The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Arlina Allen
undefined
Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 3min

OC238 Dr. Kim Dennis on 18 Years Sober, Underlying Trauma, and Healing Substance Use and Eating Disorders

Today my guest is Dr Kim Dennis. She is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating addiction including substance, process, and food disorders. She has helped thousands of people to stay alive and recover for over 20 years. Her knowledge of eating disorders and addiction isn't just limited to her academic and clinical experience, she has had her own experience as a person who has recovered from an eating disorder, addiction and trauma. She believes in and maintains a holistic perspective in the practice of psychiatry, incorporating biological, psycho-social, and spiritual approaches into the individually tailored treatment programs for each patient at SunCloud Health. Before we jump into today's episode, I wanted to share a couple of resources to help you along your recovery journey. First, there is a free private women's facebook group you can join if you'd like some additional support. I am regularly sharing books I love, guided meditations, daily inspiration cards and other resources. And next month I'll actually be announcing a new step work class! It's free, it's private and you can work the 12 steps without having to attend meetings. We did this a couple of years ago and it was a big success with over 200 women participating. This time around you won't even have to buy the books if you don't want to because you can access it all online for free. To join the group just search "One Day At A Time - Private Women's Group" Or visit odaatchat.com and look for the link in the show notes. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1244862275613746 So that's it for announcements! Please enjoy this episode with Dr. Kim! Connect with Dr. Kim Here: Visit Website: Follow on Instagram 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
undefined
Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 1min

OC237 - Mandy Manners Co-Author of Love Your Sober Year: A Seasonal Guide to Alcohol-Free Living

My guest is Mandy Manners, the fabulous Co-Author of Love Your Sober Year: A Seasonal Guide to Alcohol-Free Living. Mandy co-wrote the book with her long-time friend Kate Baily who has been a guest as well. She is absolutely lovely, and I'll leave a link to her episode in the show notes. Today we focused on their new book, which I absolutely LOVE. Not only is it aesthetically beautiful, but the concept is brilliant as it follows the natural rhythms of the seasons. There is a ton of information to absorb on the path to recovery, and this book offers a practical way to take it all in without becoming overwhelmed. Connect with Mandy and Kate! Visit Website: Follow on Instagram 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
undefined
Nov 10, 2022 • 59min

OC236 Joseph Kajy on Trauma, Addiction, Prison and Finding A Life With Purpose

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
undefined
Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 10min

OC235 Joi Andreoli Author of The Recovery Cycle on Healthy Relationships and Healing Rituals

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
undefined
Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 8min

OC234 Ryan Dusick, Author of Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery

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
undefined
Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 13min

OC233 Sharon Feteke Author of The Broken Road To Mental Health on Addiction, Suicide Attempts and the 12 Steps

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
undefined
Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 23min

OC232 Joshua Tanner on Psychedelic Assisted Mental Health Therapy

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
undefined
Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 4min

OC231 From Bank Robber to Recovery Advocate. Author Patrick O'Neil on Recovery from Heroin Addiction, 12 Step, and Refuge Recovery

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
undefined
Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 16min

OC230 Arlina Allen on Her Story, and Rebuilding Self-Esteem In Recovery

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
undefined
Sep 22, 2022 • 59min

OC229 MJ on Recovery, the 12 Steps, Anonymity, and Common Misconceptions

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

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app