Real Recovery Talk

Real Recovery Talk

Hosted by: Tom, Ben, and Dr. Tambini

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...

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327 - Training for a 100 Mile Race: Sober 11 years after 6 Treatment attempts: Dom Shares his story of addiction, sobriety and fitness

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...
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326 - Shawn Co-Founder of LITT: Love in the Trenches

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...
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325 - Served as a US Marine: Struggling with Addiction: Transitioning into civilian life: Will Shares His story

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...
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324 - Joe and Charlie AA Tapes: Where does motivation come from?

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...
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323 - Ben Harrison: When to seek professional help while in recovery: How to navigate medication while sober

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...
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322 - Are you physically STRONG but emotionally WEAK?

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...
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321 - Alyssa w/ The Banyan Podcast: She got clean at 22 years old!

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...
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320 - This is what SOBRIETY has given us and MANY OTHERS!

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...
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319 - How to help yourself as a family member: Stephanie shares her story of transformation and growth thru her own recovery journey

 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...
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318 - NO QUICK FIX for sobriety: It takes time and effort

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....
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317 - Matt Williams: Alcoholic Turned Entrepreneur: Founder of FROPRO Snack Bar

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...
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316 - Enjoy the Journey not the Destination

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...
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