The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Today I’m speaking with Dr Susan Pierce-Thompson, who is not only a New York Times best selling author, she is also the creator of a program that has helped thousands and thousands of people to drop a significant amount of weight (I’m talking 20-100 lbs) and keep it off using 4 simple rules defined in her book “Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin and Free”.

This is actually a 2 part series because when we did our pre interview chat and discovered we had SO much in common, I knew we weren’t going to be able to fit it all in one episode. Part one will be her story of how she became addicted to drugs and alcohol, how she overcame them and then her addiction transference to food and the origins of how she developed Bright Line Eating.

Before we jump in, a word from our sponsor - Sober Life School! When I am not working on the podcast, I am working with women who are really ready to take control over their lives so that they can live a life of clarity, purpose and have meaningful experiences.

What we all face is internal resistance. That resistance can show up in not only substance use disorders, but self-sabotage, procrastination and repeating behavior patters that leave us feeling stuck. Listen, I have been there and I know how to break through those barriers. I have done it in my own life and in the lives of the hundreds of women I have worked with over the last 29 years. With tools like hypnosis, coaching, and self-esteem building exercise, you can change. You can reach your goals, even if you’ve tried 1000 times and failed. The key is the right information, the right support and taking the actions that lead to amazing outcomes. If you’re ready to make life long changes, then visit soberlifeschool.com and book a no obligation call with me today!

I’m really excited to share this episode with you today, so without further delay, please enjoy this conversation with Dr Susan Pierce-Thompson and let me know what you think!

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There has been a lot of talk about “Mommy Wine Culture” in recent years. Specifically about how women are being sold a lie. A lie that says we should be able to do everything and if we don’t we’re failing, and that a glass of wine will smooth out the rough spots.

Today I’m speaking with Celeste Yvonne, author of “It’s not about the wine: The loaded truth behind Mommy Wine Culture”. She has really struck a nerve with her writing and thoughts on social media. Her platform on IG, @theultimatemomchallenge has over 112K followers!

In this conversation we talk about what Mommy wine culture is, the driving force behind it, and how Moms can take back control over their lives and live alcohol free.

Before we jump in, I have two resources for you.

First, I have two spots open for private 1:1 coaching where I use hypnosis to address blocks or resistance to progress. We all have moments where we struggle with self-sabotage, but there is absolutely a process to break those limiting behavior patterns. To set up a consultation call, just visit soberlifeschool.com

The second resource is the Self-Help Junkie series that I will be releasing early next week! This is where we discuss a topic like how to develop healthy self-esteem, define terms, why it’s important and 3 action steps you can take to apply it to your life. There will be a free pdf worksheet and I foresee a group coaching call for those of you who have questions or need help with resolving roadblocks. So stay tuned for that!

I’m really excited to share this conversation with you, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode and let me know what you think!

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Today I’ll be speaking with Kohn Glay, a gifted shadow work coach. I found Kohn on TicTok after his video on shadow work went viral…like 42M + viral. He goes live on YouTube to share his wisdom and to support his growing community to do the shadow work for themselves. Kohn started doing this work after the tragic loss of his son who was just 16 years old. He used his platform to pour love and blessings into others as a way to deal with his grief and it now reaches millions of people. I learned a lot as he helped me through the Shadow Work Journal and I think you’ll get a lot out of this conversation as well.

This conversation will be one of the topics of The Self-Help Junkie series. My co-host Victoria and I will recap what it is, why it’s important, and 3 action items so that you can start to apply the practices into your own life.

I’m really excited to share this conversation with you, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Kohn and let me know what you think!

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Welcome to the podcast. Today we’re going to talk about a very important topic that is definitely not appropriate if there are kids around. So just a little heads up there. We’re going to briefly talk about the prevalence and impact of pornography. How it affects relationships, the hidden costs and subtle ways it changes how we see the world. We also talk about the impact it has on the younger generation and other challenges associated with sexual disfunction.

But fear not, we actually spend the majority of our time talking about addressing the root causes that drive our need to distract in unhealthy ways, how to cultivate more self-compassion and so much more. I found Jeremy to be one of the most grounded and thoughtful guests that I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with and I can’t wait for you to meet him!

But before we jump in, I have a couple of quick announcements. The first is I will be publishing a new series of episodes called the self help junkie that will come out early in the week. So I wanted to avoid any confusion if you see extra episodes. My co-host Victoria and I will be discussing a topic, starting with self-esteem, define what it is, why it’s important, and offer 3 action you can take to start improving in that area. The following week we’ll talk about how it went, outcomes if we did the action items, or problem solve for challenges.

The whole idea behind this project is that there are so many of us who are seekers, and while it’s great to educate yourself. gain insight and get a dopamine hit, without action, well it’s kinda pointless. Like the old saying goes, if nothing changes, nothing changes. And mood follows action, so we’re going to break down topics so that you can establish the why behind the action so that you can make these changes a priority.

And the second thing is that if you do listen to the series, we want to hear from you! So send me your questions and comments to [email protected].

I’m really excited to share this conversation with Jeremy, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode and let me know what you think!

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Welcome to the podcast. Right off the bat, I have to say that I’m so happy you’re listening to this episode. Ever since my conversation with Pam Grout, the number 1 new york times best selling author I have been absolutely buzzing! It’s like I forgot how powerful these manifesting techniques are and now I’ve reawakened to the exciting opportunities that are available to me. To all of us really. And that’s what we’re going to be talking about today.

Over 10 years ago now, Pam wrote “E-2, 9 do it yourself energy experiments that prove your thoughts create your reality”. It was such a huge success because people were doing the experiments and having these wild experiences! They’d tell their friends, their friends would have their own mind blowing experiences, tell all their friends and on and on it goes…even today, 10 years later after E2 came out.

She has a new book out “E-Cubed: Nine More Energy Experiments That Prove Manifesting Magic and Miracles Is Your Full-Time Gig”. Can’t wait to hear about your experiences!

But before we jump in, one of the common blocks to manifesting is negative subconscious beliefs. You might be wondering if you have them and what I can tell you is this: We all have them, but most of us are not connected to what they are because they are subconscious. But here’s how you can tell if you have subconscious beliefs that are blocking your ability to manifest. For instance, you want to stop drinking, lose weight, or be more successful. You know what to do, but you just don’t do it. Somehow you keep self-sabotaging. It doesn’t make sense. You are smart, you really want to reach your goal, but you keep slipping up. That is the sign that you have subconscious limiting beliefs! The good news is there is a process to uncovering the root cause, reprogram your mind and finally reach your goals. I take my clients through this process in private 1:1 coaching. If you’d like to learn more about how I can help, just visit soberlifeschool.com and set up a no obligation consultation. If you’re ready for change, this is your sign! Book your call today!

I’m really excited to share this conversation with Pam, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode and let me know what you think!

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Welcome to another episode of the one day at a time recovery podcast. In case you are new here, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host.

Today my guest is Dr. Paul Linde. He is the MEDICAL DIRECTOR of PSYCHIATRY AND COLLABORATIVE CARE with over 30 years’ experience in emergency psychiatric care. Dr Linde is also a published researcher, author and Clinical Professor Emeritus in Psychiatry at UCSF School of Medicine. We will be talking about alternatives to AA, moderation, and harm reduction medications.

I personally believe it’s important to keep an open mind and recognize that everyone is different, and that there are so many variables to recovery. My intention today is to educate myself on topics that are outside of my current understanding of how to approach addiction. As a disclaimer, I am obviously not a doctor, I don’t play one on the internet, nor do I endorse or suggest you try any of these treatments. That is between you and your doctor. After this conversation, you will have more information and a better understanding of options that are available.

But before we jump in, I wanted to take a moment to share that if you are looking for private one on one support, I can help. I work with women who are seeking to uncover subconscious blocks, break free of self-sabotaging behaviors, and build a life they love. If you would like to find out more, you can book a no obligation call with me by visiting SoberLifeSchool.com.

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Today, my guest is China Brezner. China earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and has extensive experience working with teens, adults, couples and families. She began her career helping juvenile inmates and has worked with clients challenged by PTSD, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, disordered eating, sexual orientation, and gender identification.

Spending over 13 years in the addiction field, she has immense experience with the 12-step recovery model. She has been a clinical director for multiple treatment centers, at the detox, residential, and PHP/IOP level of care.

China will be sharing her story of addiction, how she was able to recover and the tools and practices she uses to maintain her sobriety.

But before we jump in, I just wanted to share that my book: How to Quit Drinking: A 12 Step Exploration Guide is finally with the editor! It’s a huge milestone, but we have a long way to go. The book will be focusing on dispelling common myths about 12 Step as well as some practical guidance to complete the process in a safe and productive way. If you are curious about 12 Step programs, you can actually download the first chapter for free by visiting 12stepexplorationguide.com

And as always, if you are looking for private one on one support, you can book a no obligation call with me to talk about Sober Coaching. Just visit SoberLifeSchool.com to book a time with me today!

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with China!

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Visit Website: https://clearbehavioralhealth.com/

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If you’re listening to this podcast, I’m going to assume that you either want to quit drinking or you already have. For those who want to quit drinking there are typically two camps. Those who think of themselves as alcoholics and everyone else. I got sober in a time when AA was really the only program available, and people who went were facing a serious problem.

Nowadays, there are all kinds of programs that help people stop drinking no matter where they fall on the addiction spectrum. This episode will focus on the moderate or “middle lane drinkers”.

And the perfect guest to talk about how to help those people is Andy Ramage. He was the co-founder of “one year no beer”, he’s the author of two books: “The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge: Sleep Better, Lose Weight, Boost Energy, Beat Anxiety” and “Let's Do This!: How to use motivational psychology to change your habits and change your life” and Founder of The Arete Way Coaching Certification Program.

I have to say, Andy is different. He is special. He is so full of excitement and enthusiasm, that his energy is totally contagious. So contagious in fact that I have decided to partner with him.. There is a coaching certification program starting in October, that I myself will be participating in, so if you feel like your current career is no longer fulfilling, or you are looking to do something that is more in line with your authentic self, then check out his course. I will leave an affiliate link in the show notes at odaatchat.com. If you do decide that you’d like to get certified, I’m offering a special bonus to help you create your first coaching offer. Because after you get certified, you’ll need a magnetic website that tells people how you can help. Honestly, online marketing has been one of my favorite obsessions over the last 20 years, so I got you covered!

Andy’s story is really amazing, he’s a lot of fun and is super smart. I can't wait for you to meet him, so without further ado, please enjoy this episode with Andy.

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Today my guest is Author, Speaker and Recovery Advocate Melissa Bond. Simon & Shchuster sent me a galley copy of her new book “Blood Orange Night: My Journey to The Edge of Madness” and I have to say, I was riveted from page one. I was introduced to a world I knew little about which is insomnia paired with a benzodiazepine addiction.

I confess that I don’t normally talk to people who are not practicing abstinence, and frankly I didn’t know if I would even publish this episode, but I’m so glad that I am. Melissa educated me not only on the nuance of benzo usage, but the appropriate terminology to describe this specific substance use disorder. We also discuss the dangers of unsupervised detox from these substances and the protocols and professional support required to get off of them.

But before we jump in, I’m ridiculously excited to share with you that I have finally found an editor for my new book coming out this fall. The working title is: “How to Quit Drinking: A 12 Step Exploration Guide: Overcome Barriers to Entry and Clarify Misconceptions to Access a Transformational Program for an Alcohol-Free Life”

Since I started the podcast in 2016, I was exposed to entire communities of people who have had reservations about the 12 step program for a variety of reasons. I gotta say, I was shocked to hear that so many people had such strong negative feelings about a program that I absolutely loved. It made me wonder, what is the difference between their experiences and mine? What were the specific reasons why they haven't tried it, or if they did try it why did they leave? I have heard things like “It’s a religious program, or I am not sure I’m an alcoholic, I am not powerless, and it’s a cult.” just to name a few.

This book is an attempt to identify the reasons, share context and perspectives that will clear up misconceptions. My hope is this will allow people to overcome common barriers to entry so that they can complete the 12 steps and live life alcohol free. As my gift to you, you can download the first chapter for free by visiting 12stepexplorationguide.com

I’m still in the process of editing it, so if you have ideas of what should be included, there is still time to make your voice heard! Just hit reply to the email when you download the first chapter and let me know what you think!

So without further ado, please enjoy this very enlightening episode, with Melissa.

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