In this episode I discuss with you what meetings look like in reality compared to what we wish that they looked like! If we just go to meetings, it will not keep us sober. We need to build a network of people that will help us navigate our sobriety and also hold us accountable to our actions! If you find that you dont like the first few meetings that you attend, dont give up! Try new ones! If you have any questions about your specific situation you can contact us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and ...
Sep 14, 2022•12 min
In this episode we take a deep dive into a real life experience with someone that was on suboxone for a really long time! Brennan shares with all of us why he was on it and why it took him so long to come off of it! Goes without saying, we are not medical doctors so dont take any of this as medical advice! Enjoy the show! If you have any questions about your specific situation you can always reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com...
Sep 11, 2022•38 min
In this episode I discuss why it is so important to think selfishly when first getting clean and sober. We need to think about what is best for us and not what is best for other people. It is easy to allow outside influence dictate our next move in sobriety. To many times, people dont reach their fullest potential because they allow other people, places or things have inluence over them.
Sep 07, 2022•9 min
In this episode I give you three tips that you can implement today to anti-up your sobriety! It does not take a lot of work to implement what I am about to tell you. Just because we put down the drink in the drug doesn't mean that everything is going to be OK, it is going to take some work on our end. So strap on your running shoes because you're gonna need them! Enjoy the show
Sep 04, 2022•11 min
In this I discuss the importance of making new friends when getting sober. Often times when we get sober our old friends look at us like we're an alien or something. Reality is, that you will not be able to keep the same friends that you had while you were using. Items we need to change everything about ourselves including our friends and those that we think we're friends with. It's time that we look for people that are going to add value to our lives rather than take away from our lives. If you...
Sep 01, 2022•7 min
In this episode I have a young man names Zach who was couragous enough to come on and share his experience in his first 2 months of sobriety! Zach is very wise and has a lot of good information to share. Zach has come such a long way in a short 2 months! Thanks Zach! If you have any questions about your specific situation you can reach out at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Aug 28, 2022•29 min
In this that I discuss why it is so important to take some initiative not only for yourself but for your recovery. Nothing sobriety process is going to get handed to you. We have to take the initiative to put 1 foot in front of the other to attain the things that we want. Sobriety has so much to offer us but we're going to have to work to get it. If we're not willing to take the initiative needed and put forth the work that we need to then we will end up with stale sobriety and nobody wants that...
Aug 24, 2022•15 min
In this episode we discuss why it is so important to build rapport right off the bat with out clients. Often times our clients come into treatment and they dont trust anyone, let alone want to be in treatment! That is wny we focus so much on building a good relationship with them right out of the gate. We want our clients to know that they can trust us no matter what they are going through. If you have any questions about your specific situations you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and ...
Aug 21, 2022•21 min
In this episode we have Nicole Bufano who is a licensed clinical social worker and works here at Rock Recovery Center. Nicole is our assistant Clinical Director and also a primary therapist here. In this episode we discuss measurable goals that we look for for each client, which helps us gauge if in fact they are making progress in the treatment process. Nicole gets into detail about things that she looks for from the client and how she can tailor the treatment plans to work best for them. We ho...
Aug 17, 2022•36 min
In this episode we discuss the importance of being able to trust people when getting clean and sober. Often times in our addictions we felt betrayed and felt like we didn't have any support from anybody. It is not uncommon for us to not be able to trust anybody when getting newly clean and sober. We discussed the importance of why we need to be able to trust people in our sober network and how we can rely on them moving forward. If you have any questions about your specific situations you can al...
Aug 14, 2022•27 min
In this episode I discuss the importance of having a vision not only for your sobriety but also for your life in general. Often times we think getting sober is just about putting down a drink in the drugs, but there is so much more to it. If we do not have goals set for ourselves that are attainable it can be very difficult for us to see progress in our sobriety. It's about that we start taking responsibility for our lives and build something with the remaining years we have left on this earth. ...
Aug 10, 2022•16 min
In this episode we continue our discussion about different personalities that we come in contact with throughout the treatment process. We discuss how the different personalities that we interact with can ultimately affect our recovery in a negative or a positive way. We discussed ways in which you can identify these different personalities in the best ways to handle them. If you question about your specific situation you can always reach out to us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com and ben@realrecover...
Aug 07, 2022•34 min
In this episode we discuss a few different ways in which somone can present differently when getting clean and sober. It can be a lot to handle and knowing how to naviagate each person differerently can be a huge advantage. If you would like to talk about your specific situation you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jul 25, 2022•28 min
In this episode we discuss taking advice from people when first getting sober. We discus the importance of being able to seek wisdom from those who have lived recovery. We discus situations in which you could get bad advice from people and how ultimately this whole recovery thing is based on opinion. Just because something doesn't work for one person doesn't mean I can't work for you and vice versa. If you have questions about your specific situation you can email us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com ...
Jul 18, 2022•30 min
In this episode we discussed Wyatt is so important to be vulnerable in the recovery process. Often times people have a hard time opening up to others, which causes them to not have the level of growth in their recovery as they should. When we are able to be open and honest with other people about what is truly going on in our lives, it tends to catapult our recovery. It is OK to share your true feelings with other people about what is going on in your life. This is the only way that we can achie...
Jul 10, 2022•18 min
In this episode I discussed a life-changing event that took place on June 14, 2022. My dad had a massive stroke and lost his vision. Along with that a lot of his memory has been severely affected. These are the things that we often talk about when getting sober that we need to be prepared for. Life throws things at us and if we're not ready for them it can very easily be a reason to drink or use drugs. Fortunately for myself I had a lot of support from friends and family that I could rely on to ...
Jun 26, 2022•15 min
In this episode we discuss the Top 5 reasons/excuses as to why people dont go into drug treatment. We are very good at talking ourselves out of doing the things that we know are best for us. Realtiy is, there are no good excuse to not go to treatment when it is needed. Dont let anyone or anybody talk you out of making the best decision of your life. If you would like to reach out to us and discuss your specific situation you can email us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com Ben@realrecoverytalk.com...
Jun 19, 2022•32 min
In this episode we discuss five tips to keep your sobriety intact and not let it get stale. No matter where you are in the sobriety journey it is important to stay active and to continue to build on your sobriety. We can do this in many different ways, but most importantly we need to continue to work on ourselves. These tips are very applicable and can be done at any moment. If you want to amplify your sobriety, take a listen and emplement these stratagies today! If you would like to reach out t...
Jun 14, 2022•34 min
In this episode we discuss the top five reasons why you keep going back to treatment. Unfortunately people have unrealistic expectations around what treatment is supposed to be for. We tell people all the time, if you're not doing it while you're in treatment, you won't do it when you are out of treatment. If you take these five things and really focusing on them during your treatment process it is going to be very hard for you not to be successful. Thank you everyone for your support. Remember,...
Jun 05, 2022•35 min
May 30, 2022•30 min
The holiday season is here upon us. This can be tough for those who are in early recovery, especially being with family. Along with family comes a lot of emotions. You may have indulged in drugs and alcohol to get through previous holidays to get yourself through this time. Now, however; you are sober and you’ll need to put new tools in your toolbox to move through the holidays sober. The big question I’m going to discuss today: How can we go into the holiday season and be sure we will be OK whe...
Dec 09, 2021•25 min
“Addiction is so big in our society right now that it’s best that you let loved ones know that they can have help. They can receive help, and they can do this. It doesn’t have to kill them.” -Devin Today, Ben and I chatted with Devin, who’s an example of getting back on track. He began drug usage during childhood, and found himself in prison later. Devin gathered the strength to face himself and the beast within. He doesn’t do it alone, but with the help of the people around him. Listen in as he...
Nov 25, 2021•26 min
“I have a purpose today, and I feel God steps in my life a lot and he was telling me to have courage and be fearless.” -Ira Today, Ben and I chatted with Ira, who’s a real deal addict. He’s had a ton of health issues like cancer, diabetes, and even facing death as a result of his drug and alcohol addiction. But he managed to turn his life around and now he’s going on two years sober! Listen in as he talks about getting addicted, how he overcame it, and all the people who helped save his life alo...
Nov 19, 2021•54 min
“I have a place that I was comfortable with that I was already a part of for my recovery.” -Reed Today, Ben and I chatted with Reed, who tells his story about how his addiction started in college. Raised locally in Palm Beach Gardens, Reed had a good life growing up with loving parents who gave him many opportunities in life. However, with his parents being conservative regarding drinking, Reed didn’t get drugs and alcohol from his parents. Experimenting with Drugs While in high school, Reed did...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min
“Life continues to show up, whether you want to be a part of it or not.” -Natalie Today, Ben and I chatted with Natalie, who endured horrible abuse as a small girl that gave her immense amounts of childhood trauma that ended up turning into a drug and alcohol addiction as a teen. Listen in to discover how Natalie overcame her addiction by healing her emotional wounds as an adult. Her Early Years Traumatized as a Child At the age of eight, Natalie was sexually molested and started drinking at the...
Oct 28, 2021•50 min
In today's episode, Ben and I talk with Vince, a 25-year-old recovering addict from Philadelphia. He stole a bottle of vodka and drank the entire bottle in sixth grade. In the summer of his freshman year of high school, Vince started smoking pot. Cocaine became a weekend sports celebration during his junior year of high school. Vince became an addict after his team coach gave him a prescription narcotic drug in his second college year. Vince was involved in sports as early as he could remember. ...
Oct 14, 2021•50 min
“What alcohol was doing for me outlaid what it was doing to me.” --Tom Today, Ben and I are talking to Tom, who works in the recovery field. Born and raised in downtown Manhattan, he became a drug dealer and eventually became sober from drugs and alcohol. He has been on the road to recovery for the past seven years. Starting the Drinking Habit at Age 10 Born and raised in New York City, Tom grew up in abusive family life, reflected in his poor behavior at school. Feeling like something was missi...
Oct 07, 2021•49 min
“’Alcohol was the substance I just could not go without - I felt safe with alcohol.” -Al Today, Ben and I are talking to Al, a native of Pittsburgh, who is sharing with us today his journey and what he did to become sober. He talks with us about Foundations - a program that provides housing for men moving through their journey of sobriety. His First Experiences with Alcohol At the age of 16, Al found a bottle of homemade wine in the basement of his home and decided to try it. When he drank, Al n...
Sep 30, 2021•53 min
Here we are with Real Recovery Talk! Do you know someone who is considering going to a treatment facility for up to 30 days? Today, I’m going to talk about how you most likely won’t be cured by going to treatment for 30 days. There are a few people who have been successful after just 30 days; however, they are few and far between. The first day of treatment consists of detox, which generally ranges from day one to day seven. Detox can vary from one to fourteen days, depending on the individual a...
Sep 23, 2021•22 min
“Kratom feels like an opiate, you get strong feelings similar to opiates.’” -Perry Today, Ben and I are talking to Perry, a 24-year-old from Maryland and started smoking marijuana at age 16. He lost everything that he owned and had to drug and alcohol abuse in a short period of time. We talk with Perry about his experience with Kratom and how it negatively affected his life. Kratom and Kava Kratom is sourced from an Asian variety of pine trees and works the same as an opiate drug in your body. K...
Sep 16, 2021•51 min
