The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

This episode is going to be a little different than others in the sense that we’ll be talking about highly controversial, but also profoundly effective methods of treating addiction, specifically the clinical use of psychedelic assisted therapy. I’ve been researching this topic for a few years now and the case studies from clinical trials, the MAPS organization, documentaries like “How to change your mind” and scientific based podcasts like Huberman Lab are overwhelmingly positive.    That is not to say it’s a cure all or a solution for everyone. As a disclaimer, I am not a doctor and I don’t play one on the internet. None of this content should be construed as medical advice or be construed as a recommendation to use any of the substances mentioned in this episode. There are physical, psychological, and sometimes legal risks with such usage. Please consult your doctor before considering anything we discuss in this conversation.    I realize this topic might be u...

Today we have a returning guest, Licensed Psychotherapist, Addiction specialist and author, Dr Donna Marks. She has been in practice for over 30 years and has helped millions of people world wide. We’ll be talking about her new book “The Healing Moment: 7 Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love”. I got an advance reader copy, which I LOVE. Also, I tried to hit all 7 paths which are: The Voice of Love Control Trust Forgiveness Respect Abundance Self-love We go deeper into some topics more than others, but this is only an hour-long podcast, so I highly recommend you get the book. Dr Marks draws on her own experiences but also A Course In Miracles,  a book that had a HUGE impact on my life when I first got sober nearly 30 years ago.   But before we jump in, I would like to remind all of my listeners that if you feel like something is missing and find yourself wanting to go deeper into your healing journey, I’m here to help! You can actually book a fre...

Today my guest is Dr Allen Berger who is making his return to talk about his book “12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Avoiding Relapse through Self-Awareness and Right Action.” We were actually able to get through all 12 things!   I just wanted to add how much I admire Dr. Berger. He was right in the middle of a very painful experience and he handled it with such grace and courage. You are going to hear him process some of his grief in real time, in a very real and vulnerable way. I was so impressed with his ability to stay with his feelings without shame or distraction.  So without further delay, Please enjoy this episode with Dr Allen Berger   Connect with Dr Berger here: Visit Website: https://abphd.com/   Watch on YouTube: ​​ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes!   Listen On:   https://apple.co/30g6ALF   https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify   https://bit.l...

Today my guest is Nadia Davis, Author of Home is Within you: A memoir of recovery and redemption. I think it’s going to be impossible to encapsulate just how accomplished Nadia is but I’m going to give you some of the highlights. She graduated from UCLA, she’s an accomplished attorney who worked to free Arthur Carmona from prison after a wrongful conviction, she's a gifted kundalini yoga instructor, and the mother of 3 beautiful young men.    Nadia has been through more in one lifetime than anyone should have to endure, including sexual assault, a horrific car accident, a tumultuous marriage in public life with a state attorney general, pubic shaming, and chronic relapse.    But this is not a tale of woe, it’s a story of triumph. What is amazing to me is her tireless persistence and determination to heal. You will hear her story in her own words, the wisdom and insights she has received, and the tools she uses to progress on her spiritual journey.    ...

Today my guest is Phillip Andrew Barbb, 2x Emmy nominated producer, Author and Performance Coach. Phillip joins me today to share his recovery story, insights and wisdom from 15 years of sobriety, and so many things I can’t even list them all! This is by far one of the longest conversations I’ve had to date, but he was saying so many good things, we just kept it flowing!     But before we jump in, I wanted to give you a sneak peek into one of our upcoming guests that I just interviewed today.   Britt Frank is the author of “The Science of Stuck: Breaking through Inertia to find your path forward” One of the many tips she gives is to NOT use metaphors when describing your situation. For instance if you feel overwhelmed, don't say “My life is a dumpster fire!” because your brain will trigger your nervous system into fight, flight, or freeze response.    Instead, list the specific things you have to do, then break that list down into tiny little micro st...