Dennis Berry
Dennis Berry
Arlina Allen | The ODAAT Chat | Funky Brain Podcast | Dennis Berry
Arlina Allen | The ODAAT Chat | Funky Brain Podcast | Dennis Berry
Arlina Allen | The ODAAT Chat | Funky Brain Podcast | Dennis Berry
Friday 17th July 2020
Tune into The Funky Brain Business Podcast with Dennis Berry as Arlina Allen shares her journey with sobriety, emotional management, and finding compassion.
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Get the buttons here!Arlina Allen: Finding Sobriety and Emotional Balance on The Funky Brain Business Podcast
So for me it's so important to spend time cultivating what it is that I do want to feel, and the funny thing is, most people have the same thoughts of the thoughts that you have Today are the same thoughts you had Yesterday and The Day before that and The Day before that.
Ever wondered how to balance sobriety with emotional well-being? In this episode of The Funky Brain Business Podcast, host Dennis Berry sits down with Arlina Allen, an author, podcast host, and recovery coach who has been sober since 1994. Arlina opens up about her journey from growing up in a church environment to grappling with guilt and addiction. She missed the message of forgiveness and found herself struggling with negative feelings that led to addiction.
Arlina shares a powerful tool called RAIN, a process for addressing and resolving negative emotions. She also emphasizes the importance of positive thinking and spending time cultivating the feelings you want to experience. Through her own experiences, Arlina discusses the damaging impact of guilt and shame in recovery and highlights the necessity of self-examination and acknowledging character defects. But it's not all about the struggles.
Arlina talks about the joy she finds in service and giving back to the community, which has been a cornerstone of her recovery. She admires those who help others out of their suffering and sees it as a vital part of her own healing journey. This episode is packed with practical tips on emotional management and finding compassion, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of sobriety.
Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Arlina's insights offer a beacon of hope and practical advice.