The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Today my guest is Author and Recovery Coach, Fawna Asfaw. She oversees a private and prestigious young women’s transitional sober living in Los Angeles, CA, and founded The Good Wrk, helping young women rebuild their lives on their own terms.   Fawna also just published her memoir “Sober Daughter, A Memoir of Grief, Addiction and Recovery”. We talk about what was the root cause of her addiction, how she processed the death of both her parents, and how she was able to escape and overcome alcoholism.     Before we jump in, please follow the podcast @odaatpodcast for daily inspiration and additional free resources including access to over 200 past episodes, book reviews, and general sobriety support.   So with that, please enjoy this episode, with Fawna!   Connect with Fawna! Visit Website: https://www.fawnaasfaw.com/thegoodwrk Follow on Instagram: @fawnaasfaw   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

My guest today is Veronica Valli, clinical psychotherapist, Co-Host of the VERY popular podcast called The Soberful Podcast along with Chip Somers, and author of “Soberful: Uncover a sustainable fulfilling life free of alcohol.”    This episode is PACKED with wisdom, insights, and practical guidance on healing from alcoholism and life. I loved this episode and I hope you do too. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Veronica!     Connect with Veronica! Visit Websites: https://soberful.com/ https://www.veronicavalli.com/   Follow on Instagram: @veronicajvalli   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  Book recommendations: Alcoholics Anonymous Sermon on The Mound, Emmet Fox Conversations With God, Donald Walsch   Favorite Quote: This one is a prayer “Be still and know that I am God” Self Care Practice: Regular 10th step inventory, REBT - Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy   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 China Darrington, the ​​Director Advocacy and Public Policy for Thrive, Peer Support Recovery. She shares her story of surviving human trafficking from a very young age, how she fell into addiction what happened and what she did to achieve 18 years of abstinence. We talked about her experience with the 12 Steps, therapy, and the other tools she uses to heal her trauma. She also shares her thoughts on Buddhist practices, how she lost 80lbs, and the work she does not to help other women heal from trauma.   Highlights: If you make it to 5 years, the relapse rate drops to 15% or less. The Self-Care Snacking Strategy How she lost 80lbs Healing Your Relationship to Food Connect with China! Visit Website: https://thrivepeersupport.com/ Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  Book recommendation: Get Up: A 12-step Guide to Recovery for Misfits, Freaks, and Weirdos Bucky Sinister Favorite Quote: “Never Give Up Hope” and “Can’t be critical and curious at the same time” Self Care Practice: Daily Meditation, Movement, “Self Care Snacking” What I wish I knew: “Being perfect isn’t required to recover”   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 Dr. Andrew Marry, aka Mazz, who is also the co-host of the Daily Dose Podcast.  Before we jump in, I would like to invite you to share your “God Shot” stories that could potentially be included in my book project coming out this year. Just to add a little bit of explanation to the term “God Shot”, it is a spiritual experience that you’ve had that can only be explained by God showing up in your life. Over the time I’ve been sober I’ve had many. For instance, the day after my Mother died last November, I woke up to the most brilliant sunrise I’ve ever seen. The sky was ablaze with bright orange, pink and glimmers of golden light. I felt it to my core that it was Mom telling me she made it to the other side. I felt it so deeply that I just stood there and cried my eyes out. I knew in my heart that she was okay. Fast forward several months and a woman I know said she had a message for me that she didn’t understand what it meant, but that my Mother said to look for her “in the clouds”. My jaw hit the desk. I’ve been grieving her loss but this message brought me comfort and peace, and a deep knowing that my higher power was at work, even though I don’t always understand it. If you have a story that you’d like to share, you can email it to me at arlina@odaatchat.com There is a deadline of 6/20 to be included in the book, but if I get more, I will publish them separately on my blog at odaatchat.com. Also, please be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram: odaatpodcast for updates and daily sobriety inspiration. In today’s episode, I talked with Dr. Marry who shares his story of alcoholism, how it nearly cost him his life and his marriage to the lovely Dayna, and how AA saved both. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Dr. Marry!   Connect with  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 the talented, hilarious and beautiful human that is Roxan McDonald. It is impossible to capture all that she is in a bunch of job titles, but here goes. She’s the creative force behind the IG and TikTok account @Spiritual_AF with over 140K followers, and co-host of the “Spiritual AF or Whatever” podcast. She’s also a writing coach, meditation facilitator, educator and wears many many other hats.    Roxan shares her story of childhood abuse, trauma, addiction, her amazing transformation and how she’s been able to stay sober since 1990. She shares publicly for the first time why she left AA after 31 years.    What I really needed was 3 hours to ask all my questions, but we do cover a lot of ground in this episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. So without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Roxan.   Connect with Roxan! Visit Website: https://www.spiritual-af.com/ Follow on Instagram/TicTok: @spiritual_af  Podcast: https://www.spiritual-af.com/spiritual-af-or-whatever-podcast Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  Book recommendation:  The Feminine Face of God: The Unfolding of the Sacred in Women by Patricia Hopkins and Sherry Ruth Anderson   Favorite Quote:  Self Care Practice: What I wish I knew:  Just for fun: 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 Matt Jerr, the Co-Host of The Sober Friends Podcast. He’s been sober since 3/21/2014 and today he is going to share his story of alcoholism and recovery with us.    We talk about all kinds of things including book recommendations, alternate recovery paths, changing thinking around traditional programs, having fun in sobriety and how to handle heavy meetings so you can leave feeling uplifted.   Connect with Matt! Visit Website: https://soberfriendspod.com/ Follow on Instagram @soberfriendspod   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  Book recommendation:  Favorite Quote:  Self Care Practice: What I wish I knew:  Just for fun: 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 Beverly Sartain. She is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute and author of “Transcending Trauma - How I used Spiritual Psychology To Heal My Life”. Beverly holds a Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology and is also a certified drug and alcohol counselor. She has done extensive work with those affected by domestic violence and addiction and helps them to heal from trauma. In this episode, we talk about the four levels of healing, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical. One of the benefits of being the host of a recovery podcast, is I occasionally get some free therapy, and Bev was kind enough to walk me through some personal challenges I face with the physical level, specifically around body issues. As a facilitator of hypnotherapy, and a lifelong student of the healing arts, I find it fascinating to practice all healing modalities. I encourage you to trust your gut and test them out for yourself as well. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Beverly.   Connect with Beverly  Website: https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/ Coach Certification: https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/holistic-coach-certification-program/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holisticcoachtraininginstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevsartain/   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

Connect with John Clint Mabry! Visit Website: https://johnclintmabry.com/ Follow on Instagram @johnmabryspk 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  

Hi Friend, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host. In case we haven’t met yet, I am a certified Recovery Coach and Hypnotist. I help people get sober, stay sober and go deeper through scientifically proven tools and spiritual practices. I have been practicing abstinence from drugs and alcohol since 4/23/94 and I’ve seen recovery grow and evolve over the years with a lot of different options. I encourage you to explore it all and find what works for you.  Today my guest is Dufflyn Lammers. She is a Relationship and Recovery Coach. She helps women through attachment repair, tantra, and coaching so that they can have healthier relationships without slipping back into old patterns. In this episode, we’re going to get into Breakups in Sobriety, Attachment Style Theory, and how to develop the “Earned Secure Attachment” style in order to foster healthy relationships. We will discuss what attachment theory is and what the main styles are so you can start getting an idea which attachment style you might have. Dufflyn shares SO MUCH valuable information, I can’t wait for you to hear it. And if you find this helpful, please leave a review on iTunes and share it with a friend! I appreciate you!   Connect with Dufflyn! Visit Websites:  https://www.dufflyn.com/ https://www.rockrelationshipsinrecovery.com   Follow on Instagram: @dufflyn   Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg   Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes! Be sure to follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration: @odaatpodcast and @arlinaallen

Hi Friend,   Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.   In case we haven’t met yet, I am a certified Recovery Coach and Hypnotist. I help people get sober, stay sober and go deeper through scientifically proven tools and spiritual practices.   I have been practicing abstinence from drugs and alcohol since 4/23/94 and I’ve seen recovery grow and evolve over the years with a lot of different options. I encourage you to explore it all and find what works for you.    Today my guest is Jason Carter, author of “To Hell I Ride - When a Life Examined Became Worth Living”. He shares his recovery story from alcohol, and drops some insightful wisdom that has helped him stay sober for more than 6 years, all without a traditional recovery program.   Before we dive in, please visit soberlifeschool.com to sign up for the bi weekly newsletter. There are free resources for meditation, other recovery podcasts, and you know I love books, so lots of book recommendations too.   Also, if you have suggestions for topics you’d like to hear or guests you’d like to suggest, you can email me at arlina at odaatchat.com   And finally, please follow me on tiktok at arlinaallen - I would love to do some live content to talk about relapse prevention and rebuilding self esteem but I can’t until I have 1000 followers. I appreciate you all so much!   That’s it for the overview, so without further adu, please enjoy this episode with Jason.     More from Jason: Link to book: https://amzn.to/3qW0WIU Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg     Lightning Round Answers:  Book recommendation: The Power of Now, by Ekhart Tolle and The Far Side, by Gary Larson Favorite Quote: When a man realizes he has no limits, he has no limits Self Care Practice: intermittent fasting, exercise, church, writing What I wish I knew: Everything will be different   Be sure to follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration: @odaatpodcast and @arlinaallen Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!