The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Hi Friend!   Welcome to another episode of the Odaat Chat, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, or you can get new episodes delivered right to your inbox by signing up for the newsletter at odaatchat.com.   If you are new here, this is a podcast where my guests and I talk about how to recovery from alcoholism and addiction. We typically spend the first half of the podcast on the backstory, but the magic is really in the solution, which is what we try to focus on.   I’m looking to uncover the moments of clarity, the revelations, and the tools and practices for healing which lead to long term recovery.   This episode is sponsored by my free 7 day “Connection Cure Challenge” -  how to overcome isolation and attract your tribe in 7 days. - I know what its like to feel overwhelmed by life, and lonely because all I want to do is isolate. But I found a solution that changed my life forever and I want to share it with you. It’s a free online course with a downloadable worksheet.   So if you’ve ever struggled with loneliness and isolation then you absolutely need to take this challenge and experience the relief that comes from feeling supported and connected.   Sign up for free at soberlifeschool.com   Today I’m talking with the world famous Tattoo artist out of Shamrock tattoo in Hollywood CA, and author of the book, Smile now, Cry Later, Guns, Gangs and Tattoos - Freddy Negrete. His work is stunning. You can see some of his work on https://freddynegrete.com/ or his instagram at https://www.instagram.com/freddy_negrete/   He shares about what it was like growing up with a Jewish mother and a Mexican father, around gang members in the neighborhood. We go over how he got caught up in that world, the drugs, crime and violence and losing his son to drugs. Ultimately he shares how he was able to transform his life, and how he helps others through the book he published with his good friend, Steve Jones.   I would like to thank Amy Dresner for hooking me up with such an awesome guest, and Steve Jones for helping me set up the interview and of course Freddy for being willing to share from the heart, so that others might be given the hope of recovery.   So with that, please enjoy this episode with Freddy!

Today's episode is sponsored by my free "7 Day Connection Cure Challenge -  How to attract your tribe and overcome isolation. If you’ve ever struggled with isolation, then you absolutely need to take this challenge and experience the relief that comes from feeling supported and connected. Sign up for free at soberlifeschool.com On the podcast today, I’m speaking with my new friend Susanne Navas. You know, sometimes you meet people and think, wow, how can someone be so calm, yet so powerful? Well that’s Susanne. She has completed multiple Ironman races, she coaches other people to run marathons, she’s a life coach, a yoga instructor and a self described “mindfulprenure” all while raising 3 kids and being married! And she’s also speaking at this year’s “She Recovers” event in LA in September! She’s absolutely amazing.. We chat about her childhood for about the first 20 minutes before we even talk about her struggles with alcohol because she had such a unique experience spending part of her high school years growing up in Mexico. In this conversation she also shares how some of her friends were parents of children who died in the Sandy Hook shooting, and how some were able to cope with such a tragic situation. I also want to encourage you to listen to the end for what I call her “evidence of God” story. Just by chance we stumble into this story that was so powerful it touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes twice! The first time when she told me and again when I was editing the podcast! It’s one of those stories that makes your faith a little deeper and heals your heart just a little bit more. If you would like to connect with Susanne, you can find her on her here: Website: http://www.therebootcoach.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannenavas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulpreneur/ So with that, please enjoy this episode, with Susanne!

OC56- Duane Lauder - Host of “Sober For Life Radio”. Being adopted, Jail, Drug Addiction and Finding Recovery Well Hi Friend! I’m so gald you are here!   If you are new here, this is a podcast where my guests and I talk about how to recovery from alcoholism and addiction. We typically spend the first half of the podcast on the backstory, but the magic is really in the solution, which is what we try to focus on. I’m looking to uncover the moments of clarity, the revelations, and the tools and practices for healing which lead to long term recovery. Today’s episode is brought to you by Sober Life School.com. If you struggle with things like Isolation, Relationships or Relapse, I’ve got a course for you! Check it out at SoberLifeSchool.com I’d like to invite you to try the free course called “The connection cure challenge - 7 days to building your tribe”. Get some of your friends to do it with you for a little extra accountability! So on the podcast today, I have a special interview with Duane Lauder, host of The Sober for life Radio. Duane has a special place in my heart. The way he loves God and he has used his love for music to spread the word of recovery means a lot to me personally. And Duane is an example of someone who has found a way that works for him, outside the conventional 12 step process.   You can find Duane on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/lawderduane https://www.facebook.com/soberforliferadio/   Listen to his station here: https://soberforliferadio.com/ Over the 24 years I’ve been in recovery, I’ve seen a lot of different ways that work and a lot that don’t. In the end, if what you’re doing works, then keep doing it! So with that, please enjoy this episode, with Duane! With love & gratitude, Arlina   Subscribe to Get New Episodes on Your Phone!    

Well Hi Friend! So gald you are here! Welcome to ODAAT Chat, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. In case you didn’t know, ODAAT stands for “one day at a time”. If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, or you can get new episodes delivered right to your inbox by signing up for the newsletter at odaatchat.com. The purpose of this podcast, is bring you stories from people who suffered through addiction and alcoholism and found a way out to lead happy purposeful lives. I also wanted to share the teachers, ideas and exercises that have helped me on my own journey over the last 24 years. Today I have a special announcement that I’m beyond excited to share with you. I’m launching Sober Life School where you will find step by step courses like, “The Connection cure - 3 steps to overcoming isolation”, “Sobriety Reset: Back-to-Basics” class, and “Relationship Rescue - How to resolve resentment and reconnect with the one you love”. I hope you find it a valuable resource for yourself and members of our sober community. I look forward to connecting with you there at soberlifeschool.com So I’m honored to introduce the guest for today’s episode. Tess Sweet is an award-winning director and writer, known for Cleaner Daze (2017), I Love You Like Crazy (2011) and Annie in the Aisle of Irma (2010). In 2011, Sweet graduated with an M.F.A. from the film and television directing program at the University of California at Los Angeles. Sweet now resides in the Bay Area, where she works as a freelance director and editor, serves as president of Loud and Clean, and runs programs for with at-risk youth. Tess shares her story about her own struggles with drugs and alcohol, her battle with cancer and work as an artist and producer. Lucky for me, Tess lives close enough that she was able to come to my studio to record in person. Let me just tell you, her name suits her. I found her to be beautiful, fun, deeply compassionate and truly authentic.  I know after this episode, you’ll love her as much as I do. So with that, please enjoy this episode, with lovely, Tess Sweet. With love & gratitude, Arlina

Today’s episode is brought to you by Audible.com. One of the most powerful questions my sponsor has ever asked me, is “Can you love your unloveable parts?” Because the truth is, that recovery is about recovering our WHOLE selves, even our character defects and human shortcomings. That kinda tough to swallow right? But obviously nobody is perfect, so it’s silly to pretend we are. But how to we practice self love in the face of character defects, well one way to practice the ideas in a book called “Radical Self Acceptance, by Tara Brach.  I listen to this audiobook over and over because it has one of my favorite guided meditations on it, which I bookmarked in the app. Tarah’s voice is smooth and calming and listening to her speak makes me feel relaxed and peaceful. Not a bad way to feel right? And there’s no unwanted side effects like a hangover or STD. Just sayin. ODAAT Chat listeners can get this audiobook for free when you sign up for an audible subscription by visiting odaatchat.com and look for the Audible ad on the right hand side.   Welcome to Odaat Chat, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. In case you didn’t know, ODAAT stands for “one day at a time”. If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, or you can get new episodes delivered right to your inbox by signing up for the newsletter at odaatchat.com.   You might be wondering the purpose of the podcast, and what I can tell you is that besides wanting to clear up a lot of misconceptions about addiction and recovery, I also wanted to share the teachers, ideas and exercises that have helped me on my own journey over the last 24 years, some of which includes but is not limited to any 12 step program.   Today’s episode is with David Griggs. He is an attorney, actually he’s a legal super hero in my book because he handle a lot of sexual harassment cases for women, but his is also a soon to be published author! He took Anna David’s memoir book proposal class called “All the write moves”, got voted for the best proposal and won a meeting with a publisher, and he sold his book!   He’ll tell that story in the interview along with his addiction and recovery story. David talks about some of the trauma he experienced growing up, switching addictions from alcohol to weed, to sex and even video games and the effects it had on his life.

Welcome to the ODAAT Chat Podcast, my name is Arlina and I'll be your host! You might be wondering the purpose of the podcast, and what I can tell you is that besides wanting to clear up a lot of misconceptions about addiction and recovery, I also wanted to share the teachers, ideas and exercises that have helped me on my own journey over the last 24 years. Today I have a very special guest, Anna David. She is a well-respected expert in her field, Anna is a New York Times bestselling author of two novels and four nonfiction books about addiction, recovery, and relationships. She has appeared on the Today Show, Dr. Drew, CBS Morning, and Insider. She’s been published in the New York Times, TIME, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and has been written about in Forbes, Martha Stewart Living, Entrepreneur, Allure, and Women’s Health, among many others. Most recently, Anna co-authored the newest book in the Miracle Morning series, The Miracle Morning for Addiction Recovery: Letting Go of Who You’ve Been for Who You Can Become, along with Hal Elrod and Joe Polish – who is the founder of Genius Recovery. You can find out more about Anna and her coaching program for writers called "All The Write Moves" by visiting: https://allthewritemoves.net/ For info about her podcast and other programs, visit: annadavid.com My chat with Anna felt more like coffee with a girlfriend than an interview. She’s witty, funny and super adorable. So with that long ass intro, please enjoy this episode, with Anna! With Love and Gratitude, Arlina   Or on iTunes: Or on Google Play: This podcast is sponsored by Audible. First book is free!

Antione Anderson-The Army and Addiction, Tragedy and Transformation in Recovery

Today’s conversation is with my friend Todd. I’ve known him for over 20 years and seen him go through a lot, evolve and grow into the person he is today. And if you are listening my friend, I want you to know I am very proud of you. With that, please enjoy this episode, with Todd

From Beverly Hills to Drug, Alcohol and Sex Addiction to Publishing A Memoir

The primary purpose of the podcast is to carry the message of hope to those who are suffering from addiction.  My guests and I talk about their addiction stories, what happened, what it was like and what a life of sobriety looks like now. Through these conversations, I’m looking to uncover the new ideas, changes in perspective, and the daily habits or routines that lead to healing & long term recovery. Today’s quote comes from The Five minute journal. The quote is “ To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Isn’t that a great quote? It reminds me of what I hear in the rooms, To thine own self be true. I feel like we all experience external pressures to fill the small limited roles society wants us to play. It’s up to us to get quiet, listen to own intuition and follow our hearts. So I’ve been writing in this journal since 4/23/16 after hearing about it from the Tim Ferriss podcast.  If you’ve never heard of the 5 minute journal, their tag line is: The simplest thing you can do to start your day happier. Helps you focus on the positive and become more mindful. If you have a hard time journaling, this is a brilliant tool because it’s short and effective. It has two sections, one to fill out in the morning and one for the evening. The morning section has 3 lines for things you are grateful for, than 3 things that would make today great, and a blank space for you to write a  positive affirmation. The second section is to be filled out at the end of the day and it has space to list 3 amazing things that happened and space for the final question “How could I have made things better”. This is a really simple way to train your brain to focus on the positive and develop a healthy morning routine that can contribute to your emotional sobriety. You can get a copy through the link below: (affiliate link) The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day So we decided to do something different with the interview today. I have been getting requests to interview my husband Bob, but I just couldn’t wrap my head around how to do that one. So I invited a former guest, and my dear friend Gabriel to do the interview. He suggested he interview us together, so that’s what we did! Gabriel did a great job! We all had a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it. With love and gratitude, Arlina