Real Recovery Talk

In this episode I discuss with you three questions that I would suggest asking ANY treatment center before committing to going there.  Often times treatment centers will make their website look a certain sort of way to attract for clients only to find out when you get there, it is nothing like it was presented.  DO NOT BE FOOLED! Not all treatment centers are created equal!  If you have any questi...

In this episode Ben and I have on a gentleman named Joey.  We talk in detail about his addiction and where it took him.  We get into details about what it was like going to treatment here in Florida and some to the corruptness that was taking place within the substance abuse industry.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode, Ben and I have a conversation around sponsorship. We discuss what we believe is the job of a sponsor, and we also discuss what we believe is not the job of a sponsor. There are people out there that tend to have these lines blurred, and it is ultimately at the expense of the one trying to get sober. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com, an...

In this episode we have on Amy and she shares her story of being on suboxone for 21 years!  We get into detail about what it was like for her while being on Suboxone and what it is like now that she has been in our ABSTINENCE BASED program now for the last 60 says.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode, we have a discussion around boundaries. The parents can set boundaries not only with themselves, but their loved ones so that they can fully experience what treatment has to offer. Often times we run into the situation's where parents and loved ones find it absolutely necessary to interject their opinions into their loved ones treatment. They often times will tell us how they thin...

 in this episode, we have on Tristan who suffered an overdose in early January of this year. Tristan is extremely lucky that he is alive and with us today. Tristan ended up going to treatment for the second time to address his addiction. Through hard work and surrender to his disease of addiction Tristan is coming up on eight months of sobriety, and couldn't be happier. Tristan talks in detail abo...

In this episode Ben and I discuss with Rod what it was like for him getting sober and why it was so important for him to surrender to the process.  Rod shares in detail what the program has done for him and how he is helping the homeless community.  If you have any questions you can reach out to Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I discuss how the 12 steps can be incorporated into business and our everyday lives!  There are a lot of parallel's when it comes to business and the 12 steps.  We believe that you become a better person and a better employess as a result of the steps which is why we believe that the steps should be taught in school! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrec...

In this episode we have on Alex and Maya (primary therapist at Rock Recovery Center) and we discuss ACOA and what the benefits are from working that program.  We get into detail around dysfuntional familes and what are things to look out for within these dynamics.  Alex talks in detail how working an ACOA program has given her insight into her past that she never knew existed.  If you have any que...

In this episode Ben and I have on Rabbi Mark and he discusses his journey of sobriety and what it took for him to finally surrender.  We get into a lot of details with AA and some of the history around AA.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode I have on Jordan and we have a lot of fun talking about his recovery and what he is up to now! Jordan has been on tour across the world playing drums for different bands all while speading the message of mental health and the ways that we can improve ourselves.  He gets into detail about his own mental helath issues and what he has done to recover from those.  If you have any quest...

In this episode, Ben and I have on Reverend Glenn, who shares his story about how he has maintain his sobriety for 39 years! Reverend Glenn is one of those guys that you can just sit back and listen to for hours on end and soak up all the wisdom that he has to offer. I think he will get a lot out of this episoWith understanding what sobriety looks like from an long-term sobriety perspective. If yo...

In this episode I discuss with you why I believe that people sabotage their sobriety and end up going back out drinking and using drugs.  It is unfortunate because people can spend a lot of time trying to get sober only to find themselves going in and out of treatment for years on end letting their lives pass them by.  If you have any questions you can reach out at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben...

 in this episode, Ben and I have on Chris, who comes on the show to discuss his sobriety that he had over the course of eight years and ultimately how he ended up relapsing. He goes into detail about his childhood being brought up and how he ended up becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Chris is very open about his relapse and everything that led up to it and also where he is at right now with...

In this episode Ben and I have on Chris Martinez and Matt Anderson.  Chris is the owner of Resilience Recovery which is a program that treats adolescents that struggle with addiction.  We get into a lot of detail with topics ranging from what substances they are using, the music they are listening to and what is the proper way to treat them.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realr...

In this episode Ben and I have a discussion around an article that I found that discusses how they have found that Gen Z are not consuming as much alcohol as millenials.  We discuss why we think that is and where we think that things are trending.  If you have any questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

Hey there!  We are finally here!  We are at step 12 of the program of alcoholics anonymous!  This is where we finally get to take other people through the steps and show them what has worked for us!  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I and have Steve and we discuss making progress in our recovery not only within the 12 step program but in every aspect of our lives.  We often times see people crushing it in their sobriety and 12 step program but when it comes to their overall health and wellness, that takes a back seat.  We believe that it is all encompassing and everything needs to be tended to in order...

In this episode Ben and I discuss what the actual job of a sponsor is!  We often times hear people say that they want a sponsor that is going to call them out on their BS but we DO NOT AGREE with that at all!  You will be interested to find why we have our opinions around this.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode I am glad to say that Ben is back from his trip and we talk a little bit about what he had going on up there in Minnesota.  He discusses what it was like to go to meetings up there and how it was different going there with 12 years of sobriety.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

 In this episode, I discuss with you ways in which you can stay motivated when your sobriety just isn't that great. There are going to be points of time in our sobriety when it doesn't seem worth it. I gave you a few items that you can implement today that will help you stay on the track of long lasting recovery. You have to trust that it will be worth it in the long run and it's not going to be e...

In this episode I discuss with you what it looks like when someone first comes home from treatment or is just getting sober.  I have a lot of conversations with families and loved ones and they often times dont know what to say or how to act when their loved one returns home from treatment.  In this episode I give you some tangible items that you can use for when your loved one does return home! ...

In this episode I discuss with you the importance of sober living and why it is SO important!  There are things that we need when getting sober.  Structure, community and STRONG recovery being the 3 main points.  If you have ANY questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

Hey everyone!  In this episode we continue on with our step study and today we are on Step 11!  This is where we can talk to a God of our understanding and also listen to see if we get any feedback!  It may not be exactly the way that you think it is!  There is a lot to this step so make sure to listen the whole way through! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com an...

In this episode Ben and I have on Megan and Ariel from Roseway Soberliving for females.  Roseway is a great option for those who have completed treatment and are looking for the next steps in their recovery!  If you have any questions about your situation you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com