Tom Conrad, Ben Bueno, Dr. Pamela Tambini

Real Recovery Talk

We are a podcast dedicated to sobriety and recovery from alcohol and drugs. (And whatever other addiction that is out there) It doesn't matter what you have been through in the past. We have all done very bad things in our addiction. This does not define who we are. We know there is a way out of addiction. Family and loved ones, you play a part in this as well. There are plenty of stories out there of families and loved ones not knowing what to do with their addicted loved one. Let us guide you on the right things to do and the right decisions to make to ensure that you and your loved one gets...

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Tom Conrad, Ben Bueno, Dr. Pamela Tambini

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Education

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realrecoverytalk.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

610: Why Families Struggle When Addiction Hits Home (FACTS) 09.07.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Schedule a FREE consultation call!  https://calendly.com/realrecoverytalk/free-consultation-with-real-recovery-talk-team Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addic Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Schedule a FREE consultation call! https://calendly.com/realrecoverytalk... She overdosed...

609: How ALCOHOLISM Destroyed My Life (Until Now) 02.07.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Schedule a FREE consultation call! https://calendly.com/realrecoverytalk/free-consultation-with-real-recovery-talk-team Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Want continued support/guidence for you and your loved one? Consider joining our...

608: The Framework Every Family With an Addict Needs to Hear 18.06.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Schedule a FREE consultation call! https://calendly.com/realrecoverytalk/free-consultation-with-real-recovery-talk-team If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, you've probably tried everyt...

607: Kratom Is Putting People in Comas — And It's Sold at Every Gas Station 10.06.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Kratom is being sold at every gas station and vape shop in America. People are ending up in comas. People are dying. And nobody is officially tracking it. In this episode, Tom, Ben, and Destiny break down three of the biggest issues hitting the addiction and recove...

606: She Hid Her Addiction for Years Until Everything Collapsed 03.06.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Get a FREE Conultation Call!  Schedule Your Call   Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page 🔗 Join our Family Reconnect Program:  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect 📅 Free Family Webinar — Every Monday at 6:30PM Eastern:  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page

605: How long can someone live as an alcoholic? 27.05.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Cliff is 49 years old. Nine months ago he was living in a friend's garage in California, knocking on death's door from end-stage alcoholism. He had cirrhosis, esophageal varices, acute pancreatitis, and a doctor who told him he had a year, maybe two. He had lost e...

604: Get and Stay Sober: Focus on These 5 Areas! 06.05.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page If you want to get sober and STAY sober there are certain areas that we needs to focus on! In this episode I break these down into very achievable steps and hope that you can start to empliment these today! 🔗 Join our Family Reconnect Program:  https://familyreco...

603: You Know You Are Being Lied To: Now What? 29.04.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page If you're living with an addict or alcoholic, you already know the lying, the cheating, the stealing, and the manipulation. But what nobody talks about is what all of that is actually doing to you. In this episode, Tom sits down with Steve — who runs the family pr...

602: He Was Sleeping on His Dad's Couch, Drunk Every Day (DAD DID THIS) 22.04.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page After meeting each other at a liquor store three Sundays in a row waiting for it to open, Don and Nan spent years drowning in addiction together — and somehow got sober at the exact same moment. In this episode, Tom sits down with Don and Nan to talk about what ac...

601: The Truth About Dating in Early Recovery (FACTS) 15.04.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page In this episode, we break down why romantic and sexual relationships are one of the top drivers of relapse in early recovery — and what families need to watch for. They cover the four core reasons relationships derail recovery, share real stories from years of wor...

600: Your Family Member Might Be Alcoholic If They Do This 01.04.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Am I an alcoholic? If you're asking that question — or asking it about someone you love — this video is for you. I breaks down 10 real warning signs of alcoholism from personal experience in recovery. Not textbook symptoms. Real signs that real people miss every d...

599: Kratom Addiction Is Real | Here's What I've Witnessed 25.03.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Is kratom really a safe alternative — or just another addiction in disguise? In this video, I'm giving you my honest, real-world take on kratom based on working with addicts every single day. This isn't theory. This is what I actually see happening to people who u...

598: The Addict Always Win The Argument (Unless You Do This) 18.03.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Does it seem no matter how hard you try, your addict loved one never seems to listen to you?  This is totally normal.  There are a few stratagies that you need to master before you can get anywhere with them.  The main this is, dont get frustrated.  In this episod...

597: We Did Everything Right. She Still Became an Alcoholic. 11.03.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page She got sober at 18 years old — before she ever had a legal drink. In this episode, I sit down with Anna, a 19-year-old who went through multiple treatment attempts, residential, PHP, IOP — the whole process — and came out the other side with a year and a half of...

596: My Husband Drinks Too Much (What To Do When They Finally Admit It) 04.03.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Is your husband's alcoholism affecting your family? You're not alone — and you're not overreacting. In this video I'm going to give you three things: clarity on what you're actually dealing with, a real strategy based on who your husband is, and permission to star...

595: The Real Reason Your Loved One Keeps Making Excuses (And What To Do) 26.02.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Don't miss our FREE WEBINAR to learn more about patient care and avoiding common mistakes families make.  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Want continued support/guidence for you and your loved one? Consider joining our FAMILY RECONNECT FAMILY!  https...

594: Treatment Starts Before They Walk Into Rehab (5 Step Framework) 18.02.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page If your loved one agrees to seek help for their addiction, do you have a plan ready? This video addresses the critical need for families to be prepared for those moments when a loved one is ready for addiction recovery. With over 15 years in recovery, I explain how...

593: Why Addicts Get Angry When You Try to Help (The Real Reason) 11.02.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEB CLASS!  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page    If your loved one explodes in anger every time you try to help them with their addiction, this video will change how you understand what's really happening. After 15 years of sobriety, I can finally explain what was going through my head when I raged at the pe...

592: 4 Things That Will Destroy Their Recovery (Don't Say These) 04.02.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEB CLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page If someone you love is struggling with alcohol and drugs, the words you choose matter more than you think. In this video, I break down the 4 phrases that push addicts deeper into their addiction — and what you should say instead. These are the exact things my dad...

591: STOP playing the VICTIM: Michael Wall 28.01.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBINAR!   https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Does your new sober life seem to be boring and mundane? Are you having a hard time finding purpose?  This is an episode that you dont want to miss! Join our Big Book Study!  https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Tom IG:  https://www.instagram.com/realrecov...

590: The 90-Day Sobriety Framework (THIS WILL WORK) 21.01.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBINAR!   https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page What does it actually take to stay sober for the first 90 days? In this episode, we break down a simple, practical framework for alcoholics and drug addicts who want real stability — not just white-knuckling it. We also speak directly to families and loved ones, s...

589: Why I Kept Relapsing on C***aine (Until I Finally Did This) 14.01.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBINAR! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/webinar Join our SKOOL Group: https://www.skool.com/realrecoverytalk/about?ref=80971acc3d9f4e91bd9070fe6810e639 Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/ Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrec...

588: 4 MORE Manipulation Tactics Addicts Use Against their own FAMILY! (Be Prepared) 07.01.2026

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBINAR! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling guilty, confused, or responsible for someone else's choices? You're not imagining it — and you're not weak. In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, I break down 4 manipulation tactics addicts commonly use against...

587: 3 Intentions to Help Families Start 2026 With Hope 31.12.2025

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction?  https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page As we head into a brand new year, many family members and loved ones are carrying a mix of hope, exhaustion, and uncertainty — especially when someone they love is struggling with addiction. This video is not about resolutions. It's not about fixing anyone. And it's not about doing more....

586: Why You Feel Lied To, Manipulated And Guilty (Advice For Parents Only) 24.12.2025

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page If it's Christmas Eve and you're lying awake right now, worried about your child, this episode is for you. While the rest of the world seems to be celebrating, many parents are quietly carrying fear, guilt, and exhaustion—wondering where their son or daughter is, if they're safe, or if th...

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