Real Recovery Podcast
Real Recovery Podcast Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 99-1347297) that empowers, enlightens, and inspires those on their recovery journey by sharing authentic stories, practical advice, and community insights. We create a safe and engaging platform for individuals to find solace, strength, and solidarity. Our podcast demystifies the recovery process, celebrates progress, and fosters belonging among listeners. By amplifying diverse voices within the recovery community, Real Recovery aims to be a beacon of hope.
Episodes
RRP Episode 91 – Returning to the Foundation: Julie’s Look Back and What Got Her Through
Presenters: Julie and PeterLength: 49 minutes, 07 seconds
Summary
In Episode 91, Julie shares a deeply honest check-in, reflecting on a year marked by emotional exhaustion, resurfaced trauma, work-related burnout, and a ruptur...
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RRP Episode 90 – Holiday Message: Rest, Reflection, and Recovery During the Holidays
Presenters:Peter and Julie
Length:10 minutes
Summary:
In this heartfelt holiday message, Peter and Julie share an important update with listeners as the Real Recovery Podcast takes a short break for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. They talk openly about the challenges and emotions that of...
RRP Episode 89 – Billy B: From Binge Drinking to a Lifetime of Sobriety
Presenters: Julie and PeterLength: 1:11:00
Summary
Billy B joins Julie and Peter for an honest conversation about the final years of his drinking and the turning points that led him toward long-term sobriety. He describes how binge drinking evolved int...
RRP Episode 88 – Phoenix G: From Childhood Pain to Purpose in Recovery
Presenters: Peter and ColetteLength: 1 hour, 1 minute
Summary:
In this deeply honest conversation, Peter and Colette sit down with Phoenix G., whose recovery story spans six decades of struggle, reflection, and redemption. Phoenix shares his earliest memories...
RRP Episode 87 – Max K: Breaking the Cycle - Relapse, resilience, and the daily work of staying sober
Presenters: Julie and PeterLength: 1 hour, 7 minutes
Summary
In this episode of the Real Recovery Podcast, Max K returns to share his deeply personal story of relapse, renewal, and resilience. His ...
RRP Episode 86 – Jonah’s Journey Continues
Presenters: Peter and ColetteLength: 53 minutes 54 seconds
SummaryIn RRP Episode 86 – Jonah’s Journey Continues, Peter reunites with Jonah W, whose story first inspired listeners in RRP Episode 16: Jonah W’s Journey of Resilience, Courage, and the Transformative Power of Recovery. Joined by guest host and board member Colette, ...
RRP Episode 85 – Jonah Revisited: A Journey of Resilience, Courage, and Renewal
Presenters: Julie and PeterLength: 1 hour, 2 minutes
Summary:In RRP Episode 85 – Jonah Revisited, Julie and Peter revisit one of the most powerful and heartfelt episodes from the early days of the Real Recovery Podcast: RRP Episode 16 – Jonah W’s Journey of Resilien...
RRP Episode 84 – A Legacy of Hope: Pete Kerns and Serenity Lane
Presenters: Julie and PeterGuest: Pete Kerns, President & CEO of Serenity LaneLength: 1 hour 25 minutesRelease Date: October 17, 2025
Summary:
In this heartfelt conversation, Julie and Peter welcome Pete Kerns, President and CEO of Serenity Lane — Oregon’s long-sta...
Title: RRP Episode 83 – From Chaos to Clarity: Joe’s Path to RedemptionPresenters: Julie and PeterLength: 1 hour, 3 minutes
Summary:In this heartfelt episode, Joe shares his deeply personal journey from addiction and loss to recovery and renewal. His story reveals the painful realities of relapse, the emotional toll of broken relationships, and the healing power of self-honesty and faith. Through reflection, Joe explains how addicti...
Title: RRP Episode 82 – Oregon Recovers: Walk for Recovery
Presenters: Julie and Peter
Length: 38 minutes (approx., based on transcript timing)
Summary:In this special live episode, Julie and Peter take you to the Oregon Recovers Walk at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland. As sponsors and participants, they captured the energy of the day, visiting with recovery leaders, community members, and organizations who are making a diff...
Title: RRP Episode 81 – “Live” at GTD 5K Run & Walk for Recovery
Presenters: Julie and Peter
Length: 1 hour, 9 minutes
Summary:In this episode, Julie and Peter take listeners directly to the GTD Go the Distance 5K Run & Walk for Recovery. You’ll hear live voices from the heart of the event—runners, walkers, volunteers, and leaders who gathered to celebrate recovery through community and fitness. From Izzy Alvarado, the founder...
Title: RRP Episode 80 – Lance Orton: A Journey of Faith, Recovery, and Service at City Team
Presenters: Julie and Peter
Length: 1 hour, 8 minutes
Summary:In this episode, Lance Orton shares his powerful story of resilience, from addiction and time on the streets to finding redemption through faith and recovery. Today, as a leader with City Team, Lance dedicates his life to serving others who are struggling. He reflects on the mentors ...
Title: RRP Episode 79 – Amber & Bo Part Two: Building a Foundation Through Struggle and Hope
Presenters: Julie and Peter
Length: 55 minutes
Listening Link: https://mdcr1.com/79
Blog Link: https://mdcr1.com/79b
Summary:In part two of her story, Amber returns with her husband Bo to share how their love and survival through chaos became a foundation for recovery. From meeting in the depths of addiction to navigating separation while Bo...
Title: RRP Episode 78 – Amber’s Journey Part One: The Roots of Chaos and the Fight for Hope
Presenters: Julie and Peter
Length: 1 hour, 12 minutes
Listening Link: https://mdcr1.com/78Blog Link: https://mdcr1.com/78b
Summary:In part one of her powerful two-part episode, Amber Brison brings listeners into the heart of her story. From a childhood marked by chaos and abuse to the choices that pulled her deeper into addiction, Amber speaks ...
RRP Episode 77 – Emily F.: Breaking Cycles, Building Hope
Presenters: Julie and PeterLength: 1:07:43
Summary:In this powerful episode of the Real Recovery Podcast, Emily F. opens up about growing up in a family marked by addiction and the impact it had on her life. She courageously shares her own struggles with substances, the turning point that led her into recovery, and the role of community and peer support in her healing. Emily’s...
Title: RRP Episode 76 – Chris G.: From the Streets to Sobriety – A Journey of Resilience
Presenters: Julie and Peter
Length: 1:06:47
Quote:“One of the most beautiful things that I've experienced in recovery… is being able to use obstacles and turn them into opportunities. I often say that one of the huge benefits of recovery is learning how to alchemize obstacles into opportunities.” – Chris G.
RRP Episode 75: Navigating Online and Real-World Recovery — Alex G’s Journey to Authentic Connection
RRP Episode 75: Navigating Online and Real-World Recovery — Alex G’s Journey to Authentic Connection
Presenters:
Julie and Peter
Length:
1 hour, 3 minutes
Key Points with Timestamps:
- [00:00:18] Julie introduces Alex G. and shares how their paths crossed at the Lunch Bunch and Extended Family AA Online community.
- [00:04:10] Alex opens up about his early struggles with identity, substance use, and the challenges of navigating recovery w...
Title: RRP 74 Andrea L.: Keep Coming Back – Recovery, Relapse, and the Power of CommunityPresenters: Julie L and Peter BGuest: Andrea LLength: ~1:14:30Date: August 8, 2025
Summary:Julie and Peter welcome Andrea L., a social worker and longtime member of Extended Family AA. Andrea shares her honest recovery journey through functional alcoholism, denial, relapse, and reconnection. Her story underscores the power of persistence, peer s...
Title: RRP Episode 73 - Back from the Fight: How Recovery Tools Carried Us Through Cancer and Crisis
Presenters: Peter and Julie
Length: 54:45
Summary:After a four-month hiatus, Julie and Peter return to share their profound journeys through life-altering challenges. Peter opens up about his cancer diagnosis and treatment, revealing how recovery tools became his lifeline through 36 radiation treatments and chemotherapy . Julie updates...
RRP 72 – Tony Z’s Story: Founding Voices Series, Episode 6
Presenters: Peter and Julie
Length: 1 hour, 4 minutes
Summary
Episode seventy-two of the Real Recovery Podcast features Tony Z sharing his journey from an idyllic childhood in Oregon through addiction, hitting bottom, and finding recovery through the 12 steps. Tony discusses his strug...
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