Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health

Crosstalk by Turning Point is a recovery focused podcast.  We discuss addiction, recovery, harm reduction and everything in-between.

Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health

  • Raul Nieves

Raul Nieves

Monday 13th October 2025

Raul Nieves shares his inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the power of perseverance and community support.
35 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Honest
Encouraging
Transformative

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Crosstalk by Turning Point is a recovery focused podcast.  We discuss addiction, recovery, harm reduction and everything in-between.
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Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
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Raul Nieves: A Journey of Resilience and Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Raul's journey highlights the power of perseverance and community support.
  • Peer support plays a crucial role in successful recovery.
  • Mistakes are part of the process; learning from them is key.
  • Faith and determination can help overcome significant challenges.
  • Finding peace and freedom is a rewarding aspect of sobriety.
"They loved me until I could love myself."
How do people find hope in the darkest times? In this episode of Crosstalk, Matt Lewis chats with Raul Nieves, a remarkable individual who has transformed his life through resilience and faith. Raul's journey from a troubled youth to a beacon of hope for others in recovery is nothing short of inspiring. He shares candidly about his past, from early run-ins with the law to grappling with addiction and the hard-earned wisdom he's gained along the way.
Raul's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of a supportive community. Listeners will hear about Raul's experiences at various recovery centres, including his time at Neartown Recovery Center, where he first began his path to sobriety. Despite facing numerous challenges, such as financial struggles and health issues, Raul remained steadfast in his commitment to sobriety. His journey underscores the significance of peer support and the transformative impact of having a strong support network.
With humour and honesty, Raul talks about the mistakes he's made and the lessons he's learned, offering valuable insights for anyone on a similar path. His story is a reminder that recovery is not a straight line but a series of steps forward, sometimes backward, but always moving towards a better life. Tune in to hear how Raul's faith and determination have helped him overcome adversity and why he believes that freedom and peace are the greatest rewards of sobriety.
Could Raul's story be the inspiration you need to keep going on your own journey?
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