The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

A lot of people with addiction have underlying childhood trauma, but thats not always the case. Today Im speaking with Nick Padlo. He is a military veteran who spent 27 months in combat between Afghanistan and Iraq. He went on to attend Stanford University and is now the CEO of Sophros Recovery. In his recent TedTalk, he made the case that we shouldnt have to become an alcoholic in order to learn valuable coping skills, but thats exactly what happened. I really appreciated Nicks vulnerability in sharing his darkest hour. I know that there are people listening who will deeply relate to his story. But before we jump in, if you or someone you know is struggling to get sober, please consider getting a copy of The 12 Step Guide for Skeptics Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a path to sobriety. It will provide context and perspectives to move you past common obstacles to the 12 steps. Its a guide that will help you get into the recovery mindset in a way that will allow you to get all ...

Every once in a while I get off an interview and think wow, its a miracle how some people can survive their childhoods. This was one of those conversations. Please note that this may be triggering to those with childhood trauma, and Michael does not shy away from the F-bomb. Michael shares his story of growing up with a mother who was not only an addict, but extremely abusive in many ways. His step father was violent and regularly traumatized him and his siblings as well. All throughout his childhood Michael endured the worst kinds of abuse, which led to addiction, but something happened. Through a series of events Michael took control of his life and not only turned his life around, but he has now dedicated his life to helping others through a very popular podcast, multiple books, and a very successful coaching practice. This is a very powerful episode of overcoming the odds, and offers hope that no matter what happened in your past, you can turn pain into purpose. So without furt...

Hey Friend, Im so glad to hang out with you today! This is going to be a fun one. And if you havent been watching the YouTube interviews, you want to watch this one. My guest Erinn is absolutely stunning! But thats not even the best part of her because I found her to be so kind, full of faith, and simply inspiring. She is the co-host of 2 Sober Girls podcast along with the fabulous Michaela Horvathova, as well as a coach, and community facilitator. I love the work she and Michaela are doing and I think you will too. Before we jump in, I have to share an email I received from a reader of The 12 Step Guide For Skeptics Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of A Path To Sobriety. The email came from Stefanie and she writes I became sober in december 2023 without AA (but with the help of an online program) but I recently felt like there is still something missing. Stop drinking is not the real deal, Ive learned from your book and so now I am curious about what will happen during this sec...

Hey Friend, Thank you for downloading this episode! Its going to be a little bit different that what I normally do, but I think youll get a lot out of it. Like so many of us in recovery, I have felt really frustrated at times with my own negative repeating patterns. Procrastinating on self-care, spending too much time consuming information instead of acting on it, and at times, feeling really disappointed in myself. Its a really frustrating experience to recognize when Im feeling stuck and powerless to change, especially when I have tried just about every form of therapy, and read hundreds of books over the last 3 decades. But over the last couple of years, I have been practicing parts work, specifically polarized parts. An example of this is where I have an ambitious part of me that wants to get stuff done, but also a distractor part that causes me to get overwhelmed and feel paralyzed. It has been through this parts work that I have been able to resolve this polarization and res...

When is it okay to move away from 12 step programs? Is it okay? Or are we destined to drink or use again?   For some people, that’s a dangerous prospect to consider, especially in early recovery. For others, it might be a way of honoring the need for something more.   My guest Eric Zimmer, host of the wildly popular podcast “The One You Feed” and I are going to get into the nuances of recovery, how we evolve over the long term and so much more.   Before we jump in, a quick announcement. If you find yourself skipping your self care practices like meditation, exercise, or connecting with others, then you’re probably out of balance. Over time, this leads to increased anxiety, burnout, and ultimately feelings of “not good enough”.    As a chronic overachiever and goal getter, I fall into this trap myself. The one practice I have found that really helps me to get back on track is a 15 minute journaling exercise. It helps me to validate my own feelings, resolv...

Thank you for downloading the episode, my name is Arlina, and Ill be your host. Today I have the honor of sharing a listeners story! Reagan is joining me today to talk about her experience with alcoholism, relapses, and how shes maintaining her sobriety today. I was reminded that so many of us had painful childhood experiences, and the lasting effect that can have on us in adulthood. Reagan bravely shares her story so that maybe someone else who is suffering, can find some hope for themselves too. So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think! =J<|Need help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started Grab your copy here https //www.soberlifeschool.com Download Here https //www.innercompassprogram.com Private Coaching Make Sobriety Stick https //www.makesobrietystick.com Subscribe So You Dont Miss New Episodes! Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or Amazon Music, or you can stream it fr...

Hey Friend, Thank you for downloading the podcast! In case we havent met yet, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host! Im thrilled to introduce you to Dr Sarah Michaud. She is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the field of addiction, recovery, and codependency for over thirty years. Today were talking about her new book CoCrazy One Psychologists Recovery from Codependency and Addiction Memoir and Manual to Freedom. With an alcoholic mother, a father in denial, and a whole lot of guilt and shame, how could Sarah NOT develop codependency and addiction?! She will share her story, and as we always do, talk about practical solutions that you can apply to your life. So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, with Sarah! =J<|Need help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started Grab your copy here https //www.soberlifeschool.com Download Here https //www.innercompassprogram.com Private Coaching Make Sobriety Stick https //www.mak...