Arlina Allen

The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Arlina Allen

  • 324 An Alternative Path To Recovery, Overcoming Shame and Creating A Sober Community

324 An Alternative Path To Recovery, Overcoming Shame and Creating A Sober Community

Thursday 13th June 2024

Author Samantha Perkins shares her journey to sobriety, overcoming shame, and the importance of a supportive community in this episode.
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54 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Informative
Hopeful

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The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast
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Arlina Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Finding Sobriety: Samantha Perkins on Overcoming Shame and Building Community

Episode Overview

  • Shame often perpetuates the cycle of drinking.
  • Self-awareness is crucial in recognising one's drinking problem.
  • Building a supportive sober community can aid in recovery.
  • A scientific understanding of alcohol's effects can be enlightening.
  • Self-compassion plays a vital role in the healing process.
I thought once I started exploring the idea of sobriety that it meant living a life of misery.
In this episode of The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast, Arlina Allen sits down with Samantha Perkins, an author, TED Talk speaker, and recovery advocate. Samantha shares her unique journey to sobriety, highlighting the challenges of overcoming shame and finding an alternative path to recovery outside traditional programmes. She dives into the shame spiral many experience with drinking and how she realised her drinking was out of control without external intervention.
Samantha's story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and self-compassion in the recovery process. She discusses the importance of creating a supportive sober community and the role of scientific understanding in her journey, referencing influential books like 'The Naked Mind' by Annie Grace. Samantha's candid reflections on her struggles and triumphs provide a relatable and inspiring narrative for anyone facing similar battles.
If you're seeking a fresh perspective on recovery and the power of community, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to hear Samantha's empowering story and find hope in your own journey.
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