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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Jul 2, 2023 • 21min
290 - My sobriety SUCKS! How to stay motivated...
In this episode, I discuss with you ways in which you can stay motivated when your sobriety just isn't that great. There are going to be points of time in our sobriety when it doesn't seem worth it. I gave you a few items that you can implement today that will help you stay on the track of long lasting recovery. You have to trust that it will be worth it in the long run and it's not going to be easy all the time. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com and ben@realrecoverytalk.com.
Jun 28, 2023 • 18min
289 - How to approach someone who is newly sober
In this episode I discuss with you what it looks like when someone first comes home from treatment or is just getting sober. I have a lot of conversations with families and loved ones and they often times dont know what to say or how to act when their loved one returns home from treatment. In this episode I give you some tangible items that you can use for when your loved one does return home! If you have any questions you can reach out at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jun 25, 2023 • 14min
288 - Is sober living important? What purpose does it serve?
In this episode I discuss with you the importance of sober living and why it is SO important! There are things that we need when getting sober. Structure, community and STRONG recovery being the 3 main points. If you have ANY questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jun 21, 2023 • 35min
287 - Step Eleven: Time to pray and meditate!
Hey everyone! In this episode we continue on with our step study and today we are on Step 11! This is where we can talk to a God of our understanding and also listen to see if we get any feedback! It may not be exactly the way that you think it is! There is a lot to this step so make sure to listen the whole way through! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jun 18, 2023 • 1h
286 - Roseway Recovery: Sober Living for females
In this episode Ben and I have on Megan and Ariel from Roseway Soberliving for females. Roseway is a great option for those who have completed treatment and are looking for the next steps in their recovery! If you have any questions about your situation you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jun 14, 2023 • 23min
285 - Should I work the 12 steps more than one time?
In this episode Ben and I discuss whether or not we feel if it is beneficial to work the steps more than one time? There are a lot of differing opinions when it comes to this topic, so we are sharing from our experience and what we think is going to be the most benefial for you in the long run? If you have any questions about your specific situation you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 1min
284 - Are you new to sobriety? Erik shares how he helps others, especially the newcomers!
Are you new to sobriety and dont know what it is all about? In this episode we take a deep dive into what it is like to help someone that is new to the whole "recovery" thing. We have on Erik who has an amazing story and does such a good job at introducing people to a 12 step program, the PROPER way. I think that you will enjoy how he articulates his experiences and how he uses his past to help others today! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jun 7, 2023 • 36min
283 - I CAN'T identify with Alcoholics Anonymous!
In this episode Ben and I discuss the topic of AA meetings and why, sometimes, people say that they cant identify with people in AA. There is a lot that goes into this tpoic and it is important that we discuss it. A lot of times people will get turned off of AA based on their very first experience and that is not good! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Jun 4, 2023 • 24min
282 - Let's continue to take personal inventory! Step 10
In this episode Ben and I disuss step 10 and what it means to take personal inventory! This is a crucial step and is considered a maintenence step. This is where we get to see a lot of that growth that has been had within us! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
May 31, 2023 • 51min
281 - RRC Alumni Jaclyn shares her story of recovery!
In this episode we have on Jaclyn who shares with us her story of addiction and recovery. She goes into detail with everything that she had to go thru to get to where she is today. This is a great episode of you have been struggling with taking the first step to changing your life! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
