Real Recovery Talk
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 in our addiction. This does not define who we are. We know there is a way out of addiction. Family and loved ones, you play a part in this as well. There are plenty of stories out there of families and loved ones not knowing what to do with their addicted loved one. Let us guide you on the right things to do and the right decisions to make to ensure that you and your loved one gets the help that you need.
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Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling guilty, confused, or responsible for someone else's choices?
You're not imagining it — and you're not weak. In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, I break down 4 manipulation tactics addicts commonly use against the people who love them most.
Thes...
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As we head into a brand new year, many family members and loved ones are carrying a mix of hope, exhaustion, and uncertainty — especially when someone they love is struggling with addiction.
This video is not about resolutions.
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If it's Christmas Eve and you're lying awake right now, worried about your child, this episode is for you. While the rest of the world seems to be celebrating, many parents are quietly carrying fear, guilt, and exhaustion—wondering where their son or daughter is, if they're safe, or if things will ever change.
In this sol...
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In this powerful episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with Ricki Santiago, a licensed clinician who opens up about his own experience growing up with an alcoholic mother—and how that trauma shaped his entire life.
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In today's episode, we break down the difference between true narcissism and the narcissistic behaviors that show up during addiction. These can look identical — manipulation, gaslighting, lack of empathy, emotional abus...
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In today's conversation, Hilary shares one of the most powerful trauma stories we've ever had on the podcast. Before addiction ever entered her life, trauma did. From growing up in chaos… to being pushed into acting at five years old… to living in fear, shame, and survival mode — her story explains
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I wanted to come on and share my gratitude for ALL OF YOU!
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Getting into a relationship in early recovery can feel amazing… until it quietly becomes the thing that takes you out. In this episode, we talk honestly about why early-recovery relationships are so intense, why they so often end badly, and what actually makes a relationship healthy in long-term sobriety.
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Learn how you can stop focusing on your addict loved one and RECLAIM your life back!
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A lot of people think if they haven't gotten sober by 40, it's too late. That the damage is done. The truth? It's not too late — but it is different. In this episode, we break down what it really takes to get sober after 40.
From rebuilding your health and relationships to rediscovering your purpose, thi...
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When your own dad struggles with addiction, it changes everything. In this episode, Omar shares the painful truth about growing up with an alcoholic father — the fear, the confusion, and the faith that eventually brought healing.
We tal...
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When Rachel was adopted as a baby, she didn't understand why she felt so different.
By age 12, she was already using drugs — searching for a sense of belonging she never felt.
For the next 26 y...
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You've probably heard the promises:
"I swear I'll change."
"You don't trust me?"
"If you loved me, you'd help me."
These are phrases many families hear over and over again — and it's exhausting.
In this video, we break down how addicts manipulate the ones who love them most, why it happens, and what you c...
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Why do we keep going back to drugs or alcohol — even when we swear we're done?
In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom, Ben, and Jeff dive deep into the uncomfortable truth: for many, ...
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We are discussing alcohol treatment. What to know and how to MAKE SURE you get what you need.
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Fifteen years. Zero drinks. Thousands of days in recovery.
In this special episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom reflects on what it takes to reach a milestone few ever see: 15 years of continuous sobriety.
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Most people think alcoholism is easy to spot — heavy drinking, blackouts, or DUIs. But the truth is, some of the most dangerous signs are the subtle ones you're probably missing.
In this video, I break down five hidden signs of alcoholism that don't always get talked about but can completely change the way you view addiction. These...
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In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with Mattie Johnson, a firefighter who was told he would never ride a fire truck again. Why? Because alcohol nearly killed him.
For years, Mattie lived fast — drinking hard, partying, and pushing his limits while...
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In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom and Ben sit down with Franchesca, who shares her powerful story of getting clean without traditional addiction treatment. After multiple failed attempts at rehab, Franchesca found recovery in the rooms of a 12-step fellowship — and she's been clean for 13 years.
This conversation dives int...
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