Real Talk Recovery

From Broken to Brave: Nike Greene’s Journey Beyond Domestic Violence

In this deeply moving episode of Real Talk Recovery, host Miss Mo sits down with Nike Greene Author, Consultant, International Speaker, Coach, and CEO of Triple Threat Mentoring for a real, unfiltered discussion on healing after domestic violence.
Nike opens up about her personal and professional journey, sharing how she turned pain into purpose and survival into leadership. Drawing from her background in Marriage & Family Therapy at George Fox University, Nike brings powerful insight into what recovery, resilience, and reclaiming your voice truly look like.
Together, Miss Mo and Nike unpack five real-life topics:
Hidden in the House – Recognizing the early signs of domestic violence
Breaking Generational Silence – Culture, family, and finding your voice
The Psychology of Healing – Rebuilding after trauma
Empowerment Through Education – From victim to visionary
Love Reimagined – Healthy relationships after trauma
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🕊️ Real Talk Recovery is more than a podcast it’s a space for truth, healing, and transformation. Hosted by Miss Mo, each episode brings together lived experience, leadership, and love for the community.
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Lived Experience is Leadership. Real stories. Real leadership. Real change.

In this special episode of Real Talk Recovery, we celebrate how real stories can change systems one voice at a time.
Our guest, David Jefferson, is living proof that lived experience is leadership in action. As CEO & Founder of Stackin’ Kickz Clothing, Host of the Calculated Conversation Radio Show, and Founder, Director & CEO of the Definition of Success Mentorship Program, David shares his powerful journey of turning struggle into strength, business into purpose, and mentorship into a movement.
✨ What We Talk About in This Episode:
Lived Experience as Leadership – how personal challenges fuel authentic leadership.
Entrepreneurship Rooted in Purpose – building meaningful businesses from real-life lessons.
Mentorship & Giving Back – creating pathways for others to succeed.
Storytelling as a Tool for Change – using your story to inspire and transform.
Overcoming Obstacles & Staying Resilient – strategies to keep moving forward.
Whether you’re in recovery, stepping into leadership, or building your own definition of success, this episode is packed with real talk, inspiration, and actionable insight.
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From Classroom to Community: Real Lessons in Recovery Work

Fresh off earning her Master’s degree at Portland State University and completing an externship at a culturally specific mental health & addiction clinic, Jacqueline Potts joins Miss Mo on Real Talk Recovery to talk about what recovery work really looks like beyond the classroom.
Together we explore:
Bridging theory with real-world practice
The power of lived experience in professional work
Cultural humility in action
Emotional labor, boundaries & burnout
Real wins, challenges & lessons from the field
This episode is an honest look at what it takes to step into the recovery field with heart, skill, and resilience.
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🎙️ Real Talk Recovery – The Forensic Peer Lens: Healing Behind and Beyond Bars

This episode dives deep into the power of peer connection for justice-involved individuals and the unique role it plays in recovery and healing.
Our guest, Jordan Singer, brings a powerful story of resilience and transformation. With 40 years sober, a history of jail experience, and the courage to turn his life around, Jordan is now the proud Owner/Operator at Deck Brothers, an active member of twelve-step programs, and even a band leader in his free time. His journey proves that healing behind and beyond bars is possible with peer support, commitment, and passion.
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Tradition + Transformation: Healing in Cultural Context

In this powerful episode of Real Talk Recovery, we dive deep into how traditional cultural knowledge intersects with modern recovery practices. Guest Javelin Hardy shares her expertise in vibrational sound bowl therapy and explores the vital role that ancestral wisdom and cultural identity play in healing.
Discover how blending time-honored traditions with contemporary methods creates a transformative path toward recovery, resilience, and community connection. Whether you’re a peer, practitioner, or someone on their own healing journey, this conversation offers fresh insights on honoring culture while embracing innovation in recovery.
Tune in and be inspired to rethink what healing means in a culturally grounded way.
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Hope is a Hustle: Staying Grounded in the Work Managing Burnout and Rediscovering Purpose as a Peer Professional.

In this raw and honest episode of Real Talk Recovery, we’re joined by Kenneth M., a Peer Manager at a culturally specific agency, born and raised in Louisiana and now rooted in recovery through Portland’s Twelve Step community.
Together, we explore the truth behind the phrase “Hope is a Hustle” because staying grounded in peer work takes more than just passion, it takes discipline, boundaries, and soul-work.
We dive into:
Recognizing burnout before it hits
Reconnecting with your “why” when the work gets heavy
Practical ways to stay spiritually and emotionally grounded
Boundaries that protect your peace AND your purpose
Self-care as a professional priority, not a luxury
Whether you’re a peer support worker, counselor, recovery coach, or just someone trying to keep your hope alive this episode is for you.

The Art of Holding Space: Creating Emotionally Safe and Inclusive Environments in Peer Support

Today on Real Talk Recovery, we are honored to welcome a truly powerful voice in the field of peer support and advocacy: Rena Williams.
Rena is a dedicated peer whose honorable lived experience fuels her mission to create safer, more inclusive spaces for healing. Carrying the bold and urgent message "End Human Trafficking," she stands at the frontlines as both a survivor and advocate, using her journey to bring hope and accountability to the work we do in recovery.
Your expertise and story would bring tremendous value to our listeners, especially around topics such as:
Creating emotionally safe environments in peer supportThe conversation was so good that we only touched on one topic! 
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8 Dimensions of Healing: Real Self-Care for Real Recovery

In this episode of Real Talk Recovery, we’re diving deep into the 8 Dimensions of Wellness but we’re keeping it real. This ain’t the sugar-coated version. We’re talking about how to use each area of wellness to take your healing and confidence to the next level especially if you’re recovering from addiction, trauma, or both.
If you’re trying to get your life together, build back your self-worth, and stay grounded in your purpose this one’s for you.
💬 Tap in.🧠 Reflect.🛠 Apply the tools.You got this, stepper.
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Beyond the Badge: Certifications & What They Don’t Teach

Degrees, licenses, and certificates look good on paper, but recovery work is deeper than what's taught in training. In this episode, Miss Mo peels back the layers of what it really takes to do the work. From lived experience to street wisdom, we’re talking about the tools they don’t give you in class. Because in this field, healing happens in the real world not just the textbooks.
Miss Mo sits down with special guest Dorraiyah Miller a powerhouse in the recovery field with both professional credentials and deep lived experience. Together, they dive into the real-world lessons that don’t come in a training manual.
From emotional labor to street wisdom, from cultural humility to burnout, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone doing the work. Because the truth is, the most powerful tools in recovery aren’t always taught they’re earned through life, loss, and love for the people.
Whether you’re a Case Manager, peer, or just passionate about healing, this conversation is for the ones walking it like they talk it.
What training does give you and what it doesn’t
Lived experience as a qualification (and why it matters)
The emotional labor of being a peer or provider
Boundaries, burnout & being human in this work
How to hold space without holding the whole weight
Cultural humility vs. cultural competency
Why textbook language doesn’t always land in the trenches
Street smarts, intuition, and trauma-informed instincts
Lessons from the field: wins, wounds, and wake-up calls
What "professional" looks like through a real lens

Dual Diagnosis, Double Stigma: Real Talk on Recovery. Addressing the unique challenges of co-occurring mental health and substance use.

In this powerful episode of Real Talk Recovery, Miss Mo is joined by special guest Tori Smith to open up about the real-life struggles of living with a dual diagnosis — and the double stigma that too often comes with it. Together, they explore what true recovery looks like when you’re navigating both mental health and addiction challenges.
From the power of peer support to the need for integrated care, this episode brings heart, honesty, and hope for anyone walking the path of dual recovery.
🔍 Topics include:• What dual diagnosis really means• The shame of double stigma• Why both issues must be treated together• Lived experience as leadership• Tools and hope for healing
🎙️ Tap in for real talk, real stories, and real support.