

The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast
Arlina Allen
This podcast is about recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, sobriety and the journey of recovery, community and healing. The stories are inspiring, funny and touching. They will provide hope and help others to feel like they are not alone. Today is the day to start living the life of your dreams and be who you were meant to be! For more resources, visit odaatchat.com or visit us on Facebook, search ODAAT Chat Podcast
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Mar 25, 2021 • 48min
Kimberly Lorenz on Healing the Subconscious Mind
Hello Loves, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I'll be your host. Today, my guest is Kimberly Lorenz, Certified Hypnotist, and Professional Certified Hypnosis Instructor. I am a huge advocate of reprogramming the subconscious mind to eliminate negative beliefs, so that we break out of self-sabotage, reach our goals, and make lasting changes. So after I was laid off from my high-tech sales job in Dec of 2020, I decided to start my own coaching business. Obviously, I was happy to finally be free of the corporate world, but I was also wrestling with a lot of fears and self-doubt. That's when I reached out to Kimberly to help me face those fears, get to the root cause and let go of any subconscious beliefs that could be blocking my progress. It's hard to give you a quick recap of how magical it felt, and how transformative the process was, so I invited her to be a guest on the podcast so that through my experience, you might identify with my process and decide to check it out yourself. (share a resource) This episode is brought to you by Sobriety Reset, a 30-day boot camp to help you build a foundation of sobriety. It's an online self-paced course with videos that break down the neuroscience and mechanics of addiction so you see how it's impersonal which helps to relieve shame. But there are tons of bite-sized videos on how to handle social situations, cravings, emotional triggers, relationships, sleep issues, and even how to have fun again, without the booze, all from the privacy and comfort of your own home. There's also a private Facebook group where I post videos and answer questions every day. So if you're looking for a way to build a foundation of sobriety and get some momentum for an alcohol-free life, I hope you give it a try! Register today at sobrietyreset.com Next round starts April 1st. And that's no joke :) Well, there ya have it, please enjoy this conversation, with Kimberly!

Mar 19, 2021 • 50min
Pastor & Wife Share the Secret, Shed the Shame, Heal Religious Trauma and Accept Everyone
Hello Loves, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I'll be your host. Today, my guests are Tami and Ryan Canaday. They are the founders of "Free Community" and Wagon Coffee Roasters. Ryan is a pastor in recovery and together with his lovely wife Tami, they join me for a conversation to discuss both sides of the addiction story as it relates to the whole family. They are darling beautiful humans, and towards the end, I was so touched by their inclusion of everyone, including the LGBTQ community, and what it cost them to do so, I was moved to tears. They are such beautiful people. Just a little heads up, we had a little bit of technical difficulty, so in some spots of the interview you might be hearing This episode is brought to you by Sober Life School - In case you didn't know I offer customized coaching programs for people in recovery. If you're just getting sober or just want to go deeper into your personal development, you can schedule a free 30-minute strategy call. There's no pressure to commit to anything, and when you leave, you'll have a strategy to reach your specific goals and an opportunity to work with me for additional support. To hear more episodes like this one, or subscribe to the weekly newsletter. just visit odaatchat.com So there ya have it, please enjoy this conversation, with Tami and Ryan!

Mar 11, 2021 • 55min
Dr Nelson - His Daughters's Heroin Addiction, Helping vs Enabling, Help for Families
Hello Loves, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I'll be your host. Today, my guest is Dr. William Nelson. He shares his personal experience with watching his daughter Lauren struggle with heroin addiction, as well as his work that centers around trying to help his patients recover from addiction. I was a guest on his podcast as well, and I've posted a link to that interview in the show notes. This episode is brought to you by "Reinvent - the 6-week Self-Esteem Workshop", starting on 3/16 at 6:00 pm PST / 9:00 EST. The premise of the class is that we only allow into our lives, what we believe we deserve, on a subconscious level. When we change our beliefs and raise our self-esteem, then everything else changes. I've been facilitating this for a while now, and I've seen HUGE transformations after these classes. We focus on gaining Clarity on what we want, Confidence to take action, and Clear the internal blocks and resistance so you can gain momentum and reach your goals. Laura manifested her dream home, Jennifer changed her relationship with her children, Kim was finally able to start asking for what she wanted, without feeling guilty, Carrie got the confidence to ask for a raise, and Donna ended a toxic relationship. You can read more about the transformational results by visiting www.SelfEsteemCourse.com So there ya have it, please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation, with Dr. Nelson!

Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 11min
Erica Barnett, Author of Quitter: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse and Recovery and How She Got Her Last Day One
Hello Loves, Thank you for downloading the podcast, my name is Arlina, and I'll be your host. Today, my guest is Erica C Barnett, author of Quitter, a memoir of drinking, relapse and Recovery, and journalist. She writes for Publicola.com, a publication that focuses on news politics and urbanism. We talk about her experience with alcoholism, chronic relapse, the pros and cons of treatment centers, and how she got her last "day one". This episode is brought to you by Sober Life School - Find resources to get your first 30 days of sobriety with the Sobriety Reset class, or find out how to end self-sabotage and reach your goals with "Reinvent - a 6-week self-esteem workshop", or get private customized support with 1:1 coaching. Just visit soberlifeschool.com So there ya have it, please enjoy this conversation, with___Erica____!

Mar 1, 2021 • 44min
Jesse Harless - Opioid Addiction, Recovery Practices, Tools and Helping Others
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!

Feb 18, 2021 • 43min
Jessica - Host of A Sober Girl's Guide Podcast, on Ending Toxic Family Relationships and Alternate Forms of Recovery
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!

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 8min
Chris - Alcoholism after gastric bypass, finding a sponsor and a recovery community
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!

Feb 3, 2021 • 1h 2min
Meg - The Preacher's Daughter, on surviving abuse and addiction to finding compassion and peace in recovery
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!

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 2min
Steff Rusher - Sex Trafficking Survivor, Recovery, and Operation Underground
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.

Jan 21, 2021 • 1h 2min
Zach Mathers, Host of Braving the Journey Podcast on Chronic Relapse, Dealing with Shame and Finding Recovery.
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!


