God Took Me to Las Vegas
My mission with the God Took Me to Las Vegas podcast is to save lives and allow the person to Reveal the Lifestyle Champion within them.There are many different types of recovery programs, they all are aimed at helping those battling substance use disorders to transition from being harmed to being clean and sober. Anyone who’s battling a compulsive or destructive behavior wants to be healthy and they desire to live a happy and productive life. Sadly, only 1 in 10 Americans with a substance use disorder receives treatment. Why?Because it’s not safe to come forward and admit your challenges. The stigma is fueling an American public health crisis and we need to “Crush the Stigma!”Substance use disorders are associated with discrimination and social disapproval – more than any medical condition. These same people are often isolated, outcast, and even imprisoned. Stigma isolates people, it discourages them from seeking help, and even leads some medical providers to resist delivering evidence-based treatment services.
God Took Me to Las Vegas
Episode 235 - Tom Conrad, founder of Rock Recovery Center
Episode 235: From Addiction to Advocacy: Tom's Journey to Recovery and Helping Others
Host: Randy Mortenson
Guest: Tom Conrad (from Rock Recovery Center)
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Conrad, a Certified Addiction Counselor and the founder of Rock Recovery Center in Florida. Tom shares his journey of recovery and his passion for helping others find freedom from addiction.
Key Highlights:
- Tom Conrad’s Background
- 13 years of sobriety
- Certified Addiction Counselor
- Founder of Rock Recovery Center, a treatment center in Florida
- Host of the Real Recovery Talk podcast launched in 2017
- A strong advocate for supporting both individuals struggling with addiction and their families
- Rock Recovery Center
- Founded in 2014, Rock Recovery Center fills gaps in the addiction treatment industry
- Offers a PHP/IOP program with housing for clients
- Serves up to 30 clients at a time
- Tom personally greets each client and leads them on the path to sobriety
- Tom’s Recovery Philosophy
- Strong community support, 12-step work, and faith play a big role in his 13 years of sobriety
- Tom’s motto: “Help you turn your mess into your message”
- Dedicated to helping others achieve lasting sobriety and rebuild their lives
- Tom’s Personal Life
- Married to his wife, Amanda, and they have three children: Levi (7), Hattie (5), and Winnie (3)
- The family loves outdoor activities: beach time, playing sports, and tending to their small farm in Royal Palm Beach, FL
Listen to this Episode to Learn About:
- The innovative programs at Rock Recovery Center
- Tom’s personal recovery journey and how it shaped his mission
- How to support loved ones struggling with addiction
- Turning your personal struggles into a message of hope
Timestamps
[00:02:08] Sobriety and life change.
[00:04:41] Early drinking experiences and consequences.
[00:12:10] Archery talent and lost potential.
[00:12:43] Parenting and substance use.
[00:19:34] Rock Recovery Center's origin story.
[00:20:58] Adventure-based therapy for sobriety.
[00:27:47] Pornography and sex addiction increase.
[00:29:44] Overdose statistics and impact.
Resources:
acourageousrecovery.com