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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Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 21min
300 - Jordan Meyers: His struggle with mental health; Touring with Warp Tour and his involvement in the music scene
In this episode I have on Jordan and we have a lot of fun talking about his recovery and what he is up to now! Jordan has been on tour across the world playing drums for different bands all while speading the message of mental health and the ways that we can improve ourselves. He gets into detail about his own mental helath issues and what he has done to recover from those. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Aug 6, 2023 • 1h 8min
299 - 39 years of continuous sobriety! Reverend Glenn shares his story
In this episode, Ben and I have on Reverend Glenn, who shares his story about how he has maintain his sobriety for 39 years! Reverend Glenn is one of those guys that you can just sit back and listen to for hours on end and soak up all the wisdom that he has to offer. I think he will get a lot out of this episoWith understanding what sobriety looks like from an long-term sobriety perspective. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com, and then at real recoverytalk.com.
Aug 2, 2023 • 21min
298 - Self-Sabotaging our sobriety: Why people do it
In this episode I discuss with you why I believe that people sabotage their sobriety and end up going back out drinking and using drugs. It is unfortunate because people can spend a lot of time trying to get sober only to find themselves going in and out of treatment for years on end letting their lives pass them by. If you have any questions you can reach out at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jul 30, 2023 • 39min
297 - Chris relapsed after 8 years: What happened and where he is at now
in this episode, Ben and I have on Chris, who comes on the show to discuss his sobriety that he had over the course of eight years and ultimately how he ended up relapsing. He goes into detail about his childhood being brought up and how he ended up becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Chris is very open about his relapse and everything that led up to it and also where he is at right now with his recovery. If you have any questions, you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jul 26, 2023 • 54min
296 - Addiction and Adolescents: How to treat and what to look for with Chris Martinez and Resilience Recovery
In this episode Ben and I have on Chris Martinez and Matt Anderson. Chris is the owner of Resilience Recovery which is a program that treats adolescents that struggle with addiction. We get into a lot of detail with topics ranging from what substances they are using, the music they are listening to and what is the proper way to treat them. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jul 23, 2023 • 42min
295 - Generation Z are not much drinkers!
In this episode Ben and I have a discussion around an article that I found that discusses how they have found that Gen Z are not consuming as much alcohol as millenials. We discuss why we think that is and where we think that things are trending. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 6min
294 - Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous
Hey there! We are finally here! We are at step 12 of the program of alcoholics anonymous! This is where we finally get to take other people through the steps and show them what has worked for us! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jul 16, 2023 • 52min
293 - When we hear this statement it drives us NUTS!
In this episode Ben and I and have Steve and we discuss making progress in our recovery not only within the 12 step program but in every aspect of our lives. We often times see people crushing it in their sobriety and 12 step program but when it comes to their overall health and wellness, that takes a back seat. We believe that it is all encompassing and everything needs to be tended to in order to thrive! If you have and questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jul 12, 2023 • 29min
292 - WHAT IS the ACTUAL job of a sponsor?
In this episode Ben and I discuss what the actual job of a sponsor is! We often times hear people say that they want a sponsor that is going to call them out on their BS but we DO NOT AGREE with that at all! You will be interested to find why we have our opinions around this. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jul 5, 2023 • 25min
291 - BEN IS BACK! How to travel and stay sober at the same time!
In this episode I am glad to say that Ben is back from his trip and we talk a little bit about what he had going on up there in Minnesota. He discusses what it was like to go to meetings up there and how it was different going there with 12 years of sobriety. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
