Loss of collagen.Dark Circles in your eyes.Crows Feet.Sagging Skin.Loss of volume.
These are all real life, long term effects of drug use.
And while we can’t go back in time to make better choices, we can use our power of agency to choose ourselves from today onward.
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⚠️WARNING⚠️ This episode talks in depth and frequently about sex & intimacy and drug addiction. All opinions expressed are that of my own and contrived from the cumulative past experiences I’ve had. ‼️My opinions are not medical or legal advice and should not be used in place of either. But also…don’t say I didn’t try to warn you about the dangers of methadone. ‼️
Join me for a story time style episode where I spill EVERYTHING that no one will tell you about methadone clinics and being on a methadone program. It’s been nearly 10 YEARS since getting kicked off and it was the BEST, most critical factor that became my catalyst for REAL RECOVERY and being able to celebrate 9 YEARS of recovery this spring.
It’s not for everyone but if it helps you, if it has given you your life back then STAY THE COURSE!
Just know ALL of the facts. And always be aware that there are other evidence based routes of recovery available. If you need some guidance or are having trouble knowing where to start, email me:
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The stupid things people do to avoid a dirty UA
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You guys I hate being right in situations such as this. I’ve been done telling you since MARCH 2024 what all has been going on just in our periphery starting right here in Seattle, Washington.
But in case we need to catch you all the way up to speed here are the episodes that specifically have to do with Homelessness + Involuntary Commitment & State Conservatorships, That Pesky Ambiguous Hospital on The State Run UNIVERSITY OF WA Seattle Campus, and the very real War of Internal Extermination happening right under our noses:

1. ​Involuntary Commitment & State Ordered Conservatorships
2. ​Overdosing America
3. ​RFK: STAND DOWN
4. ​Uncovering State-Wide Cover Ups + New Legislation Regarding Involuntary Commitment
5. ​ Ricky’s Law
6. ​ America’s War of Extermination
7. ​The Great Recovery Initiative

​🗣️ Weigh in, let’s have the conversations that no one else seems to be having. Or if you would like to co-host an upcoming episode or even share your story of addiction and recovery, if you or someone you know needs immediate resources, or you just have no idea where to begin, Email me at:📧 [email protected]
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‼️And don’t forget about our upcoming debut course!! Be the first to get it, pre-orders begin May 9th at noon pst!‼️ get yourself on the list early!

The Trump Administration is telling us that they’re listeners of The Real Recovery Podcast without telling us that they’re listening to The Real Recovery Podcast.
Also please let me be clear: in the long shot event of this regular listener actually being RFK allow me to sincerely express my apology for the high conflict foundation that I have spoken about you from. I’m actually very much able to understand the scope of what you’re tasked with— I’m also sorry for being disrespectful regarding your official title.
But I ain’t saying sorry for the sleep paralysis visual.
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JANUARY 3, 2026 THE REAL RECOVERY PODCAST LAUNCHED THE FIRST OF MANY UPCOMING COURSES!!! ‼️ DYNAMIC RELAPSE PREVENTION ‼️I have been pouring into the entire building and cultivation of these courses, spending almost two years now dedicated to research, development, writing it, all the things. It’s relapse prevention like you’ve never seen before. Along with a solid team of several experts and professionals in the fields of addiction medicine, endocrinology, mental health, psychiatry, and community outreach this course will be an unmatched and clearly effective vessel that brings you into relapse prevention and sustained sobriety. And I cannot wait to share it with you !
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