Real Recovery Talk
Tom Conrad, Ben Bueno, Dr. Pamela Tambini · Tom Conrad
Show overview
Real Recovery Talk has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 613 episodes. That works out to roughly 440 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 56 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 124 episodes published. Published by Tom Conrad.
From the publisher
We are a podcast dedicated to sobriety and recovery from alcohol and drugs. (And whatever other addiction that is out there) It doesn't matter what you have been through in the past. We have all done very bad things in our addiction. This does not define who we are. We know there is a way out of addiction. Family and loved ones, you play a part in this as well. There are plenty of stories out there of families and loved ones not knowing what to do with their addicted loved one. Let us guide you on the right things to do and the right decisions to make to ensure that you and your loved one gets the help that you need.
Latest Episodes
View all 613 episodes615: How Alcohol Destroyed My Life and Gave Me Purpose
614: What You Must Do When a Loved One Is Struggling with Addiction (ESP MARIJUANA)
613: Quitting Alcohol For Good! (TAKES TIME AND....)
612: Why Addiction Doesn't Just Hurt The Addict (Kills Families)
611: The Method That Gets Addicted Loved Ones To Say Yes
610: Why Families Struggle When Addiction Hits Home (FACTS)
609: How ALCOHOLISM Destroyed My Life (Until Now)
608: The Framework Every Family With an Addict Needs to Hear
607: Kratom Is Putting People in Comas — And It's Sold at Every Gas Station
606: She Hid Her Addiction for Years Until Everything Collapsed
605: How long can someone live as an alcoholic?
604: Get and Stay Sober: Focus on These 5 Areas!
603: You Know You Are Being Lied To: Now What?
602: He Was Sleeping on His Dad's Couch, Drunk Every Day (DAD DID THIS)
601: The Truth About Dating in Early Recovery (FACTS)
600: Your Family Member Might Be Alcoholic If They Do This
Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Am I an alcoholic? If you're asking that question — or asking it about someone you love — this video is for you. I breaks down 10 real warning signs of alcoholism from personal experience in recovery. Not textbook symptoms. Real signs that real people miss every day. 🔗 Join our Family Reconnect Program: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect 📅 Free Family Webinar — Every Monday at 6:30PM Eastern: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page
599: Kratom Addiction Is Real | Here's What I've Witnessed
Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Is kratom really a safe alternative — or just another addiction in disguise? In this video, I'm giving you my honest, real-world take on kratom based on working with addicts every single day. This isn't theory. This is what I actually see happening to people who use kratom thinking it's going to help their recovery. We're talking about kratom effects, kratom addiction, and why I don't believe kratom belongs in anyone's recovery plan. If you or someone you love is using kratom or thinking about starting, watch this first. 🔗 Join our Family Reconnect Program: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect 📅 Free Family Webinar — Every Monday at 6:30PM Eastern: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page 📞 SAMHSA National Helpline (free, 24/7): 1-800-662-4357 Don't miss our FREE WEBINAR to learn more about patient care and avoiding common mistakes families make. https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page
598: The Addict Always Win The Argument (Unless You Do This)
Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Does it seem no matter how hard you try, your addict loved one never seems to listen to you? This is totally normal. There are a few stratagies that you need to master before you can get anywhere with them. The main this is, dont get frustrated. In this episode i am going to breakdown 3 things that you can work on to have more influence over your addict loved ones. 🔗 Join our Family Reconnect Program: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect 📅 Free Family Webinar — Every Monday at 6:30PM Eastern: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page 📞 SAMHSA National Helpline (free, 24/7): 1-800-662-4357 Don't miss our FREE WEBINAR to learn more about patient care and avoiding common mistakes families make. https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Want continued support/guidence for you and your loved one? Consider joining our FAMILY RECONNECT FAMILY! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect
597: We Did Everything Right. She Still Became an Alcoholic.
Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page She got sober at 18 years old — before she ever had a legal drink. In this episode, I sit down with Anna, a 19-year-old who went through multiple treatment attempts, residential, PHP, IOP — the whole process — and came out the other side with a year and a half of sobriety, a job in treatment, and a life she's actually proud of. We talk about what finally made it click, what her parents did right (and what they struggled with), and why waiting for someone to "hit rock bottom" might not mean what you think it means. If you're a parent watching this wondering what you could have done differently — this episode is for you. And if you're young and think you're too young to have a real problem — this one's for you too. 🔗 Join our Family Reconnect Program: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect 📅 Free Family Webinar — Every Monday at 6:30PM Eastern: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page 📞 SAMHSA National Helpline (free, 24/7): 1-800-662-4357 Don't miss our FREE WEBINAR to learn more about patient care and avoiding common mistakes families make. https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Want continued support/guidence for you and your loved one? Consider joining our FAMILY RECONNECT FAMILY! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect
596: My Husband Drinks Too Much (What To Do When They Finally Admit It)
Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Is your husband's alcoholism affecting your family? You're not alone — and you're not overreacting. In this video I'm going to give you three things: clarity on what you're actually dealing with, a real strategy based on who your husband is, and permission to start taking care of yourself. We cover the difference between problem drinking and alcohol use disorder, the 11 clinical signs from the DSM-5 in plain language, what actually works when talking to your husband (and what makes things worse), and how to protect yourself and your kids regardless of what he decides to do. Whether you just started noticing something is wrong or you've been living this for years — this video is for you. 🔗 Join our Family Reconnect Program: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect 📅 Free Family Webinar — Every Monday at 6:30PM Eastern: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page 📞 SAMHSA National Helpline (free, 24/7): 1-800-662-4357 Don't miss our FREE WEBINAR to learn more about patient care and avoiding common mistakes families make. https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page Want continued support/guidence for you and your loved one? Consider joining our FAMILY RECONNECT FAMILY! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect