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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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
May 28, 2023 • 1h 6min
280 - Ryan Burgess: His addiction led him to crossing the ocean
This episode was so much fun! We had to Ryan and he shares his story about being addicted to substances and where it led him to. Ryan talks openly about the struggles that he has had to go through to get to where he is today! Ryan his found his purpose through paddleboarding and bringing people to love the sport just as much as he does! Yall are going to really enhoy this one! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
May 24, 2023 • 40min
279 - Step 8 & 9 Let's make some Amends!
In this episode we get into the amends process! This is where we make theings right with the people that we have wronged! This is a big growth step for people and needs to be done right! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
May 17, 2023 • 27min
278 - Step Six and Step Seven combined
In this episode Ben and I discuss both steps 6 and 7. They are very important steps in the process and can not be glanced over! This is a pivotal point in our journey and this is where a lot of change takes place! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
May 14, 2023 • 1h 18min
277 - Eddie got sober at 21 years old! Here is how he did it....
In this episode, Ben and I have on Eddie. Eddie shares his story about growing up in Philadelphia, and the path that his drug addiction took him down. He then goes into detail as to how he ended up getting sober in the life that his sobriety has given him up to this point. Eddie now has 13 years of continuous sobriety and isn't looking back. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com and ben@realrecoverytalk.com.
May 10, 2023 • 38min
276 - Step Five: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature our wrongs
As we continue our step study here we are on step 5! This is a big step for people to take and Ben and I talk about our experiences with it and the benefits that we had. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
May 7, 2023 • 59min
275 - Don't make these mistakes when getting sober!
In this episode Ben and I discuss some of the mistakes that we have made in our recovery and the mistakes that we see other people make when they are getting sober. We have learned a lot over the years and want to share with you all the things that we have seen so hopefully you dont make the same mistakes! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
May 3, 2023 • 42min
274 - Step Four: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves
In this episode we discuss step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous. We discuss what a proper 4th step looks like and where people go wrong when doing this step. Please remember we do not represent AA as a whole and this is from our own experiences. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Apr 30, 2023 • 26min
273 - Step 3: Made a decision to turn our WILL and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him
In this episode Ben and I get into step 3 and what it means to us. Please remember we do not represent AA as a whole nor any other 12 step program. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Apr 26, 2023 • 22min
272 - Sex and Money: Could these cause you to relapse?
In this episode I discuss with you the two common things that cause people to relapse. It is ok to have relationship and to want to make money. When it becomes the focal point of our lives is when we can run into trouble. I hope to open your mind to what it looks like having balance in our recovery. If you have questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
