A lot of our content talks about an individual’s experience with addiction and/or recovery.

But, addiction is not something that only affects the addict. On this episode of the Bare Knuckle Recovery Podcast, we are joined by Jen Hope, Director and Co-Founder of, The Mom of an Addict.

Jen shares her personal story about addiction in her close family, and talks a bit about the mission of her organization.

Learn more about The Mom of an Addict here: https://www.themomofanaddict.org/

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When Tommy and Nate went through drug treatment, they walked out "knowing" they had been cured of their addiction. The same thing happened the next time they went to treatment. And the next. And the next. And...the next.

Many people seeking recovery leave a treatment program knowing the drugs and/or alcohol are out of their system. The feel better (physically, mentally and emotionally) and think they are cured. But, all too common, they fall right back into the same old habits as before treatment.

Katie, Clinical Director at Fort Wayne Recovery, joins Nate & Tommy to talk about the importance of seeking care (for the addict as well as their family) after completing a treatment program to continue learning how to apply everything you learn in treatment into the real world to maintain your sobriety and to live a full, happy and productive life in recovery.

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If you've seen Nate's Documentary, 'Nate & the Detective', you know that (former Detective) Sergeant Gerardo of the Fort Wayne Police Department is a major part of Nate's recovery story.

Sgt. Gerardo dropped by the studio today to chat with Nate & Tommy, not just about their uncommon friendship, but also Sgt. Gerardo's experience and perspective from a policing aspect on how we can better approach addiction in our communities.

Had Nate been driven off to another jail cell, rather than helped to treatment through the care and understanding about the root cause of addiction by this officer, Nate very well might not be here today. Take a moment to watch (or listen on your preferred podcasting channel) to this powerful and important conversation.

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On our last episode, we asked our viewers & listeners to submit their questions. We'll start with this one - which is a question we receive almost every day: "How do I help someone that desperately needs help, but either does not want help, or doesn't think they need help (even though it's obvious to everyone else that they do?"

Nate & Tommy share their thoughts on this very tough question.

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https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/  If you've been following Bare Knuckle Recovery, you know Nate & Tommy. But maybe you haven't met some of the newer BKR teammates yet.

On this episode: Alicia, Nathan, Jaime and Zach join Tommy & Nate in the studio to share their recovery journeys with you. 

Between all of the BKR members, you'll likely relate to bits and pieces of each of their stories, and if you're struggling with addiction, you will likely relate to many of their prior excuses - I can't go to treatment because I have kids, or I have work, or I don't want people to find out...

If any of this sounds familiar, or you are struggling with addiction in any way, send us a message. If you have questions for one of us in particular, just let us know and we'll make sure to connect you to that person!

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For over a year, Nate & Tommy have been sharing their stories of addiction and their transition to long-term recovery, as well as answering common questions and important topics around addiction, on various video platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and BareKnuckleRecovery.com

Starting today - Nate & Tommy bring their voices to all of the most popular Podcast channels, and can still be found on those various social media websites and their website in video form.

Stay tuned - we have plenty of more content coming soon for anyone who has had addiction touch their lives in one form or another.

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