Real Recovery Conversations Podcast

11/10/2025

Since we are recording a new episode today, let’s get our last one out there shall we?! 🙃

In all seriousness, life gets hectic for everyone and on this episode we talked about the importance of structure while a person is navigating early recovery but we walked away realizing how important structure is for ALL OF US! 💯

Take a listen, leave us a comment and tell us what you think! 🩵

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 10/28/2025 · 55m

11/05/2025

2025 Kiwanis for Kids Christmas gift assistance applications are open NOW! 🎁🎅

Robertson County families in need of Christmas toys for children aged birth to high school senior may go by the Family Resource Center Monday-Thursday during the hours of 8am to 1pm to complete an application for assistance. Robertson County School Counselors will also be sending home information with students. Assistance available in English and Spanish.

Signup location address: 322 Bransford Drive, Springfield, TN 37172

Applications accepted Monday - Thursday, 8:00am-1:00pm. Closed on all federal holidays. Deadline to apply: December 5, 2025.

Need help or have questions about eligibility? Call 615-382-3609 or 615-289-6945

Intake/Application Process: Walk in to apply during designated times/dates. Requires photo ID for proof of residency and proof of income (persons on SNAP/WIC/SSI benefits are automatically eligible).

09/30/2025

SO MANY NEED LEGAL ADVICE, BUT CAN’T AFFORD A LAWYER.
Well, here’s your chance … I want to let you know ahead of time:
The Nashville Bar Association’s free public call-in service, Dial-A-Lawyer, will be held from 6 p-m to
8 p-m onTuesday, October 7, 2025.
Licensed volunteer attorneys will be available to answer general legal questions from members of the public who call 615-242-9272.
SAVE THE DATE … AND MAKE A CALL.

09/24/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Month and we wanted this episode to be focused on the hope that is available through the many resources that are out there to help if you or someone you love is struggling.

Additional resources and agencies are in the comments if you are looking for information or help!

***dePreventionMonth

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 09/23/2025 · 51m

09/20/2025

Podcast Poll Question:
September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness month so Monday’s episode will be an important, timely topic.
What do you believe you should do if someone shares suicidal thoughts with you?

09/09/2025

NEW EPISODE IS AVAILABLE NOW!

We seriously can’t wait for yall to listen and learn from this episode! Another huge thank you to Lori Mayes Browning for her willingness to come on and share her story and to share about Ethan’s life with all of us 💙

In the comments, we’ll tag some of the organizations mentioned for anyone who wants to follow or join the cause!

A couple of very important points/facts to know:
✅ Fentanyl toxicity or fentanyl poisoning: an overdose caused by fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. A toxic dose can cause life-threatening respiratory depression, and as little as 2 milligrams (5-7 grains of salt) can be fatal. Fentanyl poisoning means a person sought one substance, but they were unknowingly given fentanyl. It can and has happened with multiple types of medications to thousands of people!

✅ A TN Dept of Health report shows in 2023 (2024 data not available yet) there were 2,936 opioid-related deaths in Tennessee. In the United States, the CDC shows drug overdose deaths in the U.S. decreased by 26.9% in 2024. Overdose deaths specifically involving opioids dropped from an estimated 83,140 in 2023 to 54,743 in 2024.

✅ United Against Fentanyl - Walk for Life is happening in Springfield at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, September 20th at 10am. Everyone is welcome! Visit www.unitedagainstfentanyl.org for more details.

✅ We decided to pivot and our next episode will not be on wraparound services (later episode) like we announced yesterday. Instead, our 9/22 episode will be on the topic of su***de, in honor of September being National Su***de Month.

✅ Please like, follow Real Recovery Conversations Podcast page and share the podcast! 🩵🤍

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 09/09/2025 · 1h 12m

09/08/2025

Today’s episode of Real Recovery Conversations Podcast was an emotional one but one that you are definitely going to want to listen to! So thankful for Lori Mayes Browning and her willingness to be vulnerable and share her personal story of the loss of her son Ethan to fentanyl toxicity. It’s an important conversation that we all need to be having. She’s doing amazing work with United Against Fentanyl! Please make plans to join Walk for Life on Sept 20th at Martin Luther King Jr. park at 10am!

09/05/2025

Podcast Poll Question: without googling, how many people do you think died from an opioid-related overdose in TN last year?

09/02/2025

Episode 15 is ALL about intrusive thoughts! 🤯💭 What they are, how to treat them, when they might be sign of something more, etc. We had so much fun recording this episode! Take a lesson & share! 🎧

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 08/26/2025 · 53m

08/15/2025

NEW EPISODE FRIDAY! 🥳🥳🥳

This was such a fun, informative episode! So nice to catch up with our friend and attorney, Matt Eggleston!

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 08/12/2025 · 1h 30m

08/10/2025

Podcast Poll Question for tomorrow’s new episode:
What do you think it means to have a
co-occurring disorder or dual-diagnosis?

08/09/2025

2ND ANNUAL ROBERTSON COUNTY RECOVERY FEST IS TODAY!! DON’T MISS IT!!

WAKE UP AND GET READY!!! THE 2ND ANNUAL ROBERTSON COUNTY RECOVERY FEST IS TODAY!!

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

📅 TODAY, August 9th
🕔 5-9pm
📍Robertson County Fairgrounds
4635 US 41, Springfield, TN 37172

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!!
🟡 MUSIC
🟣 FOOD
🟠 KIDZONE
🔵 PUPSTATION
🟢 RAFFLE PRIZES
🔴 SPONSORS & VENDORS
🟡 12 STEP MEETING 6-7PM
🟣 SAFE, SOBER FUN FOR EVERYONE