Best Dating & Other Paths to Suicide Podcasts (2025)

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380 A Clean Mess: Love, Loss, and Starting Over In Sobriety With Tiffany Jenkins 1:17:34

6d ago1:17:34

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Hi friend, Thank you for downloading this episode and hanging out with me today Before I introduce todays guest, I wanted to let you know we have some new sponsors and youll start to hear about them in the upcoming weeks. This will help me move from depending on donations that cover the expense of producing the podcast. In the near future I will of…

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379 Rewiring the Brain: Ketamine Therapy in Addiction Recovery 54:17

13d ago54:17

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Hi Friend, Thank you for downloading the episode! My name is Arlina and Ill be your host. Before I talk about todays guest, I want to share that I am celebrating 9 years of hosting the podcast! I have interviewed more than 400 people, many NYT best selling authors, all kinds of experts, and I celebrate all paths of recovery. Im obviously a huge 12 …

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378 The Sobriety Side Effects No One Warns You About 1:00:36

20d ago1:00:36

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Today my friend Courtney Anderson. Courtney is the author of Sober Vibes A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and host of the Sober Vibes Podcast She joins me to talk about how sobriety reshapes your relationships, career, identityand what to do when everything shifts. Sobriety is more than putting down the drinkits a tot…

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377 Healing in the Spotlight: A Comedian’s Story of Childhood Trauma, Addiction, and Suicidal Ideation In Sobriety 1:02:38

27d ago1:02:38

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Welcome to the podcast! Its been a minute since I introduced myself, so in case we havent met yet, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. I have been sober for 31 years, happily married for 28, a mother of two amazing young men, and an english bulldog called Teddy, that you might hear snoring in the background on occasion. Im also the bestselling …

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376 Why You Sabotage Your Eating Goals and How to Stop 41:29

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Hey friend, Thank you for downloading the episode, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. Were doing something a little different today. On this call I am speaking with Joslynn who is in long term sobriety, but like many of us, she has been struggling with sticking to a healthy food plan. The funny thing is, we all know what we should eat. But kno…

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375 Unsung Heros: Life on the Frontlines of Addiction 1:06:48

1M ago1:06:48

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Today I am joined by my friend and fellow podcaster Brock Bevelle. Hes a retired police officer and a man in long term sobriety from opioid addiction. He also manages the Tiktok and IG accounts called @Fentanylprojectaz where he interviews people on the street in active addiction. We are going to talk about what its like to be in long term sobriety…

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374 A Marriage That Survives Alcoholism 58:03

2M ago58:03

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Can marriages really survive alcoholism? Well today my guest Melissa shares how hers almost didnt, but with the support of her 12 step program, professional help, and a lot of work, her marriage is now better than ever! Melissa Stoeltje is the author of Drunk Love Marriage Under The Influence. A memoir that not only shows the dark side of a high ac…

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373 Money, Booze and The Biology of Desire 1:08:56

2M ago1:08:56

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Hey friends, welcome to the podcast, in case nobody has told you yet today, you are loved! If youve been listening to the podcast for a while youll know Ive been addressing my financial insecurities lately. Honestly its kind of embarrassing to admit this, but Ive always had a dysfunctional relationship with money. I know this isnt really true, but …

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372 Is It Cheating? The Truth About Medication-Assisted Recovery 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

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Just a little programming note Today as I record this, which is April 23 2025, I am celebrating 31 years of sobriety! Im going to record a solo episode in a few days to talk about some of the things I learned this year, and some projects Im working on to better service you, the listener, and my private clients. So stay tuned for that! If you want t…

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371 Recovery Without Rock Bottom: Reclaim Your Life From Addictive Behaviors 55:03

2M ago55:03

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Hey Friend, thank you for downloading the episode, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. On April 23 I will be celebrating 31 years of continuous sobriety. Its always a time for reflection and as I look back, I want to share the top 3 things that have been key in maintaining my sobriety. The first is that I have made sobriety my number 1 priority…

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370 From Alcoholism, Suicidal Thoughts, and A Dying Mother To Helping Others Heal From Anxiety, Obsession and Depression 59:43

3M ago59:43

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Today I am speaking with Author and Yoga Teacher Bryan Hyman. He will be sharing his experience with addiction, the catalyst to his recovery, and his book, Recovery With Yoga Supportive Practices For Transcending Addiction. Before we jump in, Id like to introduce a new segment - Sobriety Shorts A bite sized bit of wisdom and an action step to move …

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369 How To Quit Drinking with Sobriety For Dummies 44:04

3M ago44:04

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Hey Friend, in case youre new here, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. Today youll hear from my friends Lane Kennedy andamp; Tamar Medford, as we discuss their new book Sobriety for Dummies. And in case you had the same reaction to the book title as I did, dont worry, I totally asked them about it. But before we jump in& I just wanted to share…

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368 From Drug Addiction and A Heart Transplant To Embracing Abundance 1:21:04

3M ago1:21:04

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Okay friends, buckle up because this is going to be a wild ride! Frank Parisi is going to share his story about growing up around organized crime, violence, and drug addiction. He has such an interesting story, but I gotta tell you, he has amazing energy and really such incredible passion for life! Hes going to tell the story of how he got a heart …

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367 From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The High Achiever’s Path to Sobriety 1:21:34

3M ago1:21:34

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Today I am joined by Alexis, a former coaching client who came to me for support as she was struggling to stay sober. She was dealing with a ton of stress as a business owner, and loads of guilt as a mother. We also talked about the root causes of being an overachiever, struggling with perfectionism, alcoholism, and workaholism. And as always, we t…

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366 How To Overcome Financial Insecurity In Sobriety 45:23

3M ago45:23

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Financial Insecurity is something that plagues all of us. And it doesnt seem to matter how much money you actually have. Its the fear of not having enough or losing what you have that shows up in a myriad of ways. So today Ive invited my friend Gary Menkes back to have the conversation around financial insecurity. Hes a Wall Street guy who also hap…

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365 Sobriety Without 12 Steps, Cultivating Community and Spirituality 59:01

4M ago59:01

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Sobriety is not about becoming someone different, it about becoming your authentic self This is a quote from my conversation with Michaela, the co-host of 2 Sober Girls Podcast and Coach, focusing on wellness and sobriety. We discuss sobriety, manifestation, and lots of tools that will support you on your recovery journey. I absolutely adore Michae…

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364 How High Achievers Overcome Addiction, Suicidal Ideation, and Perfectionism 54:49

4M ago54:49

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A lot of people with addiction have underlying childhood trauma, but thats not always the case. Today Im speaking with Nick Padlo. He is a military veteran who spent 27 months in combat between Afghanistan and Iraq. He went on to attend Stanford University and is now the CEO of Sophros Recovery. In his recent TedTalk, he made the case that we shoul…

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363 Overcoming Extreme Child Abuse to Thriving In A Life of Purpose 53:59

4M ago53:59

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Every once in a while I get off an interview and think wow, its a miracle how some people can survive their childhoods. This was one of those conversations. Please note that this may be triggering to those with childhood trauma, and Michael does not shy away from the F-bomb. Michael shares his story of growing up with a mother who was not only an a…

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362 Dating In Sobriety with Erinn ONeill 1:11:50

4M ago1:11:50

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Hey Friend, Im so glad to hang out with you today! This is going to be a fun one. And if you havent been watching the YouTube interviews, you want to watch this one. My guest Erinn is absolutely stunning! But thats not even the best part of her because I found her to be so kind, full of faith, and simply inspiring. She is the co-host of 2 Sober Gir…

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361 How To Overcome Procrastination, Self-Sabotage, and Break Negative Patterns 1:30:25

5M ago1:30:25

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Hey Friend, Thank you for downloading this episode! Its going to be a little bit different that what I normally do, but I think youll get a lot out of it. Like so many of us in recovery, I have felt really frustrated at times with my own negative repeating patterns. Procrastinating on self-care, spending too much time consuming information instead …

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360 Leaving 12 Step With Eric Zimmer, Host of The One You Feed Podcast 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

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When is it okay to move away from 12 step programs? Is it okay? Or are we destined to drink or use again? For some people, that’s a dangerous prospect to consider, especially in early recovery. For others, it might be a way of honoring the need for something more. My guest Eric Zimmer, host of the wildly popular podcast “The One You Feed” and I are…

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359 Early Recovery - Reagans Story of Alcoholism, Relapse, and Staying Sober 1:16:51

5M ago1:16:51

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Thank you for downloading the episode, my name is Arlina, and Ill be your host. Today I have the honor of sharing a listeners story! Reagan is joining me today to talk about her experience with alcoholism, relapses, and how shes maintaining her sobriety today. I was reminded that so many of us had painful childhood experiences, and the lasting effe…

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358 Overcoming Cocaine, Alcoholism, an Eating Disorder, and Codependency 56:33

5M ago56:33

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Hey Friend, Thank you for downloading the podcast! In case we havent met yet, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host! Im thrilled to introduce you to Dr Sarah Michaud. She is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the field of addiction, recovery, and codependency for over thirty years. Today were talking about her new book CoCrazy One Psycholog…

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357 Fentanyl: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You! 31:11

6M ago31:11

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You might be thinking, fentanyl overdose? This cant happen to me, but youd be wrong. The scary truth about Fentanyl is that it is being included in a lot of counterfeit street drugs. My nephew who is 30, college educated, and in a professional tech job, has lost 4 friends to fentanyl overdose. They thought they were taking molly or something else, …

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356 Breaking The Denial of A Functional Alcoholic 59:40

6M ago59:40

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We all know someone who is in denial, right? So can you break them out of denial? Today, my guest Amber Hollingsworth and I talk about what to do if someone you love is in denial, and the role you might be playing thats keeping them stuck. Amber is an addictions counselor with over 20 years of experience. She is also the host of Put the Shovel Down…

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355 From Dysfunctional Family, Addiction, Prison, and Losing Custody to Redemption and Healing 42:22

6M ago42:22

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Hi Friend, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. Its not very often that a story brings me to tears, but the story youll hear today was incredibly moving. Today, I have the honor of sharing Jeannies story of growing up in a dysfunctional family, falling into addiction, spending time incarcerated, and losing …

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354 Recovery Dharma and Multiple Pathways to Overcoming Addiction With Randy Hall 1:26:31

6M ago1:26:31

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Hi Friend, thank you for joining me today! In case we havent met yet, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. Today I am speaking with Randy Hall, the former President of Recovery Dharma. He shares his insight and wisdom on addiction recovery. I have to say, I enjoyed this conversation SO MUCH! Randy is a guy who really gets it. I love his open min…

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353 How To Manage Alcoholic Parents, Heartbreak, and Challenging Friendships in Sobriety 55:01

7M ago55:01

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We have a returning guest today, Andrea Ashley, the host of the very popular Adult Child Podcast. She gives us an update to what life is like today after going through a heartbreak and dealing with parents who are deep into their alcoholism. Andrea really demonstrates what its like to be strong enough to be vulnerable, and stay emotionally sober th…

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352 From Childhood Depression and Addiction, to Creating AI Tools That Make Recovery More Accessible 50:13

7M ago50:13

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Can AI tools really help you get sober? Today Ill be speaking with Zachary Gidwitz, the CEO of OpenRecovery, an app that leverages AI to make 12 step recovery content more accessible to those struggling with addiction. We talked about his story of addiction and recovery, but really got into practical ways to change your thinking so that you can bet…

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351 Jami's Journey: From Trauma, Grief, and Addiction, To Her Empowered Path Of Sobriety 46:04

7M ago46:04

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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 w…

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350 Newly Sober And Dreading The Holidays? 3 Ideas To Get You Through Them Safely 7:00

7M ago7:00

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If you are newly sober and you're feeling anxious about spending time with your family during the holidays, I have a few tips to get you through safely. 👊🏼Need help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started: 🎁Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days - With a printable PDF checklist Grab your copy here: https://www…

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349 Pushing Past Fear in Sobriety With Paul Churchill of Recovery Elevator 48:43

7M ago48:43

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Hey friend, welcome to the podcast! I have a special guest today, Paul Churchill from the mega-popular Recovery Elevator, with more than 10M downloads! He is also an author and since I spoke with him last, a new husband and father! We had a wide-ranging conversation, including pushing past fear, new challenges in long-term sobriety, and how the rec…

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348 The 12 Steps for Skeptics and The Dark Side Of Social Media Sobriety 1:13:45

7M ago1:13:45

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Hey Friend! Im so glad youre here for this special episode. Today my dear friend Charlie LeVoir, the host of The Way Out Podcast, is interviewing me to talk about my new book The 12 Step Guide For Skeptics Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path to Sobriety. And stay to the end because we talk about the dark side of social media sobriety! When …

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347 From Rehab At 13, Dealing, and Drug Addiction to World Class Sober Athlete 1:21:07

8M ago1:21:07

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Imagine being so obsessed with alcohol at 12 years old that you land in rehab at 13! My guest today is Christoper, and thats exactly what happened to him. He went on to struggle with alcohol and severe drug addiction for decades, which led him to the darkest side of humanity. But thats just the beginning of Christophers story. In this episode he wi…

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346 Heather Shares Her Story of Parental Suicide, Childhood Abuse, and Healing in Sobriety 1:16:27

8M ago1:16:27

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Can We End The Shame and Stigma of Addiction? Can we turn survival skills into healthy coping skills? Is it even really possible to heal from childhood trauma? Today my guest Heather Zuchowski and I addressed all these questions, and it might sound weird, but we actually had a great time! Heather is smart, shes funny, and very talented in her work.…

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345 Can You Get Sober Through Online Groups? 59:29

8M ago59:29

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Welcome to the podcast! If you’re listening in from the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, Germany & China - I’m so glad you’re here! You’re a part of a community that is listening from 69 countries. How cool is that?! I mention the different countries because I’m very aware that a lot of people don’t have access to large recovery communities in their loc…

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344 Parents In Recovery, Navigating A Sober Family Lifestyle 1:08:46

8M ago1:08:46

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Are you a sober parent? Because if you are, you need to know youre not alone in navigating this sober lifestyle. We have different challenges which require a specific skill set. In her new book Parents in Recovery Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle my guest Sarah Benton provides the solutions we need to create the peaceful loving families homes we…

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343 Coaching Call: Paul M on Making Amends, Healing A Marriage, and Processing Grief 46:44

8M ago46:44

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This is a little bonus episode. I’ll be experimenting with some different formats, so if you find this valuable, please let me know and I’ll do more of them! This is actually a very important topic about relationships. If you are in the process of getting sober, you’re probably in the process of repairing relationships too. Today I’m having a chat …

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342 Sober Sanity During an Election Year 57:02

9M ago57:02

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Is this election season making you feel crazy? I know Im feeling frustrated and sad with where we are as a nation. There is a lot of tension in the air, I see long time friendships that are ending, and with the holiday season just around the corner, we need to find a better way to relate to our families that have different perspectives. And I just …

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341 How To Know If You Have An Anger Problem and 5 Ways To Manage It 48:33

9M ago48:33

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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 ac…

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340 Paul's Story - From Soulless Addiction to Sole Custody 59:41

9M ago59:41

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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. I…

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339 Healing Food Addiction and Money Shame In Sobriety With Julie Reisler 59:14

9M ago59:14

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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 …

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338 Cutting Ties With Your Parents 58:14

10M ago58:14

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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 reco…

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337 Long Term Sobriety After Relapse With Patti Clark 1:06:48

10M ago1:06:48

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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…

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336 Tools To Overcome Trauma In Sobriety With Caroline Beidler 50:27

10M ago50:27

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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 import…

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335 Discovering Spirituality, Long Term Sobriety, and Signs From A Higher Power 1:26:00

10M ago1:26:00

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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 philoso…

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334 How To Heal Mother and Daughter Relationships 47:46

10M ago47:46

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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 …

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333 From Kidnapping Survivor to Thriving In Sobriety 1:02:13

11M ago1:02:13

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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 e…

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332 Unique Sobriety Paths, A Sense of Belonging, and Avoiding The Sober Drift 1:01:35

11M ago1:01:35

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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 ho…

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331 How To Resolve Feelings of Unworthiness and Reach Your Goals 1:24:34

11M ago1:24:34

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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 feel…

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