In this podcast Ryan takes us through his bottom and what it took for him to finally admit defeat. In addition, Ryan reviews his experience with the steps and how he has endeavored to make amends over the years. Ryan doesn’t pull any punches in this pod as he is very serious about doing the steps to the best of his ability. He also discusses the promises as they relate to the step process.

While this is a new topic for Real Deal Recovery, Rachel’s experience, strength, and hope should be valuable to anyone regardless of their background in recovery. She covers a lot of ground in this podcast with great perspective on the 10th step and different types of inventories.

Alcoholic/Addict Ian, clean and sober 22 years, shares his story with complete candor and how he addresses his sober additions.

In this podcast Jeff, who is very active in several groups, elaborates on service work and how service work and fellowship have shaped his recovery. He also shares on how taking others through the steps have shaped his recovery and spiritual life.

Established singer/songwriter Jeff Finlin shares his story and how he’s been able to take his recovery out into the world. In addition, he elaborates in very straightforward language on how his yoga practice and step work have shaped his work/artistic life and relationships.

The last phrase of the 12th step is the topic for this podcast. Edward, sober 16 years, shares his perspective while referencing AA literature on this interesting topic. In this podcast, he shares on what exactly is meant by the principles and affairs, and how he endeavors to practice the principles in his affairs. Enlightening!

In this podcast, Andy, clean and sober 8 years, shares on how denial manifested itself in his life prior to his recovery. A bottom is when you stop digging. In this podcast, Andy shares on how and why he decided to put the shovel down despite not having a low bottom.

Michael, sober 32 years, shares his experience, strength, and hope with regard to seeking outside help. He is not a psychologist or medical professional, but rather an alcoholic with a clear and rational take on seeking outside help. In this podcast, Michael covers many concerns a person in recovery may have in this regard.

Stephanie, sober 28 years, shares her story with complete candor and unrelenting honesty. In this podcast Stephanie, sober since the age of 21, shares her experience, perspective, and tips on how to get through the holidays.

Johnny Times, clean 22 years, shares his story and elaborates on what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now. This is a real New York story with a true architect of adversity and poetic individual. In this podcast, Johnny, shares his story with complete honesty and candor. A must listen!