Real Recovery Talk

Resources mentioned in this episode: Facebook Support Group RealRecoveryTalk.com/Facebook

Resources mentioned in this episode: Facebook Support Group RealRecoveryTalk.com/Facebook Co-Dependent No More : How to Stop Controlling Others and Care For Yourself by Melody Beattie Available on Amazon.com Find an Al-Anon Support Group near you: https://al-anon.org/

In this episode we discuss 5 things that you can look for to determine how co-dependent you are.  Co-Dependency is within every family dynamic and plays a role within addiction.  We also discuss 3 things you can do to resolve your co-dependency

In this episode we discuss addiction and how it resembles a hurricane.  At the eye of the storm, it is calm. But the outer bands come very often with calm points in-between, but rest assured they are coming! We need to know how addiction can rip through our families and destroy everything in its path. We, the loved ones, do not to be affected as much as we often times are.  We have to stand up for...

In this episode I go over some of the questions that I have heard over the years from people looking for treatment for their loved ones.  There are a few questions that need to be asked and thats it, Ask, Get the answer, Leave it at that! Don't over analyze it and look for the perfect treatment center.   IT DOESNT EXIST!  

In this episode we discuss Vapes and what you should know about them: They are everywhere and they are becoming an issue in schools and are affecting our teens and young adults. Also, You can out drugs in these things! And they can look like a USB drive! Parents, listen intently....Enjoy the Show!

In this episode we discuss relationships, again.  I don't think it can be talked about enough.  People get buried because they try and get into relationships to early, fact.   Two sickies don't make a welly and Ill tell ya why! People newly clean don't have the bandwidth to offer to another person, they must focus on themselves. Period.

In todays episode with talk with David.  David is an amazing person with a lot of insightful information to offer those wondering about addiction. Having struggles with it himself for many years, David is well aware of the dangers and pitfalls that it can cause left untreated.  David tells us his story and how he found a life of sobriety for himself. Sit Back, Relax and ENJOY THIS SHOW!

In this episode we talk about things that YOU can do to help ensure that your child or children don't grow up and develop an addiction. There are many factors that play into ones addiction and the things that may have happened during childhood that determines how much of an addiction they develop.   Social, Environmental, Physical, Cognitive, Spiritual Etc.  These are all factors to look at and th...

In todays episode we discuss 5 myths that you may have heard when it comes to addiction.  There are certain things that people say and believe about addiction and recovery that are just not true. An interesting episode for people that may have a skewed idea of addiction and recovery.  Grab a pencil, open your ears, take notes and enjoy this show!

In this episode we discuss the importance of gratitude and why we need to have an abundance of it to maintain our sobriety.   Gratitude is not hard to get, but it is hard to keep.  There is work involved with keeping it at the forefront of your heart.   Generally when someone is sober for a while, gratitude is the first thing to go when they get on the road to relapse.  Which is why it is importan...

In this episode I go over some questions that you should ask when researching addiction treatment centers.  Some are good and some are bad, and it can be hard to tell what you are getting.  Don't be afraid to ask questions and do your own research, but remember, don't look for the perfect treatment center!

In this episode we discuss Kava and Kratom and the reasons behind why someone would want to use this, especially while in early recovery.  We discuss the pros and the cons of it and I share my opinion as to why I don't fully believe in it.   Do your own research and formulate your own opinion from there.   Enjoy the Show!

In this episode we I talk with my dad and discuss what I was like when I was in active addiction and the decisions that he had to make to make sure that i got help.  The intent of this episode is to show you what its like with other parents dealing with their loved ones in addiction.  Enjoy the show!

In this episode we discuss romantic relationships in early recovery and the reasons why it is a bad idea.  We discuss the things to look out for and explain in detain why getting into this type of relationship can be extremely detrimental to ones recovery and sobriety.   We also have a guest!  Renee is someone that has experience with this very topic and was gracious enough to come on and let ever...

In this episode we discuss what the process of addiction looks like and how people get there. We talk about how being addicted isn't exactly an enjoyable process and once there how difficult it can be to get out. We also discuss the Jellenicks Chart of addiction.

In this show we discuss things that YOU may need to hear.  What are you doing that is aiding in your loved ones addiction? Do you understand the implications that this may have? Also, we discuss things that you can do to help your loved one get clean and sober and strengthen your relationship all at the same time.

On todays episode we discuss the future of Real Recovery Talk and the vision for this show.  You will hear a little bit about myself and the reasons behind WHY I want to do this show.