2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno

Aug 1, 2024

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Real Recovery Talk-Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno

Tom and Ben share their history of addiction and trauma. (2:16)
"Put the clients first and the money will be there." The origin story of Rock Recovery Center. (25:17)
The dark world and hustle of 'Body Brokers'. (31:07)
Are there common mistakes with treatment? (40:13)
Why any attempt to shield an alcoholic is doomed to fail. (42:29)
The importance of fitness for recovery. (44:57)
How quickly can they tell if someone will be successful through this process? (49:14)
What are some of the biggest obstacles patients encounter? (55:42)
Strategies for people in denial. (57:46)
"It's not the amount of time that you spend with your children, it's the intentionality behind it." (1:01:49)
The role of the spiritual component in recovery. (1:05:51)
Is there a correlation to the level of addiction somebody has/gone through to the level of trauma they suffer from? (1:19:13)
The first steps you can take if you want help. (1:26:07)
Bringing awareness and staying authentic. (1:30:14)