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**Real Recovery Talk**

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.

Latest Episodes:

568: Big Book Study: A Vision for you Aug 27, 2025

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Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

In today's episode, Erik takes us through A Vision For You from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep

SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt

Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy

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567: We want to OFFER YOU MORE with less... Aug 24, 2025

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Do you have someone in your life that struggles with addiction and you feel lost or alone? Join us here! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

We are excited for this new adventure, and freaked out a little bit too!

👉 Don't forget to subscribe for more real conversations about addiction, recovery, and hope. 📩

Questions or need help?

Reach out: info@realrecoverytalk.com

566: Pregnant and Addicted: Why There's No Help for Women Aug 22, 2025

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Do you have someone in your life that struggles with addiction and you feel lost or alone? Join us here! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

What happens when a woman struggling with addiction becomes pregnant — and discovers there are little to no resources to help her? In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom and Ben sit down with Heather, a researcher and advocate, to unpack the hidden struggles women face when battling addiction, especially during pregnancy.

From stigma and lack of support to how treatment centers and families can respond, this conversation pulls back the curtain on an issue most people never talk about. Why pregnant women are one of the most stigmatized groups in addiction.

The uphill battle mothers face when seeking treatment. How stigma and lack of resources often keep women from asking for help. Stories of hope and what real recovery can look like for women and families.

This is one of our most eye-opening conversations yet — whether you're in recovery yourself, love someone who is, or simply want to understand this issue better.

👉 Don't forget to subscribe for more real conversations about addiction, recovery, and hope. 📩

Questions or need help?

Reach out: info@realrecoverytalk.com

565: Big Book Study: Working with others Part 2 Aug 20, 2025

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Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

In today's episode, Erik takes us through Working with Others: Part 2 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep

SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt

Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy

Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk

Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides

Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/

Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/

RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/

564: Build Your Sobriety Like a Business Aug 17, 2025

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Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

I was listening to a guy on a podcast talk about what it really takes to build a successful business. He said most entrepreneurs spend the first few years working seven days a week, sixteen hours a day, pouring absolutely everything into it. And I thought—man, that's exactly what early sobriety should look like. You get out what you put in. If you treat your recovery like it's part-time, you're going to get part-time results.

But if you go all-in, the payoff is massive. So today, we are breaking down three specific things you can start doing right now to make sure you're building your sobriety the right way from day one.

Have questions or need support? Email us anytime at info@realrecoverytalk.com.

➡️ Learn more about our Family Reconnect Program: www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep

SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt

Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy

Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk

Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides

Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/

Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/

RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/

563: Make your sobriety count! George Graduated with 2 Masters Degrees! Aug 15, 2025

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Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with George, who recently graduated with not one — but two master's degrees. His story is a powerful reminder that getting clean and sober isn't the end of the road — it's the start of an entirely new life.

George opens up about his journey through addiction, the turning points that led him to sobriety, and how he's used his recovery as a launching pad for personal and professional transformation. From rebuilding his self-worth to achieving academic excellence, George's story proves that recovery can unlock possibilities you never thought were within reach.

If you've ever wondered what's truly possible in sobriety, this episode will leave you inspired and motivated to see the opportunities waiting on the other side of addiction.

📩 Have questions or need support? Email us anytime at info@realrecoverytalk.com.

➡️ Learn more about our Family Reconnect Program: www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep

SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt

Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy

Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk

Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides

Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/

Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/

RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/

562: Big Book Study: Working with others Aug 13, 2025

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Do you have a family member/loved one who struggles with addiction?: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

In today's episode, Erik takes us through Working with Others from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep

SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt

Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy

Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk

Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides

Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/

Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/

RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/

561: Why Florida Leads the Nation in Addiction Treatment Aug 10, 2025

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Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

Why is Florida the #1 place in the U.S. for addiction treatment? In this episode, we reveal how Palm Beach County became the model for recovery programs nationwide — and why other states are trying to copy it.

From the huge recovery community to world-class sober living, here's why so many people come here to get sober… and stay sober.

📩 Have questions or need support? Email us anytime at info@realrecoverytalk.com.

➡️ Learn more about our Family Reconnect Program: www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep

SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt

Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy

Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk

Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides

Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/

Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/

RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/

560: How Families Can Break Free From the Fear of Drug Addiction Aug 08, 2025

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Do you have a family member/loved one srtuggling with addiction? https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

If you love someone struggling with addiction, you probably know the constant fear of "waiting for the call." The call that something terrible has happened. The call you've been dreading. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about what it's like for parents and loved ones living with that constant anxiety.

We talk about: Why addiction creates so much fear for families

The emotional toll of "waiting for the other shoe to drop"

Practical steps you can take to regain peace and protect your own well-being

How to set boundaries without abandoning your loved one If you're a parent, spouse, or sibling of someone battling addiction, this episode is for you.

You are not alone. There is hope.

📩 Have questions or need support? Email us anytime at info@realrecoverytalk.com.

➡️ Learn more about our Family Reconnect Program: www.realrecoverytalk.com/frc

Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep

SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt

Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy

Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk

Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides

Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/

Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/

RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/

559: Big Book Study: Step 8,9,10 Aug 06, 2025