Welcome to the Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, a podcast hosted by Dr. Adriana Popescu, a licensed clinical psychologist, energy psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, and empowerment coach. In each episode, Dr. Adriana examines what is beyond the traditional point of view of mental health diagnosis, care, and treatment. She speaks with leaders and visionaries in the fields of Energy Psychology, consciousness, healing, and empowerment about w ...
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This podcast is about recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, sobriety and the journey of recovery, community and healing. The stories are inspiring, funny and touching. They will provide hope and help others to feel like they are not alone. Today is the day to start living the life of your dreams and be who you were meant to be! For more resources, visit odaatchat.com or visit us on Facebook, search ODAAT Chat Podcast
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330 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Going Alcohol Free
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Have you been trying to change your drinking on your own? Or struggled to stay sober in social situations or on vacation? Well today my guest Deb Masner and I talk about some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to quit drinking, and how to avoid them. Deb is the host of The Alcohol Tipping Point Podcast. She works with people who fi…
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329 Coaching Call: When The Obsession To Drink Returns
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If you want to get sober, but you don’t feel comfortable at AA meetings, what do you do? Courtney Anderson, author of “Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol” joins me today to tell her story of recovery. Link to book: https://amzn.to/4bFdVn4 We talk about what to expect in the first 30 days, journal prompts for…
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EP 97 – Exploring the Spiritual Side of Success with Brandon Beachum
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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/kKvfP47D91Y?si=gJArLgsS3I96ONDy Does changing your perspective really transform your life? How can one integrate spirituality, everyday life, and business? Ready to explore the deep connection between your thoughts, actions, and reality? Join us for another episode of Kaleidoscope o…
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327 Sobriety 101: Addiction Recovery Fundamentals
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How do you get through your first 30 days alcohol-free? What do you say to your friends and family? What do you do when cravings hit? Well that’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode with my good friend Charlie LaVoir. We’re getting back to basics and covering some of the most common challenges of getting sober. I love talking about sobriety…
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326 Dr. Stephanie Covington - A Pioneer In Advocating For Women's Recovery
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Have you ever wondered, with all the changes and new information we have on alcohol use disorder and addiction, are the 12 steps still relevant? Well today I have invited Dr Stephanie Covington to help us answer this question, as well as to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her bestselling book “A Woman’s Way Through The 12 Steps”. It was such an h…
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325 Battling the Drinking Culture of High-Pressure Industries
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Loneliness, isolation, anxiety and depression are just some of the feelings that plague us when we’re in the throes of addiction. They are the reason a lot of people drink and get caught in the cycle of a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol. Today my guest Nick Jonsson shares his experience of abusing alcohol, losing his marriage, and the depth…
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324 An Alternative Path To Recovery, Overcoming Shame and Creating A Sober Community
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If you’re listening to this podcast, I’m sure you’re familiar with the whole shame spiral of drinking. You know, swearing to yourself that you’ll never drink like that again, the rush of shame and anxiety after a bad night of drinking, only to find yourself feeling better by evening and starting the cycle all over again. Well what if nobody is tell…
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EP 96 – Finding Gratitude After Loss with Jamie Lee Silver
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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/c03xjAdaPqI?si=BBPlPfkPjjBQYUik What are the impacts of childhood trauma on mental health and emotional well-being? How can EFT tapping help in releasing deep-seated emotions and grief? How can we transform grief into gratitude and find a renewed sense of purpose? Join us for anothe…
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323 Adam Nimoy on Growing Up With Spock and Recovery From Addiction
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Welcome to the podcast! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in the shadow of a famous father? Well that’s exactly what Adam Nimoy faced as the son of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Spock in the Star Trek franchise. Adam will be talking about his new book, “The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy”. In case …
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322 - Dr Adriana Popescu on How to Heal Root Causes of Addiction
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Today I’ll be joined by Dr. Adriana Popescu is a licensed clinical psychologist, addiction specialist, author and podcast host. She has been working in the addiction recovery space for over 25 years using a variety of really fascinating holistic modalities. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I’m very obse…
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EP 95 – Transforming Addiction – A Journey to Sobriety with Arlina Allen
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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/PIgLaotGxFg?si=Wxs4dVhsFpzy5yQq What role do belief systems play in addictive behaviors? How can addressing trauma aid in the recovery process? What holistic practices are effective in the personal growth journey? Join Dr. Adriana Popescu in another enlightening episode of Kaleidosc…
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321 - Pete Sousa, ESPN Announcer On Addiction, Recovery, And Spreading Hope
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Hi Friend, Welcome to the podcast! Today I’ll be joined by ESPN Announcer, and Morning Show Host, Pete Sousa. He is sharing his story of how he fell into addiction, the struggles he had to get sober, and the incredible work he does now to support the recovery community. Before we jump in, just a reminder that I have some free resources for you if y…
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320 - Christina Galbato on The High Functioning Alcoholic, Recovering Out Loud, and Staying Grounded
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Welcome to the podcast! In case you are new here, my name is Arlina, and I just celebrated 30 years of sobriety! I’m also the founder of Sober Life School where I’ve helped hundreds of women quit drinking and create a life they love. Today I’ll be joined by Christina Galbato. She is a very successful entrepreneur, who got her start as a travel blog…
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EP 94 – Navigating Psychedelic Therapy with Justen Martin
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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/UbiYUPWOvsw How can mindfulness practices, such as meditation and breathwork, contribute to mental health and well-being? What are the benefits and risks associated with microdosing in psychedelic-assisted therapy? What is the future of mental health treatment? Immerse yourself in a…
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319 Charlie LeVoir On Addiction, Healing Trauma, and The 12 Steps
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Welcome to the podcast! Today I’ll be joined by Charlie LeVoir, the Co-host of The Way Out Podcast. With nearly 400 episodes, it has become wildly popular and ranks in the top 1%. Charlie has got to be one of my absolute favorite people to talk to about recovery, especially the 12 step program. He’s got such deep knowledge of the literature, and ad…
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318 Todd Crandell on Healing Trauma, Recovery, and 114 Ironman Races
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Today I’ll be joined by Todd Crandell. He is an author, speaker, triathlete, and recovery advocate. This guy has super high energy, does a ton of service work and has an incredible impact on the lives of his clients, and their families through Race for Recovery. I had so much fun talking to Todd. He has a great message and I can’t wait for you to m…
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317 Arlina Celebrates 30 Years Sober, Her Best Advice for The Newly Sober and Long Term Sobriety
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Thank you for downloading the episode! If you’re new here, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host, and if you’re a long time listener, welcome back! At the time of this recording which is 4/23 - I am celebrating 30 years of continuous sobriety! It feels a little surreal to be honest, but mostly I feel deeply grateful. Grateful that I was able to s…
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316 Justin B Long on Overcoming Childhood Trauma, Addiction, and The Path of Healing
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Welcome to the podcast! In case you are new here, my name is Arlina Allen and I am the founder of Sober Life School. I have been sober since 4/23/94 (which means I will be celebrating 30 years!) In that time I have been obsessed with self-help, spirituality, psychology, and behavior change. And let’s not get it twisted, I did not do it alone. In fa…
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EP 93 – The Alchemy of Recovery: Transforming Pain into Possibility with Rae Leonard
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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/GJh9fJOCufg?si=NnvNkxpUwIfX1umL What role does intention play in manifesting our desires and shaping our reality? How can we use energy healing to enhance our emotional and psychological well-being? What practices and techniques can empower us to overcome subconscious blocks? Immers…
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315 Barb Nangle on How To Recover With Co-occuring Addictions And Find What Works For You
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Welcome to the podcast! Today I’ll be joined by Barb Nangle, who is going to give an absolute masterclass on how to recover with co-occuring addictions. We’re going to talk about OA, ACA, Coda, and go over some practices for setting boundaries, building self-worth and finding your true identity. I’ll just note that Barb does more for her self-care …
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314 Chandler Rogers on How to Overcome Addiction and Loneliness
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Welcome to the podcast! Today I’ll be joined by CEO and Founder Chandler Rogers of the Relay app. He’ll be sharing his story of overcoming addiction to pornography and how it led him to create a highly successful sobriety app to help people connect anonymously. We’re going to talk about how we met, and how after I heard about their project, I decid…
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313 Angela Pugh, Host of Addiction Unlimited Podcast on 18 Years Of Recovery
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You are going to hear from Angela Pugh today, host of The Addiction Unlimited Podcast and a woman in long term sobriety. In fact she just celebrated 18 years! Before we jump in, I do have a couple of resources for you. For a loooong time… like almost 8 years, I’ve only had group support for women. The good news is now there is a new podcast, called…
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EP 92 – Reduce Stress with Be Set Free Fast™ with Alfred Heath
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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/nNdm5pu9FZU What is Be Set Free Fast™ and what are its broad applications? How does it work with other modalities? What is possible to heal ourselves and the world? Fill your mind, body, and soul with nurturing energies in this enlightening and mystical episode of Kaleidoscope of Po…
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312 Former NBA Basketball Player Chris Herren on Addiction, Recovery, and Giving Back
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We have a special guest today, former NBA basketball player, Chris Herren. He will be sharing his story of going from a rising star in his community, to the risks he took in active addiction. And just a quick note before we jump in. There are so many people I would love to invite onto the podcast that I know you’ll love. The first thing they do to …
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311 Kate Bailey on How Self-Love Can Help You Get Sober
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Welcome to the podcast! There are a couple of resources I have to share in case you just found me. There is a free guide on my website called “How to Quit Drinking: 30 Tips for 30 Days”. After nearly 30 years of being sober myself and helping thousands of people get sober, I created a guide that has practical tips on how to start your sober journey…
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310 Conscious Recovery with TJ Woodward
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My guest today has been sober for over 37 years. He has published several books including “Conscious Recovery, A Fresh Perspective On Addiction”. TJ is a featured thought-leader on wholehearted.org along with Dr. Gabor Maté and Marianne Williamson, and was given the honor of being ordained as an Agape minister by Dr. Michael Beckwith. When I listen…
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EP 91 – Conflict REVOLUTION® with Barbara With
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To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/4fRy2QogQzo How do we create greater peace, compassion, and presence? What happens when we embrace our talents, abilities, and intuition? How do our choices for greater impact the entire world? Open to the beautiful space available for you and our world beyond conflict and trauma in…
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We are brought to you today by The SHJ Patreon Membership, where seekers take action. If you have been listening to the podcast, you will have heard me talk about the new podcast that I just launched. It’s not just a podcast, but a community of people who truly want to make changes in their lives. At the end of the day, we want you to have that fee…
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