Real Talk Recovery

The first year of recovery brings incredible healing, but it also comes with unexpected changes. Many people experience weight gain, increased sugar cravings, emotional eating, or become overly focused on fitness as they replace old coping mechanisms with new ones.
Join Real Talk Recovery as we welcome special guest Garth, who shares his lived experience of finding balance between recovery, nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness. Together, we'll discuss the realities of transforming both the mind and body without sacrificing recovery.
Whether you've gained weight, become a gym enthusiast, or are simply trying to develop a healthier relationship with food and fitness, this conversation offers hope, practical insights, and encouragement for your recovery journey.
Recovery isn't about perfection it's about progress.
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Learning to Live After the Crisis
What happens after the crisis is over?
In this episode of Real Talk Recovery, host Miss Mo sits down with David Deane Haskell for an honest conversation about addiction, trauma, healing, and what it truly means to rebuild your life after survival mode.
Recovery isn't just about making it through the hardest days it's about learning how to live when the chaos has quieted. David shares his personal journey of overcoming shame, finding his voice, and embracing the ongoing process of healing. Together, he and Miss Mo explore the emotional realities of recovery, the courage it takes to tell your truth, and the hope that can be found even when the path forward isn't perfect.
In This Episode:
Learning to live after the crisis
The connection between addiction and trauma
Breaking free from shame
Finding your authentic voice
Why healing isn't a straight line
Building a life rooted in hope and purpose
Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for encouragement through life's challenges, this episode reminds us that healing is a journey—and no one has to walk it alone.
Guest: David Deane Haskell
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Shahala as she shares her journey through Mental Health Court and what it truly means to stay committed to change.
This conversation explores the reality of choosing a different path what it takes to stay accountable, push through challenges, and lean on faith and support during the process.
We discuss:• What Mental Health Court is and how it supports individuals• The decision to commit to healing and growth• The challenges of staying the course• The role of faith, prayer, and community• The emotional impact of graduation and stepping into a new chapter
This episode is for anyone navigating recovery, mental health challenges, or life transitions were giving up feels easier than pushing forward.
Shahala’s story is a reminder that transformation is possible and that staying the course can lead to something greater.
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In this episode of Real Talk Recovery, we sit down with Glenn Brinson, honored as Peer of the Year at Peerpocalypse 2025. Glenn is rooted in service, purpose, and the belief that Oregon can be better—if the people doing the work stay real, accountable, and connected to community.
We talk about what peership really means beyond the title, the lived experience behind the recognition, and what it takes to show up consistently for people navigating recovery. This conversation is about leadership without ego, service without saviorism, and the grind of staying solid in this work.
 
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This episode is designed to center honest conversation, lived experience, and community-rooted leadership. Given your work as CEO of Black Ember Press, author of Permission to Break, and your long-standing service with the Portland Police Bureau, your voice and perspective would bring powerful depth to this discussion.
Proposed discussion topics include:
Permission to Speak owning your voice in systems of power
Black leadership and the importance of Black-owned publishing
Community engagement, safety, and trust-building
Public service with integrity and accountability
Storytelling, healing, and moving communities forward
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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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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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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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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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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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