Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
569: She Got Sober Without Treatment: Here’s How
569: She Got Sober Without Treatment: Here’s How
569: She Got Sober Without Treatment: Here’s How
Friday 29th August 2025
Franchesca shares her story of getting sober without rehab. Discover the power of community, surrender, and honesty in recovery.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Episode Overview
- Traditional treatment isn't always effective for everyone.
- Community support can play a crucial role in recovery.
- Surrendering to the process is essential for sobriety.
- Honesty with oneself aids in overcoming addiction.
- Alternative paths to recovery can be successful.
The resistance to change causes pain.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of Real Recovery Talk introduces Franchesca, a remarkable woman who got sober without traditional treatment. After multiple unsuccessful rehab attempts, she found solace and recovery in a 12-step fellowship, staying clean for 13 years. Franchesca shares her journey, starting as a teen mum who lost custody of her son, detoxing on her own, and ultimately reclaiming her life through honesty and community support.
Her story is a testament to the power of personal determination and the importance of finding the right path to recovery, even if it's unconventional. Hosts Tom Conrad and Ben discuss the potential pitfalls of addiction treatment and highlight how sometimes treatment can be more of a hindrance than help. Franchesca's tale serves as a reminder that recovery is possible outside of traditional methods and emphasises the importance of surrendering to the process and staying committed.
Whether you're facing addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into the diverse ways recovery can manifest. So, what can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Perhaps it's time to consider alternative paths to sobriety.