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Real Addiction Talk

by James Gibbons, M.A., IADC

Real Addiction Talk is an unfiltered podcast that focuses on creating positive change for those who are currently struggling with an active addiction, are in recovery, or just want more information about the addiction field. We provide up-to-date content, research, techniques, education, and resources for our listeners. The podcast is hosted by James Gibbons, M.A., IADC who is also in recovery from an addiction and has been sober for over 10 years. He has spent the last decade researching, studying, and helping those with an addiction in his community. James recently received his Master’s degree from the University of South Dakota in Addiction Counseling with co-occurring disorder specialization. Check out our website at realaddictiontalk.com for more information and to sign up for our newsletters.

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Episodes

  1. S1E4: Five Rules of Recovery

    In this episode, we explore the five rules of recovery and why we should live by these rules in order to make sure we are on track with our recovery. We also explore the three different types of relapse: mental, emotional, and physical. We also discuss the importance of understanding the…

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  2. STAGES OF CHANGE

    In this episode, we explore the stages of change developed by DiClemente and Prochaska in the 1980’s. Despite being created forty years ago, the stages of change continue to be an important way to track one’s progress while in recovery. The Stages of Change include: Pre-contemplation,...

  3. S1E2 Disease Concept of Addiction

    In this episode, we break down the disease concept of addiction so that it makes better sense for all listeners. We discuss the following important factors: What is a disease Characteristics of a disease Definition of addiction How addiction compares with other diseases Stages of the disease of...

  4. Podcast Trailer

    Brief trailer for Real Addiction Talk

  5. Episode 1.1: Sequence of Use

    In our episode launch of Real Addiction Talk, we talk about our podcast and what we hope to accomplish moving forward. Our educational topic is on the sequence of use: trigger-thought-craving-use. We provide ways on how you can keep connected with us on social media platforms and we provide...

  6. Introducing Real Addiction Talk

    This is a quick introduction to what Real Addiction talk is all about and what we plan on discussing on future episodes.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Real Addiction Talk is an unfiltered podcast that focuses on creating positive change for those who are currently struggling with an active addiction, are in recovery, or just want more information about the addiction field. We provide up-to-date content, research, techniques, education, and resources for our listeners. The podcast is hosted by James Gibbons, M.A., IADC who is also in recovery from an addiction and has been sober for over 10 years. He has spent the last decade researching, studying, and helping those with an addiction in his community. James recently received his Master’s degree from the University of South Dakota in Addiction Counseling with co-occurring disorder specialization. Check out our website at realaddictiontalk.com for more information and to sign up for our newsletters.

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James Gibbons, M.A., IADC

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Real Addiction Talk have?

Real Addiction Talk currently has 6 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Real Addiction Talk about?

Real Addiction Talk is an unfiltered podcast that focuses on creating positive change for those who are currently struggling with an active addiction, are in recovery, or just want more information about the addiction field. We provide up-to-date content, research, techniques, education, and...

How often does Real Addiction Talk release new episodes?

Real Addiction Talk has 6 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Real Addiction Talk?

Real Addiction Talk is created and hosted by James Gibbons, M.A., IADC.
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