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Robin Piper Bloom | Turning Point of Tampa

Robin Piper Bloom | Turning Point of Tampa

Post-holiday depression affects 25% of the US and the covid-19 pandemic only created more stress. In this video, Robin Piper, CEO & Clinical Director of Turning Point of Tampa discusses how to avoid the post-holiday blues with helpful tips like talking to friends and family members about how you feel and making sure to participate […]

I Am Not Defined by My Past

I Am Not Defined by My Past | Turning Point of Tampa

When I first came into recovery, I heard people in meetings share about all the “gifts” they received by staying clean and working the steps. I didn’t think that I would receive any of those “gifts” because I didn’t think I was worthy. Little did I know, my Higher Power had big plans for me […]

Legislation Roundup: August 2021

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$1.6 Billion Opioid Settlement Florida is a major beneficiary of a recent legal settlement over the opioid crisis. Along with 14 other states, Florida has negotiated an agreement with three pharmaceutical distributors and one drug manufacturer to pay out massive settlements to compensate the state and its citizens for the effects of the opioid epidemic. […]

E25: The Crew & Year in Review

SEP 01, 2021 – The Point is Recovery Podcast was started one year ago in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic to shine a light on some good news. And that good news is that Addiction Recovery is Possible! The podcast was the brainchild of the Professional Relations Team at Turning Point of Tampa, which […]

Family Interview with Donna C

Family Interview with Donna C | Turning Point of Tampa

What crisis brought you to recovery? It was a few years of one crisis after another after my son turned 18. He actually went for 30-day inpatient treatment at Turning Point when he was in his early 20s, which of course I pushed for and paid for. I remember going to a group family counseling […]

Medical Director Discusses Addiction and Treatment

Medical Director Discusses Addiction and Treatment | Turning Point of Tampa

Turning Point of Tampa’s Medical Director, Hardeep Singh MD, was on Channel 8’s health and wellness program, BLOOM, to discuss and educate about substance use disorder. Dr. Singh was also a guest on episode 5 of The Point is Recovery Podcast talking about the importance of mental health in the medical community during COVID-19. Hardeep […]

A Neutral Approach to Body Image by Jon J.

A Neutral Approach to Body Image by Jon J.

Much is being made of the body positivity movement today. It’s being used by manufacturers to sell products through the guise of “self love.” It’s being promoted as the solution to poor self-image. It’s seen in advertisements, commercials, books, YouTube videos, self-help gurus, music, and in any media where a message of body positivity can […]

Mind Body Spirit

Mind Body Spirit | Turning Point of Tampa

Addiction is a disease that affects the mind, body and spirit. Conversely, recovery can affect these as well. Although they are all entwined, I believe that we cannot treat one without treating the others. Once the “fog” of active addiction dissipated, I began to think a LITTLE more clearly. I was eventually able to read […]

E24: The Phoenix – A Sober Active Community w/ Brittany Garner

Sober Active Community w/ Brittany Garner

AUG 11, 2021 – Since 2006, over 58,000 people have joined The Phoenix, a Sober Active community focused on the transformational power of connection. Founder Scott Strode found hope in his own recovery while discovering how ice climbing helped all his problems, fears and the shame of addiction melt away. Through his own experience, The […]

Family Recovery Interview Questions with Sheryl H

Family Recovery Interview Questions | Sheryl H | Turning Point of Tampa

What crisis brought you to recovery? My only child admitted to me she had an addiction. It was only weeks later I realized it was an actual crisis. Had you ever heard of a Family Recovery Programs like Al-anon or Nar-anon before this crisis?  I had heard about Al-Anon because of a past relationship but […]

E23: A Crisis of Mental Health & Addiction w/ Sergeant Duane Benton

JUL 14, 2021 – Check out these facts affecting people in the United States: Seventeen out of every 10,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2019 In 2020 in Hillsborough County, Florida, 2,741 people experienced a mental health crisis that resulted in a Baker Act 1 in 4 law enforcement uses […]

Family Interview w/ Mary A.

Family Interview w/ Mary A.

What crisis brought you to recovery? This past June our 23-year-old son came to live with us for a time.  He was with us for about a month and decided to hit the road and take a vacation during the pandemic! When he returned a week late from his vacation, he was high. We knew […]

Following Through with Pride, by Landon L.

Following Through with Pride, by Landon L.

Growing up I always knew I was different from the kids around me. The kids around me knew I was different too. They bullied me for it. The endless pranks, vicious name calling, and even sometimes violence was something I became familiar with at a young age. Once I grew up a bit and became […]

The Positive Effects of Sober Outdoor Activities

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If you are in recovery from a substance use disorder, sober outdoor activities can help you stay on track. Connecting with the outdoors helps reduce stress, depression, and anxiety, all of which are known risk factors for relapse. Outdoor activities can increase your sense of well-being as you enjoy nature either on your own or […]

E22: Vance Johnson, Uncovered and Recovered

JUN 23, 2021 – The Big Leagues. The Pros. Fame. Fortune. Drinking and Driving. Overdose. Coma. Treatment. All of these are references to the life of today’s guest. Vance Johnson is a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos where he played for 10 seasons. During the “glory years,” Vance was struggling with an addiction […]

Grateful by Allison T.

Grateful by Allison T.

For the longest time I thought I was somehow made wrong-I felt different from my family and everyone else I knew. I felt like I didn’t belong anywhere, a misfit. Since I was small, I have felt awkward, insecure and uncomfortable in my own skin. I am a twin and I use to always wonder […]

Why Pandemic Stress is Causing an Increase in Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders, especially among young people, more than doubled between 2000 and 2018, according to a review of studies published in 2019. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, experts across the globe have reported a sharp increase in the number of people seeking help for eating disorders. In fact, the National Eating Disorders […]

Sober & Grateful Dad by Riley B.

Sober & Grateful Dad by Riley B.

First, I would like to mention how honored I am to get the opportunity to share my experience of being a grateful sober dad. Turning Point of Tampa will always have a special place in my heart, as I am a double Alumni. However, that was not my last stop before being able to put […]

Understanding Body Dysmorphia and Body Image Issues

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Understanding Body Dysmorphia and Body Image Issues Body image refers to the way a person perceives his or her appearance and how they believe others see them. How a person thinks and feels about their body directly affects their self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5) classifies body dysmorphic […]

E21: Eating Disorder Recovery w/ Allison Walsh, JD

JUN 09, 2021 – You may have heard it said before that “we are only as sick as our secrets” and this could not be truer than with eating disorders. People suffering with an eating disorder tend to be very secretive and dishonest about what is going on behind closed doors. Keeping that secret can […]

Family Interview with Patricia D.

Family Interview with Patricia D.

This interview is the latest in our Family Interview series. We will be sharing one interview each month from the family members of those who struggled to get sober, those who are sober today and those who have died as a result of their addiction. Family members are often in pain after years of doing […]

How COVID Has Impacted the Mental Health of College Students

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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives around the globe in a myriad of ways, ranging from the inconvenient to the devastating. Isolation, job losses, school closures, disrupted routines, family problems, and loss of in-person support systems have all contributed to an increase in mental health issues, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and both domestic and […]

E20: Understanding Eating Disorders w/ Jon Jasper, LMHC

MAY 26, 2021 – It is estimated that 30 million people in the United States will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Contrary to popular belief, eating disorders are not “just a girl thing,” as 10 million of these people will be men. Eating disorders are serious conditions related to persistent […]

Family Recovery from the Point of View of a Parent in Recovery

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As a parent in recovery, you have taken the courageous step to stop using drugs or alcohol and to commit to long-term sobriety. You understand that addiction is a family disease and that your loved ones need support and guidance as they work to recover from the effects of addiction in the family. Why We […]