Arlina Allen

The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Arlina Allen

  • 367 From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The High Achiever’s Path to Sobriety

367 From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The High Achiever’s Path to Sobriety

Thursday 20th March 2025

Join Arlina Allen as she chats with Alexis about overcoming perfectionism, alcoholism, and workaholism while finding balance and sobriety.
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82 minutes
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The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast
Author:
Arlina Allen
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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From Stress to Sobriety: Alexis's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Struggling with perfectionism can lead to stress and guilt.
  • Finding balance between business responsibilities and motherhood is crucial.
  • Effective tools and practices can support long-term sobriety.
  • Understanding the root causes of overachieving tendencies helps in managing them.
  • Humour and unique experiences can lighten the journey of recovery.
It's amazing how easily alcohol goes down, but drinking two litres of water feels like a challenge.
In this episode of The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast, Arlina Allen sits down with Alexis, a former coaching client who faced the challenges of staying sober while juggling the responsibilities of being a business owner and mother. Alexis shares her journey of overcoming stress, guilt, and the struggles associated with perfectionism, alcoholism, and workaholism. Their conversation dives into the tools and practices that have helped Alexis maintain her sobriety and heal her relationships.
They also touch on a unique experience at a naked women's retreat, adding a light-hearted twist to the serious subject matter. Throughout the episode, Alexis reflects on the root causes of her overachieving tendencies and how she's learned to manage them. The discussion is both heartfelt and humorous, offering valuable insights for anyone dealing with similar issues. Tune in to hear Alexis's inspiring story and discover practical tips for achieving sobriety and balance in life.