Real Recovery Talk

In this episode, we discuss a potentially new bill that is being passed in Florida that is discussing medical marijuana. If you've been listening to the podcast for any length of time, you know by now, our stance on medical marijuana and when we think that it is beneficial versus when we think it is detrimental to someone's recovery. We also discuss the Kansas City chiefs parade and our thoughts on Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes being drunken drunks during the parade! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of RRT, we delve into the delicate yet vital topic of relationships in early recovery. Join us as we navigate the complexities of rebuilding connections, fostering intimacy, and nurturing healthy bonds during this transformative period. We explore the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and cultivating self-awareness in building strong and supportive connections. Through real conversations and personal experience, we discuss the joys and pitfalls of forming intimate relationships during this vulnerable phase of recovery. Join us as we embark on a journey of healing, resilience, and rediscovery, highlighting the power of connection in the journey toward lasting sobriety and fulfillment. Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for fostering meaningful relationships in early sobriety. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

The podcast delves into a significant event involving the father of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, Sr., who was involved in a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) incident. We analyze the incident from multiple angles, examining its impact not only on Mahomes Sr. but also on his son's career and public image. We discuss the ramifications of such a high-profile figure's personal struggles, including the potential legal consequences and societal implications. We delve into the broader issue of alcohol-related incidents and the responsibilities of public figures to set positive examples. Moreover, we discuss the potential effects on Patrick Mahomes Jr., who is a prominent athlete in his own right. How does his father's actions reflect on him? How might this incident influence his relationships with sponsors, teammates, and fans? We also address themes such as forgiveness, redemption, and the importance of acknowledging and learning from mistakes. We explore how Mahomes Sr. and his family navigate the aftermath of the incident and work towards personal growth and accountability. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode we discuss Mental Health and the things that we see on an everyday basis with people who are trying to get sober. Mental health is something that we dont take lightly and know that it is important to see it for what it is. We alse believe that people can rest on their diagnosis and it can prevent them from taking further action in getting better. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode Ben and I had on Erin who works with Flyland Detox and Residential facilites. We asked Erin to come on the show because she is a STRONG female in recovery and knows what it is like when it comes to beating our addiction. Erin has a great story which includes many treatment attempts. We know you will find value in this episode and hopefully you can understand better what people go thru when getting clean and sober! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this this episode Ben has on Allison and David with Stoked on Life. Allison and David wanted to come on the podcast and discuss surf therapy and how they have seen it work with drug addicts and alcoholics. Allison and David are both very open about their own recovery and why they found it necessary to start their nonprofit foundation. It's an interesting episode and we think you will learn a lot and will have a better understanding as to how surf therapy can help someone when recovering from addiction and alcoholism! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episdoe Ben, myself and Dr. Tambini role-play a phone call and what it would normally sound like when we're speaking to parents and loved ones. Often times we find parents and loved ones ask a lot of questions but end up getting a lot of answers that they don't necessarily need. You will hear what a typical phone conversation would normally sound like and the direction that it needs to go in order to get them to help that you want. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected].

In this episode we have on Madison! She wanted to come on the show and share her journey and what it has been like getting sober this time around. Madison talks in detail about what it was like for her when she relapsed and where she is at today. Its a conversation that will help yopu understand that no matter the situation you are in, there is always help out there! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode, we have on Johnny Rios. Johnny is a licensed mental health counselor who has worked many years in the addiction field. Johnny now spends his time coaching and training men on how to live a more purposeful life. Johnny has helped a lot of men find meaning in their lives and give them a connection with themselves and their families. We talk a lot in detail about what he found has worked when dealing with addiction, and how if we can have addicts find purpose and meaning, it will help them stay sober long-term. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we discuss your typical over-the-counter drugs like cough medicine, Benadryl, Robitussin, and your typical allergy medication's. It might be easy to think while these are over the counter they can't be that harmful, but in reality, they can be extremely harmful. We get into detail about the chemical compounds of these drugs and how they can affect our brain and ultimately become extremely dangerous drugs if not taken properly. If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected].

In this episode we talk about alcohol detox and if it makes sense for you to go into an in-patient. You may have experienced detox symptoms such as anxiety, night sweats, racing heart or even mild hallucinations. Either way, if you are drinking a lot and feel detox is necessary then you should entertain the idea of going to an inpatient setting. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode we have on a long time listener! Lorenzo has been listening to the podcast for a long time and we have had the honor of sitting with him and hearing his story. Lorenzo has 22 years of clean time and goes into detail as to what his clean time has looked like over the years. He spend many years not attending meetings and he shares the once isolated incident that made him realize that he needs to start going back to meetings. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode, we discuss everything alcohol detox. It is pretty well known that detoxing off of alcohol can be rather hard and very dangerous. Make sure you make an informed decision and also consult your doctor before making any decisions on your own. This is a crucial part of your recovery process, and we would not want you to get this part wrong. A lot of times, people try and detox on their own, only to find themselves drinking more and more and putting themselves in a worse off possession. If you have any questions, you can reach us at [email protected].

In this episode of real recovery talk we have on a special guest named Keith. Keith has a remarkable story and he has come on to share it with you all. It's really hard to believe some of the stuff that he has gone through in the past, but he shares how he is grateful for all of it, and what it has given him today. Keith has really built a life for himself over the last 15 years and makes it a part of his mission to help others recover from drug addiction. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected].

In this episode we have a young man named Seth come on the show and share what his experience has been like thus far in treatment at Rock Recovery Center. Seth, in the beginning, was unsure if he wanted to be sober. After spending some time around good people and seeing what sobriety is REALLY about, he has decided that this is something that he would like to do for a long time! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode we have on Dr. Tambini. We discuss all things medically, assisted treatment, including Suboxone, Subutex, methadone, vivitrol, and naltrexone. This is a very debatable topic, and we share a lot of our opinions when it comes to MAT in general. Please understand that this is from our experience and what we have seen over the years working with thousands of clients at this point. If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected].

In this episode we have on Bridgette and she gets into detail of her sons overdose and the things that she has learned during the process. We talk a lot about how she had to help herself during the process while her son was getting help. She shares in detail the things that she has done during this process and how she was able to live in peace finally. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode we have on Steve and we discuss when we think it would be an appropriate time to try and stop smoking and vaping. Often times we have people that want to try and quit numerous things all at once and we dont think that it is a very good idea. We stress to people to only quit one thing at a time. If you have questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode we have on Dr. Tambini again and we get into details about ADHD and the effects that it has on addiction. Its a great conversation and I learned things that I didnt know. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode we have on Matt! We had such a good conversation and went into a lot of detail about his past and where his addiction took him. We discuss what it finally took for him to get sober and what it was like for him coming out as a gay man. Matt is such an inspiration to others and has such a good heart. We had an amazing time in this interview and we hope that you feel the same! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode we have on Dr. Tambini. She will me coming on the podcast once a week to help address the medical side of addiction! She has been working in the field for 8 years and is a Board Certified Addictionologist. We are so happy to be able to add her to the show and we know that she is going to bring so much value to YOU the listener! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

Hey everyone! In this episode we have a guest on named Jared! Jared has a hell of a story and he gets into detail about what he has been through in his life as a result of his addiction. He gets very open and honest about where he life was heading and ultimately when he was contemplating suicide. Jared went from being an IV heroin user to fighting professionally in mixed martial arts. Jared has been through so much but admits that he is grateful for all of it. He has had people by his side the whole way and talks openly about his relationship with God and how that relationship has gotten him through the toughest of times. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

Hey Everyone! In this episode we have on Joey. Joey is a 25 year old male who is really thriving in his sobriety right now. Joey talks a lot in detail about what his upbringing was like and ultimately how addiction took over his life. Joey gets very vulnerable and discusses with us a lot of his fears around sobriety and how he can best manage his anxiety moving forward. He also discusses a lot about how he is bought into sobriety at this stage because of the fact he is seeing sobriety work in other peoples lives. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected].

In this episdeo Ben and I discuss some of the things that we are grateful for! The podcast is something that we really enjoy doing and are grateful to be able to come on here and share with you all every week! We hope to be able to bring you great content week after week! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode, Ben and I have on Jeremy. Jeremy comes on the show and shares in detail what it was like for him while he was drinking and drugging and ultimately what it took for him to get sober. He talks about the first time that he really experienced the sense of a strong community and how it impacted him getting sober. We talk a lot about fitness and why it's important to incorporate fitness into your daily routine and how it can better make you feel and your sobriety journey. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected].

In this episode, Ben and I have on Adam Banks, who is a certified interventionist. Adam Banks has a lot of experience when it comes to doing interventions and what they can possibly do when done properly. Adam gets in detail a little bit about his story and how he finally decided to get sober and what it took for him to finally put down the drugs and alcohol. Adam then discusses in detail what are an intervention entails, and how to properly go about one. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected].

In this episode, I'll give you five tips on how you can maintain your sobriety through the holidays. Often times people enter into the holidays without a plan, and they don't really think through the potential risks they could be posed with throughout the holiday season. The holidays often times consist of a lot of drugs and alcohol and you need to be prepared for that and have a plan. Don't let yourself be caught off guard. If you have any questions you can reach out at [email protected].

In this episode we have on Dom Scalzo. Dom has a heck of a story around his addiction and where it took him. He shared what it finally took for him to put down the drugs and adopt a lifestyle of sobriety and fitness. Dom was at one point 260 lbs which is 80 heavier than what he is today. He trains people across the globe in nutrition and fitness and is currently training to run a 100 mile terrain race! Dom will give you the inspiration you need to not only succeed in your sobriety but also achieve you health and fitness goals as well. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode, Ben and I have on Sean. Sean is the cofounder of lit which is a program available to families that have struggled with loved ones who are addicted. Often times I don't know who to turn to or how to navigate the situation which is why Sean started this nonprofit organization four years ago. In this episode, you'll find out different strategies that you can utilize to navigate the current situation that you are in and you also be left with resources that you can use to help you with your situation. If you have any questions, you can email us at [email protected]

In this episode Ben and I have on Will and we discuss with him what it was life getting sober for him. He spent 6 years as a Marine. We talk about what it was like for him transitioning back to civilian life and how it made it difficult for him to get sober. We talk in detail about what his life was life and what it is like now! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected]

In this episode Ben and I are joined with Steve and we talk about a bunch of stuff! Im not exactly sure where some of this content came from but we know that you will enjoy it! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode, we have on Ben Harrison. We discuss in detail why it is important. We feel to have a therapist, even though you have worked a 12 step program or our currently working a 12 step program. Often times people assume that just because they are in recovery, they don't need a therapist, which we challenge that thought. We feel that it is vital for people to continue seeing a therapist no matter what, because what do you have to lose? If you have any comments, questions or concerns, you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode, Ben and I discuss what it means to be strong and our sobriety across all four dimensions, being physically, mentally emotionally and spiritually. Often times we see people get so caught up in the physical presentation that they put off to others they forget about the other three areas. It doesn't necessarily matter how much weight you can lift or how fast you can run, but how are you handle situations that are stressful and how you handle yourself in tough situations. Are you vulnerable? Are you emotionally available to others? Do you handle yourself with respect and do you have a good moral compass? These are all questions that we cover in this episode. If you have any questions, comments or concerns you could reach is [email protected] and Ben@realrecoverytalk..

In this episode we have on Alyssa. She is the host of The Banyan Podcast which is another show all about addiction! She tells her story on addiction and what it was like getting clean and what it finally took for her to surrender. She has a great story of hope and inpiration for other women and we know that you will get a lot out of this episode! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode Ben and I discuss what sobriety can do for people and who so many people dont get to experience what TRUE sobriety is about. It involves work and effort and if you are not willing to do either of those things then you are not going to have the full experiences from sobriety! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode, Ben and I have on Stephany, who shares her story of being a mom of an addict. Stephany shares about what it was like for her going through this process, and when she finally came to the realization that she hast to help her self in order to help her loved one. Stephany shares in detail the things that she went through trying to help her loved one, where she went wrong and what she did right. Stephany also discusses the programs that she has worked over the past few years that has really helped her understand her role in the whole recovery journey. If you have any questions, you can always reach us [email protected] and [email protected].

In this episode, Ben and I discuss how people try and get sober and 30 days without taking into consideration that they spent decades, drinking and drugging. It's not a simple process and it does take time and effort. It's been our experience that the longer that one is in treatment, the much higher chance of long-term sobriety they have. Often times people treat sobriety like a quick fix diet, they want to go away for 30 days and hope that they can stay sober just from doing that and unfortunately that rarely works. If you have any comments, questions or concerns you can always reach us [email protected] and [email protected].

Ben and I had a blast interviewing Matt who is the founder of FROPRO. A delicious snack bar that gives you the energy you need to get through till your next meal! Matt has a heck of a story and we were honored to have him on and share his recovery story and what it took for him to start his business. You are really going to enjoy this one! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode Ben and I have on Steve and we talk about enjoying the journey of recovery rather than the destination. We talk about setting small goals for ourselves and being able to attain those rather than setting to large of goals for oureselves. If you have any questions you can reach out at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode, I discuss with you the importance of diet and exercise, when getting clean and sober off drugs and alcohol. We often times take it for granted that our body will just automatically become healthy because we stopped using drugs and drinking alcohol. The reality of it is is that we did a lot of damage to our bodies and it's gonna take some time for us to get our bodies back to a normal level of healthiness. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to [email protected] and [email protected].

Does your loved one not want to accept help with their addiction? Are you willing to give them the help but they are neglecting the help completely? In this episode we discuss a couple of tactics that you can use to ensure that they get the help that they need. Some of this may be hard to hear, but it is the truth! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode, Ben and I have a conversation with Steve around relationships in recovery and why it's detrimental to people in early sobriety. We also discussed the importance of having a strong community of people within our sober net work. We then venture off and do some fantasy football drama where Steve has been let down yet again by the Cleveland Browns then we discuss my upcoming trip to Melbourne Florida with my son. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, you can always reach us [email protected], and [email protected].

In this video we discuss the difference of AA and NA and why both programs are VERY helpful for people on their journey to sobriety. We also discuss the importance of building community within sobriety! If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode Ben and I discuss what spirituality means to us. We discuss its pitalls within the AA program and where we think people fall short when it comes to spirituality. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode I discuss with you three questions that I would suggest asking ANY treatment center before committing to going there. Often times treatment centers will make their website look a certain sort of way to attract for clients only to find out when you get there, it is nothing like it was presented. DO NOT BE FOOLED! Not all treatment centers are created equal! If you have any questions you can reach out at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode Ben and I have on a gentleman named Joey. We talk in detail about his addiction and where it took him. We get into details about what it was like going to treatment here in Florida and some to the corruptness that was taking place within the substance abuse industry. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode, Ben and I have a conversation around sponsorship. We discuss what we believe is the job of a sponsor, and we also discuss what we believe is not the job of a sponsor. There are people out there that tend to have these lines blurred, and it is ultimately at the expense of the one trying to get sober. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at [email protected], and [email protected].

In this episode we have on Amy and she shares her story of being on suboxone for 21 years! We get into detail about what it was like for her while being on Suboxone and what it is like now that she has been in our ABSTINENCE BASED program now for the last 60 says. If you have any questions you can reach us at [email protected] and [email protected]

In this episode, we have a discussion around boundaries. The parents can set boundaries not only with themselves, but their loved ones so that they can fully experience what treatment has to offer. Often times we run into the situation's where parents and loved ones find it absolutely necessary to interject their opinions into their loved ones treatment. They often times will tell us how they think things should go, and the approach that we need to take in order to help their loved one get clean and sober. We won't take our hard, earned money and invested into the stock market through a financial advisor and then tell them exactly how we want it done, right? This is the same exact situation. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at Tom @realrecoverytalk.com and [email protected].

in this episode, we have on Tristan who suffered an overdose in early January of this year. Tristan is extremely lucky that he is alive and with us today. Tristan ended up going to treatment for the second time to address his addiction. Through hard work and surrender to his disease of addiction Tristan is coming up on eight months of sobriety, and couldn't be happier. Tristan talks in detail about not wanting to be involved in treatment and at points in his sobriety wanting to give up. Through hard work and spending his time with good people, Tristan has that himself up for success in the future and is now on a mission to help people who were just like him. If you have any questions about your specific situation, you can email us at [email protected] and [email protected].