Real Recovery Talk

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.