Real Recovery Talk

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

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...