Addiction Unlimited Podcast

When did we decide that being uncomfortable means something is wrong? Seriously. Think about how quickly we get irritated by the smallest things. Or how easily a bad day can convince us that something in our lives needs to change. And how quickly we start looking for a way to make those feelings disappear. I caught myself doing this recently over something so ridiculous that I actually started laughing at myself. And it got me thinking about something I see constantly in people who are trying

You’ve put a lot of time and energy into trying to quit drinking. And yet, somehow, you keep ending up right back where you started. You’ve listened to the podcasts, downloaded the worksheets, tried the challenges, and maybe even joined a recovery community or two. And still, you can’t stay sober. So naturally, you start wondering if you just haven’t found the right program yet. But here’s something that might change the way you look at your recovery. The program isn’t the deciding factor.

Okay, real question. Have you ever wanted someone to grab breakfast with, or take a class with, and then realized… you honestly don’t know who you’d ask? Yeah. Why is making friends as an adult so damn awkward—and where are you supposed to meet people? It gets even weirder when you quit drinking. You might still love your friends, but you don’t want to spend every Saturday night watching them get drunk. You want people you can laugh with, and conversations you’ll actually remember the next m

Why do recovery communities tell you not to date or make major life changes during your first year sober? Because getting sober isn't just about learning how to live without alcohol. It's about learning how to handle your feelings without it. And when you're newly sober, those feelings can be ALL OVER THE PLACE. You're dealing with boredom, loneliness, insecurity, and a whole lot of emotions you may not even know how to identify yet. Then someone comes along, and suddenly life feels exciting

About to give up, reach for a drink, or follow the same old pattern? Angela shares how a split-second choice can change your direction—and why the victory starts before you know the outcome.

How do you know if you actually have a drinking problem? You make rules about when you’ll drink. You negotiate how many you’re going to have. You promise yourself tonight will be different. You replay last night trying to figure out exactly what happened. You take breaks, make new rules, Google questions, take quizzes, compare yourself to other people—and somehow alcohol keeps requiring more and more of your attention. At some point, that’s worth looking at. In this episode of Addiction Unlimi