The Point is Recovery Podcast
We speak with guests who offer personal stories, professional experience and relevant information to people & their families facing addiction.
You heard it here first! We are moving, but just over to our sponsor's page.
Please follow Turning Point of Tampa to stay up to date with what's going on on the podcast. This business page will no longer be active within the next few days.
Thank you so much for your support and we hope to see you over on our new page!
Check out the latest episode of A Frank Conversation that just aired today! We chatted with the host from about addiction recovery and how it has been impacted by the Covid19 pandemic.
Check our Bio for the link ๐
Its Wednesday, so you know what that means. Yes, we are halfway to the weekend, but that's not what we were referring to! ๐
It's time for another podcast rewind. Today we are rewinding to Episode 1๏ธโฃ6๏ธโฃ with Tina Levine, who is the Founder and Executive Director of Victory High School, Tampa Bay's 1st Recovery High School ๐ซ
Since it's Recovery Month, we thought it would be good to shed light on the great work being done with the youth in our community. Tina also happens to be a person in long term recovery and you can learn more about her on the Episode. You can find the link to the Episode in the comments
๐
Podcasts Archive - Turning Point of Tampa | Archive | Turning Point of Tampa
We can all help prevent su***de.
This month people in the US and around the world unite to raise awareness of su***de prevention.
is the message of mental health advocates, survivors, allies and community members as we all come together to promote awareness.
The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline is 8๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃโณ๏ธ2๏ธโฃ7๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃโณ๏ธ8๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ5๏ธโฃ
You can find the link to the National Prevention website in our bio
***deprevention ***de
โผ๏ธ๐EPISODE 4 REWIND ๐โผ๏ธ
We sat down with the "REALationship Coach," Ken Donaldson, LMHC, CAP (and more-lol) to speak about substance use disorder and how it affects our relationships and our loved ones.
Ken had dedicated his life and career to working with people with anxiety, trauma, addiction and relationship issues. He is also the author of the self-published book, โMarry Yourself First! Saying I Do to a Life of Passion, Power, Purpose and Prosperity.โ
We had an absolute blast recording with Ken, we hope you will enjoy listening.
Please listen, subscribe, and add a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ปโค๏ธ
We are celebrating National Recovery Month! Please join us as we revisit episode 15 with our past guest, Dave M. Dave shared his incredible journey from hopeless alcoholism into long-term sobriety (which included bartending in early recovery ๐ฑ)!
Dave has shared his story all around the world and is a bit of a recovery historian! He celebrated 4๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃyears of sobriety this year, proving that there is HOPE and RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE!
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง
We are really sorry to inform you all but we have decided to postpone Comedy Intervention IX because of concerns with Covid-19.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 813.882.3003
โผ๏ธ๐ Episode 25 is live ๐โผ๏ธ
September is National Recovery Month so we are bringing you a special format for episode 25! No โspecial guests,โ just the team that brings you The Point is Recovery Podcast, reflecting on the past year.
We started this journey 1๏ธโฃ year ago in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic with the intention to educate, enlighten and entertain. We knew that it was an important time to stay connected to all of our friends and professional contacts during the lockdown and during the following months as we emerged, together. The 4 of us came together and launched the podcast, with no prior podcast experience or knowledge, and The Point is Recovery Podcast was born! Since then we have written, produced, recorded, edited and published 25 episodes. We brought in guests from all areas of the recovery & mental health fields and shared a message of hope, that recovery IS possible.
We hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we did recording it. We are proud of the work we have done and we appreciate everyone who has supported us over this past year.
As always, we ask that you listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
Thank you from all of us to all go you and weโre just getting started!
Link in bio/comments ๐
๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ปโค๏ธ
We are attending the 9th Annual Prevention Summit, hosted by the Drug Free America Foundation & the Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance (HCADA) this week. The Keynote speaker during the opening session today was former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Randy Grimes.
We first learned about Randyโs connection to addiction when he was a guest on the podcast. Randy shared on Episode 7 about his 20 year battle with opioid use disorder and he shared today about his recovery.
Check out Episode 7 to learn more about Randyโs journey!
๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ปโค๏ธ
โผ๏ธSpecial Announcement โผ๏ธ
๐We are proud to announce a SECOND hilarious & talented comedian as co-headliner of Comedy Intervention IX! John Lehn: actor, comedian, producer, co-host of the podcast Generation Gab and the ORIGINAL Geico Caveman will be live on stage September 23 bringing his unique brand of recovery humor to Tampa.
Comedy Intervention IX is brought to you by Turning Point of Tampa and all proceeds benefit the Turning Point of Tampa Charitable Foundation. Please join us the on September 23 at the Historic Tampa Theater for a night of fun, laughter, recovery and community!
Thereโs also an added bonus: we are offering BOGO tickets ๐ for alumni! Please call Turning Point at 813-882-3003 or log onto Tampa Theaterโs website for more information or to purchase your tickets.
Link in comments ๐
๐ ๐ญ ๐๐ป โค๏ธ
โผ๏ธSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTโผ๏ธ
We are so proud and honored to have Alonzo Bodden () as co-headliner of Comedy Intervention IX! Please join us on September 23 for a night of laughter, community and recovery at the Historic Tampa Theater!
Tickets are on sale now at The Tampa Theater(link in comments) OR call Turning Point at 813-882-3003 to grab yours. Also, the tickets are BOGO for alumni!
Feel free to call or message with any questions, we canโt wait to laugh with everyone on September 23!!
โผ๏ธ๐๐๐๐ป
Here in Florida and around the country, Covid cases are on the rise again. Because of this we wanted to reshare Episode 5 w/ Dr. Hardeep Singh, ASAM Fellow and Medical Director at ๐
What will you hear about on this episode?
โ๏ธ The important role that telehealth has played during the pandemic
โ๏ธ How Covid has impacted the mental health of Americans
โ๏ธ A rise in alcohol sales, drug overdoses and calls to crisis hotlines
โ๏ธ How isolation affected people in recovery
โ๏ธ How medical professionals and behavioral health professionals were impacted by the pandemic
โ๏ธ What we can do to cope with stress, anxiety and grief. Self Care is SO important, especially right now
Don't forget, We are ALL in this together. Now, we can all say we have experienced a pandemic and we have learned A LOT. We have so much experience, strength and hope to share and a great way to move forward is together ๐
Look for the link to Episode 5 in the comments. After you listen, leave us a comment about one take away from the Episode ๐
Take care, stay safe and remember, Recovery Is Not Canceled!
If you havenโt had the chance to do so yet, PLEASE check out episode 24 with our AWESOME guest, Brittany Garner! We discussed the parallels between recovery and physical fitness, of which there are many, including: dedication, willingness, community and so many more. Brittanyโs passion for all things recovery comes through loud and clear throughout the episode!
For those who donโt know, โthe Phoenixโs mission is to build a sober, active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover and live!โ All of the events that they host are FREE!
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐๐ปโโ๏ธ ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ธ ๐ฃโโ๏ธ
โผ๏ธ๐ EPISODE 24 IS LIVE ๐โผ๏ธ
Brittany Garner, the Florida Programs Manager at The Phoenix, joined us for an in-depth talk about the parallel between physical fitness and recovery. Brittany got involved with The Phoenix after embarking on her own personal fitness journey once she found recovery from addiction and eating disorder. She received her CrossFit and nutrition precision certifications and uses them to help other alcoholics & addicts to discover their passion for physical fitness.
The Phoenix is a nonprofit, sober, active community that hosts events here in Tampa Bay and several other states as well. Their goal is to get recovering alcoholics & addicts connected to like-minded, recovering individuals through fun events like axe throwing, yoga ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ, CrossFit ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, HIIT ๐๐ป, photography ๐ท and more.
All events hosted by The Phoenix are free! It is an awesome opportunity to give back and to be of service, all while improving your personal recovery!
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโค๏ธ
โผ๏ธ๐PREVIEW POST ๐โผ๏ธ
โ๏ธEpisode 24 will be live tomorrow! We sat down for an absolutely AWESOME talk with Brittany Garner who is the Florida Programs Manager at The Phoenix. The Phoenix is a sober, active community that hosts events all around Tampa Bay (and in other states too ๐) including: yoga ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ, CrossFit,๐๐ปโโ๏ธ photography ๐ธ and lots more!
Brittany got involved with The Phoenix after embarking on her own personal fitness journey once she found recovery from addiction and eating disorder. She received her CrossFit and nutrition precision certifications and uses them to help other alcoholics & addicts to discover their passion for physical fitness.
All events hosted by The Phoenix are free! It is an awesome opportunity to give back and to be of service, all while improving your personal recovery!
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโค๏ธ
Please check our latest interview with Brittany Garner from The Phoenix which airs on Wednesday! The Phoenix is a free, sober active community which focuses on the importance of health, wellness and fitness, as well as the importance of connecting with other recovering people.
Brittany is a certified CrossFit trainer and the Florida Programs Manager for The Phoenix (amongst other impressive titles and accolades). ๐
Please tune it to learn about their programs, events and activities and to learn more about how beneficial fitness is to recovery!
๐ฃ๐๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐ปโค๏ธ
Are you thinking โwhat the heck is this in my feed??โ Well, itโs John Lehr, the original Geico Caveman, in full costume! He also just happened to be our guest on episode 8.
John-actor, comedian, writer and producer (a real renaissance man, ya know?!) called in for a hilarious conversation about his exploits as the original Geico Caveman, being sober in Hollywood and the importance of living a life of service in sobriety.
We had an absolute blast recording this episode and we pray you take the time to laugh and enjoy it again with us. John will also be in Tampa hosting Comedy Intervention XI at the historic Tampa Theatre on September 23rd with fellow comedian, Alonzo Bodden.
Please stay tuned for updates about the event andโฆ
PLEASE be sure to listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform.
๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐๐ปโค๏ธ
When do you listen to podcasts? We've heard a lot of people say "I just don't have time to listen."
Here are a few suggestions on how to squeeze in an episode of your favorite podcast and get in a little "me time"
๐๏ธ On your drive to work
๐๏ธ On your drive home
๐๏ธ While cleaning your house
๐๏ธ When you're winding down at night
๐๏ธ At the carwash
๐๏ธ While gardening/doing yard work
Heads up! We have a new episode airing on August 11th so tune in to hear about a really cool sober movement that is sweeping across the US
โผ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ผโโ๏ธ Episode 23 is LIVE ๐ฎ๐ผโโ๏ธโผ๏ธ
We kick off season 3 of The Point is Recovery Podcast TODAY with Sergeant Duane Benton of the Behavioral Resources of The Hillsborough County Sheriffsโ Office.
Sgt. Benton was tasked with implementing the unit in January 2020. The โBRUโ brings law enforcement and mental health professionals together on the same team to assist those in current and possible mental health crisis.
Sgt. Benton has over 30 years of experience in the criminal justice system, he has a breadth of knowledge and his compassion and knowledge truly shine through in the interview.
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform.
๐ ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ผโโ๏ธ ๐ ๐๐ป
We're backkkkkk!
Join us for Episode 23 with Sgt. Duane Benton from the to discuss the new-ish Behavioral Resources Unit.
This unit formed in July 2020 and is made up of deputies, counselors and social workers and is designed to help people with mental health or homelessness issues ๐
In 2019 there were more than 2700 individuals Baker Acted in Hillsborough County alone. While the number of Baker Acts have gone down over the years, the numbers are still staggering.
Tune in tomorrow to learn more about how law enforcement officials are trying to bridge the gap in a very complex issue.
Thanks for connecting with us on and ! We are so grateful for the support of all of you over the past 9 months ๐
We started our podcast in an effort to not only educate people about addiction, eating disorders and mental health issues, but to also share the hope for recovery ๐
If you like our content please share it with your friends and family. We truly appreciate your follows, likes, shares and reviews!
โผ๏ธ ๐ Episode 22 is live ๐โผ๏ธ
Former Denver Broncos wide receiver, Vance Johnson, and 1/3 of the famed โ3 amigosโ is our guest this week. Vance shares about how athletics became his outlet to deal a traumatic childhood. He was a football and track star in high school, he even beat Olympian Carl Lewis in the 40 yard dash!
Vance shares how he began using alcohol and then drugs early in his NFL career and how it ultimately led to him walking away from the game he loved in the middle of a contract renewal.
Vanceโs addiction spanned over 20 years, but after an intervention with former guest, , Randy Grimes, he eventually found recovery and now lives a life of service as a recovery advocate and speaker. Vance shares an incredibly poignant moment with his father during the episode had all of us choked up, you wonโt want to miss it.
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform.
๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐๐ปโค๏ธ
Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode with former Denver Broncos Wide Receiver, Vance Johnson. Wow! What a great episode ๐ฏ
Vance Johnson grew up in Arizona, witnessing violence in his home and putting all of that frustration into playing sports. He later rose to stardom during a 10 year career in the NFL ๐
After a 20 year struggle with an addiction to drugs and alcohol, Vance got sober in 2014 and now shares his experience and hope for recovery with people from all walks of life ๐
Episode 22 will be live tomorrow on your favorite podcast platform ๐ง๐๏ธ
We'd like to wish a Happy Father's Day to our resident dad on the air waves .
Chris has said many times that one of the greatest gifts of sobriety has been being a Father to his children ๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ
We are proud of you and are grateful to watch your fatherhood journey ๐
That's a wrap! ๐ฌ
We just recorded the last Episode of Season 2 with former Denver Broncos Wide Receiver, Vance Johnson. Wow! What an honest, transparent and inspiring story Vance shared with us. We all got goose bumps several times while recording.
Episode 22 with Vance will air on June 23rd so MARK YOUR CALENDARS ๐๏ธ
๐ Season 3 starts in July. We hope to see you there ๐ง๐๏ธ
โผ๏ธ๐EPISODE 21 IS LIVE ๐โผ๏ธ
We were very fortunate to have Allison Walsh on for episode 21; her story is truly inspirational!
Allison overcame an eating disorder to go on to become a twice published author, the co-host of her own podcast, an entrepreneur and featured guest on Huff Post Live, PBS and NBC. She now lives a life of service inspiring other women around the world.
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐ฃ๐ง๐โค๏ธ๐
โผ๏ธ๐๐ง Preview Post ๐ง ๐โผ๏ธ
Please check out episode 21 tomorrow with our wonderful guest, Allison Walsh. Allison is a corporate executive, nonprofit founder, success coach for women AND a former Miss Florida. She has also authored 2 books and hosts the โShe Believed She Couldโ podcast. We had an honest discussion about her life, her successes as well as eating disorders and eating disorder recovery.
Please check out episode 22 on Wednesday morning and listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐ ๐ง ๐ฃ๐๐ปโค๏ธ
Wishing a safe, sober and happy Memorial Day to everyone.
Thank you to all who have served.
Home of the free because of the brave!
๐บ๐ธ โค๏ธ ๐ค ๐ ๐บ๐ธ
โผ๏ธ๐EPISODE 20 IS LIVE ๐โผ๏ธ
Please join us for episode 20 with Jon Jasper, LMHC, Turning Point of Tampaโs residential eating disorder therapist. Jon shares his personal and professional experience with both recovering from and working with clients with eating disorders.
Thanks to Jon for taking the time to sit down with us and share so openly, honestly and vulnerably. We were lucky to have him on the podcast and our clients are just as lucky to have him!
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ปโค๏ธ
โผ๏ธ๐Podcast Preview Post ๐โผ๏ธ
We were absolutely DELIGHTED to have Jon Jasper, LMHC on for episode 20. Jon currently works as the eating disorder therapist at Turning Point of Tampa. He also has personal experience, with he powerfully shares about, with eating and substance use disorder.
We are so fortunate to have him as a guest and Turning Point and our clients are just as fortunate to have him as a therapist!
Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!
๐๐๐ปโค๏ธ
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Videos (show all)
Category
Contact the public figure
Telephone
Address
6227 Sheldon Road
Tampa, FL
33615
Tampa, 33688
Look no further you have found the voice that speaks with purpose. Let me serve you as a speaker.
Tampa
mattnews.biz is the podcast where contrarian thoughts, opinions, and beliefs are shared. Join me every episode as I discuss what has been lovingly dubbed matt news.
1307 E Caracas
Tampa, 33603
Deutscher Metal Podcast mit Hanno Mantar und Simon Nightmarer. https://gearofthedark.bigcartel.com/
Tampa, 33625
Join us each week, with your choice of booze, as we converse, laugh and review all the books!
Tampa
Our episodes dive into the decision making process of leaders & staying relevant in a changing world.
Tampa, 33601
Want to know what are we talking about in the world and stuff you can relate to? Then join us as
Tampa
SORRY 4 WHAT EXACTLY? DONT BE SORRY BE CAREFUL. A PODCAST FOR THE REAL, RAW & RUGGED.
Tampa
Relaxed and conversational interview-style format that provides a platform to spotlight your business
Tampa
We are End of Thought Capacity | ๏ฟฝ We do the talking so you don't have to. Join the E.T.C. commun