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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:

558: The #1 Killer of Young People: Fentanyl Aug 03, 2025

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Fentanyl is killing more people than any other drug in American history — and it's not slowing down.

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In this episode, we break down how fentanyl became the deadliest street drug in the U.S., why it's showing up in everything from fake pain pills to cocaine and marijuana, and what you absolutely need to know to protect yourself or your loved ones.

⚠️ One pill can kill. Don't wait until it's too late.

557: 5 ways parents enable addiction Aug 01, 2025

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556: Big Book Study: Step 6,7,8 Jul 30, 2025

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In today's episode, Erik takes us through Step 6,7,8 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

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555: Are you married to someone struggling with alcohol? Jul 27, 2025

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Are you married to someone struggling with alcohol?

In this episode, Abby and Marshall share their story of living with an alcoholic husband — the chaos, the heartbreak, and what it finally took to make a change. Whether you're in the middle of it or trying to heal, this conversation will give you clarity and hope.

What You'll Learn: How alcoholism affects marriage and mental health

What boundaries actually worked

The mistake she stopped making that changed everything

Why enabling can look like love — but isn't

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💬 Comment below: Have you ever felt like love wasn't enough?

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554: Could You Survive What She Went Through? Lorraines Story... Jul 25, 2025

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🎙 In This Episode:

Drug addiction. Alcoholism. Prostitution. Jail. Institutions. Trauma that most people couldn't even imagine. Lorraine lived through it all. At just 24 years old, Lorraine was lost in active addiction, caught in the grip of heroin, crack cocaine, and sex trafficking. For months, she was held against her will, beaten, sold, and stripped of her humanity. She was certain she would die in that house. But by nothing short of a miracle — she escaped.

Now, after 9 years clean and sober, Lorraine is a licensed therapist helping others recover from addiction and trauma. Her story is gut-wrenching, raw, and real — but it's also filled with hope, redemption, and healing. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this story will remind you that recovery is always possible, no matter how far gone it may seem.

💬 Topics We Cover: Her descent into addiction at age 12 The moment she was chained and trafficked

How her mother never gave up on her What finally led to her surrender and recovery

Why she now helps others as a therapist Her advice for families who feel hopeless

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553: Big Book Study: Into Action Jul 23, 2025

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In today's episode, Erik takes us through INTO ACTION from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

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552: What Would You Do If Your Son Was Drinking Himself to Death? Jul 20, 2025

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In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with a mother who shares what it's really like to love someone battling addiction. She opens up about the eotions that she had to go thru, throughout this whole season of life.

Vann and Robert talk openly about how their relationship has been restored through Roberts sobriety. Together, they talk about: The early signs of alcoholism What it took to finally get help How their relationship changed through recovery Whether you're a parent, sibling, or loved one of someone struggling with addiction, this episode will hit home.

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551: Addicted to Fentanyl and Stuck in the South Florida Shuffle: Nikki Jul 18, 2025

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In thgis episode we sit down with Nikki. She does into detail about her sobriety journey al what it took for her to finally get sober. Nikki talks openly about getting stuck in the South Florida Shuffle which we break down in the episode. It is an amazing story or resilience.

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550: Big Book Study: Sex Inventory Jul 16, 2025

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In today's episode, Erik takes us through Sex Inventory from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

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549: A life of Gangs and Heroin to Helping Addicts Recover Jul 13, 2025

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Have you ever felt completely hopeless watching someone you love spiral out of control?

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In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with our close friend and coworker, Shermain, who shares how he went from the streets of Memphis—deep in gang life and heroin addiction—to now celebrating over 5 years of sobriety.

Charmaine opens up about: