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.
Episodes
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In this episode, Ben and I are talking about something that came up during our Family Reconnect call that really stuck with us… setting boundaries for yourself. A lot of times, families are focused on setting rules for the addict — but we don’t stop to ask: What about me? What am I doing to protect my own peace and sanity?
Here’s w...
Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In today’s episode, Erik takes us through How It Works from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Part III
Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep
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Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this episode, Tom, Ben, and Dr. Tamberi talk about why weed (marijuana) is not as harmless as many people say it is—especially for young people. A lot of big influencers and celebrities are telling kids that weed is totally safe, but we don’t agree.
We’ve ...
Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this powerful and emotional episode, we sit down with Sage, who shares her journey of trying everything to get clean and sober — from treatment centers across the country to an experience in Mexico involving ibogaine. Despite her desperate efforts, nothing seemed to work. Sage opens up ab...
Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In today’s episode, Erik takes us through the second half of How It Works from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep
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In this episode, we sit down with our friend Destiny, who just celebrated eight years of continuous sobriety! Destiny shares her incredible journey — from the depths of addiction to a life filled with purpose, hope, and service. We talk about what it really takes to stay sober long-term, how h...
Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
DONT LET DOUBT TAKE YOU OUT: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Let-Doubt-Take-You/dp/1636414346
Christ Fellowship: https://www.christfellowship.church/
In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Laabs and Pastor Todd Mullins, lead pastor of Christ Fellowship Church here in South Florida. Pastor Todd shares...
Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In today’s episode, Erik takes us through the first half of How It Works from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is one of the most read and quoted sections in all of AA — but do people really understand what it’s saying? Erik breaks it down line by line, shares how it applied to his ...
Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this episode, Tom, Ben, and Dr. Tamanini sit down for a real conversation about antidepressants. We break down common questions like: Do they really work? Should people in sobriety take them? Are they overprescribed?
Dr. Tambini brings her clinical experience to the table, and we talk open...
Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep
SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt
Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy
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In this episode, we dive deeper into We Agnostics, continuing the conversation around developing a relationship with a Power greater than ourselves. This section of the chapter challenges us to look at our past beliefs—or lack thereof—and how those ideas may have blocked us from getting sober. We break down the spiritual logic laid out in the Big Book, discuss how fea...
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In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom Conrad, Benjamin B, and their guest, Josh, discuss Josh's eight-year sobriety journey. They dive into topics such as geographical change sparked by divine intervention, how life continues to challenge sobriety, and the significant impact of a spiritual journey.
00:00 Introduction of the Episode and Guests
00:21 Josh's Sobriety...
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In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Lanning, host of The Rise Above Podcast, who shares his powerful story of recovery after nearly a decade of battling opiate addiction. Now with 7½ years clean, Kevin opens up about what it truly took for him to achieve long-term sobriety — from hitting bottom to finding purpose through service and connection.
Kevin talks in detail...
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In Week 9 of our Big Book Study, we dive into the first half of We Agnostics — one of the most pivotal and misunderstood chapters in Alcoholics Anonymous. This section speaks directly to those who struggle with the idea of a Higher Power, offering both challenge and invitation.
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
This one’s for the person who’s stuck—tired of using, tired of lying, tired of being miserable, but terrified of what sobriety actually looks like. I’m not here to sugarcoat it. Getting clean isn’t easy. It takes grit, honesty, and a willingness to do things differently. But it’s possible. In this episode, I’m talking directly to you—the addict who knows they need to c...
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this episode, we sit down with Kat, who opens up about what it finally took for her to get sober after years of fighting recovery. She shares how she never saw herself as someone who would walk into an AA meeting — and definitely didn’t think it would work.
But when nothing else worked, Kat made the decision to surrender. That decision changed everything. Kat talks ...
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Big Book with Part Two of “More About Alcoholism.” This section pulls no punches — it lays out what makes us different from the “average drinker,” and why self-knowledge, willpower, and good intentions just aren’t enough to stay sober...
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In today’s episode, we open by talking about the latest news surrounding Britney Spears — not to add to the media frenzy, but to reflect on the heartbreaking reality that unfolds when someone you love is in emotional or mental crisis. Her public struggles mirror what so many families quietly go through when a loved one is battling addiction or mental health issues behi...
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this episode, we sit down with Kat, who opens up about what it finally took for her to get sober after years of fighting recovery. She shares how she never saw herself as someone who would walk into an AA meeting — and definitely didn’t think it would work.
But when nothing else worked, Kat made the decision to surrender. That decision changed everything. Kat talks ...
Family Reconnect Waitlist: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc
In this episode, we dive into Part One of “More About Alcoholism” from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This chapter hits hard — it forces us to confront the delusion that so many of us hold onto: that somehow, someday, we’ll be able to control and enjoy our drinking.
We break down the stories and examples laid out in this section, and we talk honestly about how d...
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