The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

odaatchat.com Soberlifeschool.com   I love this episode already, because we ran through a “recovery checklist” of sorts that I’m going to have to use in future episodes. It was totally an inspired thought! Felt kinda magical if I’m honest…   Anyway, I have a little story to share with you. So years ago, when I first got sober I was in that emotional place where I had tried all my best ideas to fix my own life, cuz it was a total disaster, but nothing was improving.    I was completely broken heartbroken because my boyfriend and I had just broken up, I had a ton of bills and no money, and all my friends were fed up.    But as “luck” would have it, (and when I say luck, i’m using air quotes) I met a woman who pulled me aside and offered to work with me. I was so desperate for change, I did everything she told me to do, which was A LOT.    But things started to shift, my life started to evolve in ways I never could have imagined. I found peace, relief, and such profound purpose that has given my life such rich meaning, it’s kinda hard to put into words. I was hooked!   Over the last 25 years since that experience, I’ve been obsessed with workshops and exercises that identify the blocks to healing. So that’s what I want to share with you, if you’re ready for it.   It’s a transformational program that starts with a 3 month plan so that you can build a foundation for your own life.   Want to know why I finally decided to take the plunge myself? Other than being completely frustrated? I read this quote by Albert Einstein “A problem can’t be solved with the mind that created it.” For me, that was it and I’m so grateful I did because my life today is unrecognizable from where I started. I’ve been married for over 22 years, sober for 25, I’m debt free except for my house, and I feel really good about who I am today.   If you’re ready to find out more, visit odaatchat.com and look for the butterfly on the right!   So back to today’s episode, Taryn and her mom Dawn Nickel, who was also a previous guest, are the founders of SheRecovers, an absolutely incredible resource for women in recovery. They offer online meetings, retreats, and a huge community of over 270K women, all focused on recovery. And today Taryn is going to share her story and how she recovers. So with that, I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

Hey Friend, thanks for joining me today. First, I gotta tell you, Buddy LOVES recovery! I mean, the guy is a student of human nature and healing, and his southern drawl mixed with eastern philosophy is quite the mix… But before we jump in, a quick request, a Thank You, and an awesome resource The request is if you find these episodes helpful, please subscribe and share with your recovery community. My thank you goes out to Jennifer, Teri, Stephanie, Margaret, Ann, and David for your generous contributions! Because of you, I’m finally able to hire some help this month. Side note, David’s encouraging email came at the exact moment when I was feeling super burnt out and discouraged. So David, if you are listening, thank you… You made a huge difference in my life. Okay, now for the resource, which is a process to eliminate negative limiting self beliefs by visiting https://www.recreateyourlife.com/free/ I worked through the online video for the negative belief of “I’m not good enough” in about 30 minutes and honestly, it was pretty mind blowing. If you’ve ever had that experience of “Holy shit, that’s so true” and you were forever changed by that experience, that’s what it was like. And of course my next thought was, “I gotta get all my friends to try this!” So there you go. I really hope you try it! I’ll leave all the links to these resources and the ones we discuss on the podcast in the show notes which can be found at odaatchat.com, that’s o d a a t chat.com So there ya have it! I hope you enjoy today’s episode, with Buddy C.

http://odaatchat.com/index.php/2020/02/08/laura-mckowen/ OC102 Laura Mckowen, Author of “We Are the Luckiest.” You are listening to the ODAAT Chat Podcast. My name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. Today my guest is the Author of “We are the luckiest”... Laura McKowen Music transition Hi Friend, thanks for joining me today. If you are in the market for a mind blowing recovery memoire, I gotchu covered! Laura McKowen has been featured on the TODAY show, in The Guardian, WebMD, New York Post, and more Before we jump in, I’ll share a couple of resources. There is a private women’s FB page where we post links to weekly meetings, challenges and provide lots of love & support. If you’re a woman, you can request access by visiting the ODAAT Chat FB page. Another book! Radical Compassion by Tara Brach. The audiobook contains the “RAIN” process to help resolve negative thoughts and specific meditations on feelings like anger, shame and guilt. We’ve been talking a lot about using gratitude as a tool to transform negative feelings, but what I know is that we have to acknowledge, validate and process them before we can transform them. What we resist, persists. So here is the RAIN process that allows you to deal with negativity so you can move to gratitude: 1) Recognize the feeling 2) Allow the feelings some space 3) Investigate- Identify where is it in your body? What is its purpose? 4) Nurture yourself by offering love & kindness I hope you make this part of your daily coping process So back to the intro for today’s guest. Laura not only shares her story, but we cover a few highly debated topics surrounding the alternative ways of finding recovery from alcoholism and addiction that I think you’ll find interesting... So with that, please enjoy this episode, with Laura. Laura McKowen is the author of We Are the Luckiest. She is a former public relations executive who has become recognized as a fresh voice in the recovery movement. Beloved for her soulful and irreverent writing, she now leads sold-out yoga-based retreats and courses that teach people how to say yes to a bigger life. She hosted the iTunes Top 100 podcast HOME, with over 1.5 million downloads. and has been featured on the TODAY show, in The Guardian, WebMD, New York Post, and more. Visit her online at http://www.lauramckowen.com. You’ll find her on social media here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IFlyatNight Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/laura_mckowen Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauramckowen Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lauramckowen

It’s been a while since I published a step work call so I’m happy to share this one with Jaydale as we go over her step 3 homework. Before we jump in, I wanted to announce that we’re starting our next round of the “Sobriety Reset Workshop”, a FREE 12 step workshop for women, starting on 1/30 at 7:00 MST. It is an online class and you can sign up and get all the details at SobrietyReset.com Also, if you would like to hear more episodes like this one, just visit ODAATChat.com or you can also subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify or any other podcast player. So that’s all the announcements for today! Please enjoy this episode, with Jaydale.

Hey Everybody, thanks for joining me today! I’m excited to share this story with you because my guest Jacob Evans dives into a HUGE missing piece for people who are just starting their recovery journey. He works with Tree House Recovery for men, that utilizes an assessment focusing on a client’s biology, psychology and sociology so that they can develop a personalized plan around the individual’s results. So a little disclaimer here, I am not a doctor and I don’t play one on the internet so I can’t personally endorse any treatment centers. However, the information Jacob is sharing can be helpful when you are thinking about the areas of your own recovery that you are needing to heal. Jacob himself offers transitional coaching so if you’d like to reach out to him after listening, you can get a free consultation through his website at hopeguides.com Before we jump in, I also wanted to announce that we’re starting our next round of the “Sobriety Reset Workshop”, a free 12 step workshop for women, starting on 1/30 at 7:00 MST. It is an online class and you can sign up at SobrietyReset.com Also, I just wanted to acknowledge that it’s been a few weeks since the last podcast. There are about 8 interviews from some amazing guests just waiting to be published! But I do all the producing and publishing myself and it's very time consuming. One of my goals for 2020 is to be more consistent, so for that, I’ve decided to ask for help! Imagine that! If my listeners are willing to collectively donate $250 per month, I can hire an editor which would be so amazing! So If you find value from this podcast I hope you would consider a $5 monthly donation. If you’d like to donate, just visit odaatchat.com and you’ll find a link on the right hand side. So that’s all the announcements for today! Please enjoy this episode, with Jacob.

Hi Friend! Welcome to another episode of The ODAAT Chat Podcast! In case you are new here, My name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. This is a podcast where my guests share their stories of alcoholism and addiction and their journey to recovery. For information on today’s episode and access to past episodes, visit odaatchat.com. Today my conversation is with Emily Paulson, mother of 5, and author of Highlight Real - Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life But before we jump in, I wanted to share an amazing audio book I discovered called “Awareness- Conversations with the Masters” by Anthony de Mello. Now, the title does nothing to distinguish it from other books, but it was recomened by Tim Ferriss and if he thinks it’s good I usually get it, and he did not disappoint. While listening to it, I kept blurting things like, “oh my god, yes!” like a crazy person because nobody was there, but I immediately knew I had to share it with you all because it’s just that good. So listeners of the ODAAT Chat Podcast can get it for free by subscribing to Audible.com, just visit odaatchat.com and you’ll see the Audible banner on the right. So Emily Lynn Paulson is someone I really appreciate because she has a great story but also because she was brave enough to pull back the curtain on what seems to be the perfect life, to show that everyone has their painful struggles and challenges. www.emilylynnpaulson.com IG @highlightrealrecovery So with that, please enjoy this episode, with the super fabulous Emily!

Hi Friend! Welcome to another episode of The ODAAT Chat Podcast! In case you are new here, My name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. This is a podcast where my guests share their stories of alcoholism and addiction and their journey to recovery. For information on today’s episode and access to past episodes, visit odaatchat.com. Today my conversation is with Kimmerz who my very first sponsor from over 25 years ago! But before we jump in, I wanted to share that in order to help as many women as I can, I am hosting a FREE workshop called “Sobriety Reset”. We are doing 12 steps in 6 weeks using Dr Covington’s workbook called “A Woman’s Way through the 12 steps”. So if you don’t like AA meetings and you still need connection and support, you are welcome join us! Visit sobrietyreset.com So today’s guest is someone very special. Kimmerz is one of the most loving and gentle people I know. She’s had her fair share of trauma, health issues along with alcoholism and drug addiction, but has been able to maintain her sobriety through the 12 steps for nearly 30 years! So with that, please enjoy this episode, with Kimmerz.

OC100- Dr Stephanie Covington, Author of A Woman's Way Through the 12 Steps https://www.stephaniecovington.com/ Hi Friend! Welcome you to another episode of The ODAAT Chat Podcast! In case you are new here, My name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. This is a podcast where my guests share their stories of alcoholism and addiction and their journey to recovery. For information on today’s episode and access to past episodes, visit odaatchat.com. Today my conversation is with Dr Stephanie Covington, Author of “A Woman’s Way Through the 12 Steps” which is the book I have used to take women through the steps for about 10 years now, and the foundation of the “Step Work Calls” I publish on the podcast. But before we jump in, I wanted to share that in order to help as many women as I can, I am hosting a FREE workshop called “Sobriety Reset”. It starts on 12/12 and you can sign up at Sobriety Reset.com - We are using Dr Covington’s book and worksheets to do the 12 steps in 6 weeks. So if you don’t like AA meetings and you still need connection and support, please join us! Right now we have about 200 women signed up, so I’m really excited to be a witness to the transformations! So back to the episode with Dr. Covington. She is an internationally recognized clinician, author, organizational consultant, and lecturer. She is a pioneer in the field of women’s issues, addiction, trauma, and recovery. She has developed an innovative, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed approach that results in effective services in public, private, and institutional settings. Dr. Covington’s clients include the Betty Ford Treatment Center, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment in Washington, D.C., the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and numerous other treatment and correctional settings. Dr. Covington was a workshop chair for the women’s treatment improvement protocol (TIP) published by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). She has had a profound impact on me personally, and the women who I have sponsored over the years. So with that, please enjoy this episode, with Dr Stephanie Covington.

Hi Friend, Welcome to The ODAAT Chat podcast, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. This is a podcast where my guests and I talk about how to recovery from alcoholism and addiction. We tell our stories in hopes that you relate, feel inspired and discover tools that can help you achieve long term recovery. But before we jump in, I have a quick announcement. I am hosting a free 12 step workshop for women called “Sobriety Reset”. We will cover the 12 steps in 6 weeks starting Thursday December 12th at 7:00pm MST, online via Zoom. You might be wondering who this is for...This is for any woman who wants to do the steps. If you’ve relapsed, or you feel lost, or you want to get into the solution, or if you are looking for a real transformation. I highly encourage you to sign up now. S o here’s how it will work: We will use the worksheets from “A Woman’s Way Through the 12 Steps” We will meet online using a Zoom link We will review the answers for steps 1 & 2 during the meeting You will also meet with your Step Sister (aka accountability partner) once a week so you can share all your answers and listen to your partner share hers. If you’re ready for some positive change, go to sobrietyreset.com, enter your email address and just follow the instructions from there! So today my guest is the super fabulous Linda Parmer. Linda specializes in financial recovery and helping women in recovery to heal their money thoughts and behaviors. Her life in addiction led her to a life of financial chaos. With her recovery she has learned that alcohol and drugs were just a symptom of negative patterns and behaviors. This is the same for money. A few years into recovery she was ready to look at these patterns and behaviors which led her to become a Certified Money Coach. Linda has worked in the financial industry for 20 years and has made a career from helping people with their finances. Linda is going to tell her story but also provide us with a mini money workshop that will set you on the path to finding recovery around money.