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Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we dive into a recent study from Stanford University that sheds new light on the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in helping individuals achieve lasting sobriety. This comprehensive study compares AA to traditional therapy modalities, analyzing how AA’s community-based, peer-support...
Published 11/10/24
Published 11/10/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we tackle the challenging topic of relapse—an all-too-common part of the recovery journey that many individuals face. We delve into the signs and symptoms that often signal a potential relapse, discussing the subtle behavioral and emotional cues that can go unnoticed until it's too late. Drawing...
Published 11/08/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we’re joined by Dominic Scalzo, who shares his journey of using health and fitness as a cornerstone of his sobriety. Dominic explains why he chose a fitness-focused lifestyle to manage stress and navigate the challenges of staying sober. We dive into simple, practical ways to incorporate fitness and...
Published 11/06/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk , Heather takes us through her path to sobriety, sharing the unique challenges she faced while getting clean at such a young age in New York. Her story offers insight into the mental and emotional hurdles of young sobriety and how she overcame them through determination and...
Published 11/03/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk we delve into the nuanced world of sponsorship within both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Sponsorship is a cornerstone of these programs, but each fellowship offers unique approaches and philosophies. We discuss how AA’s focus on alcoholism and NA’s...
Published 11/01/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we sit down with Daniel, who opens up about his journey to sobriety and the unexpected challenges he faced along the way. Daniel shares how his Christian faith initially made his path to recovery more complex, presenting unique struggles as he worked to get clean. Through his story, we explore what...
Published 10/30/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we welcome Alexander to share his powerful story of overcoming addiction at such a young age. As he completes the program here at Rock Recovery Center, Alexander reflects on his journey of transformation. At first glance, Alexander didn't seem like someone who would be able to stay clean and sober,...
Published 10/27/24
07Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode, we dive deep into the role of religion within the sobriety journey and explore how it fits into 12-step programs. We discuss our own thoughts on the intersection of faith, spirituality, and recovery, emphasizing the importance of keeping an open mind and being receptive to suggestions when...
Published 10/25/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services Her Book: https://a.co/d/2HIS93F In today’s episode of Real Recovery Talk, we are joined by Dani La berrie, a licensed clinical social worker, who shares her personal journey of battling codependency and how it ultimately led her to recovery. Dani opens up about the complexities of codependency, how it deeply...
Published 10/23/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we are joined by Dr. Jordan Zabriski to explore the vital role that living a pain-free lifestyle plays in supporting long-term recovery. Dr. Zabriski explains how chronic pain, often caused by poor movement patterns and lack of exercise, is a common gateway to opiate addiction....
Published 10/20/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with Steve, who shares his journey through recovery, relapse, and finding a new path to wellness. After multiple years of sobriety, Steve relapsed, but his biggest challenge throughout recovery was neglecting his physical health, which led to severe health...
Published 10/18/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we explore the important role that proper nutrition and supplementation play in the recovery process from alcoholism and drug addiction. After years of substance abuse, the body often becomes depleted of essential nutrients, and supplementation can help restore balance and...
Published 10/16/24
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Published 10/13/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this special episode of Real Recovery Talk, we welcome long-time listener Russ Lusk, who traveled all the way from Texas to share his powerful story. Russ opens up about his sobriety journey, detailing the struggles he faced and what it finally took for him to get sober. He candidly discusses how religion, at one...
Published 10/11/24
Please join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ Get your FREE GUIDE: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we share the story of Michael, who came into Rock Recovery Center angry and skeptical of the idea of sobriety. Initially resistant to the process, Michael eventually embraced the treatment journey and realized that his struggles with alcohol were deeply tied to unresolved internal issues. Through the therapeutic process, Michael began...
Published 10/09/24
Please join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ Get your FREE GUIDE: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we dive into the often-overlooked risks of alcohol alternatives and non-alcoholic beer. While these products may seem like a safe option for those in recovery, they can actually keep you connected to addictive behaviors and hinder true sobriety. We discuss the importance of abstinence-based sobriety and why completely stepping away...
Published 10/06/24
Join our FREE FB Support group!: The Sobriety Network Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this inspiring episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with Will, who got sober at the age of 62 after a long battle with addiction. Will shares his journey, discussing how growing up and being immersed in the music industry fueled his addiction and led him down a path of alcoholism. Will reflects on the...
Published 10/04/24
Please join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ Get your FREE GUIDE: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we are joined by Josh Katz, Vice President of Business Development for Harmony Hills mental health facility in Florida. Josh opens up about his personal recovery journey, sharing the challenges he faced and what it finally took for him to get clean and sober. He emphasizes the crucial role that a strong, supportive community plays in...
Published 10/02/24
Please join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/  Get your FREE GUIDE: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide In this powerful episode of Real Recovery Talk, we welcome Aaron and Nikki from Boca Detox to share their deeply personal stories of overcoming challenges in sobriety. Nikki, who is eight months pregnant with her first child in recovery, opens up about the emotional journey of being pregnant after previously experiencing a miscarriage with twins. She reflects on how this...
Published 09/29/24
5 steps to helping your loved one: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with Tyler, who shares his incredible journey of sobriety and how he has maintained it up to this point. Tyler opens up about his battle with addiction while growing up in the Philadelphia area and the struggles he faced along the way. Now, Tyler is making an impact in the addiction community, helping others find...
Published 09/27/24
In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Ben and I address an important topic for families and loved ones supporting someone in recovery: holding boundaries and understanding that it’s okay if your loved one isn't reaching out as much. We explain how, oftentimes, when someone in recovery goes silent, it can mean they are in a growth phase, focusing on their personal journey. Silence from a loved one in recovery can indicate a period of personal growth. Less communication doesn’t necessarily...
Published 09/20/24
5 steps to helping your loved one: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guide Chat with us! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/services In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we sit down with Mike Harper as he shares his candid story of battling addiction and the hard-earned lessons that came with his journey to sobriety. Mike opens up about his years of on-and-off relapse, often justifying that smoking marijuana was acceptable, only to realize that it led him to the same emotional and mental...
Published 09/18/24