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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Dec 21, 2022 • 40min
241 - Does insurance cover addiction treatment?
In this episode we take a deep dive into the minds of the insurance companies when it comes to covering treatment for addiction. We have a special guest, Brad, who's job is to talk to the insurance companies and get them to cover as much treatment as possible! It is very interesting to hear from Brads perspective what the insurance companies are looking for. Enjoy the Show!
Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 20min
240 - 17 Years in prison: Violent Offender: Matt Anderson
In this episode we have a special guest Matt Anderson! Matt has a heck of a story and has come on the show to share it with all of you!
Dec 14, 2022 • 32min
239 - Athlete and Trainer struggles with alcoholism: Tom's story
In this episode, I have a conversation with Tom, who, seemingly on the surface has it all put together. Tom does struggle with alcoholism and is on his journey of sobriety as we speak. Tom speaks in detail about how alcoholism has affected his life and ultimately taken a lot of freedoms away from him. Tom shares his gratitude for his sobriety today and the things that he is looking forward to in the future with his newfound recovery. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about your specific situation, you can always reach out to us at Tom @realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com.
Dec 5, 2022 • 29min
238 - Clinical Case Worker Steve: Differences between successful treatment and not successful treatment
In this episode we have on Steve who is a clinical case worker here at Rock Recovery Center. Steve spends his days working with each individual client making sure that they are attaining their goals they have set for themselves all while advancing in their recovery. In this episode you will see the things that we look for when someone goes through the treatment process here at Rock Recovery Center. If you have any questions or concerns about your specific situation you can reach us at Tom@rockrecoverycenter.com and Ben@rockrecoverycenter.com
Nov 30, 2022 • 28min
237 - Having a mindset shift: Payton shares her story of failed treatment attempts to sustainable sobriety
In this episode Ben and I have a conversation with Payton around her failed treatment attempts and ultimately what it took for her to get sober. She goes into detail about her mindset with past treatment attempts to what her mindset is now having 4 months of sobriety! Payton has changed her perspective on sobriety and life in general. She now feels that she has something to offer other women who are trying to get sober themselves. If you have any questions about your specific situation you can always reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Nov 27, 2022 • 13min
236 - Four aspects of our recovery that we CAN ALWAYS improve upon!
In this episode I discusse four aspects of our recovery that we can always work on. There are always improvements to be made in our sobriety journey and if we don't make a conscious effort to make those improvements then we will not reach our fullest potential of our sobriety. Take into consideration your current circumstances and think of ways that you can improve them. If you have any questions about your specific situation you can reach out to us at tom@reelrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com.
Nov 23, 2022 • 36min
235 - Joey M: His addiction to drugs and gambling ALMOST took everything
In this episode Ben and I have a guest on who we have gotten to know rather well over the past year. Joey has decided to come on and share what his experience has been like getting sober and the areas in which he screwed up. Joey has done a lot of work over the past year and it is finally starting to show! GOOD JOB JOE! If you have any questions about your specific situation you can always reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Nov 20, 2022 • 27min
234 - Don't waste your time going to treatment! (If your not going to do anything)
In this episode Ben and I discuss why some people end up wasting their time while in treatment. We see it more often then we care to admit. When we have someone that enters into the treatment process and they dont do anything, they are wasting their time! I wish we could guarantee sobriety but we cant. If you enter into treatment, and do everything that you are suppose to, there is a good chance that you will stay sober long term. If you have any questions or concerns about your specific situation, you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@rockrecoverycenter.com
Nov 16, 2022 • 15min
233 - 5 Tips to staying sober during the Holiday season
In this episode I discuss ways in which you can enjoy the holidays and stay sober at the same time! It can be a very stressful time of year. If not fully prepared, it could be a high risk of relapse. If you have any questions about your situation you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
Nov 10, 2022 • 15min
232 - STOP CUTTING CORNERS! Sobriety is a marathon, not a race!
In this episode I discuss what cutting corners can do to you in the recovery process. We benlieve it is very necessary for people to put forth as much effort as possible without cutting corners. Cutting corners can prevent us from having the true growth that recovery and sobriety has to offer. Often times people think it is just about putting down the drinking and the drug and everything will be OK, when in fact, recovery and sobriety is a complete life change. If you have westerns about your specific situation you could reach out to us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com
