The Point is Recovery Podcast

10/06/2021

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!

09/23/2021

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 🔗

09/22/2021

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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09/17/2021

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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09/15/2021

‼️🎙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.

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



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09/08/2021

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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09/01/2021

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

09/01/2021

‼️🎙 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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08/30/2021

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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08/27/2021

‼️Special Announcement ‼️

😎We 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!

There’s also an added bonus: we are offering BOGO tickets 🎟 for alumni! Please call Turning Point at 813-882-3003 or log onto Tampa Theater’s website for more information or to purchase your tickets.
Link in comments 🔗



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08/25/2021

‼️SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

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 can’t wait to laugh with everyone on September 23!!



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08/18/2021

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!

08/17/2021

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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08/11/2021

‼️🎙 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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08/10/2021

‼️🎙PREVIEW POST 🎙‼️

⌛️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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08/06/2021

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). 😉

Please tune it to learn about their programs, events and activities and to learn more about how beneficial fitness is to recovery!



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08/04/2021

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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07/31/2021

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