The Point is Recovery Podcast

Turning Point of Tampa
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Discussions about addiction, eating disorders, mental health and recovery. We talk with people in recovery, advocates working to break the stigma of addiction & mental health and the people working on the front lines in the behavioral health field.

  1. 1d ago

    E39: Where Recovery Began: A Brief History of Narcotics Anonymous

    In 1953, a small group in Los Angeles took the 12-step approach that worked for Alcoholics Anonymous and opened it to anyone struggling with addiction, not just alcohol. That group became Narcotics Anonymous. In this episode, we cover how NA grew from a few meetings in North American cities to a worldwide fellowship. We look at how the Basic Text, published in 1983, set off rapid growth, and how NA differs from AA: it talks about powerlessness over addiction, not a single substance, and it lets each member define their own higher power. We also look at what members say recovery has given them. In a 2015 survey of nearly 23,000 members, 92% reported better family relationships and 88% reported stronger social connections. Whether you’re new to recovery, supporting someone you love, or just curious about the 12-step tradition, this episode shows why peer support remains central to lasting recovery. Brought to you by Turning Point of Tampa, providing addiction treatment in Tampa since 1987. If you or someone you love needs help, call 813.882.3003. Help is available 24 hours a day. https://www.tpoftampa.com https://www.tpoftampa.com/brief-history-of-narcotics-anonymous www.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampa www.instagram.com/turningpointtpa www.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampa www.linkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-tampa-inc

    E39: Where Recovery Began: A Brief History of Narcotics Anonymous

  2. 09/28/2022

    E38: Bonus Episode w/ The Crew

    Please enjoy this Bonus Episode with the entire crew of The Point is Recovery Podcast:  Joan Browne - ProducerAshley Neal - Host & WriterChris Nasuti - Co-HostJeremiah Fowler - Sound EngineerThe Crew will be taking a creative break and we hope to be back with you real soon with new guests and the same important information. We are so grateful to have had this opportunity to share stories of hope for recovery with you. Even though National Recovery Month is almost over, you can still celebrate recovery year round. We hope you will listen to episodes you may have missed - there are some really great moments that we won't soon forget. Faces and Voices of Recovery - National Recovery Month www.tpoftampa.com www.thepointisrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampa www.twitter.com/TurningPointTPA www.instagram.com/turningpointtpa www.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampa www.linkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-tampa-inc

  3. 09/14/2022

    E37: Looking Forward, Learning Backward w/ Comedian Alonzo Bodden

    September is National Recovery Month AND this year marks the two year anniversary of The Point is Recovery Podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened, subscribed and shared - your support is what made this podcast the success that it is. We truly appreciate YOU! For episode 37 we are joined by comedian and person in long term recovery, Alonzo Bodden. His first big comedy break came when he was on the “New Faces of Comedy” showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, but it was as the season three winner of NBCʼs Last Comic Standing, where he was first introduced to America. Since then, Alonzo has starred in two comedy specials for Showtime, he’s made appearances on shows like Fresh Off the Boat, Dr. Phil, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, just to name a few. Alonzo is also a car and motorcycle aficionado, having hosted Speed Channel’s 101 Cars You Must Drive and joining Jay Leno for several off-road trips on his CNBC series Jay Leno’s Garage. In 2018, he released his fifth comedy CD titled Man Overboard, and currently hosts the podcast Who's Paying Attention, where he gives his unique take on what's going on in the world. If you live in the Tampa Bay area you may have seen Alonzo at Side Splitters Comedy Club or on stage for Turning Point of Tampa's Comedy Intervention IX this past March. Alonzo has been making audiences laugh for over 20 years, which he says beats honest work. LOL. If you like what you hear during this episode, you can see Alonzo live in Tampa in November or right now on YouTube for his new special, Stupid Don't Get Tired. Check the Show Notes for more information. New Faces of Comedy http://www.yukaholics.org Alonzo's New Comedy Special - Stupid Don't Get Tired on YouTube Alonzo @ Side Splitters Comedy Club, Tampa Cocaine Anonymous (CA) www.tpoftampa.com www.thepointisrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampa www.twitter.com/TurningPointTPA www.instagram.com/turningpointtpa www.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampa www.linkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-tampa-inc

  4. 08/24/2022

    E36: Documenting Recovery w/ Producer Greg Williams

    Greg Williams is a person in long term recovery. Early on in his journey he witnessed challenges w/ others finding and sustaining recovery and became frustrated with people not looking at the real problems and issues, but rather making a lot of excuses. While in film school, Greg learned that in order to make a good documentary you needed access to unique subject matter. It was out of his access to positive, solution oriented stories that his passion for making documentaries about recovery was born. Greg has spent his career highlighting addiction recovery stories through a series of projects, including documentaries, concerts and live events. He produced the documentaries The Anonymous People, Generation Found and most recently, Tipping the Pain Scale alongside the immensely talented, Jeff Reilly. On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Greg about all of his projects and we get his perspective on the community response to the addiction crisis. Greg has been a part of some groundbreaking events focused on ending the stigma of addiction and has documented the courageous people who use their personal stories to participate in the democratic process and effectively change the public opinion about addiction. **Turning Point of Tampa and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation are co-hosting a screening of Tipping the Pain Scale in celebration of National Recovery Month. Please check the show notes for more information on that exciting event** Tipping the Pain Scale Watch the Trailer - Tipping the Pain Scale Watch the Trailer - The Anonymous People Watch the Trailer - Generation Found High Watch Media Global Exchange 2022 Victory High School Narcan www.tpoftampa.com www.thepointisrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampa www.twitter.com/TurningPointTPA www.instagram.com/turningpointtpa www.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampa www.linkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-tampa-inc

  5. 07/13/2022

    E35: The Bright Side of Addiction is Recovery w/ Neil Scott

    Our guest for Episode 35 has dedicated most of his career to getting out a very important message - Addiction is a chronically relapsing brain disease, but with treatment and support, recovery is possible! Neil Scott began his career in the addiction field as the Executive Director of the Santa Barbara chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism (NCA), and at that time he had no idea how closely linked to Alcoholism he actually was. Shockingly, Neil learned that not only did his father die from complications of Alcoholism, but his mother, too, was a practicing alcoholic.  Later on in his career, Neil became the Executive Director of the National Foundation for Alcoholism Communications, co-founder of Alcoholism & Addiction Magazine and editor of The Alcoholism Report. For the last 15 years, Neil has hosted America’s top authorities on addiction and recovery as they share their experience, strength and hope on the national podcast, Recovery Coast to Coast. Neil starts every episode of the podcast by saying "The Bright Side of Addiction is Recovery" in an effort to end the stigma associated with addiction and shine a light on recovery! Recovery Coast to Coast Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Marty Mann Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA) Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Suicide Prevention Information National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) Advocacy NAATP Digital Addiction www.tpoftampa.com www.thepointisrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampa www.twitter.com/TurningPointTPA www.instagram.com/turningpointtpa www.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampa www.linkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-tampa-inc

  6. 06/15/2022

    E34: Surviving 9/11 and Addiction w/ Kayla Bergeron

    **Listener Note** This episode contains a discussion of traumatic events. If you believe you are experiencing PTSD, please consult with your doctor or a mental health professional. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. According to the National Center for PTSD, about 6 out of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime and the number of women impacted is higher than that of men by 50%. The effects of trauma can be debilitating and may lead to symptoms like to self-destructive behavior, severe emotional distress, excessive drinking or use of addictive substances, angry outbursts and feeling detached from family and friends. Today's guest, Kayla Bergeron, worked as the Director of Public Affairs for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey on September 11, 2001. Kayla narrowly escaped the collapse of the North Tower down the only passable stairwell. During the immediate aftermath, Kayla was tasked with setting up systems to communicate with the families of people who were alive, missing and deceased and she did this with the help of PIO's (Public Information Officers - individuals responsible for communicating with the public and the media with incident related information).  Years later, Kayla recognized she was suffering from the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and eventually found sobriety. Today she works in the recovery field, is a presenter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, sharing about her 9/11 experience and recovery journey and is a mental health advocate for ending the stigma of addiction and mental health. National Center for PTSD www.theconnectionforsyth.org Recovery Community Organization (RCO) Information Equine Therapy NAMI www.tpoftampa.com www.thepointisrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampa www.twitter.com/TurningPointTPA www.instagram.com/turningpointtpa www.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampa www.linkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-tampa-inc

  7. 04/13/2022

    E33: Sidelined by Alcoholism, Slam-Dunking Recovery w/ Nikki Soda

    Today's guest was an elite athlete from a middle-class family with no history of abuse. She grew up sheltered, but later learned that blackout drinking brought out a side of her that everyone around her relished. It was at this point that Nikki Soda started down a path to alcoholism. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism, Alcohol-induced blackouts can lead to impaired memory of events that transpired while intoxicated and because blackouts tend to occur at high Blood Alcohol Concentrations, they commonly stem from binge drinking. According to a 2019 study of 18-22 year-olds, 28% of the people in this age group who are not enrolled in college and 33% of full-time college students in this age group reported binge drinking behaviors. In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Nikki shares her experience with alcohol use as well as her path to recovery. Nikki gets to share the hope for recovery across the country in her work with the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) and in her pursuit of a Masters Degree in Addiction Policy and Practice at Georgetown University. In the 18 years since she went to treatment, Nikki has built a life that is beyond her wildest dreams and we are grateful to witness her transformation. www.naatp.org Addiction Policy & Practice @ Georgetown University Alcoholics Anonymous www.tpoftampa.com www.thepointisrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampa www.twitter.com/TurningPointTPA www.instagram.com/turningpointtpa www.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampa www.linkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-tampa-inc

  8. 03/16/2022

    E32: From Drug Dealer to Recovery Champion w/ Leonard Buschel

    Our guest for Episode 32 had a rough start in life. Born with a heart defect and debilitating asthma, Leonard lost his father to a heart attack when he was just 3 weeks old. He grew up fast in Logan, PA, learning about being a man from the guys who hung out on the corner. His only real sense of stability was the home that he lived in for 20 years. He never really felt a sense of confidence until he started selling dope and then he felt like “the man” because he had the good stuff that everyone wanted.  Leonard's first dabble with addictive behavior began with a pound of sunflower seeds and an upset stomach inside a movie theatre. Ironically, the last he used ended almost the same way, but this time he found himself sick and sweaty inside a phone booth in California. After a stint in rehab at the Betty Ford Center, Leonard emerged having lost the desire to use drugs and eventually, the desire to use alcohol as well. He has been sober ever since. Today, Leonard Lee Buschel is a California Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, the founder of Writers In Treatment, director of the REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium® and the editor/publisher of the weekly Addiction/Recovery eBulletin®. He also directs and produces the annual Experience, Strength and Hope Awards® in Los Angeles. Leonard’s memoir, HIGH: Confessions of A Cannabis Addict, was published in 2021 and is about his journey from drug dealer to drug counselor. Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous HIGH: Confessions of a Cannabis Addict Addiction Recovery EBulletin REEL Recovery Film Festival Comedy Intervention IX www.tpoftampa.com www.thepointisrecoverypodcast.com www.facebook.com/TurningPointofTampa www.twitter.com/TurningPointTPA www.instagram.com/turningpointtpa www.youtube.com/user/TurningPointofTampa www.linkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-tampa-inc

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Discussions about addiction, eating disorders, mental health and recovery. We talk with people in recovery, advocates working to break the stigma of addiction & mental health and the people working on the front lines in the behavioral health field.

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  • Creator
    Turning Point of Tampa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Point is Recovery Podcast
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