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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299 - 39 years of continuous sobriety! Reverend Glenn shares his story

In this episode, Ben and I have on Reverend Glenn, who shares his story about how he has maintain his sobriety for 39 years! Reverend Glenn is one of those guys that you can just sit back and listen to for hours on...
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298 - Self-Sabotaging our sobriety: Why people do it

In this episode I discuss with you why I believe that people sabotage their sobriety and end up going back out drinking and using drugs.  It is unfortunate because people can spend a lot of time trying to get sober...
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297 - Chris relapsed after 8 years: What happened and where he is at now

 in this episode, Ben and I have on Chris, who comes on the show to discuss his sobriety that he had over the course of eight years and ultimately how he ended up relapsing. He goes into detail about his childhood...
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296 - Addiction and Adolescents: How to treat and what to look for with Chris Martinez and Resilience Recovery

In this episode Ben and I have on Chris Martinez and Matt Anderson.  Chris is the owner of Resilience Recovery which is a program that treats adolescents that struggle with addiction.  We get into a lot of detail with...
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295 - Generation Z are not much drinkers!

In this episode Ben and I have a discussion around an article that I found that discusses how they have found that Gen Z are not consuming as much alcohol as millenials.  We discuss why we think that is and where we...
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294 - Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous

Hey there!  We are finally here!  We are at step 12 of the program of alcoholics anonymous!  This is where we finally get to take other people through the steps and show them what has worked for us!  If you have any...
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293 - When we hear this statement it drives us NUTS!

In this episode Ben and I and have Steve and we discuss making progress in our recovery not only within the 12 step program but in every aspect of our lives.  We often times see people crushing it in their sobriety...
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292 - WHAT IS the ACTUAL job of a sponsor?

In this episode Ben and I discuss what the actual job of a sponsor is!  We often times hear people say that they want a sponsor that is going to call them out on their BS but we DO NOT AGREE with that at all!  You...
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291 - BEN IS BACK! How to travel and stay sober at the same time!

In this episode I am glad to say that Ben is back from his trip and we talk a little bit about what he had going on up there in Minnesota.  He discusses what it was like to go to meetings up there and how it was...
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290 - My sobriety SUCKS! How to stay motivated...

 In this episode, I discuss with you ways in which you can stay motivated when your sobriety just isn't that great. There are going to be points of time in our sobriety when it doesn't seem worth it. I gave you a few...
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289 - How to approach someone who is newly sober

In this episode I discuss with you what it looks like when someone first comes home from treatment or is just getting sober.  I have a lot of conversations with families and loved ones and they often times dont know...
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288 - Is sober living important? What purpose does it serve?

In this episode I discuss with you the importance of sober living and why it is SO important!  There are things that we need when getting sober.  Structure, community and STRONG recovery being the 3 main points.  If...
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