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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61 - Josh McBride - His Legitimate Need for Pain Management Led to His Addiction

Episode #61

Josh McBride now works at Coastal Detox after his own experience with recovery. Josh’s journey is different from many people’s. He was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at an early age, and eventually his pain management...
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60 - Ira Levy from Sunrise Detox

Episode #60

Ira Levy is the National Marketing Director of Sunrise Detox. Ira has 28 years in the sobriety industry and has been sober since 1980. Ira got into the industry by accident, but continued to learn, educate himself,...
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59 - Alex Uslar - Hybrid Performance Method - From Druggie Punk Rocker to Strength Icon

Episode #59

Alex Uslar is the manager of the Hybrid Gym and the Director of Operations for the online company Hybrid Performance Method. Alex is a powerlifting, weight lifting, and crossfit coach. The Hybrid Performance Method is...
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58 - Blake Cohen Author of “I Love You More”

Episode #58

Tom’s friend Blake Cohen is here to today to talk about his work, his recovery, and his upcoming book, “I Love You More” which is coming out in June. Tom and Blake have gotten to know each other while being part of a...
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57 - The Importance or Exercise When Getting Clean and Sober

Episode #57

Getting clean and sober can be stressful. We try to do everything possible to help people going through recovery deal with stress. It's scientifically proven that exercise will help reduce stress levels. This is why...
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56 - Cotton Fever - What Are the Symptoms and How Do I Know If I Have It?

Episode #56

Cotton Fever is the name of a condition that is caused by bacteria getting into the blood and creating extreme flu like symptoms and uncontrollable shaking. Unfortunately, addicts will use cotton to filter heroin...
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55 - What Is Proper Structure in Sober Living With Crazy Keith

Episode #55

Tom and Benjamin B. are joined by Keith. Keith is a rockstar when he plays the guitar. He is also here to talk about why it's so important to have structure within sober living. There are some places that don't have...
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54 - A Broken Home May Have Fueled His Addiction from Myles

Episode #54

Adam and Tom are joined by Myles today. Myles is 23 years old, and this is his first serious time in treatment. When he was 19, his parents forced him to go into treatment, but his heart wasn't into it. He left after...
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53 - Matthew the Musician

Episode #53

Our Guest today is Matthew the musician. He has never been to treatment before and is 1 day clean. he is going to share his story and what his expectations are. Since he has never been to treatment before this is...
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52 - Mark Jennison: I Am A Comeback

Episode #52

Mark Jennison the founder and CEO of I Am A Comeback is here today. I Am A Comeback is a program created by Mark to help men who are high-level earners and executives get their addiction under control. He has an...
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51 - I am going into a Sober Living Home: When do I graduate? When should I move out on my own?

Episode #51

Rene and Nick are here today to talk with Tom about sober living. We are going to talk about what it consists of. What to watch for. What to expect. When is the right time to leave? We are even going to talk about how...
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50 - What are sacrifices that I would need to make to get sober?

Episode #50

Our guest today, is Devon. He has a heck of a story and is willing to share some of the sacrifices he had to make in order to get sober. Getting sober can be challenging. If it were easy everyone would be doing it....
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