Addiction Unlimited Podcast

Addiction Unlimited Podcast

Are you ready to ditch daily drinking, reclaim your confidence, and create a life of freedom? Each week, Angela combines no-nonsense advice, personal stories, and science-backed strategies to tackle the challenges of sobriety. Angela Pugh is a globally-ranked Life Coach and podcast host, a professional Interventionist, and entrepreneur with more than 18 years of personal sobriety, helping people rebuild their lives since 2008. From navigating relationships to managing triggers, you’ll discover practical tools, empowering insights, and real-world solutions to thrive in sobriety. It’s time to stop feeling stuck and start feeling unlimited. Listen now for the inspiration, tools, and support you need to live a sober, confident, and happy life.

Episodes

Worried About Your Health in Sobriety? Here’s How Your Body Heals After Drinking

July 16, 2025 • 39 mins
A step-by-step breakdown of how your body heals after alcohol, from your liver to your heart to your gut. I know the fear you feel when you quit drinking and suddenly start paying attention to every little twinge in your body. You wonder: Did I mess up my liver for good? Is this brain fog normal? What if I’ve already done permanent damage? And if you’re anything like most people in recovery, you might have spent years avoi...
Mark as Played

Grief in Sobriety: Saying Goodbye to Your ‘Best Frenemy’

July 9, 2025 • 21 mins
Why do we miss alcohol—even when we know it’s destroying us? In this raw and powerful episode, I’m unpacking the real reason it feels like grief when you quit drinking. We’ll look at how alcohol grooms you like a toxic partner, hijacks your identity like a cult, and lingers in your brain like a sleeping bear that’s always ready to wake up. This isn’t just about quitting a habit—it’s about breaking up with a manipulative force that’...
Mark as Played

The Identity Crisis No One Talks About in Sobriety

July 2, 2025 • 20 mins
You quit drinking to feel better — and you do. But you also feel... a little lost. Your old life doesn’t quite fit, and the new one still feels unfamiliar. Welcome to the identity crisis no one warned you about. In this episode, we’re talking about what really happens after you get sober — the part beyond the cravings and the willpower. Because when alcohol is no longer part of your life, it takes your old routines, confidence, an...
Mark as Played

Should I Moderate or Quit?

June 25, 2025 • 16 mins
If you’ve been telling yourself, “I don’t think I need to quit completely—maybe I can just cut back…” This episode is for you. I’m sharing a story about a client—let’s call her Sarah—who had all the drinking “rules”: ✅only on weekends ✅never before 5 p.m. ✅only wine And still… every Monday, she felt ashamed. Not because she got blackout drunk—but because she broke yet another promise to herself. That’s when it hit me—what Sarah rea...
Mark as Played

Sober Self-Care for Moms Who Feel Like They’re Drowning

June 18, 2025 • 18 mins
  If wine feels like the only way you can get through dinner, laundry, or one more bedtime meltdown—this episode is for you. In this powerful solo episode, I’m diving deep into the emotional truth behind mommy wine culture and why it’s not about the alcohol—it’s about the overwhelm, burnout, and emotional depletion so many moms are silently carrying. We’re breaking down: Why quantity doesn’t define a drinking problem—intentio...
Mark as Played

Relief Not Relapse

June 11, 2025 • 20 mins
What to Do When Cravings Hit and Drinking Feels Like the Only Option When a craving hits, it can feel instant and overwhelming. One minute you’re handling your day, and the next, your brain is screaming for a drink. But here's the truth: you don't actually want the drink—you want relief. And in this episode, I'm giving you the tools to get that relief without sabotaging your sobriety. We’re breaking down the C.A.L.M. Method, a 4-st...
Mark as Played

5 Hidden Patterns That Keep You Drinking

June 4, 2025 • 19 mins
You don’t drink because you’re weak. You drink because you’ve been stuck in patterns no one ever taught you how to recognize. In this powerful solo episode, I’m walking you through five emotional patterns that quietly sabotage your sobriety—even if you’ve quit drinking before, even if you think you “should have this figured out by now.” These patterns are subtle, but they run deep… and they’re often the very reason women end up bac...
Mark as Played

5 Things to Do Instead of Drinking Tonight

May 28, 2025 • 22 mins
You don’t actually want the drink.You want relief.You want to quiet your mind, slow your breath, and feel just a little more okay. But here’s what you may not realize:You don’t need alcohol to get there.You need tools—tools that work with your brain and your body, not against them. In this episode, I’m giving you 5 powerful, science-backed things you can do instead of drinking tonight—things that soothe your nervous system, break t...
Mark as Played

When Family Triggers You in Sobriety: How to Stay Sane, Set Boundaries, and Protect Your Peace

May 21, 2025 • 21 mins
Do you feel like your sobriety gets harder the second a family event hits the calendar? You’re not imagining it—family is one of the most powerful and underestimated sobriety triggers. The roles, the judgment, the pressure to be “fine”—it all adds up to stress, emotional regression, and the urge to escape. In this episode, we break down why family triggers hit so hard (even years into recovery), how your nervous system gets hija...
Mark as Played

The Real Reasons You Self-Sabotage Your Sobriety (and How to Stop)

May 14, 2025 • 21 mins
You’ve probably been here before… You say this time will be different. You make a plan, set your intentions, tell yourself you’re really going to do it. You’ll say no to the wine night. You’ll go to the meeting. You’ll open the journal, start the morning routine, follow through. But then… you don’t. And you tell yourself you’ll start tomorrow. Again. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep sabotaging your own progress — even when ...
Mark as Played

How to Stay Sober When Everyone Around You Still Drinks

May 7, 2025 • 20 mins
Here’s what to do when you're trying to stay sober… and everyone around you is still drinking like nothing’s changed. Whether it’s your partner having a glass of wine with dinner, your friends pouring cocktails on the summer trip, or your coworkers heading out for happy hour—being the only one not drinking can feel isolating, awkward, and downright exhausting. And if you’ve quit drinking before (maybe more than once), you might be ...
Mark as Played

How to Build a Daily Sobriety Routine That Reduces Cravings and Eases Anxiety

April 30, 2025 • 24 mins
Early sobriety can feel like emotional whiplash—your brain is loud, your body is anxious, and you’re constantly wondering how to make it through the day without drinking. That’s why creating a daily sobriety routine isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. In this episode, we’re digging into the power of routine and how building just a few small, calming habits into your day can help reduce cravings, lower anxiety, and give you back a s...
Mark as Played

Who Are You Without Alcohol?

April 23, 2025 • 25 mins
You’ve been sober for a while now. The cravings are manageable. The routines are in place. But something still feels… off. You're no longer who you used to be—but you're not exactly sure who you are now. You’ve done the work of quitting alcohol… but no one prepared you for what comes next: The identity shift. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens after you stop drinking—when the buzz is gone, and you’re left with the ...
Mark as Played

How to Get Sober Without AA (And What’s Really Holding You Back)

April 16, 2025 • 19 mins
You’ve said it before: “I don’t want to do AA,” or “I’ll figure this out on my own.” But if you’re stuck in the cycle—making promises, breaking them, and wondering why nothing sticks—this episode is your wake-up call. In this powerful conversation we break down the real reasons your past attempts to quit drinking haven’t worked… and what it actually takes to get and stay sober—with a program or without one. You’ll learn: Why ...
Mark as Played

What to Do When Sobriety Feels Like a Constant Battle

April 9, 2025 • 22 mins
You quit drinking. People congratulated you. Maybe you posted your day count, joined a group, downloaded a tracker, even started journaling… But deep down, it still feels like you’re just barely holding it together. This is white-knuckling—where you’re sober, but not free. Surviving… not thriving. And what no one tells you is: that’s not recovery. That’s emotional burnout. You’ve heard me say this before: sober is quitting th...
Mark as Played

Relapsed Again? How to Start Over Without Shame and Reclaim Your Sobriety

April 2, 2025 • 17 mins
If you’ve relapsed recently or had a drink after a solid streak of sobriety, I want you to take a deep breath and hear this: ✨ You are not broken.✨ You have not failed.✨ And you are absolutely not alone. Whether it’s a one-time slip or a full-on spiral, relapse doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It’s feedback. And it’s fixable. If you're feeling stuck in guilt, shame, or that voice in your head telling you, “You blew it,” this episode is ...
Mark as Played

The Secret to Feeling Strong and Staying Sober Through Stress

March 26, 2025 • 18 mins
People often ask me, “How do you stay sober when life gets stressful?” And my answer is always the same: I don’t just work on staying sober—I work on managing stress and anxiety every single day. Because here’s the truth: Your brain doesn’t actually want alcohol—it wants relief. When you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or anxious, your first instinct is to reach for something that changes how you feel. And if alcohol has been your go-to...
Mark as Played

The Small Daily Decisions That Make or Break Your Sobriety

March 19, 2025 • 18 mins
Your sobriety isn’t determined by one big decision—it’s shaped by the small, daily choices you make. If you’re wondering why staying sober feels so hard or why you keep falling into the same patterns, it’s time to take a closer look at your daily decisions for sobriety. In this episode, we’re diving into the subtle habits that either strengthen or sabotage your recovery. Are you prioritizing your sobriety the way you once priori...
Mark as Played

Finding Freedom from Compulsive Overeating and Emotional Eating

March 12, 2025 • 35 mins
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of overeating, promising this time will be different, only to break that promise again? The guilt, the frustration, the feeling that you just can’t trust yourself—it’s exhausting. If you’ve ever wondered why food feels like it has power over you, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sitting down with Tim, who spent decades battling compulsive overeating while working in the high-pressu...
Mark as Played

How Your Thinking About Alcohol Is Keeping You Stuck

March 5, 2025 • 24 mins
Have you ever tried to control your drinking with rules like, only on weekends, only two drinks, only on special occasions… only to find yourself breaking them? Have you ever told yourself, "I'm not really an alcoholic," just to justify drinking? Or maybe you've struggled with the fear of labeling yourself but still felt deep down that alcohol had too much control in your life? The truth is, when alcohol is a problem, moderation...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Crime Junkie

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    Latino USA

    Latino USA

    Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S. centering Latino stories, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Maria Hinojosa Every week, the Peabody winning team brings you revealing, in-depth stories about what’s in the hearts and minds of Latinos and their impact on the world. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Latino USA and all our podcasts. www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Mobile

Wearables

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.