The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Today I'm chatting with Britt Frank. She is an author, licensed neuropsychotherapist and trauma expert who is trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). In addition to her private practice, Britt is also a speaker and an award-winning adjunct instructor at the University of Kansas, where she's taught classes on ethics, addiction, and clinical social work. She really has so much to share, I know you're going to walk away with tools you can use today. But before we jump in, I have some resources for you. First, if you go to soberlifeschool.com, you will see links to my 6 week self esteem class called "Reinvent". It's a small group coaching class for women that's starting soon, where we do a short hypnosis session to rewire your subconscious mind for high self esteem, we use manifestation techniques like visualization, and self care practices to help you actualize your highest authentic self. It's an amazing class and the transformations are incredible! And if you sign up by next Friday, you can bring a friend for free! The second resource on my website is a free strategy call with me. If you are struggling with overcoming addiction, relationship challenges or self sabotaging behaviors, I can help you create a unique plan to help you reach your goals. There is a link to my calendar where you can request a call so that we can find resources to fit your specific situation. And as always, if you find these resources helpful, the best way to support the podcast is by leaving a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribing on YouTube. So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Britt! Connect with Britt here: Visit Website: https://www.scienceofstuck.com/ Follow on Instagram: Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen On: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30g6ALF Spotify https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify Amazon Music Watch Full Episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

This episode is going to be a little different than others in the sense that we'll be talking about highly controversial, but also profoundly effective methods of treating addiction, specifically the clinical use of psychedelic assisted therapy. I've been researching this topic for a few years now and the case studies from clinical trials, the MAPS organization, documentaries like "How to change your mind" and scientific based podcasts like Huberman Lab are overwhelmingly positive. That is not to say it's a cure all or a solution for everyone. As a disclaimer, I am not a doctor and I don't play one on the internet. None of this content should be construed as medical advice or be construed as a recommendation to use any of the substances mentioned in this episode. There are physical, psychological, and sometimes legal risks with such usage. Please consult your doctor before considering anything we discuss in this conversation. I realize this topic might be upsetting to some, but I'm going to ask you to suspend judgment until you gather all the evidence from multiple sources. I think we're in a critical time of evolution in the addiction recovery space. If you consider how controversial prozac was when it came out 30 years ago, and how far we've come in understanding that it has a place, I think in time, attitudes will be generally more accepting of psychedelic assisted therapies. If you are in a 12 step program, I urge you to research AA.org and look for the pamphlet titled "P-11 The A.A. Member—Medications and Other Drugs" for guidance. My guest today for this important topic is Dr Steven Radowitz. He is the Chief Medical Officer at Nushama and also runs the primary care program at Goldman Sachs. He completed his M.D. at Chicago Medical School and worked at St. Vincent's as Medical Director of the inpatient alcohol and opiate detox and treatment unit. Dr. Radowitz's focus is getting to the underlying source before it manifests as "dis-ease," a misalignment of mind, body, and spirit. He believes psychedelics are a powerful tool to discover the origin of imbalance. On a spiritual journey with Kabbalah, he also studies meditation and yoga. At Nushama, he leads one of the most experienced teams in psychedelic medicine. But before we jump in, I would like to remind all of my listeners that if you feel like something is missing and find yourself wanting to go deeper into your healing journey, I'm here to help! You can actually book a free strategy call with me to find out how coaching and hypnosis work to help you break free from self sabotaging behaviors and stubborn habits. Just go to odaatchat.com where you can schedule a call with me today! There are also a lot of free resources, show notes, and a large catalog of nearly 300 episodes. And if you enjoy listening to the podcast then please, go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5 star rating and review. I read every single one! It's an easy way to show your support and it really means the world to me. That's all the preamble I have, thank you for hanging in there! Please enjoy this episode with Dr Steven Radowitz Connect with Dr Radowitz here: https://nushama.com/ Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen On: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30g6ALF Spotify https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify Amazon Music Watch Full Episodes on YouTube! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

Today we have a returning guest, Licensed Psychotherapist, Addiction specialist and author, Dr Donna Marks. She has been in practice for over 30 years and has helped millions of people world wide. We'll be talking about her new book "The Healing Moment: 7 Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love". I got an advance reader copy, which I LOVE. Also, I tried to hit all 7 paths which are: The Voice of Love Control Trust Forgiveness Respect Abundance Self-love We go deeper into some topics more than others, but this is only an hour-long podcast, so I highly recommend you get the book. Dr Marks draws on her own experiences but also A Course In Miracles, a book that had a HUGE impact on my life when I first got sober nearly 30 years ago. But before we jump in, I would like to remind all of my listeners that if you feel like something is missing and find yourself wanting to go deeper into your healing journey, I'm here to help! You can actually book a free strategy call with me to find out how coaching and hypnosis work to help you break free from self sabotaging behaviors and stubborn habits. Just go to odaatchat.com where you can schedule a call with me today! There are also a lot of free resources, show notes, and a large catalog of nearly 300 episodes. And if you enjoy listening to the podcast then please, go to iTunes and leave us a 5 star rating and review. I read every single one! It's the best way to show your support and it really means the world to me. And in case you didn't know we also have a YouTube channel in case you're curious what our guests look like! So that's fun! anyway… without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Dr. Donna Marks Connect with here: Visit Website: Follow on Instagram: Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen On: https://apple.co/30g6ALF https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ Watch Full Episodes! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

Today my guest is Dr Allen Berger who is making his return to talk about his book "12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Avoiding Relapse through Self-Awareness and Right Action." We were actually able to get through all 12 things! I just wanted to add how much I admire Dr. Berger. He was right in the middle of a very painful experience and he handled it with such grace and courage. You are going to hear him process some of his grief in real time, in a very real and vulnerable way. I was so impressed with his ability to stay with his feelings without shame or distraction. So without further delay, Please enjoy this episode with Dr Allen Berger Connect with Dr Berger here: Visit Website: https://abphd.com/ Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen On: https://apple.co/30g6ALF https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ Watch Full Episodes! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

Today my guest is Nadia Davis, Author of Home is Within you: A memoir of recovery and redemption. I think it's going to be impossible to encapsulate just how accomplished Nadia is but I'm going to give you some of the highlights. She graduated from UCLA, she's an accomplished attorney who worked to free Arthur Carmona from prison after a wrongful conviction, she's a gifted kundalini yoga instructor, and the mother of 3 beautiful young men. Nadia has been through more in one lifetime than anyone should have to endure, including sexual assault, a horrific car accident, a tumultuous marriage in public life with a state attorney general, pubic shaming, and chronic relapse. But this is not a tale of woe, it's a story of triumph. What is amazing to me is her tireless persistence and determination to heal. You will hear her story in her own words, the wisdom and insights she has received, and the tools she uses to progress on her spiritual journey. Just a little housekeeping before we get started I would like to remind you of the resources available on my website at odaatchat.com You can access show notes, past episodes or information about private 1:1 coaching with me. If you've heard past conversations, you will know I use hypnosis in my coaching practice to facilitate behavior change by addressing root cause issues. If you'd like to find out more, you can also schedule a free strategy call with me today. And if you enjoy listening to the podcast then please, go to iTunes and leave us a 5 star rating and review. It's the best way to show your support for the podcast. So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, with Nadia Connect with Nadia here: Visit Website: https://www.nadia-davis.com/ Follow on Instagram: Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen On: https://apple.co/30g6ALF https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ Watch Full Episodes! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

Today my guest is Phillip Andrew Barbb, 2x Emmy nominated producer, Author and Performance Coach. Phillip joins me today to share his recovery story, insights and wisdom from 15 years of sobriety, and so many things I can't even list them all! This is by far one of the longest conversations I've had to date, but he was saying so many good things, we just kept it flowing! But before we jump in, I wanted to give you a sneak peek into one of our upcoming guests that I just interviewed today. Britt Frank is the author of "The Science of Stuck: Breaking through Inertia to find your path forward" One of the many tips she gives is to NOT use metaphors when describing your situation. For instance if you feel overwhelmed, don't say "My life is a dumpster fire!" because your brain will trigger your nervous system into fight, flight, or freeze response. Instead, list the specific things you have to do, then break that list down into tiny little micro steps, pick one, and do it! This makes sense to me because what I know for sure, is mood follows action. Once we start taking tiny little micro steps, we can start building momentum and make forward progress. I'm really excited to publish that one, so be sure to come back for that one! I hope you enjoy this week's episode with Phillip, so without further delay, let's get into it!

Today my guest is the fabulous host of The Chasing Heroine Podcast. I just wanna say, buckle up, because you are in for a wild ride. When you get two ADHD women together who are super passionate about Game of Thrones, telling stories and recovery, you get a wild episode! I loved this episode because Jeannine is so transparent, vulnerable, and honest about her struggles with her 15 year addiction. She isn't afraid to tell it like it was or share the wisdom of lessons learned in recovery. She is a living miracle of transformation and I can't wait for you to meet her! But before we jump in, I would like to share a quote that has really been working on my soul as of late. The quote is from Peter Crone who said "Life will bring you people and circumstances to reveal where you are not free." I heard it right when I was feeling super triggered by someone very close to me who is suffering. I immediately recognized it as very old pain from my childhood when I watched my sister struggle with mental illness. In my young mind, I thought it was my job to save her, but I always felt like I failed her which made me feel horrible about myself. I remember what a hopeless and powerless feeling it was. So to have been triggered in my current circumstance, it absolutely showed me where I'm not free. What I am reminded of is the idea that I can take a moment to acknowledge my feelings, validate them and to let go of what's not mine. Other people's feelings are not my responsibility, especially when they don't want my help. Freedom comes when I can process through the cycle and return to peace. That's how I regain my freedom from obsession. So if you have challenging people or circumstances in your life, I hope this will help you to let go of what's not yours so you can be happy, joyous and free. That's it from me, please enjoy this episode with Jeannine. Connect with here: Visit Website: Follow on Instagram Watch on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen On: https://apple.co/30g6ALF https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ Watch Full Episodes! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

Today my guest is Chris Stewart. He's an author, motivational speaker, and an inspiring person in long term recovery. When he was 15 he chose to leave his family and become a rock star rather than go to Europe to live with his parents who were missionaries. As you can imagine, it was a rough road. Chris shares what it was like to be on his own so young, how he fell into addiction, years of relapse and finally how he was able to break his addiction and build a life of purpose and meaning. He has dedicated his life to helping others recover from addiction, so you know I love him already! But before we jump in, I want to share something I learned from a guest I'm scheduled to interview, China Brezner. She is the Clinical Director at Clear Recovery Center and a licensed marriage family therapist. So before I interview anyone on the podcast, I do a pre interview chat to kinda break the ice and discuss topics for the podcast. What came out of my chat with China was the idea that in order to treat underlying trauma, the problem of addiction needs to be resolved first. The lesson here is that the tools of recovery should be used in order. For instance before moving to deep trauma work like EMDR, it's important to stabilize first so that it doesn't trigger a relapse. That makes perfect sense to me! We have so many tools and resources available to us in recovery, that it can be overwhelming to the point of paralysis. I know in my own coaching practice that it's important to space out the resources I offer. My recommendation is that in the beginning, we set up a daily self care of no more than 3 activities like consuming a daily reader, 10 minutes of meditation and 10 minutes of journaling. It's been my experience that a routine you can complete is 100x better than the elaborate one you never get to. So I hope that helps! Make sure you are subscribed to hear my conversation with China, and Please enjoy this episode with Chris Stewart. Connect with Chris here: Visit Website: https://www.chrisstewartworldwide.com/ Follow on Instagram: @chrisstewartworldwide Watch this episode on YouTube! ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen On: https://apple.co/30g6ALF https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ Watch Full Episodes! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo

Today my guest is Anna David, NYT Best Selling Author, podcast host of "On Good Authority", and Founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing. This episode will be a little different than what you're used to, and I mean that in the best way possible. Especially if you find yourself in a place in recovery where you are craving a life that is in alignment with a higher purpose. We'll be catching up a bit but mostly talking about her new book "On Good Authority: 7 Steps to Prepare, Promote and Profit from a How-To Book that Makes You the Go-To Expert. What we're talking about today is really about orienting your life so that it's in alignment with your purpose, and the vehicle is through storytelling and book publishing. She has created a very successful company that helps people build a business through a book and has had some incredible client success stories. So if you are craving a life and work with deeper meaning, and you think you might have a book in you, even in the distant future, this episode is for you. Just as a quick side note, this is actually Anna's second appearance, so to hear her full recovery story, check out episode 53 on the website at odaatchat.com or better yet, you can read her memoir "Party Girl". It's a wild story filled with humor, insightful wisdom and hope. But before we jump in I'd like to share some insights that I gleaned from the mega successful book, Atomic Habits. Specifically How to create a good habit using the 4 laws of habit creation. It's not a recovery book per se, but the principles are incredibly applicable to recovery. I'm going to be reading a worksheet I downloaded from the atomic Habits website and it's the habits cheat sheet. So the four laws are: 1) Make it Obvious. 2) Make it attractive 3) Make it easy and 4) Make it Satisfying. If we look at these laws through the lens of recovery we can apply them to things like developing a self care routine that might include prayer & meditation, exercise, meetings, or building a support system. You can make these things obvious by putting them on your calendar. You can make it attractive by inviting a friend to do these activities with you. You can make it easy by using the 2 minute rule. For instance if you're trying to start a meditation habit you can make it easy by meditating for 2 minutes. And the 4th law: make it satisfying by giving yourself when you complete the habit. This is obviously an oversimplification but gives you a brief overview into making new healthy habits. I encourage you to get the book for a deeper dive and a ton of practical and actionable advice. Since this is such a popular book I imagine a lot of you have already read it, so I would love to hear how you have applied it to your recovery! Shoot me a message on social media or email me at arlina @ odaatchat.com So that's it from me! Please enjoy the episode with Anna David! Connect with Anna here: Visit Anna's Websites: https://www.legacylaunchpadpub.com/ https://annadavid.com/ Watch the interview on YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuRolkOZ7X8fCEFCDYd5tg Subscribe So You Don't Miss New Episodes! Listen On: https://apple.co/30g6ALF https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ Watch Full Episodes! https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo