Real Recovery Conversations Podcast

02/23/2026

🚨PODCAST POLL QUESTION🚨

What do you think is the biggest barrier to recovery?

A. Access to treatment
B. Cost/insurance
C. Stigma
D. Lack of support
E. Co-occurring mental health issues
F. Other ________

01/07/2026

Y’ALL! Do yourself a favor and go listen to our latest episode of Real Recovery Conversations Podcast with our special guest this week, Katie Creighton with Recover & Thrive Health Services, LLC! It is such a great episode! Katie has such an interesting story that led to the work she does now with substance use treatment and mental health services and we couldn't be more grateful to have her involved with Robertson County Recovery Court and Robertson County Recovery Fest!

Recover & Thrive’s grand opening is this Saturday! Go check them out! 🩵🤍

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 01/06/2026 · 1h 20m

01/03/2026

Podcast Poll Question:

Ask Katie Anything!
Katie has dedicated her life to helping others who struggle with addiction. Ask her anything about her experience in the field!

She also recently opened Recover & Thrive Health Services, LLC, providing MAT and recovery support services to individuals seeking help with substance use disorder. Medication assisted treatment often gets a bad rap, but the data shows that overdose risk decreases and an individual’s quality of life improves as a result of the treatment. Why are there mixed reviews/emotions on MAT treatment and what can a provider do to make sure it’s used in a safe and effective way?

12/30/2025

We are so excited to have Katie Creighton on Monday’s episode of Real Recovery Conversations Podcast! Katie has over 10 years of experience working in mental health, substance abuse and recovery services and she serves on the Robertson County Recovery Court Foundation Board. Most recently, she founded Recover & Thrive Health Services, LLC!

We can’t wait to talk to Katie on the podcast Monday & pick her brain on all her experience and learn more about Recover & Thrive!

12/23/2025

Episode 20 of Real Recovery Conversations Podcast is out now! Sober Strategies for the holidays!

We’ll share meetings happening this week in the comments.

Have a Merry, Safe, Sober holiday season! ❤️💚

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 12/23/2025 · 35m

12/21/2025

For episode 20, we are talking about sobriety through the holiday season. Our poll question we’d love feedback on is:
What are the most helpful tools/best resources for someone to utilize to protect their sobriety through the holiday season?

12/02/2025

While Althea Sickel was away, Kendall Neal & Meagan Smith Williamson were left unsupervised in the podcast studio…and thus, this masterpiece episode was recorded! 😜🤩👏

In all seriousness, treatment courts get compared to probation all the time so we thought it was really important to do an episode that helps folks understand how the two are similar but also how they are different! Both are vital to public safety & help so many people turn their lives around, and thankfully we have fantastic probation offices/officers in the Robertson County community (and we are big fans of the Robertson County Recovery Court too) 😉

Like & share the episode & follow our page (please and thank you)! 🫶

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 11/25/2025 · 1h 4m

11/24/2025

🚨Today’s Podcast Poll Question 🚨

What are the differences in probation and problem-solving/treatment courts?

11/10/2025

Since we are recording a new episode today, let’s get our last one out there shall we?! 🙃

In all seriousness, life gets hectic for everyone and on this episode we talked about the importance of structure while a person is navigating early recovery but we walked away realizing how important structure is for ALL OF US! 💯

Take a listen, leave us a comment and tell us what you think! 🩵

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 10/28/2025 · 55m

11/05/2025

2025 Kiwanis for Kids Christmas gift assistance applications are open NOW! 🎁🎅

Robertson County families in need of Christmas toys for children aged birth to high school senior may go by the Family Resource Center Monday-Thursday during the hours of 8am to 1pm to complete an application for assistance. Robertson County School Counselors will also be sending home information with students. Assistance available in English and Spanish.

Signup location address: 322 Bransford Drive, Springfield, TN 37172

Applications accepted Monday - Thursday, 8:00am-1:00pm. Closed on all federal holidays. Deadline to apply: December 5, 2025.

Need help or have questions about eligibility? Call 615-382-3609 or 615-289-6945

Intake/Application Process: Walk in to apply during designated times/dates. Requires photo ID for proof of residency and proof of income (persons on SNAP/WIC/SSI benefits are automatically eligible).

09/30/2025

SO MANY NEED LEGAL ADVICE, BUT CAN’T AFFORD A LAWYER.
Well, here’s your chance … I want to let you know ahead of time:
The Nashville Bar Association’s free public call-in service, Dial-A-Lawyer, will be held from 6 p-m to
8 p-m onTuesday, October 7, 2025.
Licensed volunteer attorneys will be available to answer general legal questions from members of the public who call 615-242-9272.
SAVE THE DATE … AND MAKE A CALL.

09/24/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Month and we wanted this episode to be focused on the hope that is available through the many resources that are out there to help if you or someone you love is struggling.

Additional resources and agencies are in the comments if you are looking for information or help!

***dePreventionMonth

Podcast Episode · Real Recovery Conversations · 09/23/2025 · 51m