Sober: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast
On this podcast, guests share their personal stories of what happened, how they overcame their addictions, and the exact strategies they used to stop drinking, doing drugs and gain control over their lives. Please subscribe and share so we can help as many people as possible. Visit soberlifeschool.com for more free resources.
Episodes
In 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 trust, intimacy, and connection.
We talk about what betrayal traum...
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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 tool were talking about today is called T...
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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 offer a subscription option for ad free episodes, so check the website or YouTube for t...
Hi 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 step advocate, but I also interview people who get so...
Today 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 total identity shift. In this episode, we d...
Welcome 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 author of The 12 Step Guide for Skeptics Clearing up ...
Hey 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 knowing what to do and being able to do it are two diffe...
Today 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 and actually get into some of our dark addiction stories that kee...
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 achiever who struggled with her drinking, but the steps she took to ...
Hey friends, welcome to the podcast, in case nobody has told you yet today, you are loved!
If youve been listening to the podcast for a while youll know Ive been addressing my financial insecurities lately. Honestly its kind of embarrassing to admit this, but Ive always had a dysfunctional relationship with money. I know this isnt really true, but I have deeply rooted beliefs that money will solve all my problems...
Just a little programming note Today as I record this, which is April 23 2025, I am celebrating 31 years of sobriety! Im going to record a solo episode in a few days to talk about some of the things I learned this year, and some projects Im working on to better service you, the listener, and my private clients. So stay tuned for that!
If you want to help me celebrate this milestone, I would be so grateful for a r...
Hey Friend, thank you for downloading the episode, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host.
On April 23 I will be celebrating 31 years of continuous sobriety. Its always a time for reflection and as I look back, I want to share the top 3 things that have been key in maintaining my sobriety.
The first is that I have made sobriety my number 1 priority. It comes before my husband, my job, and even my kid...
Today I am speaking with Author and Yoga Teacher Bryan Hyman. He will be sharing his experience with addiction, the catalyst to his recovery, and his book, Recovery With Yoga Supportive Practices For Transcending Addiction.
Before we jump in, Id like to introduce a new segment - Sobriety Shorts A bite sized bit of wisdom and an action step to move you deeper into your recovery journey.
Today Id like ...
Hey Friend, in case youre new here, my name is Arlina and Ill be your host.
Today youll hear from my friends Lane Kennedy andamp; Tamar Medford, as we discuss their new book Sobriety for Dummies. And in case you had the same reaction to the book title as I did, dont worry, I totally asked them about it.
But before we jump in& I just wanted to share something that comes up for a lot of us in recovery, which is seeking external valid...
Okay friends, buckle up because this is going to be a wild ride!
Frank Parisi is going to share his story about growing up around organized crime, violence, and drug addiction. He has such an interesting story, but I gotta tell you, he has amazing energy and really such incredible passion for life!
Hes going to tell the story of how he got a heart transplant, and all Im going to say, is get out the t...
Today I am joined by Alexis, a former coaching client who came to me for support as she was struggling to stay sober. She was dealing with a ton of stress as a business owner, and loads of guilt as a mother.
We also talked about the root causes of being an overachiever, struggling with perfectionism, alcoholism, and workaholism. And as always, we talk a lot about the insights, tools and practices that have helped...
Financial Insecurity is something that plagues all of us. And it doesnt seem to matter how much money you actually have. Its the fear of not having enough or losing what you have that shows up in a myriad of ways.
So today Ive invited my friend Gary Menkes back to have the conversation around financial insecurity. Hes a Wall Street guy who also happens to be in long term sobriety.
We are going to tal...
Sobriety is not about becoming someone different, it about becoming your authentic self
This is a quote from my conversation with Michaela, the co-host of 2 Sober Girls Podcast and Coach, focusing on wellness and sobriety. We discuss sobriety, manifestation, and lots of tools that will support you on your recovery journey. I absolutely adore Michaela and I know you will too!
And speaking of tools for...
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 val...
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 f...
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