Hi Friend, thank you for joining me today! In case we havent met yet, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host.

Today I am speaking with Randy Hall, the former President of Recovery Dharma. He shares his insight and wisdom on addiction recovery. I have to say, I enjoyed this conversation SO MUCH!

Randy is a guy who really gets it. I love his open mindedness and appreciation for all paths of recovery.

Some things we cover are

The add on approach

The importance of rituals

Replacing habits

Healing practices and so much more!

This is a long one, so if you cant listen to it in one sitting, I would encourage you to break it up into bite size pieces because the end includes some resources for other programs you might like to explore.

If youd like to connect with Randy you can find him here

IG Randallwestlyhall

Email [email protected]

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think!

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We have a returning guest today, Andrea Ashley, the host of the very popular Adult Child Podcast. She gives us an update to what life is like today after going through a heartbreak and dealing with parents who are deep into their alcoholism.

Andrea really demonstrates what its like to be strong enough to be vulnerable, and stay emotionally sober through very stressful situations.

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Ashley

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Can AI tools really help you get sober?

Today Ill be speaking with Zachary Gidwitz, the CEO of OpenRecovery, an app that leverages AI to make 12 step recovery content more accessible to those struggling with addiction.

We talked about his story of addiction and recovery, but really got into practical ways to change your thinking so that you can better manage your feelings, how to let go of stress, feel more peace, and live your purpose.

Zachary had so much wisdom and powerful insights to share. I know youre going to appreciate him as much as I do.

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think!

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Is it possible to recover from addiction if you have a lifetime of trauma?

The honest answer is, it depends.

It depends on each individuals willingness to get help, practice self-reflect, be open minded and do the work of self-care.

Today I sit down with Jami, who is a beautiful example of willingness, resilience, and someone brave enough to live with an open heart despite years of abandonment and tragic loss.

Stay to the end because we talk about redefining some triggering words, so that they dont become limiting beliefs.

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think!

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If you are newly sober and you're feeling anxious about spending time with your family during the holidays, I have a few tips to get you through safely.

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Hey friend, welcome to the podcast!

I have a special guest today, Paul Churchill from the mega-popular Recovery Elevator, with more than 10M downloads! He is also an author and since I spoke with him last, a new husband and father!

We had a wide-ranging conversation, including pushing past fear, new challenges in long-term sobriety, and how the recovery landscape has changed over the years.

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think!

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Hey Friend!

Im so glad youre here for this special episode. Today my dear friend Charlie LeVoir, the host of The Way Out Podcast, is interviewing me to talk about my new book The 12 Step Guide For Skeptics Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path to Sobriety.

And stay to the end because we talk about the dark side of social media sobriety!

When I announced that the book was published, I had several people suggest that I talk about why I wrote the book, and Im not great at doing solo episodes, so I asked Charlie to join me.

BTW, follow me on Instagram @arlinaallen because Ill be sharing about The Inner Compass Program thats launching in January. The whole idea about this new program is to help you get unstuck on your personal growth journey and solve the one problem EVERYONE has which is collapsing the gap between knowing what to do, and actually doing it!

We all struggle with internal resistance, and the new program will be focused on helping you resolve that resistance, so you can feel freer to take the actions that will help you break out of negative behavior patterns and make consistent progress towards your goals.

I am so excited about this work, because its the work that frees you up to do all your other work!

So thats it for announcements. Without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think!

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Imagine being so obsessed with alcohol at 12 years old that you land in rehab at 13! My guest today is Christoper, and thats exactly what happened to him. He went on to struggle with alcohol and severe drug addiction for decades, which led him to the darkest side of humanity.

But thats just the beginning of Christophers story. In this episode he will share how he was finally able to break out of addiction and adopt a lifestyle where he is absolutely thriving!

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think!

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Can We End The Shame and Stigma of Addiction? Can we turn survival skills into healthy coping skills? Is it even really possible to heal from childhood trauma?

Today my guest Heather Zuchowski and I addressed all these questions, and it might sound weird, but we actually had a great time! Heather is smart, shes funny, and very talented in her work. I so appreciated her vulnerability and transparency as we talked about the hardest parts of her story as well. She really delivers on the solutions too, which I love.

Also, I have something fun to suggest to those brave souls who are listening right now. the response to the coaching calls has been so good, that I've decided to make them a regular part of the show!

Here's the deal, if you are struggling with an issue like a difficult family member, ending a relationship, a situation at work,& maybe you're struggling with letting go of a sponsor, procrastination, dealing with grief, whatever and you'd like to talk it through with me, we can record our conversation and publish it as an episode, and we can even do it anonymously.

So if you'd like support from me, and you'd be willing to be a guest to talk about your challenges, email me at [email protected]. I'll only be able to do a couple of these per month, so if you're interested, be sure to reach out as soon as you can.

Lastly, the paperback version of my book is out! In case you didn't know, it's called “The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics: Clearing up Common Misconceptions of a Path to Sobriety”. All I'm going to say is that if you haven't worked the steps yet, this guide will help you get all the benefits without all the drama. The 12 steps are a worthy endeavor. You have nothing to lose, and there's nothing to be afraid of. I love you, you are safe, I'm here to help. You can work with me on a 1:1 basis, just visit soberlifeschool.com to book a strategy call. I'll keep you safe and moving in the right direction.

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

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Welcome to the podcast! If you’re listening in from the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, Germany & China - I’m so glad you’re here! You’re a part of a community that is listening from 69 countries. How cool is that?!

I mention the different countries because I’m very aware that a lot of people don’t have access to large recovery communities in their local towns. But we’re living in a digital age, where people in recovery can connect, and stay sober through online groups.

Today, my guest Paul will share his story of alcoholism, why he decided to stop drinking, and the online group he joined that has helped him to stay sober for over 15 years.

 Before we jump in, I have the biggest announcement I’ve ever made… which is that my book is FINALLY available for pre-order on Amazon!

It’s called “The 12 Step Guide for Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path to Sobriety”. And if you’ve ever had a bad experience with 12 step, or feel turned off by AA, I just ask that you try to keep an open mind for a moment, because the first thing I want to tell you is that your feelings are valid! I’m not going to pretend that there aren’t some aspects of the program that are problematic, but what I want to tell you, is that there is a way around those sticking points that will allow you to access this magical process.

The book will call out some of the most common issues I hear, and give you context and perspectives that might clear up any misconceptions. It’s really a set of logical mindset shifts, while still honoring the feelings that naturally arise when grappling with behavior changes like alcohol use disorder.

Listen, for the last 8 years and hundreds of podcasts later, you know my only goal is to help you end needless suffering. If this book can help you feel better, I hope you read it and apply it! But if you just can’t get yourself to do that, I hope you feel comfortable enough to reach out to me and set up a call to talk about sober coaching. There are many paths to the same destination and I’m here to help.

As always, you can book a free strategy call with me, just visit: makesobreitystick.com  

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Paul.

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Are you a sober parent? Because if you are, you need to know youre not alone in navigating this sober lifestyle. We have different challenges which require a specific skill set.

In her new book Parents in Recovery Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle my guest Sarah Benton provides the solutions we need to create the peaceful loving families homes we all want for our kids.

Shes going to share some stories, and some practical tools that you can use right away.

Before we jump in, I have to share that I finally have a publication date for my book, The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics Clearing up Common Misconceptions o a Path to Sobriety which is Friday October 25th! Ive been talking about this book for what feels like forever, so I have to say, it feels very surreal to finally be at this point!

The book is really my attempt to make the 12 step process available to those who are curious about it, but have stayed away due to shameful labels, religious trauma, or rigid oldtimers. There is a way around every obstacle. You can get all the benefits of this magical process, and this book will serve as your guide.

To celebrate, you can get the ebook for .99 only on launch day! Im only doing this for my friends/listeners, so you just need to be on my newsletter to get the link. To sign up, go to odaatchat.com and enter your name and email on the popup!

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with my guest, Sarah.

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