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

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)

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