🌟 This Week: No Wasted Experience: Turning Jobs Into Purpose 🌟This week, Brett welcomes Patrick Kae back to the podcast—this time not as a guest, but as a new co-host! As Brett prepares for a big move to Charlotte, Patrick is stepping into a bigger role, and together they reflect on what it means to step into the unknown, take on new challenges, and trust the process.A major theme of this episode is how all those seemingly random life experiences—odd jobs, unexpected pivots, moments that felt disconnected—can eventually reveal themselves to be useful. What once looked like a junk drawer becomes a toolbox for purpose.They discuss:How past roles and jobs helped shape their valuesWhy it’s okay (and necessary) to start before you feel readyHow to reframe uncertainty as opportunityThe importance of continuing to grow in recovery, even when the path isn’t clearWhether you're early in recovery or years into your journey, this conversation is a powerful reminder: No experience is wasted—it just might not make sense until later.🔁 New chapter. New co-host. Same heart.🔗 Join Our Community:👉 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealWorldRecovery👉 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealWorldRecoveryMedia👉 Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/2Z3xp4C66J🌐 Connect With Us:Website: https://www.realworldrecovery.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryrealworld/Special thanks to Jaimie Doering & Vivray LLC for the use of the live audio recording of the Clyde Stubblefield Band's performance at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI from May 2007. Check out more great live shows on his YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@Vivrayllc

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🌟 This Week: Service, Serenity, & Spaceballs: The Podcast 🌟This week on Real World Recovery, we dive into the topic of service work — what it means, what it can look like, and how there’s no one-size-fits-all version of showing up for others. Whether it’s helping someone in the rooms, being there for a neighbor, or using your unique skills to give back, we talk about how service is personal and doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version.Mitchell reflects on key takeaways from a recent Safe Communities networking event, and Brett shares why it’s crucial to avoid burnout by staying honest about your limits and taking time to refocus on what matters.There’s also plenty of laughter as we sprinkle in references to memes, classic TV shows, and Spaceballs: The Movie — because balance includes joy, humor, and yes, a little Mel Brooks.🔗 Tune in for real talk, real laughs, and real recovery.🕛 New episodes drop Sundays at noon Central!🔗 Join Our Community:👉 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealWorldRecovery👉 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealWorldRecoveryMedia👉 Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/2Z3xp4C66J🌐 Connect With Us:Website: https://www.realworldrecovery.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryrealworld/Special thanks to Jaimie Doering & Vivray LLC for the use of the live audio recording of the Clyde Stubblefield Band's performance at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI from May 2007. Check out more great live shows on his YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@VivrayllcHashtags:#RealWorldRecovery #ServiceWork #RecoveryCommunity #BurnoutPrevention #AddictionRecovery #RecoverySupport #MentalHealthMatters #Spaceballs #12StepProgram #SobrietyJourney #SafeCommunities #RecoveryPodcast #PeerSupport #RecoveryIsPossible

🌟 This Week: When the Bank Breaks and the Stream Dries Up 🌟This week on Real World Recovery, Mitchell faces an unexpected financial blow after discovering his bank accounts were emptied to cover a debt — even though the money was meant for his next semester of school. Brett and Mitchell talk through the emotional and practical impacts of the situation, and how recovery tools help navigate setbacks like these without spiraling.The conversation also branches into a discussion on the shift away from physical media in music, video games, and movies, the rise of subscription models, and the complicated ethics of streaming and piracy.We close the episode reflecting on the importance of staying hopeful even when things feel overwhelming — and how it’s never too late to chase passions, rebuild, and keep moving forward.🔗 Join Our Community:👉 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealWorldRecovery👉 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealWorldRecoveryMedia👉 Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/2Z3xp4C66J🌐 Connect With Us:Website: https://www.realworldrecovery.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryrealworld/Special thanks to Jaimie Doering & Vivray LLC for the use of the live audio recording of the Clyde Stubblefield Band's performance at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI from May 2007. Check out more great live shows on his YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@Vivrayllc

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