Real Recovery Podcast

RRP Episode 50 - Breaking Radio Silence: Lacy T’s Journey of Sobriety, Loss, and Strength Presenters: Julie and Peter Length: 1:20 Links to Websites Discussed: Real Recovery Podcast Key Points with Time Stamps: [00:01:30] Introduction to Lacy T and her connection to the recovery community [00:04:15] Life in radio and navigating addiction in an era of silence [00:09:10] Hitting rock bottom—realizin...

Title: RRP Episode 49 - A Mother's Journey Through Recovery with Megan S. Presenters: Julie and Peter Length: 1 hour, 10 minutes Key Points with Time Stamps: [00:01:00] Introduction to Megan S. and her background in a family of addiction. [00:05:00] Early childhood experiences with addiction and survival mechanisms. [00:10:00] The impact of generational addiction and learning to cope. [00:15:0...

RRP EXTRA 048.1 - Oregon Recovers & Portland Advocacy Day in Salem (February 13, 2025) Presenters: Julie and Peter Length: Approx. 1 hour, 5 minutes Episode Overview: In this Real Recovery Podcast Extra , we take you inside Oregon Recovers & Portland Advocacy Day in Salem , a pivotal event uniting recovery advocates, nonprofit leaders, and policymakers in the fight for better access to tre...

RRP Episode 48: From Turbulence to Triumph - Chris M’s Recovery and Rediscovery Journey Title: RRP Episode 48: Chris M’s Recovery Journey Presenters: Julie and Peter Length: Approximately 1 hour Key Points with Time Stamps: [00:01:34] Introduction to Chris M and his background. [00:05:20] Chris shares his early struggles with addiction, starting with college drinking and escalating to meth use. [0...

Show Notes for RRP Episode 47 Title: RRP Episode 47: Empowering Youth Through Recovery – Ashlie and 4D's Impact Presenters: Julie and Peter Length: 1 hour, 17 minutes Key Points with Time Stamps: [00:00:00] Introduction: Meet Ashlie, one of the youngest guests on the podcast, sharing her inspiring recovery journey and connection to 4D Recovery. [00:04:33] Growing up with addiction: Ashlie reflects...

Show Notes for Episode 46: Terry Leckron-Myers Title: RRP 46 - Turning Trauma into Triumph with Terry Leckron-Myers Presenters: Peter and Julie Length: 1 hour, 21 minutes Key Points with Time Stamps: [00:01:00] Introduction to Terry and her nearly 30 years of recovery, highlighting her advocacy and leadership at MHAAO. [00:10:30] Terry’s early struggles, from adoption challenges to navigating trau...

Show Notes for Episode 45 Title: RRP Episode Forty-Five - Eric Allen’s Journey: Affirmations for Recovery Presenters: Julie and Peter Length: Fifty-two minutes Links to Websites Discussed: Eric Allen Recovery The Affirmations for Recovery Podcast Real Recovery Podcast Key Points with Timestamps: [00:01:12] Introduction to Eric Allen (EA), a certified alcohol and drug counselor and founder of the A...

RRP Episode 44.1: Toxic Relationships & Addiction: Finding Your Power Through Tarot with Ash Presenters: Julie L. & Peter B. Guest: Ash Length: 60 Minutes Links: https://mdcr1.com/listen https://mdcr1.com/blog https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysLearningAlwaysGrowing/ https://msha.ke/ashphrodite13 Key Points: [00:01:51] Ash shares that they are excited to tell their story for the first time. Th...

Show Notes: Real Recovery Podcast Extra 43.1 – "Celebrating Unity and Recovery at the Oregon Recovers Awards Luncheon" Title: RRP Extra 43.1: Celebrating Unity and Recovery at the Oregon Recovers Awards Luncheon Presenters: Peter and Julie Length: Approximately 1 hour Links to Websites: Oregon Recovers Recovery Network of Oregon Poison Waters Fora Health Listen to the Episode Read the Blog Key Poi...

Title: RRP Episode 43: From Addiction to Advocacy—Patty’s Journey with Oxford House Presenters: Peter and Julie Length: 1 hour, 5 minutes Links to Websites Discussed: Oxford House Oxford House Vacancies Real Recovery Podcast Key Points with Time Stamps: [00:01:34] Introduction to Patty and her background at recovery events, including meeting her at True Colors' Recover Out Loud event. [00:04:31] P...

Title: RRP 42: Erin Kelling – From Addiction to Leadership at Arbor House Portland Presenters: Peter, Julie Length: 1 hour, 12 minutes Links to Websites: Arbor House Portland , Real Recovery Podcast Key Points: [00:00:00] Introduction to Erin Kelling: Journey from addiction and homelessness to recovery and leadership. [00:01:11] The importance of a safe and supportive recovery meeting environment....

Podcast Title: RRP 41: Embracing Authenticity—Nick Margolies' Journey as a Trans Man in Recovery Presenters: Peter, Julie, and guest Nick Margolies Length: 1 hour, 11 minutes Key Points and Topics Discussed: [00:00:00] Introduction: Nick Margolies shares his story as a trans man in recovery. [00:03:05] Overcoming Isolation: Finding community and connection in the recovery journey. [00:05:30] Navig...

Podcast Show Notes: RRP EXTRA 40: Peter and Julie's Gratitude and Native American Heritage Day Title: RRP EXTRA 40: Peter and Julie's Gratitude and Native American Heritage Day Presenters: Peter and Julie Length: 1 hour Links to Websites: Donate: https://donate.realrecoverypodcast.com Supporters Page: https://support.realrecoverypodcast.com Jerrod Murray’s Episode: Listen https://mdcr1.com/27 , Bl...

Show Notes for Real Recovery Podcast Episode 39: “RRP Episode 39: Miss Nookie, Resilience, and the Road to Recovery with Lindsay Paulk” Disclaimer: This episode of the Real Recovery Podcast includes graphic discussions about sexual content and drug use, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Presenters : Peter, Julie, and guest Lindsay Paulk Length...

Title : RRP 38: From Struggles to Strength – Solara Salazar, Co-Founder of Cielo Treatment Center, on Building Resilience and Community in Recovery Presenters : Peter and Julie with guest Solara Salazar Length : 1 hour, 20 minutes Links to Websites : Cielo Treatment Center Real Recovery Podcast Key Points : [00:00:00] Introduction to Solara’s journey, early life, and challenges. [00:05:00] Transfo...

Title: RRP Extra 37.1: Live from Oregon Recovers Walk Presenters: Peter and Julie Length: 25 minutes 16 seconds Links to Websites: Oregon Recovers Walk for Recovery Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon GTD – Go The Distance Recovery Network of Oregon Real Recovery Podcast Download the Recovery Network of Oregon App: Apple App Store Google Play Store Key Points: [00:00:00] Introducti...

Title : RRP Episode 37: Judd Blackwell’s Journey – From Rock Bottom to Resilience Presenters : Peter, Julie, and Judd Length : 1 hour and 5 minutes Links to Websites : Real Recovery Podcast Blog Post Listen to Episode 37 Key Points : [00:01:00] Introduction to Judd and his background in Northwest Portland [00:03:30] Early life trauma and family history of addiction [00:10:00] Coping with depressio...

Title: RRP Extra Episode 36.1: Embracing Diversity at the Out In Recovery Conference Presenters: Peter and Julie (Hosts), Amanda Ireland-Esquivel (Executive Director, True Colors Recovery), Camille Esquivel, Nancy, Kristina Padilla ( Founder, Rainbow Global Collective), Lacey Gillette (DEI Manager, Fora Health), Val (Clackamas Outreach), Hope, Trent, Elizabeth (Oxford House), Dante Mathis (Harmony...

RRP 36: From Dope Sick to Recovery Capital – Adrian Burris on Reclaiming Life with 4D Recovery In this powerful episode of the Real Recovery Podcast, Peter and Julie are joined by Adrian Burris from 4D Recovery , a recovery center dedicated to helping young people in their journey to sobriety. Adrian shares his incredible story of overcoming addiction, his struggles with being "dope sick," and how...

Show Notes - Be sure to visit http://mdcr1.com/blog to see pictures from this awesome event! Title: RRP XTRA-35.1: GTD 5K Run/Walk Annual Event Presenters: Peter, Julie, Izzy Alvarado, Jay from VOA, Becky from GTD, Aaron (GTD Board President), Isaac, Tess (Volunteers of America), Shannon (Lifeline Connections), Quintin, Greg from GTD, Solara Salazar (Cielo Treatment Center), Jeremy (Core Fitness P...

Title : RRP Episode 35: Greg Haworth’s Inspiring Journey—From Addiction to Cycling and Community Support Presenters : Peter D., Julie L., Greg Haworth Length : 1 Hour 25 minutes Links to Websites : Listen to the Episode : https://mdcr1.com/35 Read the Blog : https://mdcr1.com/35b The Lunch Bunch Meeting : https://mdcr1.com/lunchbunch Key Points (with Timestamps) : [00:00] Introduction : Welcome an...

Title : RRP Extra 34.1: Live from the Recover Out Loud Event Presenters : Peter, Julie, Skyler Ray, Amanda (True Colors), 4D Recovery Length : 1 hour 5 minutes Links to Websites : Real Recovery Podcast True Colors Recovery 4D Recovery Key Points : [00:00] Introduction: Peter and Julie live from the Recover Out Loud event. [05:30] Skyler Ray performs "Walk on Water" and "Back to the Old Me." [12:15...

Title: RRP Episode 34: No Wrong Door—John Morgan’s Journey from Crime to Recovery Presenters: Peter B., Julie L., John Morgan Length: 1 hour 12 minutes Links to Websites: Another Chance Recovery Real Recovery Podcast Real Recovery Podcast Blog Key Points: [00:02:10] Introduction to John Morgan and his background in addiction and crime [00:07:45] John’s first encounter with the criminal justice sys...

Podcast Show Notes for Real Recovery Podcast Episode 33 Title : RRP Episode 33: Dave E.’s Journey—From Childhood Trauma to Sobriety and Facing Temptation Presenters : Peter, Julie, Dave E. Length : 1 hour, 26 minutes Links to Websites : Real Recovery Podcast Key Points : 0:00 - Introduction to Dave E. and his background 4:00 - Growing up in a military family, frequent moving, and family dynamics 1...

Title : RRP Extra 0 32.5: Live from Recover Out Loud with Futuristic – Music, Sobriety, and Inspiration Presenters : Peter B., Julie L., Futuristic Length : 10 minutes Links to Websites : Real Recovery Podcast Futuristic's Website Futuristic on Instagram Futuristic on YouTube 4D Recovery Key Points : [00:00] Introduction : Peter and Julie introduce Futuristic and the Recover Out Loud event. [04:15...