​A New Year’s reflection on gratitude, service, and the power of showing up together.

Episode 96 of the Real Recovery Podcast marks the start of a new year with a conversation rooted in gratitude, reflection, and community. Julie, Peter, and Collette come together to reflect on the year behind them and share intentions for the year ahead, before turning the microphone outward to voices from the GTD – Go the Distance fundraiser at City Liquidators. This episode captures the collective spirit of recovery and the importance of staying connected as the calendar turns.
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​A Collective Reflection on Recovery
Rather than focusing on one individual story, this episode brings together many voices that represent what recovery looks like in community. Julie, Peter, and Collette reflect on gratitude, growth, and the role Real Recovery Podcast plays not just for listeners, but for their own recovery as well. The conversation highlights how recovery is sustained through relationships, accountability, and shared purpose.
“We can’t predict the future. Tomorrow’s not promised, which is why you’ve got to make the most of today.” — Julie
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Live Voices from the GTD Fundraiser
Recorded live at City Liquidators, the second half of the episode features short interview clips from the GTD fundraiser. These moments offer a glimpse into the heart of the recovery community—supporters, organizers, alumni, and partners who continue to show up for one another.
Izzy Alvarado, founder and executive director of GTD – Go the Distance, shares gratitude for the community that has grown around the organization, the sponsors and volunteers who make the work possible, and the ongoing commitment to recovery. The episode also includes reflections from Pam, the owner of City Liquidators, who speaks candidly about why recovery support is personal and meaningful to her.
Looking Ahead
As the episode closes, Julie, Peter, and Collette share intentions for the coming year—both personally and for the podcast. The message is clear: recovery is not about perfection or predicting the future, but about staying present, learning from the past, and continuing to show up with intention and care.
Links to Websites Discussed
#RealRecoveryPodcast, #GTDGoTheDistance, #RecoveryCommunity, #NewYearRecovery, #RecoverySupport, #CommunityCare
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