Arlina Allen

The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast

Arlina Allen

  • 396 Healing Childhood Wounds and Breaking Free from Anxiety and Shame

396 Healing Childhood Wounds and Breaking Free from Anxiety and Shame

Thursday 25th September 2025

Join Arlina Allen and Errol McCaffrey as they discuss healing childhood wounds, managing anxiety, and embracing simplicity in sobriety.
Explicit
65 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Healing

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The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast
Author:
Arlina Allen
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Healing Childhood Wounds and Finding Freedom from Anxiety

Episode Overview

  • Simple daily rituals like meditation can transform your mindset.
  • Community support is vital for a successful recovery journey.
  • Differentiate between spirituality and religion to find personal peace.
  • Slowing down can help manage anxiety effectively.
  • Balance is key when juggling sobriety and entrepreneurship.
"You don't even know how good it's going to get. You literally cannot imagine it."
How do you mend the wounds of the past and step into a life free from anxiety and shame? In this engaging episode of The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast, host Arlina Allen chats with psychotherapist and recovery coach Errol McCaffrey about her inspiring journey to sobriety. Errol opens up about growing up with an alcoholic parent, her own struggles with addiction, and the lessons she now shares to help others heal.
The conversation takes a deep dive into the difference between spirituality and religion, as Errol explains how she found a spiritual path that made sense to her, allowing her to fill the void left by alcohol. Errol also shares practical tools for managing anxiety, emphasizing the power of simple daily rituals like meditation and journaling. These small yet impactful practices can significantly change one's mindset and overall well-being.
She talks about the importance of community in recovery, highlighting how staying connected with others on the same journey can be a powerful source of support and motivation. The episode touches on the paradox of choice in sobriety, where newfound freedom can be both liberating and overwhelming. Errol discusses how keeping things simple helps maintain balance and prevent burnout, especially for those juggling sobriety with entrepreneurship.
With light-hearted moments and genuine exchanges, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of recovery. As you listen, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own journey. Are you ready to embrace simplicity and community in your path to healing? Tune in to explore how small changes can lead to big transformations.
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