The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

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.   Connect with Joseph! Links: linktr.ee/Josephkajy   Follow on Instagram @josephjajy Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg   Lightning Round Answers:  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. What I wish I knew:  Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

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!   Connect with Joi! Visit Website: https://www.communicatewithjoi.com Follow on Instagram @joiandreoli   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  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” Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

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! Connect with Ryan! Follow on Instagram @ryan_michael_dusick   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  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 Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

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.   Connect with Sharon! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sharonfekete   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  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   Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

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.    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.    Connect with Joshua! Follow on Instagram @joshuavtanner Follow on TikTok @joshuavtanner   Watch the full interview on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

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   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg 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 Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

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!   Connect with Me! Visit Website: soberlifeschool.com Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg   Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

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! Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo  

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.   Connect with Hannah! Visit Website: https://www.hannahsward.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahsward.22 Follow on Instagram @hannahdavisward   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

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.   Connect with Joe! Visit: https://linktr.ee/joe.conniff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.conniff.1 Follow on Instagram @mindful_of_recovery   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ     Watch Full Episodes!   https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo