The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Today my guest is the beautiful and generous soul that is Mary Tilson. I looooved this conversation with her so much that it's one of the longer ones I've published in 5 years of doing the podcast. Mary shares her story of alcoholism and how she recovered, and also the tools and science of behavior change. So with that, please enjoy this episode with Mary! How to Connect with Mary Tilson Website: www.sunandmoonsoberliving.com Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving Podcast: Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Lightning Round Answers Book recommendations: Alcoholics Anonymous Wisdom of Yoga, by Stephen Cope Favorite Quote: "Discipline is the path to freedom" Self Care Practice: Meditation & Yoga, Retreats What I wish I knew: The critical voice is not the bearer of truth 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 Dr. Constance Scharff, Speaker and Author of two books, Ending Addiction for Good, By Richard Taite and Constance Scharff, PhDAnd her most recent: Rock to Recovery: Music as a Catalyst for Human Transformation There is a trigger warning on this episode for anyone who has experienced incest and sexual abuse. Dr. Scharff shares her story of surviving sexual abuse as a child, how she became addicted to alcohol and her amazing journey of recovery. We talk a lot about different solutions for trauma. She will share a story of how doing somatic trauma work called "Radical Aliveness", she dropped 75lbs without changing anything! If you have tried any of these somatic practices to heal trauma, I'd love to hear your experiences. Just message me on the One day at a time facebook page or on Instagram at odaatpodcast. So without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Dr. Constance Scharff. Connect with Dr. Constance Scharff Visit Website: https://www.constancescharff.com/ Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Lightning Round Answers: Book recommendation: The Little Prince, Alcoholics Anonymous Favorite Quote: "You can't change what happened, but you can change the end." What I wish I knew: Early recovery is hard and that's normal. 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 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