Are you ready to ditch daily drinking, reclaim your confidence, and create a life of freedom? Each week, Angela combines no-nonsense advice, personal stories, ...
Healing, Growth, and Freedom: The 12 Steps for Everyone
Everyone has compulsions or addictions, and needs relief from the discomforts of life.
Whether you’re in a treatment center getting treatment for substance abuse, or the soccer mom who struggles with overeating that doesn’t resonate with typical alcoholic or addict, but can’t stop using food to feel better – to the people-pleaser that is causing major discomfort in their own life, and the lives of everyone around them - they're seeking support and could use the steps without the program because they don’t fit in an AA room.
I often say I wish everyone would go to 12 step meetings because there are so many life-changing lessons you learn to just be a better, more balanced human.
I also understand it’s both exciting to heal and change and, at the same time, terrifying.
It’s like we all have a love hate relationship with personal development because we want the results, but we are scared to death of the discomfort of doing the work.
I’m always interested in hearing different ways of how to recover, especially if you struggle with behaviors but not substances – because those options feel far more limited.
So I wanted to bring someone on who is in the trenches everyday of bringing the value of 12 steps out of the rooms of 12 steps to be more accessible to everyone.
You may have heard Ian on other podcasts or media outlets before because he is passionate about opening the doors of healing to all the people, with all the problems.
And he wrote this book to do just that.
Let’s dive in and chat with Ian all about using the 12 steps if you don’t fit the traditional alcoholic/addict mold.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between: https://amzn.to/3PSFO2D
Free Webinar: How to Start Building a Lifestyle That Supports Long-Lasting Sobriety: https://addictionunlimited.com/lifestylewebinar
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What It Really Means to Be a Dry Drunk and How to Change
Have you heard the term dry drunk and wondered, “Is that me?”
Can you be sober and be a dry drunk?
Or you may think, what’s the difference between dry drunk vs. sober or in recovery.
Today, I’m going to break down the ins and outs of dry drunk. From what does it mean and is it me all the way to how to avoid it and/or change it.
This is a jam-packed episode and perfect for the newbie, just getting sober, or the seasoned old-timer who always needs a good reminder of the importance of emotional sobriety.
Or, anyone in between who may have been lulled into thinking that alcohol was the only problem.
If you feel like:
🚨you’re not making as much progress as you thought you would
🚨you have some time sober, moved away from your recovery work, and find yourself feeling like your life is suffering because of it
🚨you feel your spiritual fitness slipping away
Then this episode is going to change your sober life.
Can you be sober and be a dry drunk?
What’s the difference between dry drunk vs. sober or in recovery
Does it happen in early sobriety, can it happen in long-term sobriety
If you’re having trouble understanding the difference, or worried you might fall into the dry drunk camp and need solutions to get back on track, this episode is for you.
Links mentioned in this episode:
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How to Start Your Healing Journey Today
Have you ever felt stuck in the shadow of your past, unable to move forward but unsure of how to start healing?
In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the power of healing trauma and how it can unlock a life of clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.
Whether you’ve experienced a single event or the ongoing stress of circumstances like the recent California wildfires, or maybe you don't even know you have trauma because you had a great childhood - this conversation is here to remind you: healing begins when we acknowledge the impact of our experiences and choose to face the pain rather than numb it.
This episode will help you see that healing isn’t about being “perfect” or “getting over it.”
It’s about moving forward, one brave step at a time, toward a life where you feel more connected, more at peace, and more in control of your own story.
Healing isn’t about forgetting; it’s about transforming.
And together, with my guest Kristen Boice who is a marriage and family therapist and psychotherapist working with people for 25 years, we’ll explore how to take those first steps toward a new chapter filled with hope, resilience, and growth.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Find Kristen here: https://kristendboice.com/
Close the Chapter Podcast: https://kristendboice.com/podcast/
Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call
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How Dry January Can Transform Your Year
Happy New Year, my friend!
I hope you are waking up today ready to tackle this thing HEAD ON.
If this is your day 1... I'm glad you are ready to kick some a** and make big changes starting today.
There's no way around it. Holiday season is ex-haust-ing.
I'm right there with you. 🙌
If your head is a little fuzzy today, I want you to start with nourishing your body. Drink lots of water, get rest, and take a little time to do a gratitude list to start the first day of 2025 on the right foot.
Don't waste time beating yourself up and looking at yesterday, instead, look forward to who you are going to be from this moment on. ❤️
Let's kickoff this new year together!
Dry January Kickstarter: A 30-Day Bootcamp with ME & YOU!
WHAT: A 30-Day ass-kicking community to start your sober year STRONG. 💪
WHY: This is an easy HECK-YES to get you a quick win with some truth bombs and major insight.
BOOM BABY: In 30 short days you could boost your recovery to new levels, have a plan of action to stay on track, and get the *serious relief* you've been dying for.
All you need to do right now is join here: addictionunlimited.com/bootcamp
Now’s your time!
Put all of your doubts, excuses, and fears aside because you DO have what it takes and I’m here to help you turn your dreams into reality in 2025 and beyond.
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Behind the Scenes: My 2024 Struggles and How to Start Fresh with Dry January
From the outside, it might look like everything is smooth sailing, but the truth is, even those of us thriving in sobriety encounter challenges.
As we wrap up 2024, I’m pulling back the curtain to share some personal struggles I’ve faced this year.
In this episode, I open up about what’s been going on behind the scenes, how I’ve coped, and the lessons I’ve learned about resilience and self-compassion.
Recovery is about more than just quitting alcohol—it’s about learning to handle life on life’s terms.
I’ll tie my journey to the powerful topics we’ve covered in recent episodes, from emotional regulation to facing triggers head-on.
Together, we’ll explore how recovery tools not only keep us sober but also help us navigate life’s ups and downs with strength and grace.
To kick off 2025, I’m inviting you to join me for the Dry January Bootcamp, a transformative kickstart designed to help you reset, recharge, and step confidently into the new year.
Whether you’re starting your sobriety journey or recommitting to your goals, this bootcamp has coaching, accountability, and an amazing community of like-minded people ready to thrive.
And it's free.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Join me in the Dry January Bootcamp: addictionunlimited.com/bootcamp
Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to keep moving forward to the recovery lifestyle they want. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Are you ready to ditch daily drinking, reclaim your confidence, and create a life of freedom? Each week, Angela combines no-nonsense advice, personal stories, and science-backed strategies to tackle the challenges of sobriety. Angela Pugh is a globally-ranked Life Coach and podcast host, a professional Interventionist, and entrepreneur with more than 18 years of personal sobriety, helping people rebuild their lives since 2008. From navigating relationships to managing triggers, you’ll discover practical tools, empowering insights, and real-world solutions to thrive in sobriety. It’s time to stop feeling stuck and start feeling unlimited. Listen now for the inspiration, tools, and support you need to live a sober, confident, and happy life.
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