Real Recovery Talk
Tom Conrad, Ben Bueno, Dr. Pamela 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 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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Jan 31, 2024 • 56min
350 - How Erin FINALLY got sober: A story of resilience and not giving up!
In this episode Ben and I had on Erin who works with Flyland Detox and Residential facilites. We asked Erin to come on the show because she is a STRONG female in recovery and knows what it is like when it comes to beating our addiction. Erin has a great story which includes many treatment attempts. We know you will find value in this episode and hopefully you can understand better what people go thru when getting clean and sober! If you have any questions you can reach us at INFO@realrecoverytalk.com
Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
349 - Surf Therapy: Why it is so helpful when treating addiction: How to integrate it properly
In this this episode Ben has on Allison and David with Stoked on Life. Allison and David wanted to come on the podcast and discuss surf therapy and how they have seen it work with drug addicts and alcoholics. Allison and David are both very open about their own recovery and why they found it necessary to start their nonprofit foundation. It's an interesting episode and we think you will learn a lot and will have a better understanding as to how surf therapy can help someone when recovering from addiction and alcoholism! If you have any questions you can reach us at Info@realrecoverytalk.com
Jan 24, 2024 • 53min
348 - What questions do you ask when looking for help?
In this episdoe Ben, myself and Dr. Tambini role-play a phone call and what it would normally sound like when we're speaking to parents and loved ones. Often times we find parents and loved ones ask a lot of questions but end up getting a lot of answers that they don't necessarily need. You will hear what a typical phone conversation would normally sound like and the direction that it needs to go in order to get them to help that you want. If you have any questions you can reach us at info@rockrecoverytalk.com.
Jan 21, 2024 • 51min
347 - Madison is gaining her life back through her sobriety journey!
In this episode we have on Madison! She wanted to come on the show and share her journey and what it has been like getting sober this time around. Madison talks in detail about what it was like for her when she relapsed and where she is at today. Its a conversation that will help yopu understand that no matter the situation you are in, there is always help out there! If you have any questions you can reach us at Info@realrecoveytalk.com
Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 20min
346 - Why men are having a hard time staying sober: How can they find purpose and meaning in their lives
In this episode, we have on Johnny Rios. Johnny is a licensed mental health counselor who has worked many years in the addiction field. Johnny now spends his time coaching and training men on how to live a more purposeful life. Johnny has helped a lot of men find meaning in their lives and give them a connection with themselves and their families. We talk a lot in detail about what he found has worked when dealing with addiction, and how if we can have addicts find purpose and meaning, it will help them stay sober long-term. If you have any questions you can email us at info@realrecoverytalk.com.
Jan 14, 2024 • 37min
345 - Over the Counter Drugs: How dangerous are they?
In this episode, we discuss your typical over-the-counter drugs like cough medicine, Benadryl, Robitussin, and your typical allergy medication's. It might be easy to think while these are over the counter they can't be that harmful, but in reality, they can be extremely harmful. We get into detail about the chemical compounds of these drugs and how they can affect our brain and ultimately become extremely dangerous drugs if not taken properly. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@realrecoverytalk.com.
Jan 10, 2024 • 36min
344 - Alcohol Detox Part 2: Should you go in-patient for detox?
In this episode we talk about alcohol detox and if it makes sense for you to go into an in-patient. You may have experienced detox symptoms such as anxiety, night sweats, racing heart or even mild hallucinations. Either way, if you are drinking a lot and feel detox is necessary then you should entertain the idea of going to an inpatient setting. If you have any questions you can reach us at info@realrecoverytalk.com
Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 23min
343 - Lorenzo has 22 years of clean time: This is his story
In this episode we have on a long time listener! Lorenzo has been listening to the podcast for a long time and we have had the honor of sitting with him and hearing his story. Lorenzo has 22 years of clean time and goes into detail as to what his clean time has looked like over the years. He spend many years not attending meetings and he shares the once isolated incident that made him realize that he needs to start going back to meetings. If you have any questions you can reach us at Info@realrecoverytalk.com
Jan 3, 2024 • 36min
342 - Alcohol Detox: Should you go inpatient or outpatient? Do you even need to go to detox?
In this episode, we discuss everything alcohol detox. It is pretty well known that detoxing off of alcohol can be rather hard and very dangerous. Make sure you make an informed decision and also consult your doctor before making any decisions on your own. This is a crucial part of your recovery process, and we would not want you to get this part wrong. A lot of times, people try and detox on their own, only to find themselves drinking more and more and putting themselves in a worse off possession. If you have any questions, you can reach us at info@realrecoverytalk.com.
Dec 31, 2023 • 1h 5min
341 - A remarkable story of recovery: Keith has 15 years clean off drugs and is not looking back
In this episode of real recovery talk we have on a special guest named Keith. Keith has a remarkable story and he has come on to share it with you all. It's really hard to believe some of the stuff that he has gone through in the past, but he shares how he is grateful for all of it, and what it has given him today. Keith has really built a life for himself over the last 15 years and makes it a part of his mission to help others recover from drug addiction. If you have any questions you can reach us at info@rockrecoverytalk.com.
