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 find themselves in the gray area of drinking, where alcohol is taking more than it’s giving. People in the gray area who recognize that it’s time to change their relationship with alcohol.   We also talk about drinking triggers, what ..read more

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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 self-reflection, how to handle social situations, and how to keep busy and find new ways of having fun.   Courtney is so fun and down to earth! I think you’re going to love her as much as I do.   Anyway, I’m real ..read more

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 with Charlie who also happens to be the host of the very popular recovery podcast called “The Way Out”. We have a lot of fun but he is very sincere about providing the information that can help you get sober.   Anyway, I’m really ..read more

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 honor for me to have her back on the show! She first sat with me for episode 100 several years ago. If you want to hear her whole story, you can find it at odaatchat.com and just search “stephanie” and it’ll pop up for you ..read more

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 depths of his despair before finally finding a solution that transformed his life.   Nick has taken what he has learned and wrote a book for those in the corporate world who are struggling in silence, in hopes of bringing solutions for a more ..read more

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 telling you your drinking is getting out of hand? What if you have to come to that conclusion all on your own? That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest.   In this episode, I’ll be joined by Author, Ted Talk Speaker and recovery advocate ..read more

  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 you didn’t know, we have a YouTube channel where you can watch all of the interviews and this one will be fun because Adam looks so much like his Dad it’s uncanny. Be sure to subscribe because I'm going to star ..read more

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 obsessed with learning about all the healing modalities, and I’m excited to share this conversion with you because Adriana is going to be talking about some that I’ve not heard of before.   Just a little programming note, I lost my podcast editor a ..read more

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 you’re just starting out on your sober journey. First, there is a private women’s facebook group where I regularly share books, podcasts or videos that are helping me stay sober. You can find it by searching “One Day At A Ti ..read more