The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

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...

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...

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 ad...

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 h...

Hey Friend!    If you're new here, my name is Arlina and I'll be your host. If you're on Instagram, you can find me @ arinaallen, so drop by and say hi! I'd love to meet you!   In this episode, I have a conversation with Caroline Beidler, the co-author of "You are not your trauma: Uproot unhealthy patterns, Heal the family tree"   Trauma is such an important topic because so many of us in recovery...

Hey Friend,    Welcome to the podcast! In case we haven't met yet, my name is Arlina and I'll be your host.   Today I am joined again by my friend John Loxley who is also a podcaster, he's a writer, father and person in long term recovery. This is his 3rd time joining me on the podcast. I absolutely love talking with John! He's a deep thinker, a philosopher, but also very down to earth.   In this...

For those of us in recovery, the relationships we have with our parents can be complicated. Especially if the parent was absent or if they had a lot of trauma.   Today I am honored to share a conversation with Caroline Beidler and her mother Diana Dallas. They wrote a book together called "You are not your trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal The Family Tree". It will ​​help you identify unheal...

Can you imagine how terrifying it would be to get kidnapped?! Today my beautiful and talented friend Pamela Rueda shares her harrowing story of trauma, struggling with addiction in motherhood, dealing with shame, but also how she turned it all into her superpower.    I think we should all start calling her Powerhouse Pamela because she is so full of energy and works so hard to support other women...

Hi Friend! In case we haven't met yet, my name is Arlina and I'll be your host.   Today I'm sharing a conversation I had with Alex McRobert, aka, Sober Yoga Girl. Alex shares her story of how she started drinking at 14, her family life, and how she went from living in Kuwait at 23 years old, to realizing she had a problem with alcohol. Alex shares how she was able to find her own unique path to so...

Do you struggle with feelings of unworthiness? Does it hold you back from reaching your goals?    Today I am joined by Paul Summers Jr, the author of "Hide and Seek: A Dad's Journey From Soulless Addiction to Sole Custody"   He had reached out to be a guest on the podcast, and after a short discussion we decided to do a coaching call to address the feelings he was having around promoting his book....

Have you been trying to change your drinking on your own? Or struggled to stay sober in social situations or on vacation?   Well today my guest Deb Masner and I talk about some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to quit drinking, and how to avoid them.   Deb is the host of The Alcohol Tipping Point Podcast. She works with people who find themselves in the gray area of drinking, wh...

If you want to get sober, but you don't feel comfortable at AA meetings, what do you do?   Courtney Anderson, author of "Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol" joins me today to tell her story of recovery.    Link to book: https://amzn.to/4bFdVn4   We talk about what to expect in the first 30 days, journal prompts for self-reflection, how to handle social situ...

How do you get through your first 30 days alcohol-free? What do you say to your friends and family? What do you do when cravings hit?   Well that's what we're talking about in today's episode with my good friend Charlie LaVoir. We're getting back to basics and covering some of the most common challenges of getting sober.   I love talking about sobriety with Charlie who also happens to be the host...

Have you ever wondered, with all the changes and new information we have on alcohol use disorder and addiction, are the 12 steps still relevant?     Well today I have invited Dr Stephanie Covington to help us answer this question, as well as to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her bestselling book "A Woman's Way Through The 12 Steps".   It was such an honor for me to have her back on the show! Sh...

Loneliness, isolation, anxiety and depression are just some of the feelings that plague us when we're in the throes of addiction. They are the reason a lot of people drink and get caught in the cycle of a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol.   Today my guest Nick Jonsson shares his experience of abusing alcohol, losing his marriage, and the depths of his despair before finally finding a soluti...

If you're listening to this podcast, I'm sure you're familiar with the whole shame spiral of drinking. You know, swearing to yourself that you'll never drink like that again, the rush of shame and anxiety after a bad night of drinking, only to find yourself feeling better by evening and starting the cycle all over again.   Well what if nobody is telling you your drinking is getting out of hand? Wh...

  Welcome to the podcast!    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in the shadow of a famous father? Well that's exactly what Adam Nimoy faced as the son of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Spock in the Star Trek franchise.    Adam will be talking about his new book, "The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy".   In case you didn't know, we have a YouTube chann...

Today I'll be joined by Dr. Adriana Popescu is a licensed clinical psychologist, addiction specialist, author and podcast host. She has been working in the addiction recovery space for over 25 years using a variety of really fascinating holistic modalities. If you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I'm very obsessed with learning about all the healing modalitie...

Hi Friend,   Welcome to the podcast!    Today I'll be joined by ESPN Announcer, and Morning Show Host, Pete Sousa. He is sharing his story of how he fell into addiction, the struggles he had to get sober, and the incredible work he does now to support the recovery community.   Before we jump in, just a reminder that I have some free resources for you if you're just starting out on your sober journ...

Welcome to the podcast! In case you are new here, my name is Arlina, and I just celebrated 30 years of sobriety! I'm also the founder of Sober Life School where I've helped hundreds of women quit drinking and create a life they love.    Today I'll be joined by Christina Galbato. She is a very successful entrepreneur, who got her start as a travel blogger and now helps Content Creators to Build Pro...

Welcome to the podcast!    Today I'll be joined by Charlie LeVoir, the Co-host of The Way Out Podcast. With nearly 400 episodes, it has become wildly popular and ranks in the top 1%.    Charlie has got to be one of my absolute favorite people to talk to about recovery, especially the 12 step program. He's got such deep knowledge of the literature, and addiction recovery in general. I really love t...

Today I'll be joined by Todd Crandell. He is an author, speaker, triathlete, and recovery advocate. This guy has super high energy, does a ton of service work and has an incredible impact on the lives of his clients, and their families through Race for Recovery. I had so much fun talking to Todd. He has a great message and I can't wait for you to meet him so without further delay, please enjoy thi...

Thank you for downloading the episode! If you're new here, my name is Arlina and I'll be your host, and if you're a long time listener, welcome back!   At the time of this recording which is 4/23 - I am celebrating 30 years of continuous sobriety! It feels a little surreal to be honest, but mostly I feel deeply grateful. Grateful that I was able to stay sober with the help of so many people, grate...

Welcome to the podcast! In case you are new here, my name is Arlina Allen and I am the founder of Sober Life School. I have been sober since 4/23/94 (which means I will be celebrating 30 years!) In that time I have been obsessed with self-help, spirituality, psychology, and behavior change.   And let's not get it twisted, I did not do it alone. In fact, I have had many many helpers along the way i...