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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65 - Is therapy for me? An inside look at the therapeutic process

Episode #65

Therapy is a powerful tool for anyone, and today we’ll focus on the role of therapy for someone who is struggling with addiction. My guest, Josiah, is a licensed therapist who has been in the addiction industry for...
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64 - Josh Gamaitoni: From Janitor to National Director of Business Development

Episode #64

Josh Gamaitoni is here today. Josh is the National Director of Business Development for Banyan Treatment Center. Josh has helped so many people and is a legend in the treatment world. It wasn’t always that way,...
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63 - How Spirituality Has Impacted His Recovery with Elliott Hughes

Episode #63

We are big proponents of the 12-step program. There is also a spiritual component of the program. For many people this can be a big turn off. Other people have trouble reconciling the difference between spirituality...
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62 - Joyce Matera National Marketing Director of Inspire Recovery - LGBTQ Treatment Center

Episode #62

Joyce Matera is the National Marketing Director for Inspire Recovery. Inspire is located in West Palm Beach and it’s specifically for people under the LGBTQ umbrella with a specific focus on helping transgender...
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61 - Josh McBride - His Legitimate Need for Pain Management Led to His Addiction

Episode #61

Josh McBride now works at Coastal Detox after his own experience with recovery. Josh’s journey is different from many people’s. He was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at an early age, and eventually his pain management...
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60 - Ira Levy from Sunrise Detox

Episode #60

Ira Levy is the National Marketing Director of Sunrise Detox. Ira has 28 years in the sobriety industry and has been sober since 1980. Ira got into the industry by accident, but continued to learn, educate himself,...
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59 - Alex Uslar - Hybrid Performance Method - From Druggie Punk Rocker to Strength Icon

Episode #59

Alex Uslar is the manager of the Hybrid Gym and the Director of Operations for the online company Hybrid Performance Method. Alex is a powerlifting, weight lifting, and crossfit coach. The Hybrid Performance Method is...
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58 - Blake Cohen Author of “I Love You More”

Episode #58

Tom’s friend Blake Cohen is here to today to talk about his work, his recovery, and his upcoming book, “I Love You More” which is coming out in June. Tom and Blake have gotten to know each other while being part of a...
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57 - The Importance or Exercise When Getting Clean and Sober

Episode #57

Getting clean and sober can be stressful. We try to do everything possible to help people going through recovery deal with stress. It's scientifically proven that exercise will help reduce stress levels. This is why...
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56 - Cotton Fever - What Are the Symptoms and How Do I Know If I Have It?

Episode #56

Cotton Fever is the name of a condition that is caused by bacteria getting into the blood and creating extreme flu like symptoms and uncontrollable shaking. Unfortunately, addicts will use cotton to filter heroin...
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55 - What Is Proper Structure in Sober Living With Crazy Keith

Episode #55

Tom and Benjamin B. are joined by Keith. Keith is a rockstar when he plays the guitar. He is also here to talk about why it's so important to have structure within sober living. There are some places that don't have...
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54 - A Broken Home May Have Fueled His Addiction from Myles

Episode #54

Adam and Tom are joined by Myles today. Myles is 23 years old, and this is his first serious time in treatment. When he was 19, his parents forced him to go into treatment, but his heart wasn't into it. He left after...
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