Real Recovery Talk

In this episode Ben and I discuss whether or not we feel if it is beneficial to work the steps more than one time?  There are a lot of differing opinions when it comes to this topic, so we are sharing from our experience and what we think is going to be the most benefial for you in the long run? If you have any questions about your specific situation you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com an...

Are you new to sobriety and dont know what it is all about?  In this episode we take a deep dive into what it is like to help someone that is new to the whole "recovery" thing.  We have on Erik who has an amazing story and does such a good job at introducing people to a 12 step program, the PROPER way.  I think that you will enjoy how he articulates his experiences and how he uses his past to help...

In this episode Ben and I discuss the topic of AA meetings and why, sometimes, people say that they cant identify with people in AA.  There is a lot that goes into this tpoic and it is important that we discuss it.  A lot of times people will get turned off of AA based on their very first experience and that is not good!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and B...

In this episode Ben and I disuss step 10 and what it means to take personal inventory!  This is a crucial step and is considered a maintenence step.  This is where we get to see a lot of that growth that has been had within us!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode we have on Jaclyn who shares with us her story of addiction and recovery.  She goes into detail with everything that she had to go thru to get to where she is today.  This is a great episode of you have been struggling with taking the first step to changing your life!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

This episode was so much fun!  We had to Ryan and he shares his story about being addicted to substances and where it led him to.  Ryan talks openly about the struggles that he has had to go through to get to where he is today!  Ryan his found his purpose through paddleboarding and bringing people to love the sport just as much as he does!  Yall are going to really enhoy this one!  If you have any...

In this episode we get into the amends process!  This is where we make theings right with the people that we have wronged!  This is a big growth step for people and needs to be done right!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I discuss both steps 6 and 7.  They are very important steps in the process and can not be glanced over!  This is a pivotal point in our journey and this is where a lot of change takes place!  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 Eddie. Eddie shares his story about growing up in Philadelphia, and the path that his drug addiction took him down. He then goes into detail as to how he ended up getting sober in the life that his sobriety has given him up to this point. Eddie now has 13 years of continuous sobriety and isn't looking back. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at t...

As we continue our step study here we are on step 5!  This is a big step for people to take and Ben and I talk about our experiences with it and the benefits that we had.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I discuss some of the mistakes that we have made in our recovery and the mistakes that we see other people make when they are getting sober.  We have learned a lot over the years and want to share with you all the things that we have seen so hopefully you dont make the same mistakes!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecover...

In this episode we discuss step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous.  We discuss what a proper 4th step looks like and where people go wrong when doing this step.  Please remember we do not represent AA as a whole and this is from our own experiences.  If you have any questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I get into step 3 and what it means to us.  Please remember we do not represent AA as a whole nor any other 12 step program.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode I discuss with you the two common things that cause people to relapse.  It is ok to have relationship and to want to make money.  When it becomes the focal point of our lives is when we can run into trouble.  I hope to open your mind to what it looks like having balance in our recovery.  If you have questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoveryt...

In this episode Ben and I have on Brave who is currently getting ready to transition out of Rock Recovery Center and and head back home to Illinois where he will practice all of the skills that he has learned while here.  Brave at one point had 9 years of sobriety and he talks about what happened with him and how he ended up relpsing and ultimately what he did to get back on track. If you have any...

In this episode, Ben and I break down step two of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are going to take a deep dive into what it says about step two in the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous and how it is often interpreted by recovering alcoholics. We hope at the end of this episode, you have a better understanding of step two, and how it can help you with long-term sustainable sobriety. If you have any questi...

In this episode Ben and I have a discussion around AA and how it has helped millions of people around the globe get sober.  We take a deep dive into Step One and the menaing behind it.  This is part of a series where we will be explaining each step in detail and what it means.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode it is just me and I share with you all my story.  There is a lot that has happened over the years and I thought that it would be a good idea for you all to hear from me how I got to where I am today.  I hope you enjoy! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

Hey everyone! in this episode Ben discusses what it was like for him the first time that he want to treatment.  He talks about all the things that SHOULD NOT happen while in treatment.  We give you pointers and guidance on what to look for and the questions to ask.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I discuss when it is appropriate to talk to your loved ones about the things that they have done in the past.  We often times get this question and it is hard to decide if it is ok to bring up their past mistakes.  Ben and I give our thoughts on this and if we think there is a time and place to talk about this stuff.  If you have any questions you can reach out to us at Tom...

Hey everyone!  In this episode we have on Jack who shares his story of recovery as this is his first time in treatment.  Jack shares how he had so much going for him and when he was faced with tough times all he knew that would comfort him was drugs and alcohol.  This drove him into a deep addiction, where he ultimately found himself going into treatment!  Jack now has an opportunity to really cap...

Hey everyone! In this episode Ben and I have on a couple of guests who are with Boca Recovery Center.  BRC is a Detox and Residential facility and they have came on the show to discuss what ll goes into properly detoxing someone when they are coming off of drugs and alcohol.  If you have ever wondered what goes into properly detoxing someone, this is a good episode to listen to!  If you have any q...

In this episode, Ben and I have on Frank. Frank wanted to come on the show and discuss his experience strength and hope with everyone and how he got sober. Frank talks openly about his living in New York and how it was a struggle for him to get clean while there. Frank has worked a program of recovery in Narcotics Anonymous for nearly the last 14 years and he shares in detail what it took for him...

In this episode we have on Ryan do you want to come on and share his story on how he got sober. Brian is somebody that had a couple of treatment times in the past, only to find himself in a desperate situation when he finally realized he's needed to get sober. Luckily for Ryan, he had a couple people in his life that really stepped up to the plate for him, and set him up on a path of success. If y...

In this episode we have on Mike who shares his story on how he got sober at 26 years old. We dont often head about the people that get sober after only going to treatment one time!  Here we have a guy that said enough is enough and it was time to make a change.  Mike shares his story on what it was like when he was using and what is like now that he is clean and sober almost 9 years! If you have c...