
Addiction Unlimited
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Have you ever wished you had a personal Coach with more than a decade of experience giving you all the secrets to living a happy life? You're in the right place with the top-ranked Addiction Unlimited podcast with Professional Coach, ex party-girl turned savvy sober entrepreneur, Angela Pugh. Her expertise? Giving you simple, actionable steps to turn your life around with a no BS approach...
Addiction Unlimited
6d ago
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of overeating, promising this time will be different, only to break that promise again? The guilt, the frustration, the feeling that you just can’t trust yourself—it’s exhausting. If you’ve ever wondered why food feels like it has power over you, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sitting down with Tim, who spent decades battling compulsive overeating while working in the high-pressure world of Hollywood. His mind was constantly consumed with food—what to eat, when to eat, and how to stop—but nothing ever seemed to work. Sound familiar? His stor ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
2w ago
Have you ever tried to control your drinking with rules like, only on weekends, only two drinks, only on special occasions… only to find yourself breaking them? Have you ever told yourself, "I'm not really an alcoholic," just to justify drinking? Or maybe you've struggled with the fear of labeling yourself but still felt deep down that alcohol had too much control in your life? The truth is, when alcohol is a problem, moderation is just a trap to keep you stuck. We stay stuck in the cycle because we want to believe we’re in control—even when the evidence says otherwise. We convince ourselves w ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
2w ago
Why do people flake? Why do they lie in their profiles? Why does it feel like no one is actually looking for a real connection? Dating apps promise endless possibilities, yet so many of us find ourselves endlessly frustrated. You swipe and swipe, hoping for a spark, only to be ghosted, breadcrumbed, or hit with yet another "Hey" that leads nowhere. It’s exhausting, discouraging, and sometimes downright infuriating. It’s easy to blame the apps, the algorithm, or the people on the other end of the screen, and to assume that the other side has it easier, that they’re the ones doing the ghost ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
3w ago
You have more power in your dating life than you think. The way we think about dating—our expectations, assumptions, and mindset—shapes our experience before we even meet someone. When we go in with pressure, self-doubt, or fear of rejection, dating feels hard, like a lost cause, and discouraging. But with a few small mindset shifts, dating can become lighter, more fun, and way less stressful. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the life-changing lessons I learned from my sponsor—lessons that helped me break free from destructive dating habits, stop chasing people who weren’t right for me, and sta ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
1M ago
That rush of excitement when you meet or match with someone new—the butterflies, the spark, the hope that maybe this time it’s real. And then… it fizzles. They ghost. ? They’re not who they said they were. ? Their pictures were old or heavily filtered, and you don’t even recognize them in real life. ?♀️ Or worse—they seem amazing, but they don’t feel the same way about you. And just like that, excitement turns into disappointment, frustration, maybe even bitterness. Sound familiar? Let’s be real—dating isn’t hard because there’s a shortage of good people. It’s hard when we don’t have a clear ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
1M ago
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of attracting the wrong people? You keep finding yourself in confusing, frustrating, or downright toxic relationships and you’re left wondering: What is wrong with me? Why do I always attract liars, cheaters, or emotionally unavailable people? Are there even any good ones out there?! If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And in this episode, we’re breaking it all down. ? Why do we attract the same types of people over and over again? ? What subconscious patterns are keeping you stuck in unhealthy relationships? ? How can you recognize and break these ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
1M ago
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 ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
2M ago
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 ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
2M ago
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 ..read more
Addiction Unlimited
2M ago
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 g ..read more