The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Hey Friend!    If you’re new here, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. If you’re on Instagram, you can find me @ arinaallen, so drop by and say hi! I’d love to meet you!   In this episode, I have a conversation with Caroline Beidler, the co-author of “You are not your trauma: Uproot unhealthy patterns, Heal the family tree”   Trauma is such an important topic because so many of us in recovery from addiction are living with unhealed trauma. It affects our sense of self-worth, the people we surround ourselves with and even our ability to get or stay sober.   Caroline and I talk about her story of abandonment, growing up with dysfunctional parents, surviving multiple sexual assaults, and her own addictions.    We actually recorded this episode prior to the one we did with her mother Diana Dallas, who co-authored the book, but I was so moved by THAT conversation that I published it first.    So yeah, there’s no master plan, I’m l...

Hey Friend,    Welcome to the podcast! In case we haven’t met yet, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host.   Today I am joined again by my friend John Loxley who is also a podcaster, he’s a writer, father and person in long term recovery. This is his 3rd time joining me on the podcast. I absolutely love talking with John! He’s a deep thinker, a philosopher, but also very down to earth.   In this episode John shares what it was like to leave his program behind when he vacationed in Turkey, how his mental health was affected and what he did to feel grounded again.   It was a wide ranging conversation, covering topics like why he quit drinking, the way he discovered spirituality, and 3 amazing stories of how his higher power works in his life.   I always get so much out of my time speaking with John, and I know you will too.   So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with John, and let me know what you think! Listen to the episo...

For those of us in recovery, the relationships we have with our parents can be complicated. Especially if the parent was absent or if they had a lot of trauma.   Today I am honored to share a conversation with Caroline Beidler and her mother Diana Dallas. They wrote a book together called “You are not your trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal The Family Tree”. It will ​​help you identify unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck and live more freely without your trauma--or your family's trauma--holding you back.   For me, this was such a powerful conversation. I was on the verge of tears multiple times. Their openness and vulnerability with each other really touched my heart.    And the book is amazing! It’s part memoir, part science, and part workbook. It covers topics that include codependency, perfectionism, people pleasing and burnout to name a few.   Anyway, I’m really excited to share this conversation with you, so without further delay, please enj...

Can you imagine how terrifying it would be to get kidnapped?! Today my beautiful and talented friend Pamela Rueda shares her harrowing story of trauma, struggling with addiction in motherhood, dealing with shame, but also how she turned it all into her superpower.    I think we should all start calling her Powerhouse Pamela because she is so full of energy and works so hard to support other women in recovery.   Before we jump in, I am sooo excited to share that I finished writing my book! The 12 step guide for skeptics - is finally finished! Well, kind of finished. It’s about to go to the editor, then I have to submit it for copywriting, get the book cover done…okay so there’s still a lot to do BUT! I’m hoping to have it done for either Sober October (not likely) or No Booze November (possibly), but definitely for Dry January!    It has literally taken me YEARS to get to this point, so I’m starting to get excited about sharing it with the world. The reason...

Hi Friend! In case we haven’t met yet, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host.   Today I’m sharing a conversation I had with Alex McRobert, aka, Sober Yoga Girl. Alex shares her story of how she started drinking at 14, her family life, and how she went from living in Kuwait at 23 years old, to realizing she had a problem with alcohol. Alex shares how she was able to find her own unique path to sobriety, what she does to maintain it, and the amazing life she has created for herself in Bali!   Alex is a beautiful example of what it looks like to have the courage to follow your heart and live a life full of purpose and meaning.   Anyway, I’m really excited to share this conversation with you, so without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Alex, and let me know what you think!   Connect with Alex on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexmcrobs https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or you can stream it...