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REAL Talk with REAL LIFE
by Ryan Riggs
Introducing “REAL Talk with REAL LIFE” a podcast brought to you weekly from the REAL LIFE Community Center. REAL Talk will bring on guests and their wealth of ideas, energy, and resources on recovery, re-entry, housing dilemmas, mental health and other related topics – all areas that we see are plaguing our clients and many others in Richmond and throughout our country. It is our goal that REAL Talk will contribute to sparking the fire of social change, while providing motivation for those in recovery and in this arena.
Episodes
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Season 2 Ep 9: Kevin Britton - Chasing Greatness
Kevin is a student at Howard University School of Law(HUSL). He is a person in long term recovery who is chasing greatness and has been a bright light to those who find themselves in a hopeless place. Kevin writes: ”Drawing my inspiration from the writing and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King…
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Season 2 Ep 8: A.J. Johnson - My Personal Recovery Journey
AJ is a strong advocate for recovery. Upon release from Riverside Regional Jail he joined the REAL LIFE program and has not looked back. Along with volunteering for different events that the program has, AJ also works a full time job landscaping and attends NA meetings weekly. AJ has refocussed…
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Season 2 Ep: 7 - Joel Elston - “Powerless No More:The Power of Positive Thinking and Growth Mindset”
This episode we are joined by Joel Elston to discuss the power of positive thought and developing a growth mindset. We also discuss the potential for misuse of the principle of powerlessness and how that may sometimes inhibit growth and foster a victim mentality. Joel Elston is a Master Life…
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Season 2 Ep 6: Abbey O'Toole - 'Motherhood, relationships and lasting recovery"
Abbey O’Toole is a woman in long term recovery. After spending her teen years in and out of institutions and 12 step programs she finally found lasting recovery after a serious suicide attempt. From the depths of despair and hopelessness she has climbed up and reclaimed her role as a daughter,...
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Season 2 Ep 5: Johnny Harrell: “I have to get myself right first”
Johnny Harrell was recently released from the Virginia Department of Corrections after serving a 3 years sentence. After coming in and out the criminal justice system for many years as a result of battling a substance use disorder, Johnny made the decision to transition to REAL LIFE. His goal is…
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Season 2 Ep 4: Daniel Brockington: What is different this time?
Daniel Brockington is person in long-term recovery. He is a father,a partner, and an aspiring leader. Daniel has been recently released from his last period of incarceration due to his substance use disorder. Mr. Brockington sits down with us to discuss what led him to this point in his life and...
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Season 2 Ep 3: Paul & Matt on Occupational Therapy Practices in Recovery
Matt Carpenter and Paul Kehrer are Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students at VCU who are doing their doctoral practicum at REAL LIFE Community Center. Their ideas on how OT relates to the population we serve are very insightful and intriguing. Today we sit down with them to discuss those ideas....
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Season 2 Ep 2: Upcoming Legislation Discussion w/ Sarah Scarbrough, Anthony Grimes, and David Rook
Sarah Scarbrough(REAL LIFE Community Center), Anthony Grimes (The WAR Foundation), and David Rook(TRUE Recovery) are all founders and directors of their organizations that serve people with Substance Use disorder and incarceration issues. On this episode they sit down to discuss upcoming...
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Season 2 Ep 1 : Jesse Wysocki "Life, Love, and Recovery"
Jesse Wysocki sits down to discuss a wide range of topics to include: Life, Love, and Recovery. Jesse Wysocki is the Chief Operating Officer of The McShin Foundation. Born in Suffolk, VA, his childhood was spent following his Dad’s Navy career until moving to Chesterfield and graduating from L.C....
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Season 1 Ep. 10: Maggie's Story
Maggie is an active member of the recovery community. She guides women today to bettering their life and getting out of their old life-style; just as she was guided and is continuing to be guided. This is her experience while in active addiction and where she is at now once choosing a different…
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Season 1 Ep. 9: Laine's Story
Latest episode of REAL Talk with R.E.A.L. LIFE
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Season 2 Ep. 8: Johnny Bullock: Empowered Fathers = Empowered Communities
Johnny Bullock, Coordinator/Facilitator @ The Virginia Family& Fatherhood Initiative, discusses how VFFI is striving to empower young men to become strong, positive providers to help stem the epidemic of fatherless families in Virginia. We also discuss how the reunification of healthy families...
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Season 1 Ep 7: Tracy Grow: Grief and Loss Support/Recovery
Tracy Talley Grow: Founder of GRAPLE & Recovery Advocate After losing her son, Taylor to a heroin overdose in October 2016, she saw a need to help those who have been affected by similar losses and began GRAPLE in February 2017. She also works with individuals in recovery as they navigate a new…
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Season 1 Ep. 3: Richard and Rodney: Community
Two REAL LIFE Participants discuss the importance of "Community" in recovery and their personal experiences with drug court and how that has contributed to success in their recovery
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Season 1 Ep. 6: Creating Positive Momentum w/ Ryan Riggs
Case Manager Ryan Riggs discusses his experience with negative momentum creative by negative thought, behaviors, and habits and how he was able to change that momentum through consistent, deliberate, positive action.
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Season 1 Ep. 4: Tauchanna Gilmore: Housing Crisis for Women and Children
Tauchanna Gilmore is REAL LIFE'S Expectant Mother's Program Director. On this episode we discuss the overwhelming hurdles these women face and what REAL LIFE is doing to meet the needs of this population.
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Season 1 Ep. 5: Jill Cichowicz: End The Stigma, Fight For Tomorrow
Jill Cichowicz is a stay at home mother of two energetic boys and currently resides in Midlothian, Virginia. After losing her twin brother, Scott Zebrowski to an accidental drug overdose on February 28, 2017 she partnered with The Mcshin Foundation and created the Scott Zebrowski Scholarship Fund...
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Season 1 Ep. 2: Anne Moss Rogers: Grief From A Stigmatized Death
Anne Moss Rogers, Executive Director of The Beacon Tree Foundation(www.beacontree.org),Mother of A child, Charles, that died from suicide and suffered with SUD and mental health. She is also a public speaker, and writer. Anne started a blog called www.emotionallynaked.com that focuses on starting...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Introducing “REAL Talk with REAL LIFE” a podcast brought to you weekly from the REAL LIFE Community Center. REAL Talk will bring on guests and their wealth of ideas, energy, and resources on recovery, re-entry, housing dilemmas, mental health and other related topics – all areas that we see are plaguing our clients and many others in Richmond and throughout our country. It is our goal that REAL Talk will contribute to sparking the fire of social change, while providing motivation for those in recovery and in this arena.
HOSTED BY
Ryan Riggs
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How many episodes does REAL Talk with REAL LIFE have?
REAL Talk with REAL LIFE currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is REAL Talk with REAL LIFE about?
Introducing “REAL Talk with REAL LIFE” a podcast brought to you weekly from the REAL LIFE Community Center. REAL Talk will bring on guests and their wealth of ideas, energy, and resources on recovery, re-entry, housing dilemmas, mental health and other related topics – all areas that we see are...
How often does REAL Talk with REAL LIFE release new episodes?
REAL Talk with REAL LIFE has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts REAL Talk with REAL LIFE?
REAL Talk with REAL LIFE is created and hosted by Ryan Riggs.
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