Real Drug Talk
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -We Talk about all things alcohol and drugs. We have interviews with people with personal stories, family members that have had to deal with a loved one's alcohol or drug use, interesting experts in the space along with short tips and tricks to help anyone struggling with addictive patterns.
We hold a radio show here in Australia so some episodes maybe cut into pieces to remove advertisements and other episodes are just straight from the podcasting studio.
We try to have some fun with a sometimes tough subject and the show may contain cursing and adult themes.
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Episodes
Your Poo Holds The Answers To Addiction
November 16, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn this episode, we chat to Holly Sinclar about how to hack your Microbiome and the biochemical recovery needed to overcome addiction
The Key To Recovery
November 10, 2021 10:17 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode, we discuss what we believe to be one of the biggest keys to successful ongoing recovery.
Whats Good & Bad In The AOD System
November 03, 2021 06:26 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode, we talk with Professor Nadine Ezard who is the Director of the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED), and the Clinical Director of the Alcohol and Drug Service at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.
We Can Do This - Innovation In Aboriginal Health To Treat Ice
October 27, 2021 08:49 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, we chat with Rachel Reilly who is a senior research fellow from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute about her work in Aboriginal health and the development and research of an app to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the harmful impacts of Ice use.
Mental Health In Melbourne Lock Down
October 20, 2021 08:38 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this episode, we chat with Jack Boon from Jungle HQ about his experience with Melbournes Lockdowns, his mental health and his experiences with Mental Health.
Helping Your Brother Get off Meth
September 08, 2021 03:11 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Edwina Storie about her experience of helping her family member get into rehab for methamphetamine addiction.
The Anxiety Bender
September 01, 2021 23:30 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode, we chat with Brooklyn Garret about her experience with addiction to alcohol and drugs and how she overcame her addiction through alternative health and trauma healing.
Saying Goodbye To My Son In A Body Bag
August 29, 2021 03:27 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn this episode, we talk with Jude & John Trang about their tragic story of losing their Son John Life to an accidental opioid overdose. They are the authors of a book called Opioid Nation, see the show notes for details on how to purchase the book.
Is Addiction Treatment SHIT? or Just Complicated? With Prof Alison Ritter
August 24, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Professor Alison Ritter about alcohol and drug treatment in Australia and the role that we all have to play in creating change in drug policy.
MDMA
August 21, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode, we chat with Callum Macpherson Young Blood Media. Callum is the host of the Young Blood Men's Health Matters Podcast. In this show, we talk about Callum's story of taking pills & MDMA and how he has changed things up in his life since.
Control Your Controllable's
August 17, 2021 20:31 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode, we take an excerpt from episode 14 with Holly Sinclair talking about digestive health and nutrition and how this can impact addictive patterns. We chat about how you can control your focus and get through lockdowns.
Everything Harder Than Everyone Else
August 07, 2021 21:50 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with Jenny Valentish about her story with addiction, treatment options and her brand new book "Everything Harder Than Everyone Else"
Redemption (Must Listen)
August 04, 2021 04:12 - 1 hour - 105 MB(Listener discretion advised) In this episode, we chat with Luke Shields about his experience of addiction, using heroin, going to prison after a serious drink/drug driving incident and how he changed his life after living through these experiences. After overcoming addiction and getting out of prison after a 7-year sentence, Luke is now an everyday Aussie, who is a tradesman and fitness professional with a young family. Listener discretion is advised with this episode, however, this sh...
STOP! Being An Ostrich - How To Make The Decision To Get You Massive Changes
August 01, 2021 06:35 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThis episode is a mash-up from one of our previous top-ranked episodes! we chat about denial and how to make a decision that could change everything.
What The F#%K Is Up With Our Drug Policy
July 27, 2021 21:49 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIn this episode, we chat with Greg Denham about what needs to change with drug policy in Australia, Greg is a former police officer and has been at the forefront of drug policy for 20+ years.
The Submarine Hunters Guide To Overcoming Addiction
July 25, 2021 08:57 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode, Jack chats with Paul Taylor about the neuroscience in overcoming addiction. Paul is a former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Neuroscientist, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology.
How To Have A Great Xmas
July 04, 2021 00:29 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWe are back! In this episode Jack chats about how to take advantage of these next 3 months and get real change for Xmas
Raw Heart & Soul
June 09, 2021 08:28 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this episode, Tanya from the Raw Heart & Soul Podcast interviews me about my personal story with addiction along with how Connection Based Living helps people recover.
AFL Premiership Players Double Life
June 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Gavin Crosisca who is a former AFL premiership player who overcame his addiction after retiring from football. Gavin is now an addiction treatment professional and runs Sober Living treatment houses in Melbourne Australia.
Untoxicated
June 01, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Faye Lawrence, founder and CEO of Untoxicated.
2010 AFL Premiership Pies Hero To Passionate Mental Health Advocate
May 29, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBin this episode, we chat with former AFL premiership superstar Dayne Beams. Dayne tells his story with mental health, drugs and finding peace and contentment through art.
Recovery Model =Addiction Solutions
May 25, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, Jack takes a walk down memory lane and talks with Jase Bowman from Addiction Solutions Victoria. Jason is an addiction recovery specialist, CEO of Addiction Solutions Victoria and helped Jack in his early recovery when he was the manager of the service Jack was involved in.
High Sobriety
May 23, 2021 08:02 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode, we talk to Jill Stark about her experience in overcoming alcohol use and alcohol culture in society
Find Your Identity
May 18, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Glenn Munso, who is the founder of the YouthYou Program and author of the best-selling book, addiction doesn't discriminate.
The TARA Experience :)
May 11, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn this episode, we chat with Tara Hurster from the TARA Clinic & we chat about how she helps people recover from addiction.
A Public Health Physician OG - The State of Addiction In Public Health
May 09, 2021 08:17 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Dr Robert Ali, who is a Public Health Physician, Addiction Medicine Specialist and Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide. We chat about all things addiction, alcohol and drug policy and the changes that need to happen around addiction treatment.
An Ex Politicians View...
May 02, 2021 02:18 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, we chat with Kay Hull, who is a former Australian Politician and first-ever female Chief Government Whip of the Australian National Party
Losing a Multi-Million $ because of Mental Health...
April 28, 2021 09:46 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this episode, we chat to Mick Taylor from the Invisible Wing Man Podcast and chat about his journey with mental health and substance use.
The Producers Perspective - Addicted Australia
April 25, 2021 09:33 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn this episode, we chat to the producer of addicted Australia, Jacob Hickey about his thoughts on producing the show and what he thinks about addiction after producing the show.
Experience Matters!
April 11, 2021 04:09 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, we chat with Lily Owen about the lived experience workforce and what we are up to with the Experience Matters Collective.
Output Vs Outcomes
April 06, 2021 23:08 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode, we chat with Rob Stirling, CEO of The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) about how outcomes are measured in the alcohol and drug sector.
33 Years Of Addiction & Working Out If God Exists
March 24, 2021 06:16 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this episode, we chat with Johnny about his experience with addiction and getting to recovery through the 12 steps.
Destruction Into Purpose
March 21, 2021 03:34 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBin this episode, jack speaks to Luke "Dooz" on his Deep Down Under Podcast.
Xanax is 1 Of The Worst Addictions Out!
March 17, 2021 05:20 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, we have mashed up some key points from our interview with Leo late last year. This mash-up demonstrates why Xanax addiction is so bad! - We would love it if you could go and subscribe to our Youtube Channel; @Real Drug Talk on Youtube
“Everything must be made as simple as possible. But not simpler.”
March 13, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBIn this episode, we chat with Mel Walker who is the CEO of the Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League. (AVIL)
Porn Addiction - is it a "THING"
March 07, 2021 03:08 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this episode, we chat with Pjero Mardesic about his addiction to porn
Our Organisation & Whats Happening With It
March 03, 2021 09:11 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, we tell you everything we have going on in our organisation (not the normal show but it maybe helpful)
Gambling Addiction On National T.V.
February 28, 2021 02:48 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn this show, we talk with Lucas who was a participant in the Addicted Australia T.V. Series that aired on SBS late last year.
Heroin Addiction Vs Entrepreneur: Which Is Better?
February 23, 2021 19:31 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Danny Shannon and talk about his journey with heroin addiction, entrepreneurship and recovery
My Interview With a Neuroscientist That Did Ayahuasca Deep In The Amazon
February 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn this episode "Jack Nagle" (me) gets interviewed by Paul Taylor on his podcast called the Mind-Body Brain Project Podcast.
Addicted To Distraction
February 09, 2021 19:11 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn this episode, we chat to Drew Wild about his experience with overcoming addiction and the work that he does now
Criminals? Or People That Need Help?
January 30, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this episode, we talk with Dean Lloyd about his lived experience with addiction and the criminal justice system along with the amazing work he is doing now!
Sniffing Incense & Finding Spirituality - Consciousness Is Cool
January 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with the Cool To Be Conscious Boys. We chat about breathwork, meditation & the boy's journey to consciousness
The Natural High
January 24, 2021 00:56 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIn this episode we chat to Melissa Hiemann about her experience with addiction recovery, trauma, becoming a healer and her new book; The Natural High
Behind The Scenes Of Addicted Australia T.V. Series With A Peer Worker
January 20, 2021 00:57 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Craig Payne about the Addicted Australia T.V. Show, his personal story with addiction and what it was like working on the show
F*&% The System, Or Is It Not So Bad?...With Bec Lang
January 16, 2021 20:55 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode, we chat to Rebecca Lang, QNADA CEO about the alcohol and drug system and loads of other stuff.
How To Deal With Your Kids Drug & Alcohol Addiction
January 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIn this episode, we chat to Debbie Warner about how she dealt with her kid's addiction and the work she does now.
Thoughts Become Things - Coaching Session
January 10, 2021 09:54 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, I hold a mini-coaching session about changing your belief systems so you can beat addiction
How To Heal The Destruction Of Your Past - Ryan Hassan
January 06, 2021 12:43 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn this episode, Ryan Hassan shares his story of recovery from GHB and Ice Addiction and explains how to become a healer
Overcoming Ice Addiction In Your 50's...Change Is Always Possible.
December 08, 2020 00:21 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn this episode, I talk to Jo, a past client of the Connection Based Living Program and she talks about her journey to recovery.