Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli, Arlina Allen
197: 12 Steps and Self Esteem with Arlina Allen
197: 12 Steps and Self Esteem with Arlina Allen
197: 12 Steps and Self Esteem with Arlina Allen
Wednesday 19th October 2022
Arlina Allen talks about the importance of self-esteem and emotional sobriety in long-term recovery on 'Soberful'.
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Get the buttons here!Building Self-Esteem for Long-Term Sobriety: Arlina Allen’s Story
We only allow into our lives what we believe we deserve on a subconscious level.
Ever wondered how self-esteem ties into long-term sobriety? In this eye-opening episode of 'Soberful', Veronica Valli sits down with Arlina Allen, host of the 'One Day at a Time' podcast, who has been sober for an impressive 28 years. Arlina shares her journey through the 12-step program and explains why focusing on self-esteem has been crucial to her ongoing recovery.
Veronica kicks things off by talking about emotional sobriety and how childhood experiences can set the stage for our adult behaviors. She opens up about her own struggles with binge drinking, rooted in a lack of emotional stability from her youth. Arlina dives deep into how the 12-step program helped her break down barriers and heal those early wounds. She also highlights the newfound accessibility of these programs thanks to online meetings.
But it’s not just about attending meetings; Arlina stresses the importance of daily practices to maintain spiritual and emotional fitness. A key takeaway is that we often accept what we believe we deserve, making self-esteem a cornerstone of recovery. Arlina shares her personal battle with seeking her mother's approval and how she learned to value herself. The conversation wraps up with both Veronica and Arlina discussing their upcoming programs and emphasizing the importance of being in sync with oneself.
If you're looking to understand how emotional sobriety and self-esteem can transform your recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen.