The Point is Recovery Podcast

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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 🔗

Its Wednesday, so you know what that means. Yes, we are halfway to the weekend, but that's not what we were referring to! 😂

It's time for another podcast rewind. Today we are rewinding to Episode 1️⃣6️⃣ with Tina Levine, who is the Founder and Executive Director of Victory High School, Tampa Bay's 1st Recovery High School 🏫

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

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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 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣✳️2️⃣7️⃣3️⃣✳️8️⃣2️⃣5️⃣5️⃣

You can find the link to the National Prevention website in our bio

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‼️🎙EPISODE 4 REWIND 🎙‼️
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, “Marry Yourself First! Saying I Do to a Life of Passion, Power, Purpose and Prosperity.”
We had an absolute blast recording with Ken, we hope you will enjoy listening.

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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 😱)!
Dave has shared his story all around the world and is a bit of a recovery historian! He celebrated 4️⃣4️⃣years 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!



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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

‼️🎙 Episode 25 is live 🎙‼️

September is National Recovery Month so we are bringing you a special format for episode 25! No “special guests,” just the team that brings you The Point is Recovery Podcast, reflecting on the past year.

We started this journey 1️⃣ 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 we’re just getting started!

Link in bio/comments 🔗



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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 Randy’s 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 Randy’s journey!
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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 👍

What will you hear about on this episode?

✔️ The important role that telehealth has played during the pandemic

✔️ How Covid has impacted the mental health of Americans

✔️ A rise in alcohol sales, drug overdoses and calls to crisis hotlines

✔️ How isolation affected people in recovery

✔️ How medical professionals and behavioral health professionals were impacted by the pandemic

✔️ 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 🙏

Look for the link to Episode 5 in the comments. After you listen, leave us a comment about one take away from the Episode 🔗

Take care, stay safe and remember, Recovery Is Not Canceled!

If you haven’t 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. Brittany’s passion for all things recovery comes through loud and clear throughout the episode!

For those who don’t know, “the Phoenix’s 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!” All of the events that they host are FREE!

Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform!

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‼️🎙 EPISODE 24 IS LIVE 🎙‼️

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 🧘🏻‍♀️, CrossFit 🏋🏻‍♀️, HIIT 🏃🏻, photography 📷 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!



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⌛️Episode 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 😉) including: yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️, CrossFit,🏋🏻‍♀️ photography 📸 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!



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Are you thinking “what the heck is this in my feed??” Well, it’s 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 and…
PLEASE be sure to listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform.



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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"

🎙️ On your drive to work
🎙️ On your drive home
🎙️ While cleaning your house
🎙️ When you're winding down at night
🎙️ At the carwash
🎙️ 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

‼️👮🏼‍♀️ Episode 23 is LIVE 👮🏼‍♀️‼️

We kick off season 3 of The Point is Recovery Podcast TODAY with Sergeant Duane Benton of the Behavioral Resources of The Hillsborough County Sheriffs’ Office.
Sgt. Benton was tasked with implementing the unit in January 2020. The “BRU” 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.



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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 👍

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 🙏

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 💜

If you like our content please share it with your friends and family. We truly appreciate your follows, likes, shares and reviews!

‼️ 🏈 Episode 22 is live 🏈‼️

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver, Vance Johnson, and 1/3 of the famed “3 amigos” 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.

Vance’s 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 won’t want to miss it.

Please listen, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform.

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Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode with former Denver Broncos Wide Receiver, Vance Johnson. Wow! What a great episode 💯

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 🏈

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 🙏

Episode 22 will be live tomorrow on your favorite podcast platform 🎧🎙️

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 👨‍👧‍👦

We are proud of you and are grateful to watch your fatherhood journey 🙏

That's a wrap! 🎬

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 🗓️

🔊 Season 3 starts in July. We hope to see you there 🎧🎙️

‼️🎙EPISODE 21 IS LIVE 🎙‼️

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!



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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 “She Believed She Could” 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!



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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!


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‼️🎙EPISODE 20 IS LIVE 🎙‼️

Please join us for episode 20 with Jon Jasper, LMHC, Turning Point of Tampa’s 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!



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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!



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