This podcast is about recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, sobriety and the journey of recovery, community and healing. The stories are inspiring, funny and touching. They will provide hope and help others to feel like they are not alone. Today is the day to start living the life of your dreams and be who you were meant to be! For more resources, visit odaatchat.com or visit us on Facebook, search ODAAT Chat Podcast
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397 Addiction, Violence, and Losing His Brother: Josh's Path To Healing
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48:05In this raw and moving episode, Josh shares his unbelievable journey through addiction, violence, and grief — and how he found his way to sobriety. From being stabbed and shot, to losing his brother to fentanyl, to nearly ending his own life, Josh’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Through therapy, music, gratitude, and the 12 steps, he’s…
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396 Sobriety Reset: The #1 Thing You HAVE To Do To Stay Sober
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5:30👊🏼Need help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started: 🎁Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days - With a printable PDF checklist Grab your copy here: https://www.soberlifeschool.com ☎️Private Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick https://www.makesobrietystick.com Subscribe So You Don’t Miss New Episodes! Listen to the ep…
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396 Healing Childhood Wounds and Breaking Free from Anxiety and Shame
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1:04:59Hey friend, Thanks for downloading this episode! My name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. And if you haven’t yet, check out our YouTube channel and subscribe! You’ll find it by searching “The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast”. Obviously. Y’all I don’t know what got into me when we recorded this episode. Maybe it was too much coffee, but I was hav…
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Sobriety Reset: The 3 Phases Of Getting Sober
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19:22The Three Phases of Sobriety: From Foundation to Lasting Change Sobriety isn’t just about putting down the drink—it’s about building a life that supports staying sober. In this episode of Sobriety Reset, I broke down the three phases of getting sober: building a foundation, uncovering and discarding old patterns, and creating lasting change. Phase …
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394 How To Quit Drinking Alcohol Without Hitting Rock Bottom
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1:11:27In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, meditation teacher and author Billy Winn shares his journey from heavy drinking to finding peace and fulfillment through Zen Buddhist practice. Billy talks about the pivotal moment that led him to stop drinking, the lessons he learned from opening (and later closing) an alcohol-free bar, and the …
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393 Addiction, Sobriety, and the Fight for a Better Life with Edward Latimore Jr
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1:05:09Today I’m speaking with Edward Latimore—author of “Sober Letters to My Drunken Self”. He’s a former professional boxer, and in this episode, we explore his powerful journey from growing up in the projects, his life of addiction, and how he is now living a life of sobriety, self-mastery, and success. Edward’s story is about resilience, personal acco…
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392 Sobriety Reset: 3 Ideas To Get You Through Your First 30 Days
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14:59✨ New Mini-Episode: Sobriety Reset ✨ If you’re starting (or restarting) your first 30 days of sobriety, this episode is for you. I share three powerful shifts that make the early days less overwhelming and a lot more doable. Sobriety isn’t about perfection—it’s about simple strategies that keep you steady. 💛 🎧 Listen now on the One Day At A Time Re…
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391 Dr. Jason Giles: How a Physician Overcame Fentanyl Addiction and Found Recovery
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1:17:11Hi Friend, Thanks for downloading this episode, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. To contribute to recovery awareness, I am going to be publishing a series of weekly mini episodes for those who are thinking about getting sober or those who need a little bit of a sobriety reset. In fact, that’s what I’m going to call it: Sobriety Reset. They …
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390 How To Reclaim Self-Worth Through Sobriety
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53:47Hi friend, welcome to another episode! If you’re new here, my name is Arlina, I’ve been sober for 31 years and I’m the author of the #1 best selling book “The 12 Step Guide for Skeptics: Clearing up common misconceptions of a path to sobriety”. And if you hear some snoring in the background, no thats not my husband Bob, its my english bulldog Teddy…
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389 Freedom Through Surrender: The Unexpected Power of Letting Go
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56:11“The degree of magic you experience in your life will be in direct proportion to the degree you surrender and let go.” Hey friend, My name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. I actually have a quick story for you to tell you about today’s guest. You may have heard me say that I’ve been feeling burned out, so I decided to take time off to do a “self-ca…
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388 Addiction Recovery Evolved: How Psychedelics and TMS Are Changing the Game
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50:35Hey friend, Thank you for downloading this episode! In case we haven’t met yet, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host. I’m sure you have noticed that when you start on the path of being sober, that’s when the real work begins. Relationships shift, career goals change, and the old habits that no longer work, need to be rebuilt from the ground up.…
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386 Rewiring the Brain for Sobriety: Ayahuasca, Trauma, and Transformation
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1:15:26Before we jump in, I do want to mention that I have a lot of free recovery resources on my website at soberlifeschool.com. There’s a guide called “How to quit drinking: 30 tips for your first 30 days” with tips on how to beat cravings, how to answer the inevitable questions about why you’re not drinking, how to manage stress, and still have fun! Cu…
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386 Healing After Narcissistic Parenting: From Survival Mode to Self-Love
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53:44Hi Friend, If you’re new to the podcast, my name is Arlina, I’ve been sober for 31 years, I’m a recovery coach, a bestselling author, and I’ll be your host. If you’re a long time listener, you may have noticed I recently enabled ads at the beginning of each episode. Something I haven’t done before in the 9 years that I’ve been hosting the podcast. …
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385 The Molecule of More: Addiction, Behavior and What Really Fills the Void With Author Michael Long
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58:44Why do we always want more, even when we know it won’t make us happy? In this episode, I speak with Michael Long, co-author of The Molecule of More and author of Taming the Molecule of More, about the true nature of dopamine, craving, and how to reclaim our power from the constant chase for the next hit—whether it's drugs, sugar, social media, or e…
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384 The Woman Who Saved My Life: A Tribute to My First Sponsor
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46:05Hi Friend, Thank you for downloading this episode, my name is Arlina, and I’ll be your host. I have to admit, this one’s going to be tough. With a heavy heart, I want to share that my beloved first sponsor, Kimberly A—affectionately known as Kimmerz—has passed away. She was the gentle, wise soul who walked me through my first year of sobriety. Her …
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383 Breaking 4 Addictions: One Man’s Journey Through Shame, Science and Sobriety
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1:12:36In this raw and deeply honest episode, I sit down with Matt, founder of Quit Kit, who shares his journey of quitting not just one — but four addictions: cigarettes, tramadol, kratom, and alcohol. With compassion and candor, Matt opens up about childhood loneliness, suicidal thoughts in active addiction, and the practical tools that helped him not o…
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382 The Secret Addiction That Shattered Us: Rebuilding After Hidden Betrayal
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54:53In this episode, I’m joined by Joanna and Matthew Raabsmith—a couple whose story of addiction, betrayal, and ultimately deep healing is nothing short of powerful. Matthew shares his journey through sexual addiction and recovery, while Joanna opens up about the betrayal trauma that nearly broke their relationship—and how they found a way to rebuild …
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381 The Power of Two Way Prayer With Father Bill
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1:18:25Hey friend, Im so glad youre here! In case youre new to my little corner of the world, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. If youre not new here, then you already know I love exploring tools and practices that support sobriety, spiritual growth, and mental health - all in an effort to help me change my behavior and ultimately feel better. The t…
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380 A Clean Mess: Love, Loss, and Starting Over In Sobriety With Tiffany Jenkins
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1:17:34Hi friend, Thank you for downloading this episode and hanging out with me today Before I introduce todays guest, I wanted to let you know we have some new sponsors and youll start to hear about them in the upcoming weeks. This will help me move from depending on donations that cover the expense of producing the podcast. In the near future I will of…
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379 Rewiring the Brain: Ketamine Therapy in Addiction Recovery
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54:17Hi Friend, Thank you for downloading the episode! My name is Arlina and Ill be your host. Before I talk about todays guest, I want to share that I am celebrating 9 years of hosting the podcast! I have interviewed more than 400 people, many NYT best selling authors, all kinds of experts, and I celebrate all paths of recovery. Im obviously a huge 12 …
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378 The Sobriety Side Effects No One Warns You About
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1:00:36Today my friend Courtney Anderson. Courtney is the author of Sober Vibes A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol, and host of the Sober Vibes Podcast She joins me to talk about how sobriety reshapes your relationships, career, identityand what to do when everything shifts. Sobriety is more than putting down the drinkits a tot…
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377 Healing in the Spotlight: A Comedian’s Story of Childhood Trauma, Addiction, and Suicidal Ideation In Sobriety
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1:02:38Welcome to the podcast! Its been a minute since I introduced myself, so in case we havent met yet, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. I have been sober for 31 years, happily married for 28, a mother of two amazing young men, and an english bulldog called Teddy, that you might hear snoring in the background on occasion. Im also the bestselling …
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376 Why You Sabotage Your Eating Goals and How to Stop
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41:29Hey friend, Thank you for downloading the episode, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host. Were doing something a little different today. On this call I am speaking with Joslynn who is in long term sobriety, but like many of us, she has been struggling with sticking to a healthy food plan. The funny thing is, we all know what we should eat. But kno…
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375 Unsung Heros: Life on the Frontlines of Addiction
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1:06:48Today I am joined by my friend and fellow podcaster Brock Bevelle. Hes a retired police officer and a man in long term sobriety from opioid addiction. He also manages the Tiktok and IG accounts called @Fentanylprojectaz where he interviews people on the street in active addiction. We are going to talk about what its like to be in long term sobriety…
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Can marriages really survive alcoholism? Well today my guest Melissa shares how hers almost didnt, but with the support of her 12 step program, professional help, and a lot of work, her marriage is now better than ever! Melissa Stoeltje is the author of Drunk Love Marriage Under The Influence. A memoir that not only shows the dark side of a high ac…
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