The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Harness Your Strengths To Shift From Addiction To Abundance. Jesse is going to share how he recovered from opioid addiction and a ton of practical solutions to help you on your sobriety journey. But before we jump in, I’d like to announce that after 4 years of doing the podcast, and much deliberation, the name of the podcast is changing to “The One Day At A Time Podcast”!! When I originally chose the name, I thought it sounded kinda catchy and I named it after my favorite 12 step meeting. What I didn’t realize is that the acronym  “ODAAT” is not widely known, even in the recovery community! And is regularly misspelled, so it’s been a struggle from the start. So now, it’s simply called The One Day At A Time Podcast, because that’s still one of my favorite recovery sayings.  To hear more episodes like this one, along with recommendations for books, meditations, and other recovery resources I discover on the interwebs, just visit odaatchat.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter. So there ya have it, let’s jump into the conversation, with Jesse!

Hello Boys & Girls, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host. If this is your first time listening, ODAAT stands for “one day at a time. Today, my guest is Jessica Jeboult, host of the popular recovery podcast “A Sober Girl’s Guide” and author of “Save Your Own Damn Life”. She’s a fun, no nonsense kinda gal who has dedicated her life to helping other people recover from addiction, in whatever way is best for them. And it’s her second time on the podcast! We get into some family issues, different modalities of healing and some practical ways to maintain your recovery. So there ya have it, please enjoy this wide ranging conversation, with Jessica!

Hello Loves, Thanks for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host. And in case you’re wondering, ODAAT stands for one day at a time! Today’s  guest is Chis, my dear friend from back home. We talk about all kinds of things including  how he developed alcoholism later in life, how easy it is to switch addictions, how he found recovery. Chris is super charming, he’s got a huge heart and he’s a lot of fun. To hear more episodes like this one, just visit odaatchat.com You can also get these episodes delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the weekly newsletter. So there ya have it, let’s jump into the conversation, with Chris!

Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.  Today, my guest is Meg Love, who grew up the daughter of a preacher. Meg shares a traumatic childhood event that led to addiction, and an abusive relationship, all of which nearly cost her life.   But this is a story of hope and triumph! Meg has survived some pretty awful situations, and yet she has taken charge of her life, had a complete psychic change, and now has a life she loves. She’s an absolute miracle! She’s also got a wicked sense of humor and a heart of gold. If you would like to hear more episodes like this one, along with recommendations for books, meditations and all kinds of other recovery resources, just visit odaatchat.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter. So there ya have it! I hope you enjoy this conversation, with Meg!

Hello Loves, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.   My guest is Steff Rusher, founder of “Fallen” a clothing line created to bring awareness to rape, sexual slavery, and human trafficking.  She donates 20% of all profits from clothing to the “Underground Railroad organization.”  Their website tag line is “We exist to rescue children from sex trafficking and sex exploitation. I’ll just give you a heads up that although this is ultimately a story of overcoming addiction, hope and inspiration, some of the content is tough to hear. But we do talk a lot about solutions and we also have a lot of fun because hey, that’s just how we are! Steff demonstrates a tremendous amount of strength and courage to have come so far. I intentionally chose to leave this episode largely unedited because I believe there is strength in vulnerability.  Also because what has happened to her still carries consequences and I felt it was important to bear witness to the after effects. I was so moved by her story and her mission, that I am including a link to the Underground Railroad  Organization on my website as well, to help those who are committed to rescuing victims of sexual slavery. There’s actually a powerful documentary on Amazon and I’ll leave a link to it in the show notes. Steff’s continues to live by example, what is possible for all of us, which is to heal our past. So with that, I would like to share this conversation with Steff. 

Hello Loves, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.  Today, my guest is Zach Mathers, host of Braving the Journey Podcast. Zach shares his story with us and talked about some of his painful challenges including multiple relapses, an affair and his struggle to find a path to recovery that works for him. We all recover differently, and if you’re struggling to find your way, his story will give you hope. To hear more episodes like this one, along with recommendations for books, meditations, and other recovery resources I discover on the interwebs, just visit odaatchat.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter. So there ya have it, let’s jump into the conversation, with Zach!

Hey Friends, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.  Today, my guest is Mackenzie, a dear friend from my hometown. She’s now a fitness expert in recovery, but she’s come a long way and I can’t wait for you to hear her story! To hear more episodes like this one, along with recommendations for books, meditations, and other recovery resources I discover I reserve for my private Facebook group, just visit odaatchat.com and subscribe to the weekly newsletter. So there ya have it, let’s jump into the conversation, with Mackenzie!

Hey Friends, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.  Today, my guest is Brock Bevell. Brock is a family man with 7 children, six daughters, and one son. He is a retired Police Officer who was run over on duty and ultimately retired from the injuries. Today, Brock inspires thousands to overcome their struggle with drug addiction without medications and intensive rehabilitation. Brock shows a tremendous amount of courage by being so transparent about his addiction, having been a former undercover detective. I know from other conversations with first responders just how much PTSD they have to deal with, so it's truly an honor to provide a space where someone like Brock can tell the truth and help destigmatize the need to get help. To hear more episodes like this one, just visit odaatchat.com or you can subscribe to the newsletter and get new episodes delivered right to your inbox. So there ya have it, let’s jump into the conversation, with Brock!

Lightning Round Questions Favorite quote:  “Find The Good And Focus On It” Favorite books: Recovery, by Russel Brand - https://amzn.to/2WOvxca Recovery Routine: Wake up at 5:00 am, 3 hours of journaling, meditation, exercise, connection throughout the day.   Well Hello Hello Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.  Today, my guest is Tim Ringgold, TedX speaker, board-certified music therapist, and author of Sonic Recovery-Harness the Power of Music To Stay Sober (link in show notes at odaatchat.com) https://amzn.to/3n4jked  I gotta tell you, Tim is such a wealth of knowledge and he delivered so many helpful ideas, suggestions, and resources, I could barely keep up!  We talked a lot about how to deal with stress, which is a huge trigger for people in recovery. Tim is hosting the Stress Elimination Summit, which has an amazing lineup of speakers including Tommy Rosen, David Aspery, and yours truly! You can register for free at stresseliminationsummit.com So there ya have it, let’s jump into the conversation, with Tim!

Lightning Round Questions Favorite quote: “Sobriety Delivers What Drinking Promised” Favorite books: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace, Untamed, Alcoholics Anonymous, aka “Big Book” Recovery Routine: “Self Care is a non-negotiable”    Hello, my loves! Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host.  Today, my guest is Michelle Smith, creator of the very popular FB Group, Recovery Is The New Black, a digital community for moms in recovery. As a wife and working mother of two, Michelle fell into the "mommy juice" drinking culture. She found a way out and has been in recovery from alcohol abuse since 2016. As a certified addiction and mental health counselor, she provides services to other moms who are seeking supportive alternatives to a boozy culture that tells us alcohol is an accessory to motherhood. Michelle has 20 years of experience in the field of addiction medicine and behavioral health treatment. One last thing before we jump in, if you are struggling to get your first 30 days alcohol-free, you can enroll in Sobriety Reset, a private online course, with videos and worksheets designed to help you overcome the most challenging hurdles in early sobriety. Things like emotional triggers, how to handle social events, boredom, sleep issues, and more. All the most effective strategies & lessons I’ve learned over my 26 years in recovery and as a coach. Plus if you decide to enroll before January 1st, you’ll save $60 on the program. For all the details, visit SobrietyRest.com  So without further ado, please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation, with Michelle!