Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
371 Recovery Without Rock Bottom: Reclaim Your Life From Addictive Behaviors
371 Recovery Without Rock Bottom: Reclaim Your Life From Addictive Behaviors
371 Recovery Without Rock Bottom: Reclaim Your Life From Addictive Behaviors
Thursday 17th April 2025
Arlina Allen and Andrea Seidel discuss maintaining sobriety, the impact of addiction on loved ones, and finding joy through recovery.
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55 minutes
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Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Arlina Allen
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episodes:
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Episode Overview
- Making sobriety a top priority is crucial for long-term success.
- Surrounding yourself with a supportive community can significantly impact your recovery journey.
- Spiritual experiences can provide comfort and remind you that you are not alone.
- Setting boundaries is essential for self-preservation and maintaining mental health.
- Practical tools and small daily actions can lead to significant positive changes over time.
The opposite of addiction isn't necessarily sobriety; it can be happiness.
This episode of The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast is a heartfelt and insightful discussion featuring host Arlina Allen and special guest Andrea Seidel. Arlina, celebrating 31 years of continuous sobriety, shares her top three keys to maintaining sobriety: making it her number one priority, surrounding herself with a supportive community, and embracing spirituality. She reflects on how these elements have been crucial in her journey and how they can help others as well.
Andrea Seidel, author of 'Recovery Without Rock Bottom: Reclaim Your Life From Addictive Behaviors', joins the conversation to share her personal experiences living with an addict. Andrea talks about the profound impact addiction had on her life, leading her to a place of self-doubt and shame. She highlights the importance of self-preservation and setting boundaries, emphasising that recovery is not just for those with addictive behaviours but also for their loved ones.
Together, Arlina and Andrea explore the concept of 'God shots' – those small, spiritual experiences that remind us we are not alone. They also discuss the 'Contagion Theory', which suggests we become the average of the five people we spend the most time with. This episode is packed with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and uplifting moments that provide hope and encouragement for anyone affected by addiction.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration here. Tune in to learn how to reclaim your life from addictive behaviours and find joy amidst the struggle.