Credit Repair If you've lost hope, or you're looking for some, you're not alone and today's episode is all about taking some small simple steps to find hope in the midst of the overwhelm of credit stress and credit repair. I've worked with a lot of clients through financial stress - job loss, divorce, over spending, and (like me!) just being irresponsible and immature with money. When we are facing big life changes it's not uncommon for finances to be one of those stressors, which is why I thoug...
Aug 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 229
Sleep Hygiene I’ve been at this Life Coaching thing for a long time and sleep hygiene is a problem for a lot of people. I’ve worked with thousands of people and I’ve gotten pretty good at recognizing patterns. Specifically, patterns that cause challenges and often stop capable people in their tracks. One common struggle I’ve seen countless times over the years is the struggle to get good sleep when you’re trying so hard to make positive changes in your life. Here’s the thing. Sleep can be tough,...
Aug 17, 2022•31 min•Ep. 228
Food Habits Food habits is a topic that comes up frequently in my professional, and personal, life. We see people in the Facebook group posting about eating too much sugar in early sobriety, or that they are eating out of control now that they aren't drinking. Some wonder if they will lose weight, others are scared to quit drinking because they think they'll gain weight. I was there, too. I want to talk to you about food, lifestyle, and being health-minded. Not necessarily about what to eat and ...
Aug 10, 2022•40 min•Ep. 227
Wine O'Clock A successful recovery has everything to do with how you plan your day and approach your challenges. Imagine this scenario: You've been alcohol-free for a minute, and you really want to continue waking up without a hangover and having a clear head. You're getting through the days, you're on track, and overall, you're feeling pretty proud of your accomplishment. But let’s be real -- you’re also feeling a little bit burnt out from pouring every ounce of your energy into fighting cravin...
Aug 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 226
How to stay engaged in life Get ready to tackle the uninspired daily grind and uncover this not-so-secret framework that I use in my life (and with my clients!) to stay engaged in your life and feel inspired. Let's be real: kids, jobs, sobriety, households, yoga, and everything else you try to do to have a happy life can take a lot of time out of an already busy day. Just when you think you're on top of everything, you feel a nagging reminder in the back of your head that you aren't feeling supe...
Jul 27, 2022•36 min•Ep. 225
Mental Resistance Stop getting trapped in mental resistance. And right now, you may be saying, "But Angela, you don't know my life and how hard things are. I don't have support, I have kids and activities and work...." Oh boy. Do I hear you. I've had the same thoughts a thousand times. But I also want to challenge you on how that resistance is working against you…and that's exactly what I'm doing on this episode. In this episode, I want to talk to you about recognizing resistance, even when it i...
Jul 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 224
Self-Sabotage Meaning The title says it all. Let's start with self-sabotage meaning: Self-sabotage occurs when we destroy ourselves physically, mentally, or emotionally or deliberately hinder our own success and wellbeing by undermining personal goals and values- But why do we do it, and what does it mean? I think the best explanation I’ve ever gotten for this was from my friend, Adam Gilbert, from My Body Tutor. He said: usually, people self-sabotage because the thought of maintaining the thing...
Jul 13, 2022•42 min•Ep. 223
Whether you are getting sober, going through a breakup, or just look at yourself in the mirror one day and recognize it’s time to make some changes because you aren’t feeling great about who you are or how you’re treating people. You have to have stellar coping skills, the ability to adapt, and the ability to change when you’ve gotten stuck in some habits that don’t serve you. In this episode, we'll get into some of the specifics about what it takes to be successful in sobriety. I know you want ...
Jul 06, 2022•23 min
Powerful Sobriety One of my Addiction Unlimited besties is the textbook definition of a recovery warrior. He's in his second year sober, has been a valuable member of our Facebook group and Sober Society Membership community, and is an incredible example of how to get through sobriety, know yourself, and learn how to set boundaries to protect your recovery. I respect and admire Michael so much because he's all about supporting other goal-getters to understand the activities needed to go from hav...
Jun 29, 2022•51 min•Ep. 221
There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who have routines, and those who don't. Especially when dealing with addiction because we tend to only have two modes... 100% enthralled... or completely uninterested. I definitely have routines in every area of my life and it's a good mix of wellness, Henry, and family. #auntielife I'm not here to tell you how to create your routine or what it *should* be. On today's podcast, I'm going to share with you how challenging it can be when our routin...
Jun 22, 2022•29 min•Ep. 220
"Machines are built to work 24/7, but not human beings." This is a fantastic quote from Marie Forleo that has always stood out to me because most humans aren't very good at balancing all the areas of life to be sane and healthy. And that goes for our mental wellness, too. We have to be aware of how we set boundaries around our time and energy, but also our mental wellness. In this episode with Ashley Sperber-Hirsch, we take a deep dive into the connection between our emotional and physical well-...
Jun 15, 2022•48 min•Ep. 219
Stalled Social Life It's Friday night and you're home, alone, zero invitations to go anywhere, it's just you, your seltzer, and Netflix. Again. You feel like your social life is stalled, you're stuck in a rut of boring, and your regular activities just aren't doing it for you right now. But what do you do? How do you "have more fun"? And what about the crippling social anxiety you get when you go places where other people are?? Well, you're in the right place, my friend, because in this episode ...
Jun 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 218
Sex Addiction What kind of life do you dream of living? What type of impact do you want to have on your family and the people you love? If you don't think it's possible to get crystal clear on how to take your sex addiction, or any addiction, and leverage it into massive purpose, recovery and impact after just one podcast episode... you've never met Jace Downey. Jace is a busy lady who passionately splits her time between sharing her journey with sex addiction, practicing multiple modalities of ...
Jun 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 217
Judgmental Person Being a judgmental person is usually a defense mechanism people use to try to boost their own sense of self-worth. Being judgy and gossipy is a way to get an ego boost, although it has quite the opposite effect. You know the people who are at the office or the gym or the pool party with something negative to say about everyone and creating an air of superiority in their own lives and choices? Yes, we all know those people. And because I used to be that person, and I have worked...
May 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 216
Alcoholic Spouse Choosing to get sober can be one of the scariest, wildest, and most beautiful decisions you ever make. But what about the people you share your life with and, possibly, shared drinks with? Those that held your hair while you were sick, forgave you for the awful things you said and did, who babysat you, tucked you in, and lied to your family and friends to protect you. Addiction doesn't only affect the alcoholic, for better or worse. It also profoundly affects the lives of the pe...
May 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 215
High Functioning Alcoholic Many people deny a drinking problem because they are a high functioning alcoholic. You haven't had a tragic rock bottom moment yet, so you can continue to tell yourself, "I'm not that bad". But, rock bottom isn't about tragedy or an event that happens to you. Rock bottom is that feeling you have when your mind is screaming for help, screaming to make it stop, begging for some force to take the desire to drink from you because you can’t bear to live this way anymore. Fo...
May 11, 2022•26 min•Ep. 214
Porn Addiction One of the fastest growing addictions is sex and porn addiction. Just because something is uncomfortable to talk about, doesn’t mean we can ignore it and sweep it under the rug because it’s awkward. Addictions of every kind are on the rise- food, drugs, sex, alcohol, shopping...all of them. And today's guest teaches his most successful strategies for living a healthy lifestyle, abstinent from sex and porn addiction. Get ready for all the hidden secrets: What are the signs and symp...
May 04, 2022•36 min•Ep. 213
People often ask me their most challenging life questions and want to know how I manage the day-to-day struggles we all go through. And I will always tell you I live and die by knowing myself, my strengths, and my weaknesses. Without that strong sense of self I wouldn't be able to set myself up for success in all areas of my life, recognize when something needs removed from my life, when I need to get help, and when it's time to refuel. And that's why today's episode is so important. I want you ...
Apr 27, 2022•36 min•Ep. 212
You want to set healthy boundaries, but you feel guilty. A people-pleaser in a family that didn’t talk about feelings, sweep everything under the rug, and maybe you were labeled as 'too emotional'. Then, you grew up believing you don't have the right to say no to things or stand up for yourself. Our guest today, Amanda E. White, knows that journey, too. Amanda struggled with her own high expectations of herself and the shame that comes when you don’t meet those expectations- and all that shame m...
Apr 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 211
You may equate self-discipline and self-control to be virtually the same thing, and according to Webster’s Dictionary they pretty much are. But when it comes to the world of psychology, they are defined as two different processes. Having strong self-control can help you keep your debit card on lockdown and save you from impulse shopping on Amazon. It can help you refrain from having another cookie when they are calling your name. Or, it can help you refrain from giving your number to that person...
Apr 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 210
You want to learn how to stop letting alcohol ruin your mood, your behavior, and damaging your life. But figuring out weekends, and vacations, and coping skills all feel overwhelming. It feels like there is so much to manage when quitting drinking. And this is why it's so important to get back to basics and keep things super simple. Your recovery path is your choice. I think this is something we don't talk about enough- even if you go to a program, you still get to choose how you create your rec...
Apr 06, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Do you feel like you are in a bit of a personal rut? You’re in good company: the number of people struggling with their mental health has increased considerably in the past two years. Thankfully, feeling stuck in a rut is something you have the tools to deal with, and in this episode we'll talk about how. We’ll also deep dive into the why behind ruts and look at ways to avoid falling into a rut in the first place. In general, I like to think of a rut like this: If someone asked you how something...
Mar 30, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 208
When you work in the service industry as a bartender, server, chef, or anything else, you know firsthand the culture is all about late nights and hard partying. People who work in restaurants, food service or hospitality have higher rates of problem drinking and substance abuse than the general population. As I researched this topic, this fact came up over and over again, year after year. And it's a life I lived for two decades. When the time comes that you have to face hanging up your party hat...
Mar 23, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 207
My whole life I was a quitter. I’d work out for awhile then quit. I’d lose a few pounds then quit and gain it back. I’d start a new thing I wanted to do, and as soon as it was hard I’d quit. I was so scared to fail and scared to feel embarrassed and scared what people would think of me that I wouldn’t even try. But in a single moment I knew, the pain of changing was nowhere near the pain of staying the same. For me, sobriety was a huge self-esteem builder because my sobriety is the only thing I ...
Mar 16, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Be happy in your relationship even if your partner won't do a thing! Are you in the midst of a relationship rough patch or trying to heal from the last one? No relationship is free from ups and downs, but we often lack the skills to jump in, do the work, and make it better. And with the last couple of years of people being stuck at home with a lot of togetherness, anxiety being at an all-time high and the state of the world in general distress... we can all use some support. Today's guest is sup...
Mar 09, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 205
I'm giving you my deepest codependence secrets in this one and I'm willing to bet you can relate! This is the second episode in my 3-part series, Boundaries, Codependence, & Self-Esteem. I like doing the deep dive into these concepts, figuring out how to apply it to your daily life how it makes sense for you, and getting real strategies about how to make changes. These struggles of codependence, boundaries and self-esteem are universal. These aren’t issues specific to addiction- they’re spec...
Mar 02, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Gambling is addictive because it stimulates the brain's reward system much like drugs or alcohol can. In fact, gambling addiction is the most common impulse control disorder worldwide. THAT... is a bold and frightening statement from addictioncenter.com and I feel like I'm still a little in shock from reading it. Not enough people are talking about this, and the effects of gambling addiction on our families and relationships is devastating. It's also a huge companion to alcoholism. That probably...
Feb 23, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 203
When you don't set healthy boundaries with the people around you, it sends a crystal-clear message... and it's one you may not be aware of. There are several types of boundaries you are setting everyday without even realizing it. When you ignore a phone call because you are in the middle of your morning routine and getting kids out the door... that's a time boundary. You don't have time in that moment to deal with that call. When you are standing in line at the store and someone steps too close ...
Feb 16, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Taking adversity and using it to our advantage is the name of the game around here. And today is no different. Is it difficult for you to make decisions in your relationships? Do you have trouble identifying your feelings, communicating effectively and trusting yourself? If you are furiously nodding your head yes.... you'll definitely want to listen to this episode! Michelle Farris takes us into a deeper understanding of what it means to be codependent, how it affects us, and how we can start to...
Feb 09, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 201
There's a bit more to drug and alcohol withdrawal than just the physical symptoms and discomfort. The initial withdrawal or, detox, period is mostly about your body's healing and purging the poison. The next phase is all about your brain. Post Acute Withdrawal happens after that initial couple of weeks when you quit drinking and lay low to get over the physical withdrawal. But PAWS is what happens as your brain begins to heal and adjust to this "new normal" without substance. It can happen a few...
Feb 02, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 200
