Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
416 From Blackout Drinking to Divine Alignment: Paula Robbins' Recovery Story
416 From Blackout Drinking to Divine Alignment: Paula Robbins' Recovery Story
416 From Blackout Drinking to Divine Alignment: Paula Robbins' Recovery Story
Thursday 5th February 2026
Paula Robbins shares her journey from blackout drinking to 37 years of sobriety, highlighting key recovery pillars.
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Arlina Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- The four pillars of connection: community, sponsor, service work, and divine alignment.
- Importance of self-care routines like prayer and meditation.
- Healing is possible through simple, consistent practices.
- Understanding feelings versus facts aids in emotional management.
- Connection and community are crucial for sustaining long-term sobriety.
"Feelings and facts are not the same."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast, Paula Robbins shares her transformative journey from blackout drinking to over 37 years of sobriety. Host Arlina Allen sits down with Paula, the author of 'Hitchhiking Into Recovery,' to discuss her unique path to recovery that began with a serendipitous hitchhiking encounter in 1988.
The conversation covers a wide array of topics, including childhood trauma, the power of community, and the four pillars of connection that sustain long-term sobriety. Paula opens up about the profound impact her grandmother had on her life, which she only fully realised while writing her book. She also touches on the challenges of early recovery and how she managed to stay sober without completing all the steps initially.
The episode offers a candid look at how Paula's self-care routine, which includes daily prayer and meditation, has been integral to her healing process. The discussion is rich with insights into how recovery reshapes the nervous system and the importance of feeling connected to something greater than oneself. Paula's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of sobriety.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for years, Paula's experiences offer hope and practical advice. So, how do you find your own path to healing? What steps can you take today to connect more deeply with yourself and others? Dive into this episode to explore these questions and more.