One of the hardest realities of addiction is watching someone prioritize drugs or alcohol over the people who love them the most. In this episode, we dive into why addiction takes control , making it seem like someone is choosing substances over their family, even when deep down, they don’t want to. If you’ve ever struggled to understand why your loved one keeps using despite everything at stake , this episode will give you insight into the painful reality of addiction—and how real recovery is p...
Feb 23, 2025•42 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services On this episode, we sit down with Robert, who opens up about his journey through sobriety, the tough lessons he learned, and the reality of relapse. After completing treatment, Robert made the decision to go home early—somet...
Feb 21, 2025•49 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this deeply moving episode, Maria shares the traumatic experience of losing her mother to suicide at just 13 years old and the lasting impact it had on her life. She opens up about how that loss shaped her path, the strug...
Feb 19, 2025•59 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Getting sober is one thing— staying sober for the long haul is another. In this episode, we break down five essential tips that will help you build a solid foundation for lasting sobriety. These are the same principles that ...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services If you’re skipping meetings, avoiding your sponsor, and feeling stuck in a cycle of depression, you’re not alone. This is something that happens to so many people in recovery, but the good news is—you don’t have to stay stuc...
Feb 14, 2025•41 min
Invisible Intervention: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/a/33563/TceuSFbe Soberlink: https://www.soberlink.com/amber Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides PUT THE SHOVEL DOWN: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT8PE1v0xFR9zLXOijxM6hg Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services On today’s episode, we sit d...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Eric from Synergy Sobriety Solutions to hear his powerful story of addiction, incarceration, and ultimately finding recovery. Eric opens up about his time in federal prison, his attempts to ...
Feb 09, 2025•47 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Eric, Ben, and Dr. Tambini to dive into a hot topic in the recovery world—talking about drugs inside Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Some people in AA believe discussions should strictly focus on...
Feb 07, 2025•41 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Tom, who shares a deeply personal and powerful story about handling life’s toughest moments while staying committed to sobriety. Tom opens up about receiving the life-changing news that his ...
Feb 05, 2025•35 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk we delve into the essential questions you need to ask when looking for a treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction. Navigating the multitude of options available can be overwhelmin...
Feb 02, 2025•42 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, Steve and Maya join us to explore the vital role that family plays in the recovery process. At Rock Recovery Center, the family program is designed to not only support the individual in treatment but also to...
Jan 31, 2025•48 min
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tamanini as we dive into an often-overlooked aspect of recovery: the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. While many people think sobriety is just about putting down drugs and alcoh...
Jan 29, 2025•51 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by sisters Natalie and Valerie, who share their powerful story of getting clean and sober. Natalie opens up about the moment she knew she had to intervene in her sister’s life to help her get the treatment she desperately needed. Together, they discuss ho...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Johnny, who shares his incredible journey of sobriety. Johnny takes us back to his years serving as a United States Marine, opening up about the challenges he faced and how his addiction persisted even during his time in the military. Johnny dives into ...
Jan 24, 2025•53 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we’re joined by Derek, who shares his inspiring story of sobriety and the journey that brought him to where he is today. Originally from Massachusetts, Derek owned and operated numerous sober living homes before recently transitioning to Florida, feeling a strong calling to con...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Join Our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pat, who opens up about her experience navigating her son’s addiction. Pat shares the heart-wrenching challenges her son put her through and the difficult steps she had to take to c...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we’re joined by David, the Aquatics Director of Stoked on Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people heal through the transformative power of surf therapy. David shares how the ocean and surfing create a unique space for mental, emotional, and physical healing....
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we’re joined by Colin, who shares how he’s stayed sober for three years without being deeply involved in Alcoholics Anonymous. Colin’s approach to recovery is all about staying busy and filling his days with purpose. He talks about his journey through completing a master’s degr...
Jan 15, 2025•52 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Ramsey, who opens up about her powerful story of growing up in Miami and how her environment played a role in her descent into severe alcoholism. Ramsey shares what it was like navigating life in Miami, the struggles that led her to rock bottom, and what it ult...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we dive into some key questions about the 12-step journey. We discuss the value of family members getting involved in a 12-step program and the role of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) in helping families heal. Can working the 12 steps repeatedly continue to provide value, or...
Jan 10, 2025•50 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we tackle a topic that comes up a lot: the objections people have to working an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. Whether it’s skepticism about the steps, discomfort with the concept of a higher power, or resistance to group settings, we address the common reasons people hesit...
Jan 08, 2025•41 min
Register for the Big Book Study: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services On today’s episode, we’re joined by Harrison, who’s about to hit six years of sobriety at just 27 years old. Harrison’s story is a powerful example of what sobriety can look like when you fully commit to the process....
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Register for the Big Book Study: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin, who reflects on his 14 years of continuous sobriety and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Kevin shares how his perspective has evolved over the years, explaining why tang...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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Jan 01, 2025•37 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Ready to take your recovery to the next level? In this episode, we’re diving into how to maximize your sobriety in 2025. Recovery isn’t just about staying sober—it’s about growing, thriving, and creating the life you want. We’ll cover how to set impactful goals, build stronger connections, prio...
Dec 29, 2024•37 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we’re joined by Stuart, who’s celebrating 20 years of continuous sobriety. Stewart shares how building a strong community has been one of the most important factors in his recovery. Together, we explore why sobriety isn’t just about quitting drugs and alcohol—it’s about the rel...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Tammi, who’s been sober for two years after completing treatment at Rock Recovery Center. What makes Tammi’s story so incredible is that she didn’t even start drinking until her mid-40s—but within just two years, she was a full-blown alcoholic. Tammi shares wha...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this special episode, we’re honored to welcome Russell Brand for an inspiring and candid conversation about his recovery journey. Russell reflects on where he is today in his sobriety and shares how his newfound faith has transformed his life. He emphasizes the critical role that God now pla...
Dec 22, 2024•38 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Yes we did have Russell Brand on the podcast, and no, the episode is not out yet! But it will be soon! Here are our thoughts......
Dec 20, 2024•34 min
Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Chris to explore the harrowing yet inspiring journey that led him to sobriety. For much of his life, Chris cycled in and out of jails and institutions, caught in the relentless grip of addiction. Just over seven years ago, he reached a point of total ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min
