Tom Conrad
Tom Conrad
242 - RRT Christmas Special
242 - RRT Christmas Special
242 - RRT Christmas Special
Sunday 25th December 2022
Join Tom Conrad and Steve Bojan for a festive chat about Christmas in recovery, offering humour, wisdom, and hope for those facing addiction.
24 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Tom Conrad
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Steve shares humorous yet poignant Christmas stories from his addiction days.
- Advice on handling holidays with family members struggling with addiction.
- Importance of setting small, achievable New Year's resolutions.
- Steve's personal journey highlights the joy found in sobriety.
- Tom teases exciting new plans for Real Recovery Talk in 2023.
"When my family stopped enabling me, I was left to my own devices—and shunned. Rightfully so."
How does Christmas change when you're on the road to recovery? This festive episode of Real Recovery Talk is a delightful mix of humour and heartfelt moments as host Tom Conrad chats with guest Steve Bojan, affectionately known as 'Stevie Buckets'. As they reminisce about Christmases past, Steve shares candid stories from his days in active addiction, including a memorable mishap involving a flooded hotel room in New York.
His reflections are not just amusing but also poignant, highlighting the stark contrast between those chaotic times and the serene celebrations he now enjoys in sobriety. With over 13 years of sobriety under his belt, Steve offers wisdom for those who might be dreading the holidays due to their own struggles or those of a loved one. His advice is straightforward: sometimes tough love is necessary, and enabling can do more harm than good.
For those in recovery or supporting someone through it, Steve's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the joy that comes with reclaiming life's simple pleasures. Tom and Steve also discuss the often-overlooked value of New Year's resolutions, with Steve advocating for small, achievable goals that can pave the way to bigger changes. As they wrap up the year, Tom hints at exciting plans for the podcast in 2023, promising fresh content and creative ventures.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that while Christmas may bring its challenges, it also offers a chance for reflection, gratitude, and hope for the future. What's your plan for making this holiday season meaningful?