520: Big Book Study: Bill's Story: The Moment Bill W. Got Sober (Part 2)
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: In this episode, Eric picks up where we left off with the second half of Bill’s Story from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This part dives deeper into Bill’s spiritual awakening, the critical moments that led to lasting sobriety, and how his experience laid the foundation for what would become the AA program. Eric walks us through the powerful shift that took place once Bill fully surrendered—highlighting the principles, the pain, and ultimately the peace that came from choosing recovery. Whether you’re just getting started or have been sober for...
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519: Court-Ordered Sobriety: Real Recovery or Just Compliance?
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Craig, a successful attorney who opens up about his personal battle with addiction and how he found lasting sobriety. Craig shares the highs and lows of his journey—from struggling in silence while practicing law to finally hitting rock bottom and seeking help. But his story doesn’t stop there. Today, Craig uses his recovery and legal background to help families take action when a loved one is...
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518: Sobriety Doesn’t Fix Everything: But it sure helps!
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: In today’s episode, we sit down with Kaitlyn, better known on Instagram as @soberasamotherfocused. Kaitlyn opens up about what her life has looked like over the last 2.5 years of sobriety — the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. She shares how working a 12-step program completely changed her life, but also reminds us that sobriety isn’t a magic shield from life’s challenges. Hard stuff still happens — grief, stress, loss,...
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517: Big Book Study: Bill's Story
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: In this episode, Erik takes us deep into Bill's Story from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. From the man himself, Bill is one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous. 👉 Whether you’re new to AA or have been around for years, this is a fresh look at a section that often gets overlooked. 🔔 Make sure to subscribe — we’re taking you through the Big Book, one powerful chapter at a time. Tom...
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516: Why Anxiety Is Keeping You Addicted
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we’re talking about something that a lot of people overlook when it comes to addiction: anxiety. Anxiety isn’t just a side effect—it can actually be the root cause of why many people start using in the first place. Whether it’s panic attacks, social anxiety, constant overthinking, or just that feeling like something bad is always about to happen… anxiety can push people straight into the arms of...
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515: Is a Nightly Drink Slowly Killing You?
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we dive into the age-old debate—is it actually healthy to have a couple drinks at night? We’re not talking to the alcoholics here—we’re talking to the everyday folks who wind down with a glass of wine or two after work. We break down what the research says about alcohol and your health, and we reference a recent article where Joe Rogan opens up about his decision to stop drinking altogether—not...
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514: THIS Is Why Alcoholics Can’t Stop!
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: In this episode, Erik takes us deep into The Doctor’s Opinion from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. If you’ve ever wondered why alcoholics can’t just stop or what’s really going on beneath the surface of addiction, this chapter lays the foundation. We break down the concept of the allergy of the body and obsession of the mind, and why understanding this is absolutely critical for recovery. 👉 Whether you’re new to AA or have...
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513: The Family Reconnect Program Launches June 3rd!
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this video, we break down everything you need to know about our brand new Family Reconnect Program, officially launching on June 3rd. This program is designed specifically for families who have a loved one struggling with addiction — whether they’re in treatment, thinking about getting help, or still in active use. We discuss how the program works, what’s included, and why we created it in...
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512: How she turned her Grief Into Purpose: Prema’s Story After Losing Her Son
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Prema's Retreats: Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: In this powerful episode, we sit down with Prema — a mother who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son to fentanyl poisoning. Prema opens up about the unimaginable pain of that loss and what it’s been like navigating life in the aftermath. She talks about the deep grief, the healing process, and how this tragedy has transformed her from the inside out. Prema also shares how she’s now using her...
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511: Mark Took a Chance… and It Changed His Life
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Family Reconnect Waitlist: Treatment Prep Guide: SoberLink: Join our Big Book Study! Join our FREE FB Support group!: Download our free guides!: In this episode, we sit down with Mark — the very first recipient of our scholarship through our partnership with the Mindpump Podcast. Mark shares what life has looked like over the last 7 ½ months as he’s fully leaned into his recovery journey. We talk about what ultimately led him to taking that leap of faith, what he’s learned about himself throughout the process, and how doing the work has completely...
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In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we’re talking about something that a lot of people overlook when it comes to addiction: anxiety. Anxiety isn’t just a side effect—it can actually be the root cause of why many people start using in the first place. Whether it’s panic attacks, social anxiety, constant overthinking, or just that feeling like something bad is always about to happen… anxiety can push people straight into the arms of drugs, alcohol, or other unhealthy coping mechanisms.
We discuss:
🔹 How anxiety shows up in early sobriety
🔹 Why untreated anxiety leads to relapse
🔹 What we’ve seen with clients struggling with both
🔹 Real tools and strategies to cope—without turning back to substances
We also reference real-life stories (our own and others') that show how powerful it is to face anxiety head-on—because until we deal with the anxiety, sobriety is always going to feel like a battle.
👉 If you or someone you love deals with anxiety and addiction, this episode will give you clarity and direction.
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