In this episode of Behind the Mic Wellness, host Scott Emmons dives deep into the journey of addiction and recovery with Arlina Allen, host of the One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast.
Arlena shares her personal journey to sobriety, including the pivotal moments and challenges she faced along the way. They discuss common misconceptions about recovery, the importance of shedding limiting beliefs, shared experiences, emotional connections, and community healing. Arlena also talks about her book, '12 Step Guide for Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions to a Path of Sobriety,' which aims to break down barriers and offer clarity on the 12-step recovery process.
Tune in for an insightful conversation full of hope, inspiration, and practical advice for those struggling with addiction.
Timestamps:
02:00 Meet Arlina Allen: Journey and Inspirations
05:32 Personal Stories and Turning Points
11:42 Challenges and Insights in Podcasting
30:49 The Role of a Sobriety Life Coach
34:48 Founding the Sober Life School: Challenges and Rewards
36:01 Reinventing Yourself: Finding Purpose After Sobriety
36:50 The Power of Self-Esteem and Subconscious Beliefs
39:19 Quantum Physics and the Law of Attraction
47:32 Keeping Podcast Content Fresh and Engaging
49:49 Surprising Podcast Moments and Listener Impact
55:21 Introducing the 12-Step Guide for Skeptics
01:02:46 Supporting Foster Care Youth: Jemfriends Initiative
01:04:07 Final Thoughts and Disclaimers
Her Book, The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobreity: https://a.co/d/cKOHx86
Jemfriends.org: https://jemfriends.org/
Connect with Arlina Allen:
One Day At A Time Podcast: https://odaatchat.com/
https://www.the12stepguideforskeptics.com/
https://www.instagram.com/odaatpodcast/
Connect with Scott Emmens:
https://www.instagram.com/behindthemicwellness/
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