Addiction Unlimited Podcast

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If You Have An Addictive Personality, You May Have Behavior Addictions, Too Apr 10, 2024

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What does an addictive personality actually look like? People always tell me, “I have a very addictive personality”. Well, I’m right there with you, my friend - if you struggle with substances, it just makes sense we will struggle with behavior addictions, too. Today we’re talking about having an addictive personality and the behavior addictions we can pick up along the way. If I do something and I like it, I want more of it. Food, people, work, exercise, self-improvement and recovery, television, ice cream – it could literally be anything. If I get some gratification from it, I want to do it again, as soon as possible. One common factor underlying nearly every addiction is the feeling of reward. Your brain registers all pleasures in the same way, whether it’s a cold beer after work, a shopping spree, morning sex, or a delicious meal. When you experience that feeling of reward, the brain is flooded with the neurotransmitter dopamine. It’s the feel-good neurotransmitter and it is the thing we are chasing for most of the time. So let’s get into some of the traits of an addictive personality, what they look like in everyday life, and how they manifest in some of the most common behavior addictions. Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

5 Signs You Are Dealing With Post-Acute Withdrawal Apr 05, 2024

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Whether you’re in the early stages of sobriety or have been in recovery for a while, understanding post-acute withdrawal can help you navigate the ups and downs of addiction recovery more effectively. PAWS can be a challenging phase in the addiction recovery journey, and knowing the symptoms and signs can help you create processes and gather tools to get through it without relapse. 🔸What is it 🔸What are the symptoms 🔸What to do If you're feeling a little crazy and need a name for it, this may be it. Don't worry about taking notes with this episode because I've created a whole guide for you as a part of the 30 Days to Fast Track Your Recovery series. Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call Quitting Drinking & Post Acute Withdrawal (PAWS): addictionunlimited.com/73 The Science of Sobriety and How to Feel Better Faster: addictionunlimited.com/200 Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

Getting Over Your Fears of Recovery Apr 03, 2024

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Recovery fears are the absolute worst, because let's be real: all you want to do is get your life together and be present with your family, but you can’t stop thinking about all the ways your life will change and wondering if you can handle it. This can also come in the form of not wanting to engage so much with friends because you are feeling torn between two lives and totally uncertain about what your future is going to look like. And I get it – I know that life, sober or not, isn’t always rainbows and kittens, but you shouldn’t be stuck in fear and letting it hold you back. You may know Charlie LeVoir from the Way Out Podcast where he talks about powerful sobriety topics and recovery stories to inspire your recovery journey. He was struggling with a drinking problem, but convinced his wife he could quit whenever he wanted to. In his attempt to moderate his drinking he almost lost a hand while carving the Thanksgiving turkey and that’s when it all came crashing down. No more denial, no more convincing the wife, straight to treatment he went. Through working steps and doing trauma therapy Charlie shares how he had to straighten out all the relationships in his life that were confused and not right, including the relationship he had with himself. The major truths he had to face The counselor that set him straight And the realization that got him into recovery full-time Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call Way Out Podcast: wayoutcast.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

4 Stages of Alcoholism Mar 29, 2024

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Alcoholism, or Alcohol use disorder, is a brain disorder that impairs your ability to stop or control your drinking. Welcome to our first 30 Days to Fast Track Your Recovery series where each week for the next 30 days I’m dropping an extra episode to answer some of the most confusing questions about this crazy alcohol issue we’re dealing with. Today we’re talking about the stages of alcoholism to help you get clarity on yourself, and your habits, so that you can stop screwing around and get the support you want. Alcoholism develops gradually and symptoms range from mild to severe, depending on what stage you’re in. If you’re asking yourself: what the heck is happening to me do I have to quit forever or can I moderate ...you’re in the right place. We’re going to talk about different stages of drinking, how it works, and when you cross the line where attempts to moderate your drinking are going to be a waste of time and energy. It is important to know the signs so that you can accurately gauge where you are in the process and, hopefully, it will help you out of any denial that’s keeping you from getting help and getting in recovery. Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

10 Easy Habits That Will Transform Your Life Mar 27, 2024

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You guys know me and how much I love simple strategies that get you exactly the results you're looking for. Creating a life you love doesn’t happen overnight. Most of us are so wired for instant gratification that when we don’t get immediate results we get disappointed and discouraged and you can easily fall into thinking it’s too hard. Or, your brain will start justifying giving up by telling you, 'you don’t have time to focus on this right now', or, 'it isn’t even working so why are you wasting your time??' I am the person who, if I eat well and work my buns off at the gym that day and stay on my food plan, I expect to see results the next morning! And I’ve learned along the way, that’s not how it works. Remember this: habits are the building blocks of results. If you want a result, focus on the habits, the actions you take, to get you there. And I'm giving you 10 powerful habits that will change your life. And I have a special surprise for Alcohol-Free April! Bonus podcast episodes each week Expert resources Personalized guidance Inspirational stories of other high-functioning people, just like you, who have overcome drinking and are living alcohol-free. Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

Expert Secrets You’ll Love For Sober Results Mar 20, 2024

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If you’re listening to the Addiction Unlimited show, I’m guessing you’re a fan of living a sober lifestyle, right? If you’ve ever thought about going to a 12-step meeting or wanted to grow your sober community to have more support and fun, this is the perfect episode to get started. And I’m telling you – this conversation is not just for all of you; I also found so much value in this conversation and it warmed my heart taking me back to my 12-step roots! Enter Arlina Allen, the fabulous founder of Sober Life School, the host of the One Day at a Time podcast & Self-Help Junkie podcast, and massive self-help junkie herself. I’ve recently gotten to know Arlina and I was a guest on her One Day at a Time podcast, and it’s been such a blast! Arlina is another high-functioning alcoholic who left her corporate job to follow her personal development dreams. Now, she’s following her heart and helping others get the life they really want and working with amazing and powerful women every day. We talk about the changes in the recovery world we’ve watched over decades of sobriety, what it feels like to be an old-timer in this space, and the beauty of simplicity in your recovery plan. She’s absolutely mastered long-term sobriety and is sharing all of her wisdom and humor with you! Links mentioned in this episode: Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call Arlina Allen on Instagram: @Arlina Allen Arlina Allen Website: soberlifeschool.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

6 Smart Tips to Simplify Sponsorship (or Coaching!) Mar 13, 2024

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If you are trying to stay sober and change your life, I need you to understand this concept of Sponsorship – or Coaching. Do you feel a little weird about getting a sponsor or having a hard time finding a reliable sponsor? Maybe you have no idea what it is and don't know if you actually need one. This episode is all about sponsorship for those in 12-Step programs, and Coaching for those who aren't, because the concepts are the same. A Coach guides you in a process just like a sponsor guides you in 12 step programs. I also like to highlight the similarities in these concepts because I consider my sponsor my very first Coach. And, for the record, I was weird about a sponsor at first, too. I didn't really understand it or understand it's value and, like a good alcoholic, I thought I could figure it out on my own. Looking back, I wish I would have done it sooner because it was really fun to have someone in my corner and to have that person to ask questions about things I didn't understand. I’m going to cover 6 super smart insights to understand sponsorship from the inside out – the things I learned along the way, over the course of YEARS – and I’m sharing it all here with you so that you have all the answers I had to learn the hard way! We’re going to cover: What a sponsor does Why you need one Where you get one What to look for How it works Things to consider This is your all-in-one cheat sheet for all the questions you didn't even know you had about working with a sponsor, or a Coach. Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

New York Times Best-Selling Author of “Party Girl” and Book Publisher Anna David Mar 06, 2024

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Anna David is the New York Times bestselling author of Party Girl (plus seven more!), she is the founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing and three-time TEDx speaker who has appeared on Good Morning America, Today Show, The Talk and dozens of other programs. As if that wasn’t enough, her first novel, Party Girl, is in development as a feature film. With a list of successes that impressive, it would be easy to get the impression that her journey has been easy. But, just like you and me, her life, career, and recovery have been a steady stream of surprises, lessons, and victories – and she’s sharing them all on this episode. Anna shares her surprising insight on the world of traditional publishing, how she learned to ride the waves of change life loves to bring, to being a new mom, an old soul, and a badass recovery rockstar. (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2278647/) Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Want to work with Angela? Book A Call Here : addictionunlimited.com/call Get your copy of Party Girl here: https://amzn.to/3To1mXa Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

Setting Sobriety Goals In A New Way That Makes Sense Feb 28, 2024

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According to research 92% of people give up on their goals or fail to follow through. What happens with traditional goal-setting – set the goal, go after the goal, not hit the goal. Not only not hit the goal, but totally bomb and feel bad about yourself. set a goal, go after the goal, reach the goal, but it happens a month late or three years later so you still feel a little bad about yourself. set the goal, go after the goal, and all of a sudden something shiny and new pops up and it looks better, or sounds like a better idea, so you move over to that thing and you feel like a loser because you bailed on the original goal. Can you relate to these?? Because I feel like I just outlined my life. Goal setting can be a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. But, are you setting the same goals; pay off the Visa, go to Hawaii, lose 10 pounds, quit drinking FOR REAL THIS TIME… ...and when you think about those goals you feel completely uninspired with no real direction? You’re about to learn an unconventional way to set and reach those goals. No stress, not fear-based feeling like you’re going to fail before you even start – but a powerful and inspirational way to look at what you truly want, feel good about what you’re going after and the way you are going after it. How do you set sobriety goals, and actually achieve them? Or, any goal, for that matter. If this is something you’ve struggled with, you’re in the right place. Links mentioned in this episode: Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call The Desire Map by Danielle La Porte: https://amzn.to/3UXwiyO Core Desired Feelings Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/daniellelaporte/core-desired-feelings-library/ Empowering Words: https://wildsimplejoy.com/the-most-empowering-words/ Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

9 Simple Things Holding You Back From the Life You Want Feb 21, 2024

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What’s holding you back from the life you’ve always wanted? When you want to make a big change in your life, you need to face anything and everything holding you back from making that change successfully. Anything that drains your energy, distracts your focus, or clutters your mind. Mental clutter is often what prevents us from moving forward at all or, at the very least, it makes our progress much slower. It’s baggage that has to be unloaded. As an expert in helping people, I can confidently say that, most times, people aren’t even aware of what’s really holding them back. You may think you are doing everything you possibly can but sometimes it takes slowing down and practicing true self-awareness to see your blind spots. If you're trying to figure out what yours are, this episode has nine simple things keeping you from getting the life you've always dreamed of. Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

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