#72 Arlina Allen

A Buddhist nun shares her story of how meditation healed her of drug addiction. We discuss the dangers of cannabis, how to quit cigarettes, why meditating consistently is so hard, and lots more. Follow the show on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/If you are looking for therapy in Ontario book a free consultation here! www.anxietyhealing.ca

Tim Moon shares his story of recovery from alcoholism and 7 years of sobriety. We talk about experiencing God rather than believing, doing step 4 quickly, whether or not everyone should sponsor, and lots more. Tim's Book, Tomato Fields: https://www.amazon.ca/Tomato-Fields-Tim-Moon-ebook/dp/B0BRNRRS6Y Tim's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomato_fields/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/ Therapy in Ontario: www.anxietyhealing.ca

Dan spiralled out of control with drugs and alcohol before social services took away his son and his wife left him. Find out how he rebuilt his life and relationship after going through a literal hell on earth. Dan's podcast: https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3JakunEh3PCK2M8hMZh80s?si=d9965f68d87148f3 my insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

Duane Osterlind, host of The Addicted Mind Podcast, comes on the show to talk about how he recovered from alcohol and drug abuse. Duane shares what he has learned from 20 years of experience as a therapist, and over 200 podcast episodes. We talk about the importance of social connection, and how to make those first early connections when you are struggling with isolation.  Follow Duane https://www.instagram.com/addictedmindpodcast/ https://theaddictedmind.com/about/ Follow me https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

The most educated guest on the show so far, Dr. Higgins joins me to talk about the genetic component of addiction, and how understanding that addiction is biological helps to remove the stigma.   Check out her website! https://doctorhiggins.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wiredforaddiction/   My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

Alcohol damages not only the drinker but everyone in their life as well. This is a raw vulnerable story of the daughter of an alcoholic - Sarah talks about the feelings of anxiety guilt and shame that come with being a child of an alcoholic, and how stigma prevented her Dad from getting help. Sarah's insta: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_drage/ Sarah's podcast and other links: https://linktr.ee/sarah.drage My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

Sebastien W shares his story of recovery from alcohol! We talk about drugs, alcohol, hopelessness and existential angst, and why AA might not work for everyone.   My insta: @addictivepodcast

Arlina the host of ODAAT podcast comes on the show to share her story of recovery from alcoholism! We talk about sexual abuse, being "bad" as an identity, finding forgiveness and love in AA, and how the 12 steps are like an orgasm :) Arlina's insta: https://www.instagram.com/arlinaallen/ Arlina's podcast: http://odaatchat.com/ My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

It's the Valentines Episode! Madeline from Happiest Sober comes on the show to talk about sober dating, breakups, coping with emotions sober, and lots more. Madeline's insta: https://www.instagram.com/happiestsober/ Madeline's sober trips: https://linktr.ee/happiestsober My insta: www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/

The Founder of First Step Men's Therapy comes on the show to tell his story of recovery and healing! Adam escaped his reality as a kid by fantasizing about travelling to other places in the world. Once he was older and discovered alcohol, this became his new escape. Working as a flight attendant was another escape, but he eventually returned home realizing that he needed to ask for help. We talk about how to ask for help, why there is a crisis in men's mental health, apprehension around spirituality in 12 step recovery, and lots more! Adam's site: https://www.firststepmenstherapy.com/ Adam's insta: https://www.instagram.com/firststepmenstherapy/ My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/