RRP Episode 100 – Bill M: One Honest Day at a Time in Long-Term Recovery

Presenters: Julie and PeterLength: 1:08:00

Episode Summary

Episode 100 marks a meaningful milestone for the Real Recovery Podcast, and we honor it the same way we always have—by centering lived experience and honest conversation. In this episode, Bill M joins us to talk about what long-term recovery truly requires. Together, we explore accountability, humility, relapse, rebuilding trust, and learning how to stay emotionally present even when it’s uncomfortable. Bill shares openly about the work it takes to sustain recovery and the importance of community, connection, and service along the way.

Key Points

00:03:40 – Bill reflects on early recovery and the importance of honesty
00:14:12 – Accountability and taking responsibility for past actions
00:27:05 – Relapse, self-reflection, and lessons learned
00:41:30 – Rebuilding trust through consistent effort
00:55:18 – Community, connection, and service in long-term recovery
01:07:45 – Staying emotionally present and continuing the work

Quote

“I had to stop blaming everything else and really look at my part in it. That’s when recovery actually started to stick.” — Bill M

Links

Listen to the episode: https://mdcr1.com/100
Read the blog: https://mdcr1.com/100b
Real Recovery Podcast: https://www.realrecoverypodcast.com/

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