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308 - What is the job of a sponsor and what is NOT THE JOB of a sponsor... Sep 06, 2023

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In this episode, Ben and I have a conversation around sponsorship. We discuss what we believe is the job of a sponsor, and we also discuss what we believe is not the job of a sponsor. There are people out there that tend to have these lines blurred, and it is ultimately at the expense of the one trying to get sober. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com, and ben@realrecoverytalk.com.

307 - Amy was on Suboxone for 20 years...UNTIL NOW Sep 03, 2023

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In this episode we have on Amy and she shares her story of being on suboxone for 21 years! We get into detail about what it was like for her while being on Suboxone and what it is like now that she has been in our ABSTINENCE BASED program now for the last 60 says. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

306 - PARENTS AND LOVED ONES! This one is for you... Aug 30, 2023

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In this episode, we have a discussion around boundaries. The parents can set boundaries not only with themselves, but their loved ones so that they can fully experience what treatment has to offer. Often times we run into the situation's where parents and loved ones find it absolutely necessary to interject their opinions into their loved ones treatment. They often times will tell us how they think things should go, and the approach that we need to take in order to help their loved one get clean and sober.

We won't take our hard, earned money and invested into the stock market through a financial advisor and then tell them exactly how we want it done, right? This is the same exact situation. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at Tom @realrecoverytalk.com and ben@realrecoverytalk.com.

305 - He is lucky to be alive: Tristan tells his story of getting clean and sober at 19 years old Aug 27, 2023

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in this episode, we have on Tristan who suffered an overdose in early January of this year. Tristan is extremely lucky that he is alive and with us today. Tristan ended up going to treatment for the second time to address his addiction. Through hard work and surrender to his disease of addiction Tristan is coming up on eight months of sobriety, and couldn't be happier. Tristan talks in detail about not wanting to be involved in treatment and at points in his sobriety wanting to give up. Through hard work and spending his time with good people, Tristan has that himself up for success in the future and is now on a mission to help people who were just like him. If you have any questions about your specific situation, you can email us at tom@rockrecoverytalk.com and ben@rockrecoverytalk.com.

304 - Rod shares this story of getting sober and what it took for him to finally surrender Aug 23, 2023

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In this episode Ben and I discuss with Rod what it was like for him getting sober and why it was so important for him to surrender to the process. Rod shares in detail what the program has done for him and how he is helping the homeless community. If you have any questions you can reach out to Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

303 - How the 12 steps can be incorporated in business Aug 20, 2023

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In this episode Ben and I discuss how the 12 steps can be incorporated into business and our everyday lives! There are a lot of parallel's when it comes to business and the 12 steps. We believe that you become a better person and a better employess as a result of the steps which is why we believe that the steps should be taught in school! If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

302 - What is an Adult child of an alcoholic? Alex shares her experience with working ACOA steps and how it has given her freedom Aug 16, 2023

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In this episode we have on Alex and Maya (primary therapist at Rock Recovery Center) and we discuss ACOA and what the benefits are from working that program. We get into detail around dysfuntional familes and what are things to look out for within these dynamics. Alex talks in detail how working an ACOA program has given her insight into her past that she never knew existed. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

301 - What holds people back from getting sober? What does the triangle symbolize in AA? Aug 13, 2023

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In this episode Ben and I have on Rabbi Mark and he discusses his journey of sobriety and what it took for him to finally surrender. We get into a lot of details with AA and some of the history around AA. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

300 - Jordan Meyers: His struggle with mental health; Touring with Warp Tour and his involvement in the music scene Aug 09, 2023

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In this episode I have on Jordan and we have a lot of fun talking about his recovery and what he is up to now! Jordan has been on tour across the world playing drums for different bands all while speading the message of mental health and the ways that we can improve ourselves. He gets into detail about his own mental helath issues and what he has done to recover from those. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

299 - 39 years of continuous sobriety! Reverend Glenn shares his story Aug 06, 2023

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In this episode, Ben and I have on Reverend Glenn, who shares his story about how he has maintain his sobriety for 39 years!

Reverend Glenn is one of those guys that you can just sit back and listen to for hours on end and soak up all the wisdom that he has to offer. I think he will get a lot out of this episoWith understanding what sobriety looks like from an long-term sobriety perspective. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com, and then at real recoverytalk.com.

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