Real Recovery Talk

Real Recovery Talk

Hosted by: Tom, Ben, and Dr. 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...

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270 - Step Two of Alcoholics Anonymous: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity

In this episode, Ben and I break down step two of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are going to take a deep dive into what it says about step two in the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous and how it is often interpreted by...
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269 - Alcoholics Anonymous: The History and Step One

In this episode Ben and I have a discussion around AA and how it has helped millions of people around the globe get sober.  We take a deep dive into Step One and the menaing behind it.  This is part of a series where...
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268 - My story of alcoholism and addiction: How I recovered

In this episode it is just me and I share with you all my story.  There is a lot that has happened over the years and I thought that it would be a good idea for you all to hear from me how I got to where I am today. ...
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267 - Ben's FIRST treatment experience: What to know about addiction treatment

Hey everyone! in this episode Ben discusses what it was like for him the first time that he want to treatment.  He talks about all the things that SHOULD NOT happen while in treatment.  We give you pointers and...
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266 - Don't bring up their past mistakes! Check your motives....

In this episode Ben and I discuss when it is appropriate to talk to your loved ones about the things that they have done in the past.  We often times get this question and it is hard to decide if it is ok to bring up...
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265 - FIRST TIME IN TREATMENT: Jack shares his story

Hey everyone!  In this episode we have on Jack who shares his story of recovery as this is his first time in treatment.  Jack shares how he had so much going for him and when he was faced with tough times all he knew...
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264 - What is detox? Aaron and Nikki with Boca Recovery Center

Hey everyone! In this episode Ben and I have on a couple of guests who are with Boca Recovery Center.  BRC is a Detox and Residential facility and they have came on the show to discuss what ll goes into properly...
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263 - Working the 12 Steps is how Frank noticed REAL CHANGE in his life...

In this episode, Ben and I have on Frank. Frank wanted to come on the show and discuss his experience strength and hope with everyone and how he got sober. Frank talks openly about his living in New York and how it...
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262 - Surround yourself with good people, you will stay SOBER! Ryan shares his story

In this episode we have on Ryan do you want to come on and share his story on how he got sober. Brian is somebody that had a couple of treatment times in the past, only to find himself in a desperate situation when he...
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261 - He went to addiction treatment ONCE and has been SOBER SINCE! Mike's story

In this episode we have on Mike who shares his story on how he got sober at 26 years old. We dont often head about the people that get sober after only going to treatment one time!  Here we have a guy that said enough...
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260 - Gio had his spiritual experience inside prison: Recovery and Sobriety is possible no matter your situation!

In this episode, Ben and I have on Justin, who shares his story about how he got clean and sober inside prison. Justin spent just about four years inside prison walls, but inside those walls is when he had his...
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259 - How Internalized Homophobia fueled his addiction and kept him from growing in his recovery: Ben Harrison

In this episode Ben and I have on a dear friend names BEN as well!  Ben is a man who has stayed sober for 21 years and shares his story on the struggles that he had growing up as a gay man and how it fueled his...
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