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.
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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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If You’re Wondering “Can I Drink Again?”… Listen to This First
If you're thinking about drinking again — that's the clearest sign you still can't.
Maybe you’ve been sober for a while… and you’re starting to wonder if you could handle drinking again.If that thought has crossed your mind — I want you to pause right here and hit play on this episode.
We’re talking about the subtle signs that tell you everything you need to know about your relationship with alcohol — even now.
In this episode, I’m sharing the addict traits that still show up in my life after almost 20 years sober — and how they confirm, without a doubt, that I’m not someone who can ever drink normally.
We’ll talk about:
The "more" mentality — when enough is never enough
Overthinking and rumination (AKA emotional avoidance)
Feeling “less than” no matter how much you accomplish
Being extra in everyday ways (and what that really means)
Why avoiding hard things in sobriety is just as dangerous as numbing them
And we’ll bring it all back to the biggest red flag of all:Just how much mental energy you’re spending thinking about alcohol.
You’ll hear the truth about the addict personality: how it still shows up in overthinking, overdoing, compulsive patterns, and that constant hunger for “more.”
Because if you’re fantasizing, negotiating, or justifying a future where you might drink again... that’s not healing. That’s the addiction, whispering in a different voice.
🔗 Links List
📅 Book a Free Consultation Callhttps://addictionunlimited.com/call
💬 Join the Facebook Group (Sober Society)https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited
📝 Download the Free Daily Planhttps://addictionunlimited.com/plan
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The Daily Plan for Sobriety, Structure, and Getting Unstuck
A step-by-step plan to structure your day after quitting drinking.
You didn’t just remove alcohol — you removed the thing that used to shape your day, distract your mind, and give you a false sense of control.
So what now?
If you’re stuck in the cycle of starting over…Or if you’ve been sober for a while but feel like you’re drifting through your days…
This episode is for you.
I’m walking you through my exact Daily Plan — the structure I use to stay sober, focused, and grounded in my sober power.
You’ll learn:✨ What to do when you wake up✨ How to avoid the afternoon crash✨ Why structure creates peace✨ And the #1 mistake that keeps people in relapse loops
This isn’t about willpower — it’s about ownership.
🎯 Your Next Step:Don’t just listen — download the free Daily Plan and start putting structure into action.This is where sobriety becomes your strategy.
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode
🎯 Download The Daily Plan (Free Tool):addictionunlimited.com/plan
💬 Join the Conversation in the Facebook Group:facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited
📞 Book a Free Discovery Call with Angela:addictionunlimited.com/call
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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