Real People Real Recovery

By Granite Recovery Centers

Society & Culture Self-Help Social Sciences

What's Real People Real Recovery about?

Real People Real Recovery is an engaging and edgy podcast that explores real recovery issues that affect real people and is hosted by Eric Spofford and Jeff Hatch. Eric Spofford, is a man in long term recovery, Entrepreneur, Chair of Spofford Companies, and Owner and CEO of Granite Recovery Centers. Jeff Hatch is a man in long term recovery, an Ivy League graduate, and former NFL football player who played for both the NY Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Currently, Jeff is the National Director of Marketing for Granite Recovery Centers.

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Real People Real Recovery episodes:

03.14.2019
s02ep04 Robert Cormier
A discussion about the partnership between the recovery community and law enforcement with Robert Cormier of the Tilton Police Department. www.leadrugs.org www.graniterecoverycenters.com
03.08.2019
s02ep03 Marco Abreu
A discussion with Marco Abreu of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem, NH.
12.19.2018
s2e01: Rob Clemente
In "phase two" of the Real People, Real Recovery podcast - Jeff sits down with GRC alumni Rob Clemente; who shares his story and struggles with alcoholism, and how he found a meaningful life in sobriety.
10.19.2018
27: Interview With James Ryan
Eric, Jeff and Piers sit down with James Ryan; a self-described drug addict with a sobriety date of April 6, 2001 and a Ph.D. student in Composition-Rhetoric at UW Madison. For his dissertation, James is interviewing people in 12-Step fellowships...
07.20.2018
21. Bruce Alexander Interview
Eric, Jeff, and Piers sit down for a lengthy conversation with Bruce Alexander - a psychologist and professor emeritus from Vancouver, BC, Canada known for his work with "Dislocation Theory", and the "Rat Park" experiments.
06.26.2018
19: Eric's Story (Part III)
Jeff continues his interview with his co-host about his story with addiction, and where the road to recovery all started.
06.18.2018
18: Eric Story's (Part II)
Jeff interviews his co-host about his story with addiction, and where the road to recovery all started.
06.11.2018
16: Medicaid Changes
Eric and Jeff breakdown the details of the recent Medicaid expansion in the state of NH, and how it affects your insurance and treatment options.
06.08.2018
15: Addressing The Difficult Subject Of Suicide
In the wake of two recent, high-profile celebrity deaths, Eric and Jeff discuss their own personal struggles and experiences with suicide - and what may be causing a nationwide increase in self-inflicted harm.
06.04.2018
14: Black Plague
Eric and Jeff discuss the opioid epidemic, and why it represents a new black plague for today's younger generation.
06.01.2018
13: Authenticity
Eric and Jeff discuss being your authentic self.
05.30.2018
12: Making Amends
Eric and Jeff share their experiences of making amends.
05.17.2018
11: Interviewing Slaine
Eric and Jeff sit down with Slaine - an American hip hop MC and actor ("The Town", "Gone Baby Gone") - to discuss addiction, and his story.
05.15.2018
10: How Families Can Help
Eric and Jeff discuss the emotionally charged subject of how families and loved ones can help their addict. Using their own experiences as examples, Jeff and Eric discuss the idea of how helping an addict actually goes against every...
05.11.2018
09: What It Means To Be An Addict
In this podcast Eric and Jeff have an honest conversation about what it means to be a true addict or alcoholic. Utilizing some of their own experiences, they address the differences between a hard user and an addict. ...
05.04.2018
08: Piers Kaniuka (Part 2)
For nearly twenty years Piers has worked as a counselor, program director and educator, utilizing spiritual, psychological and wellness practices to serve those suffering from addiction. In his current role as Director for Spiritual life, Piers is responsible for the...
05.04.2018
07: Piers Kaniuka (Part 1)
For nearly twenty years Piers has worked as a counselor, program director and educator, utilizing spiritual, psychological and wellness practices to serve those suffering from addiction. In his current role as Director for Spiritual life, Piers is responsible for the...
05.04.2018
06: Furry Handcuffs
In this podcast Eric and Jeff discuss the controversial and interesting topic of Medication Assisted Treatment. Recovery is about freedom and change. Eric explains that he doesn’t hate MAT; however, he dislikes calling it Recovery.
05.04.2018
05: The Movement
In this episode Eric and Jeff explore a community that has come to be known as Granite Recovery. Through the work that Granite Recovery Centers has done over the last 10 years a unique community has formed. ...
05.04.2018
04: A Life Of Purpose
As an Ivy League graduate and former professional football player, Jeff Hatch understands what it takes to perform at an elite level and the pressures that come with it. Now, a man in long-term recovery, Jeff utilizes his years...
05.04.2018
02: Beating The Epidemic
Even with more treatment, more medication assisted treatment, and more prevention, we live in one of the most addicted times in history. Jeff and Eric take a deeper look at Bruce Alexander’s Dislocation Theory of Addiction and how it...
05.04.2018
01: Prescription Drugs
A discussion about prescription drugs in treating mental health disorders and addiction; the narrative being told versus the reality. Featuring special guests Robert Whitaker and Piers Kaniuka. Robert Whitaker is a journalist and author of two books about the history...

What's Real People Real Recovery about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Real People Real Recovery episodes:

s02ep04 Robert Cormier

s02ep03 Marco Abreu

s2e01: Rob Clemente

27: Interview With James Ryan

21. Bruce Alexander Interview

19: Eric's Story (Part III)

18: Eric Story's (Part II)

16: Medicaid Changes

15: Addressing The Difficult Subject Of Suicide

14: Black Plague

13: Authenticity

12: Making Amends

11: Interviewing Slaine

10: How Families Can Help

09: What It Means To Be An Addict

08: Piers Kaniuka (Part 2)

07: Piers Kaniuka (Part 1)

06: Furry Handcuffs

05: The Movement

04: A Life Of Purpose

02: Beating The Epidemic

01: Prescription Drugs