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278 - Step Six and Step Seven combined May 17, 2023

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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

277 - Eddie got sober at 21 years old! Here is how he did it.... May 14, 2023

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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.

276 - Step Five: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature our wrongs May 10, 2023

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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

275 - Don't make these mistakes when getting sober! May 07, 2023

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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

274 - Step Four: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves May 03, 2023

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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

273 - Step 3: Made a decision to turn our WILL and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him Apr 30, 2023

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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

272 - Sex and Money: Could these cause you to relapse? Apr 26, 2023

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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

271 - How to embrace Spirituality, 12 Steps and Church to amplify your sobriety: Brave's Story Apr 23, 2023

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In this episode Ben and I have on Brave who is currently getting ready to transition out of Rock Recovery Center and and head back home to Illinois where he will practice all of the skills that he has learned while here. Brave at one point had 9 years of sobriety and he talks about what happened with him and how he ended up relpsing and ultimately what he did to get back on track. If you have any questions you can reach out to us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

270 - Step Two of Alcoholics Anonymous: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity Apr 19, 2023

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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 recovering alcoholics. We hope at the end of this episode, you have a better understanding of step two, and how it can help you with long-term sustainable sobriety. If you have any questions about your specific situation, you can reach out to us at tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

269 - Alcoholics Anonymous: The History and Step One Apr 16, 2023

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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 we will be explaining each step in detail and what it means. If you have any questions you can reach us at Tom@realrecoverytalk.com and Ben@realrecoverytalk.com

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