Real Recovery Talk

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...

In this episode, Ben and I have on Justin, who shares his story about how he got clean and sober inside prison. Justin spent just about four years inside prison walls, but inside those walls is when he had his spiritual experience, and was then finally able to get clean and sober. Justin goes into detail about his drug addiction and ultimately want to talk from him and his life. If you have any qu...

In this episode Ben and I have on a dear friend names BEN as well!  Ben is a man who has stayed sober for 21 years and shares his story on the struggles that he had growing up as a gay man and how it fueled his addiction.  He also shares his struggles through recovery being a gay man and the REVELATION that he had 3 years into his recovery that changed everything for him!  If you have any question...

In this episode we have on Greg who shares his story on how he got clean and sober and what it took for him to finally get there.  Greg is very open about his faith and what it has done for him this time around.  If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode we have on two therapists that work here at Rock Recovery Center!  Nicole and Maya wanted to come on and share how the have seem families impacted by their addictions and what they can do to help.  We often times look over the families and dont focus on what they can do to help themselves.  If you have questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecove...

In this episode we have Nick who is a 19 year old young adult who has a opportunity ahead of him that he has taken advantage of!  Nick is well on his way to create a life for himself that will serve him very well in the years to come!  You will hear a message of gratitude in this episode and we are thankful to be a part of Nicks journey!  

In this episode we have a guest on names Tim!  Tim has decided to attend treatment here at Rock Recovery Center in Florida all the way from California!  We get into detail about why it took so long for Tim to get sober and ultimately what help him back for so long!  We have a great conversation and I know you will anjoy it!  Enjoy the Show!

In this episode, Ben and I have an opportunity to sit down with Jack, who decided he wanted to share his story with all of you. Jack first was addicted to many hours in the gym. Jack shared that his gym addiction was to address an internal issue that stemmed from a lot of bullying in high school. Once Jack got a hernia from too much time in the gym, he turned to marijuana. Jack shares how his mari...

In this episode myself, Ben and Steve have a discussion both around Suboxone and Xanax.  We discuss what our observations have been with both ourselves, and others, when is comes to taking this drugs.  We talk about the pitfalls of taking them and ultimately what it can do to you in a negative manner.  If you have any questions about your specific situation you can always reach us at Tom@realrecov...

In this episode I want to discuss with you find your WHY behind getting sober.  I know I have talked about this before but I think it is worth bringing up again.  It is easy to stop using substances, but what is going to keep you from picking up again?  This is why I ask people to define their "why" when getting sober.  If you have any questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com...

In this episode Ben and I have a discussion with anthony who has opted to come on the show and share his experience with getting clean and sober!  Anthony is open about how many times he went to treatment and ulitmately what it took for him to finally stop using.  If you have any questions about your specific situation you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I have on Matt Anderson again to have a discussion around helping other people and spreading the message of HOPE!  Far to often, people go into a 12 step meeting and dont get the message that they are needing to hear.  If you have any questions about your specific situation you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I have a discussion with Billy.  BIlly is a good friend of ours that has had his struggles with drugs and alcohol.  Billy is now clean 6+ years and he goes into detail about what it took for him to finally stop.  If you have any questions about your specific situation you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

In this episode Ben and I discuss the process that it took for him and I to build the careers that we have lover the past 10 years.  We often times hear from people in early recovery, that they want to work in treatment.  Although we think that it is a very good field of work to be involved in, we also think that you have to be in the right position and mindset to be able to take that on.   If you...

In this episode we have a conversation with Brian who shares his story about getting sober.  Brian shares what his mindset was before deciding to get clean and sober and how things quickly changed for him when he started his recovery journey.  Brian talks a lot about how his mindset shifted once he started opening up to people and how that helped him.  If you have questions about your situation yo...