​A conversation rooted in friendship, meetings, sponsorship, and the enduring power of recovery support.Listen to this episodeIn RRP Episode 92, Julie and Peter reconnect with their longtime friend Gary H., someone who has been part of their recovery world for many years. Their shared history stretches back to meetings at MCC, early sobriety memories, and the kind of community bond that only recovery creates. In this heartfelt episode, Gary reflects on his roots, how he found his way into [...]

​A candid check-in as Julie reflects on a year of curveballs, humility, and rediscovering her footing in recovery.Listen to episodeIn Episode 91 of the Real Recovery Podcast, Julie opens her heart and looks back at a time that pushed her to her limits. What began as a slow buildup of stress quickly spiraled into physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion, culminating in an ear injury that exposed deeper trauma she had kept buried for decades. With honesty and clarity, Julie shares how she f [...]

Taking time to recharge while remembering what keeps us connected.Listen to the episodeIn this special Real Recovery Podcast holiday message, Peter and Julie come together to share a heartfelt update with listeners. As the team takes a short break during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, they reflect on the importance of self-care, connection, and community during the holidays.​The episode reminds us that while the podcast will be dark for a few weeks, the spirit of recovery continues [...]

How a Father’s Realization Became the Turning Point Toward Long-Term SobrietyListen to this episode​In this episode of the Real Recovery Podcast, Julie and Peter sit down with Billy B for a candid conversation about the final years of his drinking and the moment he finally chose to stop. Billy describes how his drinking escalated into binge episodes and two-day hangovers, how alcohol began consuming his time, and how recognizing the family disease of addiction made him realize he didn’t wa [...]