober (Part 2)Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc In this episode, Eric picks up where we left off with the second half of Bill's Story from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This part dives deeper into Bill's spiritual awakening, the critical moments that led to lasting sobriety, and how his experience laid the foundation for what would become the AA program. Eric walks us through the powerful shift that took place once Bill fully surrendered—highlighting the principles, the pain, and ultimately the peace that came from choosing recovery. Whether you're just getting started or...
2025-05-0730 min
Real Recovery Talk519: Court-Ordered Sobriety: Real Recovery or Just Compliance?Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this powerful episode, we're joined by Craig, a successful attorney who opens up about his personal battle with addiction and how he found lasting sobriety. Craig shares the highs and lows of...
2025-05-0452 min
Real Recovery Talk518: Sobriety Doesn't Fix Everything: But it sure helps!Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In today's episode, we sit down with Kaitlyn, better known on Instagram as @soberasamotherfocused. Kaitlyn opens up about what her life has looked like over the last 2.5 years of sobriety — the wins, the st...
2025-05-0254 min
Real Recovery Talk517: Big Book Study: Bill's StoryFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode, Erik takes us deep into Bill's Story from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. From the man himself, Bill is one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous. 👉 Whether you're new...
2025-04-3034 min
Real Recovery Talk516: Why Anxiety Is Keeping You AddictedFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we're talking about something that a lot of people overlook when it comes to addiction: anxiety. Anxiety isn't just a side effect—it can actually be th...
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Real Recovery Talk515: Is a Nightly Drink Slowly Killing You?Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we dive into the age-old debate—is it actually healthy to have a couple drinks at night? We're not talking to the alcoholics here—we're talking to t...
2025-04-2537 min
Real Recovery Talk514: THIS Is Why Alcoholics Can't Stop!Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode, Erik takes us deep into The Doctor's Opinion from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you've ever wondered why alcoholics can't just stop or what's really going on beneath...
2025-04-2335 minReal Recovery Talk513: The Family Reconnect Program Launches June 3rd!Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this video, we break down everything you need to know about our brand new Family Reconnect Program, officially launching on June 3rd. This program is designed specifically for families who have a l...
2025-04-2043 min
Real Recovery Talk512: How she turned her Grief Into Purpose: Prema's Story After Losing Her SonPrema's Retreats: https://soham.se/ Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this powerful episode, we sit down with Prema — a mother who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son to fentanyl poisoning. Prema opens up...
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Real Recovery Talk511: Mark Took a Chance… and It Changed His LifeFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode, we sit down with Mark — the very first recipient of our scholarship through our partnership with the Mindpump Podcast. Mark shares what life has looked like over the last 7 ½ months as he's f...
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Real Recovery Talk510: Actual Experts DEBUNK Addiction Treatment MythsFamily Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we're getting honest about something we see all the time—families losing faith in the treatment process. Whether it's due to relapse, lack of communication, or ju...
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Real Recovery Talk509: Wounded to Warrior: Tiffany Owen's Journey from Rock Bottom to PurposeTreatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk  Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this deeply moving episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with Tiffany Owen, author of Wounded to Warrior, to hear her raw and powerful story of transformation. Tiffany opens up about her darkest moments—multiple suicide attempts, the hopelessness she felt...
2025-04-1150 min
Real Recovery Talk508: Childhood Trauma led to Fausto's Mission to Give Therapy Away for FreeTreatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk  Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides SWUB EPISODE: https://youtu.be/JB9L1XvKCgw?si=0ehS2m3SDyjf73pk In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with Fausto—better known online as Not Your Average Counselor. Fausto shares his powerful sobriety journey and how he turned...
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Real Recovery Talk507: How Sponsors can SCREW THINGS UP! The Spirit of the 4th StepTreatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk  Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we dive deep into the Fourth Step of Alcoholics Anonymous—the personal moral inventory—and why the spirit behind this step is just as important as the words on the page. Too often, this crucial ste...
2025-04-0636 minReal Recovery Talk506: SOBRIETY is NOT guaranteed...DO NOT take it for granted.Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk  Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom and Eric sit down to explore a topic that often gets overlooked in early sobriety: gratitude—not just for the good days, but for the tough ones too. We kick off the conversation with a...
2025-04-0428 min
Real Recovery Talk505: Adam Nimoy on Sobriety, Star Trek, and Reconnecting with His FatherSoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Adams book: https://www.amazon.com/Most-Human-Reconciling-Father-Leonard/dp/0915864738/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S8PBPCO2D3Y3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aSy62v_8EipD9qWFK0wWHZ9kT97J7ODoizJhHUX9WJ_XpsaKbm9tBfglwup8OdE4WVZiJuKFOiWDjJjdEyYBBAH7K_9pBiivVX3RuNHXkVPrSOqRTqxMTS7MOkY5ucWgM89olGMfXxq7imSF_LdJKD8RD-7XaXf93syaE23IVlWgoyooUIt01...
2025-04-0233 min
Real Recovery Talk504: Brad Compton: 11 Years Sober, Finding Faith, and Giving BackSoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk  Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides FAMILY FIRST: https://familyfirstas.com/ Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we're hanging out with Brad Compton, who shares his story of addiction, how far it took him down, and what it took to finally turn things around. Brad gets real about the role a...
2025-03-301h 07
Real Recovery Talk503: How Holistic Medicine is Helping Addicts and Alcoholics: Dr. Sam ZandAnywhere Clinic: https://www.anywhereclinic.com/ Dr. Sam Zand IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsamzand?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Sam Zand, founder of Anywhere Clinic, to talk about the evolving landscape of addiction treatment. Dr. Zand shares...
2025-03-2852 min
Real Recovery Talk502: IS YOUR CHILD ADDICTED TO DRUGS?SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Laura, a mother who opens up about her son's battle with addiction and how it's impacted her life. She shares the emotional highs and lows of watching her son struggle, and the overwhelming sense of...
2025-03-2643 minReal Recovery Talk501: Loopholes, Reservations, and Unrealistic Expectations: Why They Lead to RelapseSoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we dive into the subtle but dangerous ways people sabotage their recovery by trying to find loopholes—justifying behaviors, bending the rules, or searching for "safe" ways to still get high without calling it a relapse. We talk about...
2025-03-2339 min
Real Recovery Talk500: When will you GET CLEAN AND SOBER?Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we're joined by Jared, who shares a raw and honest look at what it really took for him to get clean and sober. Jared opens up about the darkest parts of his addiction—the chaos, the desperation, and the extreme lengths he would go to just to get his ne...
2025-03-2159 minReal Recovery TalkPARENTS! you need to let go...Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services  In this episode, we talk directly to parents and loved ones who are sending their adult child off to treatment. It's one of the hardest things to do—trusting someone else with your child's recovery. But as tough as it is, learning when to lean in and when to step back ca...
2025-03-1941 minReal Recovery TalkWhen you say YOU'RE SORRY, Nobody believes you...Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services SOBERLINK: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt In this episode, I sit down with Ben and Eric to talk about one of the most powerful—and often misunderstood—parts of getting clean and sober: the amends process. We break down why making amends is such a crucial part of recovery, how it helps us repair the damage we've done, and what it actu...
2025-03-1633 minReal Recovery TalkHOW TO GET YOUR FIRST YEAR SOBER!Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we reconnect with Brian, who first joined us back on episode 361 while he was enrolled in our treatment program. Today, Brian is 14 months sober and has since transitioned back home to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He shares in detail what that transition was like—the challenges he faced, the em...
2025-03-1442 minReal Recovery TalkThe Power of Forgiveness in SobrietyHere is the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648483976?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_6FBWH79TGE0EW2XYVVBX&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_6FBWH79TGE0EW2XYVVBX&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_6FBWH79TGE0EW2XYVVBX&bestFormat=true Study: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/789115115/dr-frederic-luskin-and-lyndon-harris-launch-the-forgive-for-good-recovery-workbook-available-now Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us...
2025-03-1251 min
Real Recovery TalkVICTIMS WILL NOT STAY SOBER! Here is why...Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services One of the biggest things that keeps recovering addicts and alcoholics stuck in the cycle of relapse and self-destruction is victim mentality. It's that mindset of "Life is out to get me," "No one understands what I've been through," or "I can't succeed because of my past." In this episode, we're digging deep into: What victim mentality looks like in recovery – the subtle (and no...
2025-03-0946 min
Real Recovery TalkRelapse Warning Signs: 3 Red Flags You Can't IgnoreJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Relapse doesn't happen overnight—it starts long before someone picks up a drink or a drug. In this episode, we're breaking down the three biggest warning signs of relapse so you can recognize them early and take action before things spiral out of control. We will cover: Emotional re...
2025-03-0743 min
Real Recovery TalkIan Fee's Journey: Seven Years Sober & An Unconventional Path to RecoveryJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services On this episode, we sit down with Ian Fee, who shares his powerful story of getting sober and what ultimately led him to make the change seven years ago. But Ian's path to sobriety wasn't the traditional route—he opens up about the unconventional way he got sober and how it shaped his jo...
2025-03-0545 min
Real Recovery TalkAndrew 'Ace' Greenspan: Sobriety, Autism, and the Healing Power of MusicAndrews Music! https://andrewace.irmbooking.com/home https://open.spotify.com/track/7hoRmf17o6MjKF0hQePXIP?si=15b9606ca7f94709 Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services  On this episode, we sit down with Andrew "Ace" Greenspan, who opens up about his sobriety journey over the past nine months and what ulti...
2025-03-0233 minReal Recovery TalkCan you stop drinking while living at home? Maybe?Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk  Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Struggling to quit drinking but can't go to treatment? In this episode, we discuss the exact strategies we'd use to stop drinking while living at home.  From building a solid support system to reshaping daily habits, we break down practical, real-world steps to help you take control of your sobriety. Whether you're cutting back or quitting for good, these tips can help yo...
2025-02-2858 minReal Recovery TalkWhat is a FUNCTIONAL ALCOHOLIC?Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides  Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Not all alcoholics fit the stereotype of someone whose life is falling apart. In this episode, we dive into the reality of functional alcoholism—what it looks like, how it goes unnoticed, and why it's still a serious problem. We break down the key signs of a functional alcoholic, including: ✔️ Justifying or downplaying their drinking habits ✔️ Hiding alcohol or lying about how m...
2025-02-2642 minReal Recovery TalkWhy do people CHOOSE drugs and alcohol over their families and loved ones...One of the hardest realities of addiction is watching someone prioritize drugs or alcohol over the people who love them the most. In this episode, we dive into why addiction takes control, making it seem like someone is choosing substances over their family, even when deep down, they don't want to. If you've ever struggled to understand why your loved one keeps using despite everything at stake, this episode will give you insight into the painful reality of addiction—and how real recovery is possible.
2025-02-2341 min
Real Recovery TalkRobert's Wake-Up Call: How Relapse Taught Him the Hardest Lesson About SobrietyJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services On this episode, we sit down with Robert, who opens up about his journey through sobriety, the tough lessons he learned, and the reality of relapse. After completing treatment, Robert made the decision to go home early—something he now realizes was a mistake. Without the right foundation and support, he found himsel...
2025-02-2149 minReal Recovery TalkTurning Trauma into Purpose Through Faith and HealingJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this deeply moving episode, Maria shares the traumatic experience of losing her mother to suicide at just 13 years old and the lasting impact it had on her life. She opens up about how that loss shaped her path, the struggles she faced, and how she ultimately chose to use her pain as m...
2025-02-1958 min
Real Recovery Talk5 Essential Tips for Long-Term Sobriety: What It Takes to Stay SoberJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Getting sober is one thing—staying sober for the long haul is another. In this episode, we break down five essential tips that will help you build a solid foundation for lasting sobriety. These are the same principles that have helped countless people stay clean and continue growing in their recovery. Whe...
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Real Recovery TalkFeeling Stuck in Sobriety? How to Get Back to Meetings & Reconnect with Your SponsorJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services If you're skipping meetings, avoiding your sponsor, and feeling stuck in a cycle of depression, you're not alone. This is something that happens to so many people in recovery, but the good news is—you don't have to stay stuck. In this video, we break down why this happens, how to rec...
2025-02-1441 min
Real Recovery TalkCan you FORCE sobriety on someone? with Amber Hollingsworth Invisible Intervention: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/a/33563/TceuSFbe Soberlink: https://www.soberlink.com/amber Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides PUT THE SHOVEL DOWN: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT8PE1v0xFR9zLXOijxM6hg Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services On today's episode, we sit down with Amber Hollingsworth, the founder and CEO of Put the S...
2025-02-121h 10
Real Recovery TalkFederal Prison didnt get him clean: Eric from Synergy Sobriety SolutionsJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Eric from Synergy Sobriety Solutions to hear his powerful story of addiction, incarceration, and ultimately finding recovery. Eric opens up about his time in federal prison, his attempts to beat the system while on parole, and what it finally took for him to get clean and...
2025-02-0947 minReal Recovery TalkDrugs in AA: The Controversy and Why It Shouldn't MatterJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Eric, Ben, and Dr. Tambini to dive into a hot topic in the recovery world—talking about drugs inside Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Some people in AA believe discussions should strictly focus on alcohol, while others recognize that addiction, in any form, is part of the same s...
2025-02-0740 minReal Recovery TalkTom receives some LIFE CHANGING news: How did he handle it?Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Tom, who shares a deeply personal and powerful story about handling life's toughest moments while staying committed to sobriety. Tom opens up about receiving the life-changing news that his 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. He talks in detail about how he processed this...
2025-02-0535 min
Real Recovery TalkCritical Questions: Choosing the Right Treatment Center for Addiction RecoveryJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk we delve into the essential questions you need to ask when looking for a treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction. Navigating the multitude of options available can be overwhelming, but asking the right questions can help ensure you or your loved one rece...
2025-02-0242 minReal Recovery TalkWhy Families Are Key to Recovery Success: Insights from Steve and MayaJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, Steve and Maya join us to explore the vital role that family plays in the recovery process. At Rock Recovery Center, the family program is designed to not only support the individual in treatment but also to help families heal and rebuild together. Steve and Maya dive deep...
2025-01-3148 minReal Recovery TalkHow Physical Health Supports Sobriety: Fitness and Nutrition TipsJoin our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!:Â https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Tamanini as we dive into an often-overlooked aspect of recovery: the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. While many people think sobriety is just about putting down drugs and alcohol, we explore why true recovery involves so much more. We discuss how physical health impacts m...
2025-01-2950 minReal Recovery TalkSisters in Recovery: Natalie and Valerie's Journey to Sobriety and Giving BackJoin our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk  Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this inspiring episode, we're joined by sisters Natalie and Valerie, who share their powerful story of getting clean and sober. Natalie opens up about the moment she knew she had to intervene in her sister's life to help her get the treatment she desperately needed. Together, they discuss how their recovery journey has transformed not only their own lives but also t...
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Real Recovery TalkFrom Marine Corps to Recovery: Johnny's Inspiring Sobriety StoryJoin our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services  In this powerful episode, we're joined by Johnny, who shares his incredible journey of sobriety. Johnny takes us back to his years serving as a United States Marine, opening up about the challenges he faced and how his addiction persisted even during his time in the military. Johnny dives into what it finally took for him to get sober and how his l...
2025-01-2452 min
Real Recovery TalkDerek's Path from Addiction to Owning Sober Living HomesJoin our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we're joined by Derek, who shares his inspiring story of sobriety and the journey that brought him to where he is today. Originally from Massachusetts, Derek owned and operated numerous sober living homes before recently transitioning to Florida, feeling a strong calling to continue his work here. Derek opens up about the life circumstances he faced because of his addiction and...
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Real Recovery Talk391 - Dealing with an Alcoholic Spouse: Expert Insights and Practical Advice5 steps to helping your loved one: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide Join our Family Re-Connect Program: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/reconnect Dealing with an Alcoholic Spouse: Expert Insights and Practical Advice  In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, hosts Tom Conrad, Ben, and Dr. Tambini address an email from a listener struggling with her partner's alcohol addiction. The team discusses strategies for handling anger and resentment, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. They introduce their Family Reconnect Program, explain the importance of community support, and answer questions about enabling behavior and professional c...
2024-06-2655 min
Addiction Recovery Place PodcastEp.6 Addiction Treatment Meet People Where They're AtDr Pamela discusses how a multidisciplinary approach that includes medication management helps by meeting people where they're at with their addiction.
Topics discussed in this episode
🟣What inspired a board-certified Medical Internist to specialize in addiction treatment
🟣Providing medication management care for people in harm's way
🟣Substance use treatment options for working individuals
🟣Boom of virtual treatment
🟣Building sober support in a sober community (12 Step, Celebrate Recovery, Smart Recovery. Al-Anon for families)
🟣Risk of fake drugs and trend of youth buying pressed pills in Florida
2024-05-1917 min
Real Recovery Talk362 - How Yoga and Fitness changed my life foreverIf you are struggling with ANYTHING AT ALL please feel free to reach out to us: Info@realrecoverytalk.com In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, host Tom Conrad and Dr. Tambini engage in a heartfelt and insightful conversation with guest Morgan, exploring her unique journey from battling addiction to rediscovering her passion for yoga and fitness and eventually contributing positively to the recovery community. Morgan candidly shares the pivotal moments that led her from giving up her childhood swimming passion for partying to her subsequent struggle with addiction. Through her recovery journey, Morgan discovers...
2024-03-171h 02Real Recovery Talk348 - What questions do you ask when looking for help? In this episdoe Ben, myself and Dr. Tambini role-play a phone call and what it would normally sound like when we're speaking to parents and loved ones. Often times we find parents and loved ones ask a lot of questions but end up getting a lot of answers that they don't necessarily need. You will hear what a typical phone conversation would normally sound like and the direction that it needs to go in order to get them to help that you want. If you have any questions you can reach us at info@rockrecoverytalk.com.
2024-01-2453 minReal Recovery Talk339 - All things Medically Assisted Treatment with Dr. TIn this episode we have on Dr. Tambini. We discuss all things medically, assisted treatment, including Suboxone, Subutex, methadone, vivitrol, and naltrexone. This is a very debatable topic, and we share a lot of our opinions when it comes to MAT in general. Please understand that this is from our experience and what we have seen over the years working with thousands of clients at this point. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@realrecoverytalk.com.Â
2023-12-2453 minReal Recovery Talk336 - ADHD and Addiction with Dr. TambiniIn this episode we have on Dr. Tambini again and we get into details about ADHD and the effects that it has on addiction. Its a great conversation and I learned things that I didnt know. If you have any questions you can reach us at INFO@realrecoverytalk.com
2023-12-1335 minReal Recovery Talk334 - Dr. Pamela Tambini: New Edition to Real Recovery TalkIn this episode we have on Dr. Tambini. She will me coming on the podcast once a week to help address the medical side of addiction! She has been working in the field for 8 years and is a Board Certified Addictionologist. We are so happy to be able to add her to the show and we know that she is going to bring so much value to YOU the listener! If you have any questions you can reach us at INFO@realrecoverytalk.com
2023-12-0639 min