Real Recovery Talk

In this episode we have on Matt! We had such a good conversation and went into a lot of detail about his past and where his addiction took him.  We discuss what it finally took for him to get sober and what it was like for him coming out as a gay man.  Matt is such an inspiration to others and has such a good heart.  We had an amazing time in this interview and we hope that you feel the same! If y...

In 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...

Hey everyone!  In this episode we have a guest on named Jared!  Jared has a hell of a story and he gets into detail about what he has been through in his life as a result of his addiction.  He gets very open and honest about where he life was heading and ultimately when he was contemplating suicide.  Jared went from being an IV heroin user to fighting professionally in mixed martial arts. Jared ha...

Hey Everyone! In this episode we have on Joey. Joey is a 25 year old male who is really thriving in his sobriety right now. Joey talks a lot in detail about what his upbringing was like and ultimately how addiction took over his life. Joey gets very vulnerable and discusses with us a lot of his fears around sobriety and how he can best manage his anxiety moving forward. He also discusses a lot abo...

In this episdeo Ben and I discuss some of the things that we are grateful for!  The podcast is something that we really enjoy doing and are grateful to be able to come on here and share with you all every week!  We hope to be able to bring you great content week after week!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Info@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode, Ben and I have on Jeremy. Jeremy comes on the show and shares in detail what it was like for him while he was drinking and drugging and ultimately what it took for him to get sober. He talks about the first time that he really experienced the sense of a strong community and how it impacted him getting sober. We talk a lot about fitness and why it's important to incorporate fitness...

In this episode, Ben and I have on Adam Banks, who is a certified interventionist. Adam Banks has a lot of experience when it comes to doing interventions and what they can possibly do when done properly. Adam gets in detail a little bit about his story and how he finally decided to get sober and what it took for him to finally put down the drugs and alcohol. Adam then discusses in detail what are...

In this episode, I'll give you five tips on how you can maintain your sobriety through the holidays. Often times people enter into the holidays without a plan, and they don't really think through the potential risks they could be posed with throughout the holiday season. The holidays often times consist of a lot of drugs and alcohol and you need to be prepared for that and have a plan. Don't let y...

In this episode we have on Dom Scalzo.  Dom has a heck of a story around his addiction and where it took him.  He shared what it finally took for him to put down the drugs and adopt a lifestyle of sobriety and fitness.  Dom was at one point 260 lbs which is 80 heavier than what he is today.  He trains people across the globe in nutrition and fitness and is currently training to run a 100 mile terr...

In this episode, Ben and I have on Sean. Sean is the cofounder of lit which is a program available to families that have struggled with loved ones who are addicted. Often times I don't know who to turn to or how to navigate the situation which is why Sean started this nonprofit organization four years ago. In this episode, you'll find out different strategies that you can utilize to navigate the c...

In this episode Ben and I have on Will and we discuss with him what it was life getting sober for him.  He spent 6 years as a Marine.  We talk about what it was like for him transitioning back to civilian life and how it made it difficult for him to get sober.  We talk in detail about what his life was life and what it is like now!  If you have any questions you can reach us at INFO@realrecoveryta...

In this episode Ben and I are joined with Steve and we talk about a bunch of stuff! Im not exactly sure where some of this content came from but we know that you will enjoy it!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode, we have on Ben Harrison. We discuss in detail why it is important. We feel to have a therapist, even though you have worked a 12 step program or our currently working a 12 step program. Often times people assume that just because they are in recovery, they don't need a therapist, which we challenge that thought. We feel that it is vital for people to continue seeing a therapist no...

In this episode, Ben and I discuss what it means to be strong and our sobriety across all four dimensions, being physically, mentally emotionally and spiritually. Often times we see people get so caught up in the physical presentation that they put off to others they forget about the other three areas. It doesn't necessarily matter how much weight you can lift or how fast you can run, but how are...

In this episode we have on Alyssa.  She is the host of The Banyan Podcast which is another show all about addiction! She tells her story on addiction and what it was like getting clean and what it finally took for her to surrender.  She has a great story of hope and inpiration for other women and we know that you will get a lot out of this episode!  If you have any questions you can reach us at To...

In this episode Ben and I discuss what sobriety can do for people and who so many people dont get to experience what TRUE sobriety is about.  It involves work and effort and if you are not willing to do either of those things then you are not going to have the full experiences from sobriety!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

 In this episode, Ben and I have on Stephany, who shares her story of being a mom of an addict. Stephany shares about what it was like for her going through this process, and when she finally came to the realization that she hast to help her self in order to help her loved one. Stephany shares in detail the things that she went through trying to help her loved one, where she went wrong and what sh...

In this episode, Ben and I discuss how people try and get sober and 30 days without taking into consideration that they spent decades, drinking and drugging. It's not a simple process and it does take time and effort. It's been our experience that the longer that one is in treatment, the much higher chance of long-term sobriety they have. Often times people treat sobriety like a quick fix diet, th...

Ben and I had a blast interviewing Matt who is the founder of FROPRO.  A delicious snack bar that gives you the energy you need to get through till your next meal!  Matt has a heck of a story and we were honored to have him on and share his recovery story and what it took for him to start his business.  You are really going to enjoy this one! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realr...

In this episode Ben and I have on Steve and we talk about enjoying the journey of recovery rather than the destination. We talk about setting small goals for ourselves and being able to attain those rather than setting to large of goals for oureselves.  If you have any questions you can reach out at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode, I discuss with you the importance of diet and exercise, when getting clean and sober off drugs and alcohol. We often times take it for granted that our body will just automatically become healthy because we stopped using drugs and drinking alcohol. The reality of it is is that we did a lot of damage to our bodies and it's gonna take some time for us to get our bodies back to a nor...

Does your loved one not want to accept help with their addiction?  Are you willing to give them the help but they are neglecting the help completely?  In this episode we discuss a couple of tactics that you can use to ensure that they get the help that they need.  Some of this may be hard to hear, but it is the truth!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@...

In this episode, Ben and I have a conversation with Steve around relationships in recovery and why it's detrimental to people in early sobriety. We also discussed the importance of having a strong community of people within our sober net work. We then venture off and do some fantasy football drama where Steve has been let down yet again by the Cleveland Browns then we discuss my upcoming trip to M...

In this video we discuss the difference of AA and NA and why both programs are VERY helpful for people on their journey to sobriety.  We also discuss the importance of building community within sobriety!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I discuss what spirituality means to us.  We discuss its pitalls within the AA program and where we think people fall short when it comes to spirituality.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com