Recovering Alcoholic and addict Robert McClellan shares recovery tips, stories, and his experiences in sobriety and addiction recovery. An oasis of reason and encouragement for anyone seeking a caring voice about recovery from addiction. Honest and open, Robert is down-to-earth, humorous, and a passionate advocate for removing the stigma of addiction. Alcoholics, addicts, anyone with an interest or investment in sobriety will find these short podcasts interesting and inspiring.
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Recovery Soapbox is a podcast about all things related to recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Brought to you by Brighton Recovery Center, this podcast is a source of knowledge from the best in the field. Therapists, recovering addicts, and many other experts come together to share open dialogue and insider views. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts. See more at http://brightonrecoverycenter.com/podcast
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Homelessness, Addiction, and Sex Work Recovery - Recovery Soapbox ep. 34
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Heather's addiction drove her into homelessness and sex work. Watch this episode to hear how she broke free and became a champion in the recovery community. For more Recovery Soapbox Episodes, please view our website. https://brightonrecoverycenter.com/podcast/
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After 232 episodes I simply don’t have much else to say on the subject of addiction recovery. Like a lot of you, getting sober was the best decision I’ve ever made. I am certain that if I did not get into recovery I’d be dead today. Instead, I am living the life of my dreams. And I’ve always said - okay, sometimes preached - that just quitting drin…
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If you attend traditional 12 step meetings at groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, you have probably noticed the overwhelming presence of the Christian God in the room.Robert McClellan
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I hope I never get to the point where I think I'm the smartest person in recovery and I can't learn from a newcomer or someone with less time than me. It is a fairly well known practice for oldtimers around 12 step meetings to tell newcomers to “shut their mouths and open their ears.” That’s what my first sponsor told me all those years ago. I can’…
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Our sobriety is about a lot more than stopping our drinking and drugging. It is about improving our quality of life one day at a time. When I first stopped drinking the last thing I could imagine was my life improving in every way possible. The only thing I could think of, through the fog of my detox was - When will I stop feeling like crap? When w…
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Welcome Back to the NEW Real Sobriety Podcast! Ep. 228 Real Sobriety started during a series of conversations with my wife, the acclaimed Canadian underwater explorer Jill Heinerth. We were just beginning our lives together and Jill was interested in, and very supportive of my recovery. We each had been married before, and lived extremely different…
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Dennis Berry - Recovery Soapbox Ep. #33
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Our guest today is writer and Life Coach Dennis Berry. He is the author of the best-selling book "Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide To Life" and host of The Funky Brain Podcast. Dennis has been sober since April 8, 2003, during which time he became a successful businessman, athlete, and family man. His recovery journey helped him find his life's miss…
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New! Reading From Sober Bob's Bathroom Book and new video podcast announcement! Real Sobriety podcast now on video at Youtube!Robert McClellan
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Interviewing Addicts - Recovery Soapbox
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Years ago, Brighton's leadership had the vision of building an entire recovery campus. It was a massive undertaking full of unexpected hurdles, but we didn't give up! That vision has now been realized as our 6-building campus with 50+ bed sober-living beds. We held a Grand Opening to celebrate and took the opportunity to interview some of the atten…
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Is celebrating our sobriety anniversaries a good practice? Or should we stick to the One Day At A Time formula? Robert shares some personal news and talks about the dog days of a sober summer.Robert McClellan
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Brianne Davis - Hollywood Sex and Love Addict
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Brianne Davis is an actor, writer, director, podcaster, and a recovering sex and love addict. Brianne began her acting career in high school on Remember the Titans and Dawson's creek. After that, she starred in many more hit productions such as Jar Head, Lucifer, True Blood, The Mentalist, and many more. Over a decade ago, Brianne realized that she…
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June is Pride month and I share how things have not always been smooth for our LGBTQ+ cousins in the recovery fellowships like Alcoholics Anonymous.Robert McClellan
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Shane’s Story – Recovery Soapbox
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In this episode, we check in on Shane, an alumnus of Brighton, after 1 year of sobriety. Shane’s recovery story has had many ups and downs, but the growth that has come from it is truly inspiring.
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Getting Sober for Dummies
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I found the first script I ever wrote for a 15 year old podcast! It is amazing how simple the program of recovery can be if we just do some simple things - Don't Drink, Go to Meetings, Pray, Talk to Sponsors, and Repeat. I share that first ever podcast idea with you and hope it applies to your successful recovery!…
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Robert shares thoughts on the past history and the technology and innovation driven future of the recovery community.Robert McClellan
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From polarized political ideologies to racism, classism, sexism and homophobia, it sometimes seems like the fragile threads that hold a society together are near the breaking point. It is almost enough to make a happy person in recovery relapse. Except - that at the heart of most recovery programs is a philosophy of tolerance, empathy, and service …
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The drug and alcohol detox experience is a tough challenge in the short-term, but the long-term benefits of getting clean and sober are worth it. Robert shares his own experience with detox.Robert McClellan
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There is a well publicized and somewhat controversial situation involving a newcomer to sobriety who has been speaking out on TV and Radio. We live in a 21st century technological 24/7 connected world, where a newcomer can leverage the Internet and broadcasts to reach audiences of millions - we shouldn’t condemn them - we should encourage and admir…
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Can we use cannabis in recovery? Some people in AA are being shunned and criticized for using cannabis even as they have abstained from alcohol and are working the 12 Step program.Robert McClellan
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Recovery Soapbox - Ep. #29
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Lisa's story begins in a remote Hawaiian paradise, but her life takes many unexpected turns. As an alumna of Brighton, Lisa has found community and belonging away from her Hawaiian home. Her consistent participation in the alumni program provides her with many friends and ways to help newcomers. Watch Lisa's inspiring story here on Recovery Soapbox…
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How to Stay Sober? Stay Connected!
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What is the number one thing we can do to stay clean and sober? Stay connected with other people - those people who lift us up and empower our sobriety.Robert McClellan
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Can alcoholics with time in recovery ever drink like normal people again? Robert shares his views and experience with this timeless question.Robert McClellan
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Robert shares his early emotional story of poverty, loss, grief, and resentment that he had to overcome to get into addiction recovery. We get addicted to our story and think that we can't change it - but we can flip the script in recovery.
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During these stressful times, many of us are relapsing. The emotional and mental health challenges of living through the Covid-19 pandemic must be considered in the addiction recovery community.Robert McClellan
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Weird times, these. A Covid Pandemic leading to lockdowns, illness and grief but still we must find a way to work our addiction recovery programs and be connected to the recovery community. Plus, lots of updates about the podcast and a new website!Robert McClellan
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