The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

How to Overcome Addiction and Loneliness

Welcome to the podcast!    Today I’ll be joined by CEO and Founder Chandler Rogers of the Relay app. He’ll be sharing his story of overcoming addiction to pornography and how it led him to create a highly successful sobriety app to help people connect anonymously.   We’re going to talk about how we met, and how after I heard about their project, I decided to partner with them so I could connect with you!    I’m always reachable on social media, but not everyone wants to reach out...

Angela Pugh, Host of Addiction Unlimited Podcast on 18 Years Of Recovery

You are going to hear from Angela Pugh today, host of The Addiction Unlimited Podcast and a woman in long term sobriety. In fact she just celebrated 18 years!   Before we jump in, I do have a couple of resources for you. For a loooong time… like almost 8 years, I’ve only had group support for women. The good news is now there is a new podcast, called The Self-Help Junkie Podcast. It’s for seekers, dreamers, hustlers and overachievers who want to get focused, take the actions that will he...

Former NBA Basketball Player Chris Herren on Addiction, Recovery, and Giving Back

We have a special guest today, former NBA basketball player, Chris Herren. He will be sharing his story of going from a rising star in his community, to the risks he took in active addiction.  And just a quick note before we jump in. There are so many people I would love to invite onto the podcast that I know you’ll love. The first thing they do to see if this is a good use of their time, is look at the podcast ratings and reviews and check our IG followers.  So if you enjoy this podcast,...

How Self-Love Can Help You Get Sober

Welcome to the podcast!  There are a couple of resources I have to share in case you just found me. There is a free guide on my website called “How to Quit Drinking: 30 Tips for 30 Days”. After nearly 30 years of being sober myself and helping thousands of people get sober, I created a guide that has practical tips on how to start your sober journey. Everything from how to prepare your home, what to do if you get a craving, how to talk to your friends and family and so much more! It’s my...

Conscious Recovery with TJ Woodward

My guest today has been sober for over 37 years. He has published several books including “Conscious Recovery, A Fresh Perspective On Addiction”. TJ is a featured thought-leader on wholehearted.org along with Dr. Gabor Maté and Marianne Williamson, and was given the honor of being ordained as an Agape minister by Dr. Michael Beckwith.   When I listened to the audible version of his book, I was intrigued by some of his ideas that challenged some of my own personal beliefs about 12 step pr...

Annie Grace - This Naked Mind

We are brought to you today by The SHJ Patreon Membership, where seekers take action. If you have been listening to the podcast, you will have heard me talk about the new podcast that I just launched. It’s not just a podcast, but a community of people who truly want to make changes in their lives.  At the end of the day, we want you to have that feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction that you fulfilled your purpose. Can you imagine how great that will feel?! Well that’s what we’re doi...

Light Watkins on How to Find Your Purpose

Hi Friend,   Thank you so much for downloading the podcast!   If you haven’t met Light Watkins before today, you are in for a special treat. Light is the author of 4 books, the latest being “Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life”. I actually found him through listening to The Rich Roll Podcast, and his interview was so compelling I took a chance and invited him to be a guest to talk about how to find your purpose.    He’s also a meditation teacher, whic...

The Self-Help Junkie Podcast - How to Rebuild Self-Esteem

Today is going to be a continuation of a new project called The Self-Help Junkie Podcast. I thought about just making it a series on this podcast, but I decided it should be its own thing. I’ll still be publishing episodes here that are focused on addiction recovery, but just feel like after nearly 8 years, there is another podcast format I’d like to explore that has more of a community aspect to it.    That format will be to identify personal development topics like self-esteem, shadow ...

Combat Vet’s Memoir Looks Candidly at Substance Abuse, PTSD and Healing

Welcome to the podcast. In case you’re new here, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host.   Before we jump in, I am going to ask for your help. We have been really lucky to get some amazing guests, and I have a whole list of dream guests that I would love to invite. Experts that are in psychology, trauma therapy, spirituality, but also high profile guests like in sports, movies, and other podcasts.   But in order to get certain guests, we need to have a significant following and a lo...

How To Get Past Your Past With Author Jason VanRuler

“I think when we get in that victim space, like it makes so much sense and certainly some people have had such horrific experiences, I can see why they would feel that way. But the truth is, that only holds you in that place.” Jason VanRuler   Today I’m speaking with Jason VanRuler. He is a licensed therapist, Coach, Speaker and Author of "Get Past Your Past, How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection". I had so much fun talking with Jason, he’s actually really funny, but we ...

From Surviving Addiction and Prison to Helping Others Heal Through Nutrition

Hi Friend,   Welcome to the podcast. In case you’re new here, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host.   This episode is brought to you by Sobriety Reset, an online, self paced 30 Day Bootcamp designed to help you get through your first 30 days of living alcohol-free. Using evidence based practices, you will learn the skills you need to not only reduce cravings for alcohol but tackle all the challenges that come with developing a new lifestyle that you can feel proud of. Challenges l...

Understanding The High Functioning Alcoholic With Sarah Benton

The New Social Movement That Is Inspiring Kids To Stay Off Drugs and Alcohol

Welcome to the podcast. In case you’re new here, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host.   I think this episode is a long time in coming. Today I’m talking with Jake White, a young man who has dedicated his life to talking with kids about prevention. And he does it in a way that is fun, inspiring and he’s actually reaching the kids he’s speaking to!   Jake is the co-founder of Vive18, an author and podcast host of Party Talk- Where they focus on empowering leaders in youth drug prev...

Juilliard Ballerina Finds Recovery From Alcoholism

On the surface you would think my guest Kimberly Berlin had a fancy life of privilege growing up in the south of France, attending Juillard studying ballet, and traveling all over the world. But behind the veil, was a life of abuse, abandonment and addiction.    Today she will share her personal story of addiction, her moment of clarity and how she recovered. We get into some of the problems she encountered with someone at the first 12 step meeting she went to that kept her away for 7 ye...

Stash: My Life In Hiding by Laura Cathcart-Robbins

“Ambien, when taken as prescribed works great. But basically when I took it, it did something I really liked and I immediately wanted more. My first thought after my first night of Ambien was ‘more please’... I couldn’t wait to go to sleep and that went on for years.” Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of the Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. She has been active for many years as a speaker and ...

Transform Your Career Using Sobriety Principles

My guest today has been sober for a whopping 37 years, which by itself is absolutely amazing, but it’s his practical approach to success in business that piqued my curiosity. His approach is really centered on winning the day using sobriety principles. It’s a combination of intention setting, habit stacking guided by a higher purpose.   Doug Fleener is the author of a book called “ The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life): Transform your work and life with One-Day Success. Doug is a profess...

How to Help A Family Member with Addiction

We’re doing something a little bit different today, which is to look at addiction through the lens of the family. I can't tell you how many times I’ve talked to the family members of someone struggling with drugs & alcohol who just want to know how to help and are feeling scared, angry and confused. Shoot, I’ve been there myself! It’s a really tough spot to be in.   So today I’m speaking with Dr. Carrie Wilkens about the outdated messaging that is currently being circulated, what actuall...

Sobriety after Notoriety: Hootie and The Blowfish Drummer Jim Sonefeld

My guest today is a 2 time Grammy Award winner with 3 platinum albums, an Author, and Sober Advocate. I’m speaking of none other than Jim Sonefeld, drummer for Hootie and the Blowfish!   In this episode we talk about what it was like to ride the wave of fame after they got their big break on The David Letterman Show, and how he used alcohol to cope. We also talk about the pain of losing fame and his moment of clarity when his 4 year old daughter said 4 simple words to him.   But befo...

How to eat to change how you drink with Dr Brooke Scheller

Today my guest is Dr Brooke Scheller, author of “How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal your gut, mend your mind and improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol”.    On this podcast we talk a lot about psychology, family history, trauma, and all of the well known modalities for healing. Today we’re going to look at another approach that you can layer into your recovery practice - nutrition.   We first discuss Brooke’s own journey,  how her relationship with alcohol c...

Scott Strode - Founder of The Phoenix, A Free Sober Active Community

Today I’m talking with Scott Strode, the Founder of The Phoenix, a Free Sober Active Community.    Scott is sharing his story of how trauma from his dysfunctional family, dyslexia and low self esteem lead to his addiction, and what he did to break the cycle. We talk about how The Phoenix came to be and all the ways that this organization is helping people recover in all 50 states, including people who are incarcerated.   Before we get started, I just have a small favor to ask. If you...

Elizabeth Gilbert on Healing From Sex and Love Addiction

Of the 294 episodes I’ve published, I have to say this one feels like magic. BIG Magic. From the circumstances of how I met Elizabeth Gilbert, to the significance of the day we recorded the interview, it all felt magical. And I haven’t stopped thinking about this conversation since.    Just to give you a hint at how talented and brilliant she is, Eat, Pray, Love sold over 12 million copies and held the #1 spot on the NYT best seller list for over 6 months. If Wikipedia is correct, it liv...

Chip Somers on Healing From Childhood Sexual Abuse and Addiction

Since we’re at the beginning of November, which is known as “Gratitude Month” I’m offering a free 30 day self love challenge in the One day at a time private women’s group. It is a daily post with simple suggestions like spend 5 minutes journaling, List 3 people who love you or take a hot bubble bath. I also like to share books, meditations and all kinds of recovery resources I find on the interwebs. So if you’re a woman and you’d like to join me, just search for the one day at a time privat...

Bright Line Eating with Dr Susan Pierce Thompson - Part 2

Thank you for downloading the podcast!   Today is round 2 with NYT Best selling author Susan Pierce-Thompson!   This is a 2 part episode, so if you haven’t heard the first part, it was all about her story. I got so much positive feedback that I know you’re going to love this conversation. We get into how BLE came to be, we address some of the controversy surrounding some of the comments I got when I first announced that I was interviewing her, and we get into all the details about th...

How to Live Happy, Thin and Free with NYT Bestseller Dr Susan Pierce Thompson

Today I’m speaking with Dr Susan Pierce-Thompson, who is not only a New York Times best selling author, she is also the creator of a program that has helped thousands and thousands of people to drop a significant amount of weight (I’m talking 20-100 lbs) and keep it off using 4 simple rules defined in her book “Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin and Free”.   This is actually a 2 part series because when we did our pre interview chat and discovered we had SO much in com...

Are You A Self Help Junkie?

Deconstructing Mommy Wine Culture with Author Celeste Yvonne

There has been a lot of talk about “Mommy Wine Culture” in recent years. Specifically about how women are being sold a lie. A lie that says we should be able to do everything and if we don’t we’re failing, and that a glass of wine will smooth out the rough spots.    Today I’m speaking with Celeste Yvonne, author of “It’s not about the wine: The loaded truth behind Mommy Wine Culture”. She has really struck a nerve with her writing and thoughts on social media. Her platform on IG, @theult...

The Power of Shadow Work With Kohn Glay

Today I’ll be speaking with Kohn Glay, a gifted shadow work coach. I found Kohn on TicTok after his video on shadow work went viral…like 42M + viral. He goes live on YouTube to share his wisdom and to support his growing community to do the shadow work for themselves. Kohn started doing this work after the tragic loss of his son who was just 16 years old. He used his platform to pour love and blessings into others as a way to deal with his grief and it now reaches millions of people. I learn...

From Monk to Porn Addiction Recovery Expert

Welcome to the podcast. Today we’re going to talk about a very important topic that is definitely not appropriate if there are kids around. So just a little heads up there. We’re going to briefly talk about the prevalence and impact of pornography. How it affects relationships, the hidden costs and subtle ways it changes how we see the world. We also talk about the impact it has on the younger generation and other challenges associated with sexual disfunction.   But fear not, we actually...

How To Manifest Your Desires with NYT Best Seller Pam Grout

Welcome to the podcast. Right off the bat, I have to say that I’m so happy you’re listening to this episode. Ever since my conversation with Pam Grout, the number 1 new york times best selling author I have been absolutely buzzing! It’s like I forgot how powerful these manifesting techniques are and now I’ve reawakened to the exciting opportunities that are available to me. To all of us really. And that’s what we’re going to be talking about today.   Over 10 years ago now, Pam wrote “E-2...

Alternatives to AA, Harm Reduction and Medications for Addiction

Welcome to another episode of the one day at a time recovery podcast. In case you are new here, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host.   Today my guest is Dr. Paul Linde. He is the MEDICAL DIRECTOR of PSYCHIATRY AND COLLABORATIVE CARE with over 30 years’ experience in emergency psychiatric care. Dr Linde is also a published researcher, author and Clinical Professor Emeritus in Psychiatry at UCSF School of Medicine. We will be talking about alternatives to AA, moderation, and harm reduc...

How To Heal The Root Cause of Addiction

Today, my guest is China Brezner. China earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and has extensive experience working with teens, adults, couples and families. She began her career helping juvenile inmates and has worked with clients challenged by PTSD, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, disordered eating, sexual orientation, and gender identification. Spending over 13 years in the addiction field, she has immense experience with the 12-step recovery mod...

How to Live Alcohol Free: A Guide For Middle Lane Drinkers with Andy Ramage

If you’re listening to this podcast, I’m going to assume that you either want to quit drinking or you already have. For those who want to quit drinking there are typically two camps. Those who think of themselves as alcoholics and everyone else. I got sober in a time when AA was really the only program available, and people who went were facing a serious problem.     Nowadays, there are all kinds of programs that help people stop drinking no matter where they fall on the addiction spectr...

Memoir of Insomnia, Motherhood, Benzos, and Harm Reduction with Melissa Bond

Today my guest is Author, Speaker and Recovery Advocate Melissa Bond. Simon & Shchuster sent me a galley copy of her new book “Blood Orange Night: My Journey to The Edge of Madness” and I have to say, I was riveted from page one. I was introduced to a world I knew little about which is insomnia paired with a benzodiazepine addiction.    I confess that I don’t normally talk to people who are not practicing abstinence, and frankly I didn’t know if I would even publish this episode, but I’m...

From Losing His Child and Alcoholism To Finding Hope and A New Purpose

Today my guest is Brad Orsted, an award-winning wildlife and conservation filmmaker/photographer, author, speaker and wilderness therapy instructor. Brad’s work has appeared on Nat Geo Wild, The BBC, PBS, Nature, The Washington Post and Smithsonian Channel. Brad’s most recent film, “The Beast of Our Time: Grizzly Bears and Climate Change” is narrated by none other than Jeff Bridges. The film recently won Best Environmental Film Award at the Los Angeles Film Festival. We will be discussing ...

From Opioids to Oprah, The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir

Today my guest is someone who has been on the very prestigious New York Times Best Seller list, not once, twice or three times but FOUR times for non fiction books! Truly an incredible achievement. She was the ghost writer for two of the most spiritual luminaries of our time, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and The Dali Lama. She also wrote the life story for Anthony Ray Hinton called The Sun Does Shine that was chosen for Oprah’s book club in 2018.  Her name is Lara Love Hardin and her newest book ...

Why Victoria Left 12 Step and What She Does Now To Stay Sober

Today my guest is Victoria LaMadeline. She has been clean and sober for over 19 years and we’re going to be talking about why she left her NA community and what she does now to stay sober.    Victoria and I also making plans to do a podcast series called “the self help junkie podcast” where we talk about books, podcasts, and psychology and how to apply the information to your life. I think it’s going to be a great series because so many of us are obsessed with personal growth, but it can...

Jeannine's Story: Overcoming Heroin Addiction

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 for “The one day at a time private women’s group”. I post other podcasts I listen to in there ...

The Power of Storytelling to Heal Addiction

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 this episode we’re talking about the new companion workbook called “Recovery Movie Meet-ups...

The Science of Stuck and How To Break Free From Addiction

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 has so much to share, I know you’re going to walk away with tools you can use today.   But be...

What You Need To Know About Ketamine For Alcoholism and Addiction

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 your mind” and scientific based podcasts like Huberman Lab are overwhelmingly positive.    Th...

The Healing Moment: 7 Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love

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 of Love Control Trust Forgiveness Respect Abundance Self-love We go deeper into some topi...

12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Avoiding Relapse through Self-Awareness and Right Action

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 going to hear him process some of his grief in real time, in a very real and vulnerable way. I...

Nadia Davis on Coming Home: A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption

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 instructor, and the mother of 3 beautiful young men.    Nadia has been through more in one lifetime t...

Sobriety Hot Takes from 2x Emmy Nominated Producer and Performance Coach Phillip Barbb

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, I wanted to give you a sneak peek into one of our upcoming guests that I just interviewed t...

How to Survive the Newcomer Grind, Healing Shame, and Living Clean

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 addiction. She isn’t afraid to tell it like it was or share the wisdom of lessons learned in recover...

Chris Stewart on Breaking Heroin Addiction and Healing from Codependency

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 and finally how he was able to break his addiction and build a life of purpose and meaning. He ...

Anna David: How To Find New Purpose Through Publishing Your Recovery Story

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 but mostly talking about her new book “On Good Authority: 7 Steps to Prepare, Promote and Profit...

Ricky Mcaddock: From Addiction and Prison to CEO of Street Connect. How Religion Transformed His Life

Dawn Nickel, Author of “She Recovers Every Day” on How to Heal from Domestic Violence, Addiction, Grief and Workaholism

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 every day that are really incredible.   Fun fact, I believe in the SheRecovers foundation so mu...

How to Heal Addiction with Neuroscience

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 the genetic markers of addiction, and how a simple test could identify missing chemicals th...