Sobriety: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Sobriety: 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

December 11, 2025 66 mins

How Journaling, Community & Self-Compassion Can Transform Recovery: A Conversation with Sonia

In this episode, Sonia from Sisters in Sobriety joins us for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, journaling, trauma, and rebuilding life after addiction.

Sonia shares how her drinking escalated from teenage experimentation to daily wine-drinking as a high-functioning professional. While...

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Today I am joined by Brett Eaton, who is a motivational speaker, high performance coach, and the best selling author of "Uncomfortable Either Way: The Blueprint For Building Confidence Through Discomfort". You might think that he doesn't fit the typical guest profile, but Brett's expertise on building confidence, behavior change, identity shifts, and building momentum - are the foundational building blocks of sobriety.

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In today's episode, I sit down with my dear friend Julie Bloom - She's a coach, mental health trainer, multilingual communicator, and survivor of childhood abuse, and severe workplace trauma. 

Julie shares her remarkable story of navigating PTSD, burnout, trauma, addiction, and a complete midlife unraveling… and how she rebuilt her identity through emotional regulation, nonviolent communication, and deep p...

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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with David Shamszad, author of I Am Someone You Know: The Fight for Recovery and Mental Health, to talk about the hidden pain behind high-functioning addiction, growing up in an alcoholic home, and the courage it takes to heal.

David shares his journey through childhood trauma, undiagnosed bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, and eventual recovery...

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When Ashley Jo's world fell apart—the death of her young son, the collapse of her marriage, and the depths of addiction—she turned her pain into purpose. In this raw and emotional conversation, Ashley shares how she survived unimaginable grief, overcame suicidal thoughts, and found healing through sobriety, grace, and faith.

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At sixteen, Sean typed "how to end my life" into Google. What he found that night set him on a path of healing, spirituality, and eventually — the creation of Rosebud, an AI-powered journaling app that helps people process pain and grow.

In this raw and honest conversation, Sean and Arlina explore depression, men's mental healt...

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Today I am joined by my dear friend Michelle Ferriss, a licensed marriage family therapist. She's been on the podcast two other times because she's awesome! Her area of expertise is on dealing with codependency, how to escape narcissistic relationships and overcoming anger issues. 

In this episode, we're going to talk about toxic friendships, how to know if you're in one, ways to improve them, and steps to...

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My guest today is Dr. Hector — a psychiatrist who specializes in helping people heal from addiction, PTSD, anxiety, and depression through a trauma-informed approach. He blends neuroscience, medication, and therapy with nutrition and lifestyle tools to support whole-person healing. 

 

What I love about his work is that it's not just clinical — it's deeply compassionate. He helps people understand how their...

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🎉 400 Episodes! In this special milestone conversation, I sit down with my friend for a warm, nostalgic, and inspiring reflection on the journey so far — and a vision for the future.

In this episode, we celebrate the incredible guests who shaped the conversation around sobriety, share behind-the-scenes stories you've never...

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Have you ever felt like asking for help is just not an option—especially when it comes to quitting drinking? In this episode, we break down the real subconscious reasons why high-achievers struggle to reach out, how childhood conditioning shapes this pattern, and why asking for help is actually the key to lasting sobriety.

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In this powerful conversation, investigative journalist Shoshana Walter exposes the dark underbelly of America's rehab industry. Drawing from her eight years of research for Rehab: An American Scandal, she reveals how court-ordered rehab programs have exploited vulnerable people by sending them to work unpaid in dangerous jobs — all under the guise of "treatment."

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If you're navigating the early days of sobriety, one of the hardest parts can be figuring out what to say to friends, family, and coworkers about your decision not to drink. In this episode, Arlina breaks down simple, empowering language you can use in different social situations, so you can protect your boundaries without shame or awkwardness.

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In 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 learned how to take life "one day at a time." This episod...

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👊🏼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

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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 having such a good day that I was a little...

September 21, 2025 19 mins

The 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 1: Building a Foundation

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In 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 transformative power of meditation in rewiring the brain. He opens up about chi...

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Today 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 accountability, and the power of writing and community as tools for h...

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✨ 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 Recovery Podcast: https://www.oda...

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Hi 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 will be short episodes focusing on the basics of sobriety. Everyth...

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