Maybe you or someone you love has struggled with addiction, self-doubt, or the weight of past wounds.
If so, you are not alone—and there is a path to healing.
In this week's You-est You Podcast, I had a deeply moving conversation about addiction, trauma, and self-compassion. My guest Arlina Allen, host of the One Day at a Time Recovery podcast and author of The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics, shares her raw and real journey from struggling with alcohol and self-worth to finding freedom, healing, and a life filled with purpose.
We dive into:
✨ How childhood experiences shape our beliefs and behaviors
✨ The power of compassion in breaking free from addiction
✨ Why redefining spirituality can be key to healing
✨ The misunderstood truth about the 12-step journey
✨ How to reclaim your power and create a life you truly love
Takeaways
- Many people struggle with addiction and need support.
- Childhood experiences significantly shape our adult lives.
- Seeking approval from parents can lead to unhealthy behaviors.
- Trauma can manifest in various ways, including addiction.
- Creating a life you love is essential for recovery.
- The 12-step program can be beneficial for some individuals.
- It's important to approach recovery with an open mind.
- Sharing personal stories can help others relate and heal.
- Compassion for oneself and others is crucial in the recovery process.
- Support systems play a vital role in overcoming addiction.
- Self-esteem issues often stem from early life experiences.
- Alcohol provided a temporary escape from guilt and shame.
- Binge drinking led to alter egos and chaotic behavior.
- Hitting rock bottom prompted a reevaluation of drinking habits.
- The 12-step program is often misunderstood due to individual experiences.
- People's experiences in meetings can differ significantly from the program itself.
- Redefining concepts like God can make recovery more accessible.
- Powerlessness refers specifically to alcohol, not life in general.
- A recovery mindset encourages leaning into discomfort for growth.
- Anger can signal deeper issues that need addressing. Get specific about the cause of resentment.
- Every relationship has a 50/50 shared responsibility.
- People are mirrors reflecting our own traits.
- Self-loathing often stems from fear and survival skills.
- Compassion for oneself is crucial in recovery.
- The 12-step process can benefit everyone, not just those with addiction.
- Emotional management is essential for personal growth.
- Synchronicities can serve as signs from a higher power.
- We can influence others positively through self-care.
- Recovery is about shedding the armor to reveal the true self.
About Your Host, Julie Reisler
Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and wisdom from spiritual luminaries, experts, conscious leaders, psychic mediums, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life.
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