The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Today my guest Jeannine Lindgren, host of the Chasing Heroine Podcast. She was on a few weeks ago, but we had so much and she has so many relatable stories I just had to invite her back!     But before we jump in, I'm going to offer some resources to help you on your recovery journey. So first, if you are a woman and would like to join my free private women's group on facebook, just do a search fo...

Today we have a returning guest, Ted Perkins. Former Hollywood film producer and author. The first time he joined me on the podcast, we talked about his amazing story of recovery and his book, "Addicted in Film: Movies we love about the habits we hate". We talked a lot about the power of storytelling and how we can use movies to connect with wisdom that comes from witnessing others transform.   In...

Today I'm chatting with Britt Frank. She is an author,  licensed neuropsychotherapist and trauma expert who is trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). In addition to her private practice, Britt is also a speaker and an award-winning adjunct instructor at the University of Kansas, where she's taught classes on ethics, addiction, and clinical social work. She really h...

This episode is going to be a little different than others in the sense that we'll be talking about highly controversial, but also profoundly effective methods of treating addiction, specifically the clinical use of psychedelic assisted therapy. I've been researching this topic for a few years now and the case studies from clinical trials, the MAPS organization, documentaries like "How to change y...

Today we have a returning guest, Licensed Psychotherapist, Addiction specialist and author, Dr Donna Marks. She has been in practice for over 30 years and has helped millions of people world wide. We'll be talking about her new book "The Healing Moment: 7 Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love". I got an advance reader copy, which I LOVE. Also, I tried to hit all 7 paths which are: The Voice o...

Today my guest is Dr Allen Berger who is making his return to talk about his book "12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Avoiding Relapse through Self-Awareness and Right Action." We were actually able to get through all 12 things!   I just wanted to add how much I admire Dr. Berger. He was right in the middle of a very painful experience and he handled it with such grace and courage. You are go...

Today my guest is Nadia Davis, Author of Home is Within you: A memoir of recovery and redemption. I think it's going to be impossible to encapsulate just how accomplished Nadia is but I'm going to give you some of the highlights. She graduated from UCLA, she's an accomplished attorney who worked to free Arthur Carmona from prison after a wrongful conviction, she's a gifted kundalini yoga instructo...

Today my guest is Phillip Andrew Barbb, 2x Emmy nominated producer, Author and Performance Coach. Phillip joins me today to share his recovery story, insights and wisdom from 15 years of sobriety, and so many things I can't even list them all! This is by far one of the longest conversations I've had to date, but he was saying so many good things, we just kept it flowing!     But before we jump in,...

Today my guest is the fabulous host of The Chasing Heroine Podcast. I just wanna say, buckle up, because you are in for a wild ride. When you get two ADHD women together who are super passionate about Game of Thrones, telling stories and recovery, you get a wild episode!    I loved this episode because Jeannine is so transparent, vulnerable, and honest about her struggles with her 15 year addictio...

Today my guest is Chris Stewart. He's an author, motivational speaker, and an inspiring person in long term recovery. When he was 15 he chose to leave his family and become a rock star rather than go to Europe to live with his parents who were missionaries. As you can imagine, it was a rough road. Chris shares what it was like to be on his own so young, how he fell into addiction, years of relapse...

Today my guest is Anna David, NYT Best Selling Author, podcast host of "On Good Authority", and Founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing. This episode will be a little different than what you're used to, and I mean that in the best way possible. Especially if you find yourself in a place in recovery where you are craving a life that is in alignment with a higher purpose. We'll be catching up a bit...

Today my guest is Dawn Nickel, Author of "She Recovers Every Day: Daily readings to support your recovery practice". She is also the co-founder of SheRecovers, a large worldwide non profit organization that supports women in recovery. There are annual conferences with about 500 attendees and some of the most amazing speakers who are literally changing lives. They also have free online meetings eve...

Today my guest is the Founder and CEO of Wired For Addiction®, Dr. Evelyn Higgins is a recognized international expert in the epidemiology of addiction.  As a Certified Addictionologist, Diplomate of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders, and Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts specializing in pain management.    We are going to talk about understanding...

Today my guest is Dr Laura Petracek, a clinical psychologist and author of "The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Skills and Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Recovery and Relapse Prevention". Can I just tell you… I LOVE A WORKBOOK! This one in particular is good for people like us because there are questions and writing prompts that support behavior change.   But before we jump in,...

Today my guest is Dr Luke Sniewski, author of Somawise: Get out of your head and into your body. I'm really grateful he reached out to share his story because if there is still a taboo subject in recovery, it's porn addiction, and we need to talk about it.   You're going to hear his story, the underlying trauma that is at the root of his addiction and the healing practices that helped him to trans...

Today my guest is Ann Dowsette Johnson, Bestselling Author of "Drink" which was on the Top 10 Best Books by Washington Post. She is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, turned psychotherapist. Her very popular TedTalk is listed among the top 7 talks about sobriety and addiction.   We spent a little time on her workshop "Writing Your Recovery" - a 8 week class which one of her studen...

Today my guest is Allen Berger, Licensed Clinical Therapist, and Podcast co-host of "Start Here: Conversations about what matters most". He's also published several books including:   "12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Avoiding Relapse through Self Awareness and Right Action" and "12 Essential Insights for emotional sobriety: Getting Your Recovery Unstuck"   Dr Berger was able to break down...

Today my guest is Author and Writing Teacher Maureen O'Brien. We're talking about her recovery journey, the spiritual awakening in a Burger King parking lot, growing up in a dysfunctional home, but mostly her new book, "Gather the Fragments: My Year of Finding God's Love". Maureen is such a sweet and generous soul with a talent for helping people to write their own stories. In fact, she's been a t...

Today my guest is Amber Hollingsworth. She is the owner, founder, and counselor at Hope for Families. Amber grew up in a family plagued with addiction so she has first hand experience of what it's like to live in a dysfunctional home. She is also a content creator and has a very educational youtube channel called Put the shovel down, so I highly recommend you check that out too. I learned so much...

Today my guest is the esteemed Dr. David Spiegel. I'm going to read you his bio from the Standford University of Medicine website, but as a side note, this is NOT the David Spiegel from the Amber Heard trial.   Dr Spiegel is a Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health, and Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Me...

Today my guest is Cole Chance. She is a woman in long term recovery, a yoga instructor and the creator of EMERGE Recovery, a live, online journey to recovery steeped in love, acceptance and empowerment. We talk about how she recovered from addiction and the tools that continue to support her on her path to wholeness.   Before we jump in, I have a couple of tips for you.  I've been meaning to talk...

Today my guest is Richie Stephens, actor and author of The Gangster's Guide to Sobriety. I heard him on the Rich Roll podcast and I was immediately hooked by his Irish accent and his ability to tell a good story. And let me tell you, he's got a ton of them! I could literally listen to him all day.   Before we jump in, I wanted to say a huge Thank You to you and all my previous guests for helping t...

Today my guest is Andrea Ashley, the host of a VERY popular podcast called Adult Child. After getting sober in 2008, she found ACA which is "Adult child of alcoholics / Dysfunctional families" and it changed the course of her recovery. She launched her podcast to help others just like her, heal from childhood trauma to lead healthy fulfilling lives. She has a private where she facilitates ACA meet...

Today my guest is Renee Leonard Kennedy, the author of "After the Flowers Die: Encouragement for Walking Through Life After Loss." I have to say, it was really interesting how we connected. Her publicist emailed me to pitch her as a guest, and I read it at a moment when I was really struggling with grief from the loss of my Mom. It was so serendipitous; it really felt like a spiritual experience,...