Is it possible to recover from addiction if you have a lifetime of trauma?

The honest answer is, it depends.

It depends on each individuals willingness to get help, practice self-reflect, be open minded and do the work of self-care.

Today I sit down with Jami, who is a beautiful example of willingness, resilience, and someone brave enough to live with an open heart despite years of abandonment and tragic loss.

Stay to the end because we talk about redefining some triggering words, so that they dont become limiting beliefs.

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think!

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Do you have an anger problem? It seems like it would be obvious, but if you have learned to suppress or deny your feelings, you may not recognize it or how its affecting your life.

Michelle Farris joins me today to talk about 4 ways to identify anger, and 5 ways to manage it. Michelle is a licensed psychotherapist and person in recovery. This is actually her third time on the podcast, so if you want to hear her whole story, just go to odaatchat.com and Ill leave a link in the show notes.

Before we jump in, I just wanted to let you know that Im publishing educational videos on my youtube channel. Ill be covering topics like how to rebuild self-esteem, tips to stop drinking, and long form sleep hypnosis to help you rewire your brain for improved self worth, detachment from overthinking, trust in the universe, self love and confidence. 

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Im really excited to share this conversation with you, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Michelle .

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Today my guest is Lily Shanks. She is a former attorney turned certified yoga instructor and life coach. She is no stranger to perfectionism, workaholism, alcoholism, and burnout. Having learned how to overcome so many challenges, she now works with other women to do the same through a variety of practices. She is absolutely lovely, and I can’t wait for you to meet her!

 

Before we jump in, I have a favor to ask. The podcast is officially years old now, and I have spoken with over 250 guests, with some distinguished and exciting guests coming up. It takes a lot of work and expense to keep the show going; at the moment, I have 2 donors supporting the show. If the podcast has helped you and you feel so inclined to support the show through a donation, you can do so by visiting odaatchat.com, and there will be a link to donate. If you would like to support the show in other ways, reviews are hugely helpful, as is sharing it with friends. The show is a passion, and I’m so grateful for all the love and support. Thank you for an amazing 7 years, and I look forward to many more!

 

And with that, please enjoy the episode with Lily!

 

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Book recommendation: Blackout, by Sarah Hepola, The Grapevine

Self Care Practice: yoga, pray meditate

 

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Today my guest is Ted Perkins, who will be talking about his recovery journey through SMART Recovery and his new book “Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About The Habits We Hate.” It’s a brilliant concept, and it makes so much sense when you consider how we all learn and relate through stories.

 

Ted is a former Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Studio executive, university lecturer, public speaker, Hollywood producer, virtual reality entrepreneur, and successful working film and TV series screenwriter. He volunteers his time as an addiction and recovery YouTube personality and sobriety mentor. He has helped thousands of people on their recovery journey through his blogs, videos, and weekly SMART Recovery meetings. 

 

Before we jump in, I wanted to announce another resource for you which is a book review series I’ll be publishing on TikTok @arlinaallen and Instagram, which is also @arlinaallen . Every single episode we do on the podcast mentions at least 2 or 3 books. I’m obsessed with books for a few reasons, not the least of which is the transformational ideas conveyed by experts who have typically spent thousands of hours researching, contemplating, distilling all the information, and writing about it in ways that can literally change your life in deeply profound ways. It’s incredible to think you can gain all their information for the price of a book, which is typically less than $20. One of the things I always find myself putting on my gratitude list is all my teachers. 

 

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Visit Website: https://www.addictedinfilm.com/

 

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Today my guest is Peg O’Connor, author of “Higher and Friendly Powers-Transforming Addiction and Suffering”. She has been sober for 34 years, holds Ph.D in philosophy, she is a professor at Gustavus Adolphus College, and a contributor to Psychology Today. 

 

We dig into the premise of her book around where the term Higher Power comes from and what it really means. Her intention is the same as mine, which is to alleviate unnecessary suffering by helping people overcome ideas that may be holding them back from solutions such as the 12 Step program.

 

That’s actually a good segway to announce that I’m hosting a free 12 Step Workshop for Women starting January 3rd and all you have to do is join the One day at a time private women’s group on Facebook!

 

There will be a lot of challenges for Dry January - some that are quite expensive, but if you have financial constraints that put these out of reach, I got you covered. Everything is free, even the literature! I am a huge 12 step advocate because it has helped me to stay sober for over 28 years. If you’re worried about the God thing, I have a way around that. If you are worried about being an “alcoholic”, don’t worry about that either! Whatever has prevented you from going through the process, I will share context and perspectives that will help you get past the barriers so that you can access a truly magical transformation.

 

So if you have been thinking about it, take this as a sign! Fortune favors the bold so let’s goooo…. Be sure to invite your friends too. The more the merrier.

 

Without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Peg!

 

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Book recommendation: Mary Carr, “Lit”

Favorite Quote: Use “Misery Threshold” instead of Rock Bottom

Self Care Practice: Exercise, Walking Meditation, 12 Step Meetings

 

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Today my guest is Mike Gibson, a former NFL player currently working at Healthy Life Recovery in San Diego, CA. He shares his story of becoming physically addicted to opioids after a significant injury playing football. We talk about how being a professional athlete made it difficult to relate to others, his resentment toward God, and the spiritual experience that lead him to recovery. 

 

Before we jump in, I wanted to announce that I will be offering a free 12-step workshop for women through my private group. I haven’t taken anyone through the steps since I started coaching full-time, and honestly, I really miss it. It’s completely free; you don’t have to buy any books or attend any meetings if you don’t want to. 

 

It begins early January, and all you have to do is join the Facebook group! Just do a search for “One Day At A Time - Private Women's Group” and I will announce all the details next week!!

 

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, with Mike!

 

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Book recommendation: The Four Agreements

Self Care Practice: 1-2 meetings per week, community support through church and sober softball league.

 

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Today my guest is Dr. Lida Fatema. Her mission is to provide psilocybin-assisted coaching for female physician moms to move through past trauma, depression, anxiety, and burnout.

 

I’m personally fascinated by the research on the use of psychedelics to treat alcoholism and other underlying causes of addiction, such as trauma, depression, and anxiety. It’s not a panacea for everything, and those of us with addiction issues need to proceed with caution; however, the clinical trials at Johns Hopkins and NYU look promising. 

 

I invited Dr. Lida to the podcast to share the pros and cons, protocols, and her personal experiences both as someone who struggled with mental health and as a facilitator. My intention is not to encourage use or to dissuade you but to provide you with information so you can come to your own conclusions.

 

As a disclaimer, I am not a doctor, and I don’t play one on the internet. None of this content should be construed as medical advice or be construed as a recommendation to use any of the substances mentioned in this episode. There are physical, psychological, and sometimes legal risks with such usage. Please consult your doctor before considering anything we discuss in this conversation. 

 

As always, if you find this information useful, please share with your friends and leave a review on Apple Podcast. Without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Dr. Lida Fatima.

 

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Today my guest is Jake Yoder, and we are discussing the fairly controversial topic of marijuana and recovery. Jake shares his experience with it, why he decided to stop and how he did it. We also talk about a spiritual experience he had, harm reduction, and how to have a natural high.

 

This topic is a particularly complex one. In 12-step programs, there is a heavy focus on counting “sober time” and a lot of talk about complete abstinence over everything. What sober means and what “everything” includes is debatable. However, I do want to point out that the book “Alcoholics Anonymous” is specifically focused on alcohol. There is another program called Marijuana Anonymous that is focused on marijuana. At the end of the day, you need to decide what’s right for you.

 

For the record, I am clear that I do not know what’s right for anyone else. I do believe in harm reduction, which is what I practiced when I stopped drinking, but I also know that using marajuana can be a slippery slope for people with addiction and dependency issues. There are medicinal benefits however for a certain group of people, it becomes another substance that is used to manage emotions in an unhealthy way. For me personally it was another way to numb out and it was stunting my healing because I have learned that I have to feel it to heal it.

 

There was a lot to say about this topic and I feel like we left out a few very key components to this discussion, but that leaves room for you to make your voice heard! If you have any thoughts to share on this topic, please leave a comment on the Facebook page, shoot me a DM on IG @arlinaallen or @odaatpodcast and I’ll address them in a following episode. 

 

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Today my guest is Dr Kim Dennis. She is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating addiction including substance, process, and food disorders. She has helped thousands of people to stay alive and recover for over 20 years. Her knowledge of eating disorders and addiction isn’t just limited to her academic and clinical experience, she has had her own experience as a person who has recovered from an eating disorder, addiction and trauma. 

 

She believes in and maintains a holistic perspective in the practice of psychiatry, incorporating biological, psycho-social, and spiritual approaches into the individually tailored treatment programs for each patient at SunCloud Health.

 

Before we jump into today’s episode, I wanted to share a couple of resources to help you along your recovery journey.

 

First, there is a free private women’s facebook group you can join if you’d like some additional support. I am regularly sharing books I love, guided meditations, daily inspiration cards and other resources. And next month I’ll actually be announcing a new step work class! It’s free, it’s private and you can work the 12 steps without having to attend meetings. We did this a couple of years ago and it was a big success with over 200 women participating. This time around you won’t even have to buy the books if you don’t want to because you can access it all online for free. To join the group just search “One Day At A Time - Private Women’s Group” Or visit odaatchat.com and look for the link in the show notes.

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My guest is Mandy Manners, the fabulous Co-Author of Love Your Sober Year: A Seasonal Guide to Alcohol-Free Living.

 

Mandy co-wrote the book with her long-time friend Kate Baily who has been a guest as well. She is absolutely lovely, and I’ll leave a link to her episode in the show notes.

 

Today we focused on their new book, which I absolutely LOVE. Not only is it aesthetically beautiful, but the concept is brilliant as it follows the natural rhythms of the seasons. There is a ton of information to absorb on the path to recovery, and this book offers a practical way to take it all in without becoming overwhelmed.

 

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Today my guest is Joseph Kajy, host of the “Let’s Get Real Podcast” and my new friend in recovery! I got so much out of this conversation with Joseph because I really felt his true desire to help others. He has done a lot of personal recovery work, and he has such clarity and purpose I personally felt inspired after speaking with him. 

 

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Joseph.

 

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Book recommendation: Alcoholics Anonymous, Winning with People, by John C Maxwell

Favorite Quote: When you hide your story, you hide God’s glory

Self Care Practice: Men’s Book Study, Daily readings, prayer, end the day with 10th step.

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Hi Friend, thank you for downloading this episode and hanging out with us today! If you hear some snoring, that’s just my english bulldog Ted. I didn’t have the heart to kick him out so he’s hanging out with us too.

Today’s question is:  Can you get sober for someone else? 

There is a lot of debate around the idea of getting sober for someone else. In this episode, I have a conversation with Paul Summers Jr, who is a returning guest. He is the author of “Hide and Seek: A Dad’s Journey from Soulless addiction to sole custody”. 

In this episode Paul shares his story of drug addiction, how he got sober for his daughter, and the fight to save her from an addict mother. 

Before we jump in, I wanted to share an idea that has really helped a lot of my clients as they work towards breaking old behavior patterns and achieving really big goals, and that is the Law of 51%. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by changes that you want to make or goals you want to achieve. That feeling of overwhelm can keep you from taking action, which keeps you feeling stuck. Think of a balance scale and what it takes to tip the balance. It’s just a little more on one side than the other! So the law of 51% states that all you need to tip the scale, is just a little more progress in the direction you’re headed in. The big take away here is that you are closer to your goal than you think! With some tools, support and a little practice, you can reach that goal you have been struggling with.

 

This is just one of the lessons from my 6 week class called “Reinvent Yourself”. Listen, we all know what to do, but we just don’t do it. Why? The answer is resistance. The magic is that we do the exercises together in class to break through that resistance and help you build momentum.

 

Class starts Oct 3 at 6pm PST. I only teach this class 3 times per year and space is very limited, so don’t miss out! As a little incentive, if you sign up by Friday, you can bring a friend for free! To register, head on over to selfesteemcourse.com.

 

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Today my guest is Joi Andreoli, author of The Recovery Cycle and licensed marriage family therapist. She shares her stories of an early chaotic home life, feeling disconnected from herself and how black out drinking & heroin lead her to rehab. We also spend some time on why we sometimes practice “case building” and blame with the ones we love most, and tools to develop a healthy loving relationship. We also discuss different modalities of healing trauma, personal experiences, and so much more…

 

Before we jump in, I want to share that I still have a couple spots available for the Women’s Self-Esteem workshop starting 11/8 at 5pm Pacific / 8:00 pm Eastern. This class is for you if you’re feeling stuck, burned out and just need a little boost to start doing self care that will make you feel better. I know it can be hard to make yourself a priority, and as women we will often put other people’s needs ahead of our own. So I’m going to make this easy for you. If you register by Sunday Nov 6th, you can bring a friend for free! Just visit selfesteemcourse.com and I’ll look forward to seeing you all in class!

 

So without further ado, please enjoy this conversation with Joi!

 

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Book recommendations: 

Alcoholics Anonymous, “Atlas Shrugged”, “The Writing of The Big Book”

Favorite Quote: Easy does it, but do it

Self Care Practice: 20 minutes quiet meditation, read, & journal.

What I wish I knew: “Relax, it’s going to be okay”

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Today my guest is the founding drummer of Maroon 5, Ryan Dusick. Ryan is promoting his new recovery memoir “Harder To Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery

 

We not only talk about life as a rockstar, but the descent of addiction, the root causes, his experience with 12 steps, discovering a new definition of spirituality and what life looks like for him today. It was such an honor to speak with him! So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Ryan!

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Follow on Instagram @ryan_michael_dusick

 

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Book recommendation: Full Catastrophe Living, Jon Kabit- Zinn

Favorite Quote: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity - Seneca

Self Care Practice: Prioritize sleep, morning mindfulness and stretch practice

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Today my guest is Sharon Fekete, The Doctor Whisperer. She’s an author and podcast host of The Broken Road to Mental Health. Sharon was sooo much fun to talk to! She got sober the same year I did and we’re both obsessed with sharing resources that help ease unnecessary suffering. I just loved meeting her! 

 

We cover a lot of ground on this episode including her story of addiction, depression and suicide attempts and the moment of clarity that lead to recovery. We also talk about the problems with our healthcare system and how challenging it can be to get the right support. We spent some time talking about the different types of therapy available to treat the underlying causes of addiction and our own personal experiences with them.

 

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! So without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Sharon.

 

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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sharonfekete

 

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Book recommendation: Alcoholics Anonymous, The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Codependent No More

Self Care Practice: Mental Health Workout: stretch training, meditation, walking, 4 meetings per week & service work

 

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This episode will be a little bit different than the usual format. Over the last 6 years of hosting the podcast I’ve had multiple guests talk about the use of psychedelic assisted therapy to treat their core issues that lead them to addiction. It seems like psychedelic assisted therapy is everywhere these days. The Today Show profiled a study done by NYU on how psilocybin was used to treat alcoholism. Netflix has a series called “How to change your mind” where many of the use cases profiled the use of psychedelics to treat mental health issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, Trauma and Addiction. There is a lot to be learned but the evidence for transformational change is exciting. 

 

My guest today is Joshua Tanner, a medical student at Stanford who has not only had one of these transformational experiences, but has plans to potentially open clinics in the pacific northwest to facilitate psychedelic assisted therapy. 

 

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Today my guest is a prolific Author, Teacher, and Peer Recovery Counselor, Patrick O’Neil. I had so much fun talking to Patrick! He is a kind and generous soul with so much wisdom to share. He clearly has done a ton of recovery work and has dedicated his life to helping others to heal. 

 

Patrick shares his recovery story today, along with his moment of clarity and the multiple programs he participated in to get and stay sober since 2001. I just know you’re going to appreciate him as much as I do. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Patrick!

 

Connect with Patrick!

Visit Website: https://patrick-oneil.com/

Follow on Instagram @patricksoneil

 

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Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: Permanent Midnight, Jerry Stahl 

Favorite Quote: Don’t be an asshole

Self Care Practice: 20 minutes meditation, read “upon awakening” big book pages 86-87

What I wish I knew: Not to take myself so seriously, and it’s okay to make mistakes

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Hi Friend,

 

Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host. 

 

Well, kind of. This week we’re doing something a little different. My friend and fellow podcaster Mary Tilson interviewed me on The Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast and today we’re talking about how to rebuild self-esteem after you get sober. 

 

One thing I have learned over the 28 years I have been sober is that rebuilding self-esteem in sobriety is critical to healing. So many of us struggle with the guilt and shame that goes hand in hand with addiction, and it’s easy to get lost in the shame spiral, especially in early recovery. So today we’re going to talk about what healthy self-esteem is, why it’s important and things you can do right away to start healing.

 

I also want to mention that if you are a woman in sobriety, and you would like more free resources for healing, book recommendations, meditations and a community of supportive women, then join us in our free private facebook group. Just do a search for: One day at a time private women’s group. I look forward to connecting with you personally!

 

So there you have it! I hope you enjoy this special episode!

 

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Today my guest is my good friend Michael J. I met him years ago in my home group, and he always has great things to say. He teaches by example, he’s a student and scholar of the 12-step program and has a lot to share. 

 

Michael is anonymous, so this week there’s no YouTube video or picture on the website. We’ll keep this one very mysterious. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

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Today my guest is Hannah Sward, author of the brilliantly written book: “Strip: A Memoir”. I found Hannah to be such a sweet soul! We talked about her story, the depths her addiction took her to and her moment of clarity. So powerful! Hannah is someone who has dedicated her life to helping others and I just love her for it. And I know you’ll love her too! So with that, please enjoy this conversation with Hannah.

 

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Visit Website: https://www.hannahsward.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahsward.22

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Today my guest is Joe Conniff, author of Causes and Conditions: A Life Experience in Addiction and Recovery. He does a TON of service work to help people recover in the Seattle, WA area. Joe shares his story of growing up around addicts, trauma in his teens, his own experience of DUIs, jails, and chronic relapse, as well as his experience of becoming free of addiction. We talked about something he called “The power differential” which speaks to the difference between peer support and professional support and how it affects people in early recovery. 

 

Joe has an amazing story and we cover a lot of recovery resources as well. I really learned a lot from Joe in this conversation and spent the next couple of days thinking how grateful I am that there are people like him in the world. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Joe.

 

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Today my guest is Author, Podcast Host, and Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma, Shelby John. She has been sober for over 20 years and has dedicated her life to helping others. We cover a ton of solutions in the episode, along with her personal story of recovery. So without any further delay, please enjoy this episode with Shelby!

 

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Visit Website: https://shelbyjohncoaching.com/

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ShelbyJohnCoaching

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Is your self-worth tied to your relationship with money? 

 

It is for me! And I know it is for so many of us in recovery. Money is a very triggering topic and touches so many aspects of our lives. And we rarely talk about it! So in this episode, we’re going to get into it.

 

Today I’m speaking with Julie Reisler who is the author of Get a PhD in YOU: A Course in Miraculous Self-Discovery, podcast host of “The Youest-You”, and a woman in long term recovery from food addiction.

 

In this episode we’ll cover topics like:

 

Food Addiction

 

Examples of Money Wounds

 

Limiting Money Beliefs

 

12 Steps To Healing Money Issues

 

Julie has so many insights to share. My favorite quote from her is: “What’s reflected outside is a mirror of what’s going on inside”. So true!

 

I’m really excited to share this conversation with you, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Julie.

 

Connect with Julie Here: https://juliereisler.com/

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Today my guest is Tommy Rosen, author of “Recovery 2.0 - Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life” and the extremely popular Recovery 2.0 community that has thousands of members all over the globe. Tommy has interviewed major recovery influencers like Gabor Mate, Marianne Williamson, Russel Brand, Richard Rohr just to name a few. 

 

In this episode, Tommy gives a master class on recovery, the work of deep healing, and the power of mindfulness. He shares so many resources it’s tough to offer a recap that will do him justice, so how about we just jump right in? So with that, please enjoy this episode, with Tommy! 

 

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Visit Website: r20.com

Follow on Instagram @recovery2point0

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Recovery2point0/

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Today my guest is Amy Liz Harrison, author, publisher, podcaster and mother of 8 in long term recovery. Yeah, that’s right. I said 8. I don’t want to hear any more excuses of why you can’t go to meetings. If she can do it, so can you! 

 

In this episode, with one of my new besties, we talk about how she was raised in a Christian home in the purity culture, when she crossed the line with her drinking and how she was able to break through the denial that nearly cost her her marriage. She offers a lot of great resources and I encourage you to read her books and check out her podcast, “Eternally Amy”. 

 

So with that please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Amy.

Connect with Amy!

Visit Website: amylizharrison.com

*Amy's books can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv

 

*Her Podcast, Eternally Amy on Apple podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://apple.co/3rSDMnp

Follow on Instagram : @amylizharrison

 

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Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: Living Sober, Between Breaths

Favorite Quote: To Thine Own Self Be True

Self Care Practice: Prayer, recovery groups, service

What I wish I knew: It’s all going to get better

 

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Today my guest is recording artist David Correy. He opens up about the rise of his music career, the struggles he had from losing his parents, and the depths that grief led him to. He shares never before stories of the darkness and the hope that came from his journey of recovery from alcoholism. So without further ado, please enjoy this episode with David

 

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Visit Website: https://urbanrockrecords.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidCorreyURR

Follow on Instagram @davidcorrey 

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Today my guest is beautiful and talented Marci Hopkins. She is the TV host of Wake Up With Marci, and author of her new memoir “Chaos to Clarity: Seeing the Signs and Breaking the Cycles”. 

 

We covered a lot of topics in this discussion from her abuse as a child, how it affected her sense of self and the world, and how it was the underlying cause of her alcoholism. We actually talked a lot about different teachers like Dr. Joe Dispenze and Abraham Hicks who explain the science and mysticism that is available to all of us to help us heal. She shares her rock bottom moment, and a really special spiritual experience. I can’t wait for you to meet her! You’re going to love her as much as I do!

 

So with that, please enjoy this episode with Marci

 

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Visit Website: 

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Today my guest is Jill Rathburn. She is a registered holistic health nurse, and board certified recovery coach. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, from her story of alcohol use disorder, her moment of clarity that helped her decide to go to rehab, and the 5 Stages of Healing - this is something that you can apply to your life right away! Jill had so many practical tools for recovery and overall health, we barely got it all in! 

 

Connect with Jill!

Website: https://jillrathburn.com/

Phone: 435-729-0996

Instagram: @jillrathburncoaching

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.rathburn.9

 

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Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: Recovery 2.0, Tommy Rosen and A Woman’s Way, By Dr. Stephanie Covington

Life Motto: Full Speed Ahead!

Self Care Practice: Big on daily routine: wake up early, drink water, sun within 45 minutes, exercise, yoga, meditation

 

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Today my guest is none other than the super fabulous Sober Curator herself, Alysse Bryson. If you’ve been listening to the podcast for any length of time, you know I love just about everybody, but hot damn, I’ve found another Soul Sister! 

 

Alysse not only shares her story of alcoholism (or Alcohol Use Disorder as the cool kids call it) she also talks about the underlying causes, her moment of clarity that changed her perspective forever and all the ways that she helps others to end their suffering. Alysse has a focus on people in long term recovery, because let’s be honest, this is an ongoing process, not a single event.

 

We also share some of the same concerns with “social media sobriety”, so we get into that as well. Whether you are new to the sober community or a long timer, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this as well. 

 

Without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Alysse!

Connect with Alysse!

Visit Website: www.thesobercurator.com

Follow on Instagram @thesobercurator and @alysseinthecity

Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg

 

 

Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: Girl Walks Out of A Bar, Lisa Smith

Favorite Quote: “Be Still” 

Self Care Practice: Prayer & Meditation, fun things like crafting, painting, VR Games, service

 

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Today my guest is Flindt Andersen. He is the President and Founder of a Non-Profit called PAIN, Parents and Addicts In Need based out of Fresno, CA. Flindt shares his story of long term addiction to opiates, his moment of clarity experience and his 21 year journey through sobriety. We talked about where he believes his shame came from, how he learned to heal it, and the work he does to help parents and addicts heal and recover. Flindt’s honesty and desire to help others left me with a feeling of hope and encouragement that we can all use our pain to make a difference to those who need it most. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Flindt.

 

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Visit Website: gotpainusa.org

Follow on Instagram @gotpainusa

 

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Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: No book, but music helped him. Artists like Steven Curtis Chapman and classical music helped him to stay hopeful and encouraged.

Favorite Idea he lives by: I’ve already been to hell, what is anyone going to do to me now?

Self Care Practice: Meditation, music, quiet mornings. Also golfing with friends 2x per week. Helps him not to worry and be present.

Spiritual Experience: In a simple ordinary moment sitting at a traffic light he heard a small still voice from within saying “When are you going to listen to me?” and “people are in your life for a reason”

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Today my guest is the beautiful and generous soul that is Mary Tilson. I looooved this conversation with her so much that it's one of the longer ones I’ve published in 5 years of doing the podcast. Mary shares her story of alcoholism and how she recovered, and also the tools and science of behavior change. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Mary!

 

How to Connect with Mary Tilson

Website: www.sunandmoonsoberliving.com

Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving

Podcast: Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast

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Lightning Round Answers

Book recommendations:

Alcoholics Anonymous

Wisdom of Yoga, by Stephen Cope

 

Favorite Quote: “Discipline is the path to freedom”

Self Care Practice: Meditation & Yoga, Retreats

What I wish I knew: The critical voice is not the bearer of truth

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Today my guest is Dr. Constance Scharff, Speaker and Author of two books, Ending Addiction for Good, By Richard Taite and Constance Scharff, PhDAnd her most recent: Rock to Recovery: Music as a Catalyst for Human Transformation

There is a trigger warning on this episode for anyone who has experienced incest and sexual abuse. Dr. Scharff shares her story of surviving sexual abuse as a child, how she became addicted to alcohol and her amazing journey of recovery. We talk a lot about different solutions for trauma. She will share a story of how doing somatic trauma work called “Radical Aliveness”, she dropped 75lbs without changing anything! 

 

If you have tried any of these somatic practices to heal trauma, I’d love to hear your experiences. Just message me on the One day at a time facebook page or on Instagram at odaatpodcast. So without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Dr. Constance Scharff.

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Visit Website: https://www.constancescharff.com/

 

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Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: The Little Prince, Alcoholics Anonymous 

Favorite Quote: “You can’t change what happened, but you can change the end.”

What I wish I knew: Early recovery is hard and that’s normal.

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Today my guest is Author and Recovery Coach, Fawna Asfaw. She oversees a private and prestigious young women’s transitional sober living in Los Angeles, CA, and founded The Good Wrk, helping young women rebuild their lives on their own terms.

 

Fawna also just published her memoir “Sober Daughter, A Memoir of Grief, Addiction and Recovery”. We talk about what was the root cause of her addiction, how she processed the death of both her parents, and how she was able to escape and overcome alcoholism.  

 

Before we jump in, please follow the podcast @odaatpodcast for daily inspiration and additional free resources including access to over 200 past episodes, book reviews, and general sobriety support.

 

So with that, please enjoy this episode, with Fawna!

 

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Visit Website: https://www.fawnaasfaw.com/thegoodwrk

Follow on Instagram: @fawnaasfaw

 

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This is going to be a really good one, especially for those who participate in ACA, which is Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families.

In the 338 episodes I’ve recorded so far, I’ve actually never covered this topic!

My guest for this conversation is Dr. Sharon Martin. She is a psychotherapist and author specializing in codependency recovery. For the past 25 years, she’s been helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods, overcome feelings of unworthiness, and learn to set boundaries.

Dr. Martin is the author of four self-help books, including “The Better Boundaries Workbook” and “Cutting Ties with Your Parents.” She also writes the popular blog Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today.

In this episode we’re going to be talking about setting boundaries, codependency, perfectionism, and how to handle events such as weddings and funerals if you’ve cut ties with your parents.

Anyway, I’m really excited to share this conversation with you, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Sharon, and let me know what you think!

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My guest today is Veronica Valli, clinical psychotherapist, Co-Host of the VERY popular podcast called The Soberful Podcast along with Chip Somers, and author of “Soberful: Uncover a sustainable fulfilling life free of alcohol.” 

 

This episode is PACKED with wisdom, insights, and practical guidance on healing from alcoholism and life. I loved this episode and I hope you do too. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Veronica!

 

 

Connect with Veronica!

Visit Websites:

https://soberful.com/

https://www.veronicavalli.com/

 

Follow on Instagram: @veronicajvalli

 

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Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendations:

Alcoholics Anonymous

Sermon on The Mound, Emmet Fox

Conversations With God, Donald Walsch

 

Favorite Quote: This one is a prayer “Be still and know that I am God”

Self Care Practice: Regular 10th step inventory, REBT - Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy

 

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Today my guest is China Darrington, the ​​Director Advocacy and Public Policy for Thrive, Peer Support Recovery. She shares her story of surviving human trafficking from a very young age, how she fell into addiction what happened and what she did to achieve 18 years of abstinence. We talked about her experience with the 12 Steps, therapy, and the other tools she uses to heal her trauma. She also shares her thoughts on Buddhist practices, how she lost 80lbs, and the work she does not to help other women heal from trauma.  

Highlights:

If you make it to 5 years, the relapse rate drops to 15% or less.

The Self-Care Snacking Strategy

How she lost 80lbs

Healing Your Relationship to Food

Connect with China!

Visit Website: https://thrivepeersupport.com/

Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg

 

 

Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: Get Up: A 12-step Guide to Recovery for Misfits, Freaks, and Weirdos Bucky Sinister

Favorite Quote: “Never Give Up Hope” and “Can’t be critical and curious at the same time”

Self Care Practice: Daily Meditation, Movement, “Self Care Snacking”

What I wish I knew: “Being perfect isn’t required to recover”

 

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Today my guest is Dr. Andrew Marry, aka Mazz, who is also the co-host of the Daily Dose Podcast. 

Before we jump in, I would like to invite you to share your “God Shot” stories that could potentially be included in my book project coming out this year. Just to add a little bit of explanation to the term “God Shot”, it is a spiritual experience that you’ve had that can only be explained by God showing up in your life.

Over the time I’ve been sober I’ve had many. For instance, the day after my Mother died last November, I woke up to the most brilliant sunrise I’ve ever seen. The sky was ablaze with bright orange, pink and glimmers of golden light. I felt it to my core that it was Mom telling me she made it to the other side. I felt it so deeply that I just stood there and cried my eyes out. I knew in my heart that she was okay. Fast forward several months and a woman I know said she had a message for me that she didn’t understand what it meant, but that my Mother said to look for her “in the clouds”. My jaw hit the desk. I’ve been grieving her loss but this message brought me comfort and peace, and a deep knowing that my higher power was at work, even though I don’t always understand it.

If you have a story that you’d like to share, you can email it to me at arlina@odaatchat.com There is a deadline of 6/20 to be included in the book, but if I get more, I will publish them separately on my blog at odaatchat.com.

Also, please be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram: odaatpodcast for updates and daily sobriety inspiration.

In today’s episode, I talked with Dr. Marry who shares his story of alcoholism, how it nearly cost him his life and his marriage to the lovely Dayna, and how AA saved both.

So with that, please enjoy this episode with Dr. Marry!

 

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Today my guest is the talented, hilarious and beautiful human that is Roxan McDonald. It is impossible to capture all that she is in a bunch of job titles, but here goes. She’s the creative force behind the IG and TikTok account @Spiritual_AF with over 140K followers, and co-host of the “Spiritual AF or Whatever” podcast. She’s also a writing coach, meditation facilitator, educator and wears many many other hats. 

 

Roxan shares her story of childhood abuse, trauma, addiction, her amazing transformation and how she’s been able to stay sober since 1990. She shares publicly for the first time why she left AA after 31 years. 

 

What I really needed was 3 hours to ask all my questions, but we do cover a lot of ground in this episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. So without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Roxan.

 

Connect with Roxan!

Visit Website: https://www.spiritual-af.com/

Follow on Instagram/TicTok: @spiritual_af 

Podcast: https://www.spiritual-af.com/spiritual-af-or-whatever-podcast

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Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: 

The Feminine Face of God: The Unfolding of the Sacred in Women

by Patricia Hopkins and Sherry Ruth Anderson

 

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Self Care Practice:

What I wish I knew: 

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Today my guest is Matt Jerr, the Co-Host of The Sober Friends Podcast. He’s been sober since 3/21/2014 and today he is going to share his story of alcoholism and recovery with us. 

 

We talk about all kinds of things including book recommendations, alternate recovery paths, changing thinking around traditional programs, having fun in sobriety and how to handle heavy meetings so you can leave feeling uplifted.

 

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Visit Website: https://soberfriendspod.com/

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Today my guest is Beverly Sartain. She is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute and author of “Transcending Trauma - How I used Spiritual Psychology To Heal My Life”. Beverly holds a Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology and is also a certified drug and alcohol counselor. She has done extensive work with those affected by domestic violence and addiction and helps them to heal from trauma. In this episode, we talk about the four levels of healing, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical. One of the benefits of being the host of a recovery podcast, is I occasionally get some free therapy, and Bev was kind enough to walk me through some personal challenges I face with the physical level, specifically around body issues. As a facilitator of hypnotherapy, and a lifelong student of the healing arts, I find it fascinating to practice all healing modalities. I encourage you to trust your gut and test them out for yourself as well. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Beverly.   Connect with Beverly  Website: https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/

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Hi Friend,

Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.

In case we haven’t met yet, I am a certified Recovery Coach and Hypnotist. I help people get sober, stay sober and go deeper through scientifically proven tools and spiritual practices.

I have been practicing abstinence from drugs and alcohol since 4/23/94 and I’ve seen recovery grow and evolve over the years with a lot of different options. I encourage you to explore it all and find what works for you. 

Today my guest is Dufflyn Lammers. She is a Relationship and Recovery Coach. She helps women through attachment repair, tantra, and coaching so that they can have healthier relationships without slipping back into old patterns.

In this episode, we’re going to get into Breakups in Sobriety, Attachment Style Theory, and how to develop the “Earned Secure Attachment” style in order to foster healthy relationships.

We will discuss what attachment theory is and what the main styles are so you can start getting an idea which attachment style you might have.

Dufflyn shares SO MUCH valuable information, I can’t wait for you to hear it. And if you find this helpful, please leave a review on iTunes and share it with a friend! I appreciate you!

 

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https://www.dufflyn.com/

https://www.rockrelationshipsinrecovery.com

 

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Hi Friend,

 

Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.

 

In case we haven’t met yet, I am a certified Recovery Coach and Hypnotist. I help people get sober, stay sober and go deeper through scientifically proven tools and spiritual practices.

 

I have been practicing abstinence from drugs and alcohol since 4/23/94 and I’ve seen recovery grow and evolve over the years with a lot of different options. I encourage you to explore it all and find what works for you. 

 

Today my guest is Jason Carter, author of “To Hell I Ride - When a Life Examined Became Worth Living”. He shares his recovery story from alcohol, and drops some insightful wisdom that has helped him stay sober for more than 6 years, all without a traditional recovery program.

 

Before we dive in, please visit soberlifeschool.com to sign up for the bi weekly newsletter. There are free resources for meditation, other recovery podcasts, and you know I love books, so lots of book recommendations too.

 

Also, if you have suggestions for topics you’d like to hear or guests you’d like to suggest, you can email me at arlina at odaatchat.com

 

And finally, please follow me on tiktok at arlinaallen - I would love to do some live content to talk about relapse prevention and rebuilding self esteem but I can’t until I have 1000 followers. I appreciate you all so much!

 

That’s it for the overview, so without further adu, please enjoy this episode with Jason.

 

 

More from Jason:

Link to book: https://amzn.to/3qW0WIU

Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg

 

 

Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: The Power of Now, by Ekhart Tolle and The Far Side, by Gary Larson

Favorite Quote: When a man realizes he has no limits, he has no limits

Self Care Practice: intermittent fasting, exercise, church, writing

What I wish I knew: Everything will be different

 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration: @odaatpodcast and @arlinaallen

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Hi Friend,

 

Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.

 

In case we haven’t met yet, I am a certified Recovery Coach and Hypnotist. I help people get sober, stay sober and go deeper through scientifically proven tools and spiritual practices.

 

I have been practicing abstinence from drugs and alcohol since 4/23/94 and I’ve seen recovery grow and evolve over the years with a lot of different options. I encourage you to explore it all and find what works for you. 

 

Today my guest is Jean McCarthy, the podcast host of The Bubble Hour, with over 4 million downloads! She is also the author of the award winning blog “Unpickled”, and author of the Unpickled book series. Today we are talking about her latest book, Unpickled - Prepare to be alcohol free. Insights and tips to ease the transition.

 

Jean is so talented and has such a huge heart. The book is very thoughtful, super practical and I know it will help many many people on their alcohol-free journey.

 

Before we jump in, I want to ask you, do you struggle with stubborn issues like self-confidence, weight loss, smoking or chronic pain? If you do, then you might want to consider hypnosis. Hypnosis has been around since the 18th century, and institutions like Stanford University School of Medicine, and the  These issues are rooted in the subconscious mind and hypnosis is how you can reframe and rewire your brain, so that you can feel more confident, lose weight, quit smoking and manage pain without drugs. Not sure if you can be hypnotized? There is actually a eye test to determine how hypnotizable you are. If you’re curious, just visit soberlifeschool.com and book a free consultation to see if hypnosis is right for you. 

 

So that’s it for the intro. Please enjoy this episode with Jean!

Connect with Jean McCarthy Here!

Visit Website: https://unpickledblog.com/

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Hey Friend, Thanks for downloading the episode! 

 

I would like to introduce you to Patti Clark. She is the author of "Recovery Road Trip: Finding Purpose and Connection on the Journey Home"

 

Today she shares her story of how she found recovery, her relapse after 13 years sober, and how she got sober again. 

 

She is so relatable and has so much wisdom to share!

 

In this episode:

 

What you’ll hear:

 

✅  Perils of Moving In Sobriety

 

✅  Relapsing After Long Term Sobriety

 

✅  Coping With Guilt & Shame

 

✅  Creating The Community She Needed

 

And so much more…

 

Patti is such a beautiful person and I’m so lucky to have met her! I think you’ll love her too.

 

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Patti.

 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or you can stream it from my website HERE. You can also watch the interview on YouTube.

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Hi Friend,

 

Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.

 

In case we haven’t met yet, I am a certified Recovery Coach and Hypnotist. I help people get sober, stay sober and go deeper through scientifically proven tools and spiritual practices.

 

I have been practicing abstinence from drugs and alcohol since 4/23/94 and I’ve seen recovery grow and evolve over the years with a lot of different options. I encourage you to explore it all and find what works for you. 

 

Today I’d like to introduce you to the host of the popular podcast, Knockin Doors Down. Jason opens up about his childhood trauma, addiction and what his recovery is like now. He’s doing a lot of great work in normalizing recovery and helping others to recover too.

 

Hey listen, before we jump in, I need your help. I’m on a mission to share these inspiring stories with as many people as possible, and I need your help to get the word out. By leaving a 5 star review on iTunes, or Spotify, the podcast rises higher in the rankings and more people who need help will see it. There are over 200 episodes now with people who are trying to literally save the lives of people just like us. Please take a minute and leave a review. You never know who’s life YOU might save. And thank you from the bottom of my heart.

 

So without further adu, please enjoy this episode with our new friend Jason.

Follow on Instagram @jasontlachance and @knockindoorzdown

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Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendations: 

Heroin Diaries - Nikki Sixx

Way of the Peaceful Warrior - Dan Millman

 

Favorite Quote: “The God I do business for”

Hello Loves,

Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.

In case we haven’t met yet, I am a certified Recovery Coach and Hypnotist. I help people get sober, stay sober and go deeper through scientifically proven tools and spiritual practices.

I have been practicing abstinence from drugs and alcohol myself since 4/23/94 and I’ve seen recovery grow and evolve over the years with a lot of different options. I encourage you to explore it all and find what works for you. 

Today’s guest is Tiffany North, my new soul sister! I really loved this conversation with her! She's an RN, Certified Intuitive Eating Professional, and creator of the Food Attachment Model ™, a genius combination of attachment style theory and intuitive eating. If you have food issues, and who doesn’t, you’re going to love this one!

Tiffany helps people with disordered eating finally find freedom, balance, and satisfaction. She personally struggled with disordered eating and found a path to peace. It was so transformational that she dedicated her work to helping others do the same. Tiffany has also been alcohol and substance free since 1998 and after our conversation, it is clear that she walks the talk, which I personally have a lot of respect for. 

Before we jump in, I have one small request that could make a huge difference in someone’s life, and that is to share this podcast with all of your friends in recovery. We don’t always know what’s going on with people and a lot of us isolate when we’re in pain. It’s a trauma response that comes from when we were little, suffering, and nobody met our needs for emotional security. And for those of us suffering from alcohol and drug issues, isolation is a hell like no other. So please, remember to reach out to your friends in recovery, and if you hear something that hits you in one of the podcast episodes, please share it. It’s an easy way to connect and you never know who you might be helping.

So without further adu, please enjoy this episode with Tiffany.

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Connect with Tiffany North

Visit Website: coachtiffanyrn.com

Follow on Instagram: @coachtiffanyrn 

Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg

 

Lightning Round Answers: 

Book recommendation: Codependent No More, Melody Beadie

Favorite Mantra: Do your self forgiveness work

What I wish I knew: It’s not my fault

Be sure to follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration: @odaatpodcast and @arlinaallen

Before I tell you about today’s guest, Did you know I run a 30 day sobriety bootcamp called Sobriety Reset?  Cuz I do! If you’re sober curious and want to try your first 30 days, or maybe you’ve relapsed and you’d like a little extra support tackling the typical hurdles of early recovery, then check it out at SobrietyReset.com. 

 

It’s an online course with a private support group that is designed using proven tools and strategies to put you in the right mindset for success. 

 

For your convenience there’s an FAQ page on website, or you can simply reach out to me at arlina@soberlifeschool.com and I’ll respond within 24 hours.

 

Okay, so. Today my guest is Albert Flynn DeSilver, author, poet and writing coach for “The Mindful Authors Accelerator”. 

 

Albert has a cool story and I really appreciated his transparency in talking about the violence he experienced as a young child, the highs and lows of his drinking and using, but also the unique path he had to recovery. 

 

He said something I’ll never forget in the interview “Tell the story to let go of the story”. I feel like that really captures the essence of why we do so much journaling and sharing in recovery programs. That was definitely the case for me and countless others I’ve talked to. He now dedicates a lot of time into helping aspiring writers to tell their stories in book format. If you’ve been thinking about writing a book, you’ll really appreciate this one. It’s still a cool story even if you aren’t. 

 

So without further adu, please enjoy this episode with Albert.