Addiction Unlimited Podcast

• Why Emotional Intelligence Is Your Secret Weapon After Sobriety

  Sobriety gets you stable — emotional intelligence gets you unstoppable. If you’ve ever felt like you got sober… then life got louder, messier, and more emotionally demanding — this episode is your roadmap. I’m joined by my friend and emotional intelligence powerhouse, Noble Gibbens, to break down why EQ isn’t a nice-to-have in recovery — it’s the foundation of building a life you’re actually proud to live. Noble’s story is wild: military, high performer, “business cult,” decades of people-pleasing… and then a full-blown wake-up call that forced him to confront emotional immaturity head-on. What he learned rebuilt his marriage, rewired his relationships, reshaped his career, and transformed his entire identity. And listen — if you’re sober, even for a day, you know exactly why this matters.Alcohol numbed everything. Sobriety brings all of it back.EQ is how you handle it. This episode is loaded with tools, book recommendations, emotional vocabulary tips, and straight-up truth bombs to help you grow stronger, calmer, and more resilient in your day-to-day life. Plus, I created a full companion guide for you — every resource mentioned in this episode is inside it. Here are 3 Key Takeaways From This Episode:  1️⃣ Emotional Intelligence Is a Skill — Not a Personality Trait You weren’t born knowing how to navigate emotions. No one handed you a manual. EQ is learned, practiced, strengthened, and refined over time — and it becomes your competitive advantage in sobriety and in life. 2️⃣ Self-Awareness Is the First Step (and It’s Usually the Hardest) Most people think they’re self-aware… until they start naming their emotions, tracking their triggers, and seeing how much of their behavior is fueled by fear, people-pleasing, or old survival patterns. Awareness is the doorway to freedom. 3️⃣ Growth Requires Discomfort — But Discomfort Builds Power You can’t emotionally mature without running straight into the stuff you’ve been avoiding for years. But the moment you start doing the work, everything shifts — your relationships, your confidence, your boundaries, your entire sense of self. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Download the EQ Resource Guide: addictionunlimited.com/eq Book a Free Call with Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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• Codependency, Control, and the Illusion of Being Needed

  The Hard Truth About Being "The Helper" (And Why It's Keeping You Stuck) In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood patterns in relationships: codependency. If you've ever felt exhausted from being "the strong one," guilty when you prioritize yourself, or frustrated when someone doesn't take your advice, this conversation is for you. I break down how codependency masquerades as love but is actually a hidden form of control—and how the need to be needed keeps both you and the people you care about stuck. You'll learn to recognize the subtle daily patterns that signal codependency, from checking your phone for someone else's emotional weather to canceling your own plans when someone seems "off." Then, I walk you through the practice of detachment with love—caring deeply while releasing your grip on outcomes. This isn't about being cold or distant. It's about trusting that others have their own path, their own lessons, and their own capacity to grow. I share practical steps like setting real boundaries (yes, you can not respond to every text), tolerating discomfort, and offering support without attachment. Finally, we dive into personal responsibility and emotional independence. You'll discover how to build your own sense of meaning that doesn't depend on being needed, practice self-compassion with the same kindness you give others, and reclaim the energy you've been pouring into everyone else's lives. 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode 🎧 Related Episode: Why Your Inner Voice Is So Mean — And How It Affects Your Recovery 💬 Coaching with Angela: Book a Free Solution Call 👥 Community: Join us in the Facebook group

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• The One Tool That Transformed My Sobriety (and Still Does)

  The Same Tool Used by Olympic Athletes & Top Performers to Change Your Life If you’ve ever wondered how elite athletes, top entrepreneurs, and high-performers create insane results… this is it. And no — it’s not woo, it’s not wishful thinking, and it’s not pretending life is perfect. It’s science. And when you learn to use it to rewire your subconscious, override old limiting beliefs, and shift the way you feel about your life… everything changes. Here’s the wild part: Science says 95% of your brain activity is unconscious. That means almost everything you do — your habits, reactions, decisions, fears, beliefs — is driven by the part of your mind you don’t even realize is in control. It’s running old programs.Old stories.Old beliefs you didn’t choose. So the question becomes: How do you work with your subconscious mind to rewrite those stories so you can get MORE of what you want in life… and LESS of what you don’t? This episode breaks the whole thing down for you. You’ll learn: 👉 The neuroscience behind why visualization works(And why your brain treats imagined events like real ones) 👉 How your Reticular Activating System filters your entire life(And how to reprogram it so it works for you) 👉 Why fear + anxiety are just negative visualizations(and how to interrupt that pattern instantly) 👉 A super-simple visualization process you can start todayNo crystals. No chanting. No drama. Just actual science you can use right now. If you’ve been stuck in the start–stop cycle… doubting yourself… or fighting the same old patterns over and over… This tool changes everything. Grab your headphones and let’s dive in, my friend — you’re going to love this one. 🔗 Links Mentioned Book a Call With Angela: https://addictionunlimited.com/call Join the Private Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Grab the Daily Plan Worksheet: https://addictionunlimited.com/plan

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• Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Anxiety: The Patterns Keeping You Stuck After Sobriety

  You Might Be a Perfectionist (And It’s Stealing Your Peace) If you’re constantly overthinking, procrastinating, or beating yourself up for not doing “enough” — this episode is going to hit home. Because perfectionism isn’t about having high standards.It’s about control, fear, and anxiety — and it’s quietly running your life behind the scenes. In this episode, we’re exposing how perfectionism shows up in real life (even if you don’t think you’re a perfectionist), where it really comes from, and how to start breaking the cycle. If you’ve ever said: “I just want it to be good…” “I’ll start when I feel ready…” “I can’t screw this up…” …then this one’s for you. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: Why perfectionism is actually a coping mechanism for anxiety How it shows up as procrastination, irritability, people-pleasing, and control Why so many high-functioning sober people feel stuck — even years into recovery How to spot the perfectionist pattern before it steals your peace 6 powerful mindset and structure shifts to move forward without the shame spiral You’ll also hear a personal story from me that cracked this wide open — and gave me a whole new lens on my own fear and vulnerability. If this episode called you out in the best way, share it with a friend, and DM me on Instagram! 💥 Mentioned in this Episode: 🔥 Book a Free Call with Angela --> addictionunlimited.com/call 👉 The Daily Plan to Stay SoberYour daily structure to regulate anxiety, create momentum, and keep your head clear — one page, five minutes, every day. 🛍️ Cozy Earth — Early Black Friday Sale!Get up to 40% off sitewide + stack my code ANGELA at checkout.Shop now at CozyEarth.com

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• Why You Keep Making Bad Decisions (Even When You Know Better)

  You already know better.So why do you keep saying yes to what you’ll regret tomorrow? In this episode, Angela gets brutally honest about why you keep making decisions that don’t align with who you want to be — and how instant gratification is keeping you stuck in the cycle. This isn’t just about drinking.It’s about how you handle discomfort.Fear, frustration, boredom, anxiety — you’ve trained your brain to escape instead of lead. And that habit?It’s wrecking your confidence, your progress, and your peace. Inside this episode: How instant gratification fuels bad decisions (even sober ones) Why your “first thought” is often the wrong one — and what to do instead What real commitment looks like when you want to protect your peace The power of delayed gratification — and how it builds self-trust You don’t need more willpower.You need structure, discipline, and the courage to lead yourself differently. 🔗 Links List 📅 Book a Free Consultation Callhttps://addictionunlimited.com/call 💬 Join the Facebook Group (Sober Society)https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited 📝 Download my Free Daily Planhttps://addictionunlimited.com/plan

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