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Atheists in Recovery
Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Arlina described her deepest roots as having come from two traumatic incidents early on. She learned some survival skills that “did not translate into healthy adult relationships.” How at age...
21:45•24 Jun 2021
Arlina Allen's Path to Sobriety: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs
“If you don't like what you see on the outside, that is an indication that you have a negative, limiting belief about yourself, and that can absolutely be changed.”
Ever wondered how childhood trauma can shape your adult life and relationships? Arlina Allen opens up about her journey on the 'Atheists in Recovery' podcast with Dr. Adina Silvestri. Arlina takes us back to her early years, revealing how two traumatic incidents planted deep-rooted survival skills that later complicated her adult relationships. At just 8 or 9, she discovered alcohol, vividly describing her first drink as a moment where 'self-confidence and self-loathing were lifted'.
This early encounter cemented her belief that alcohol could erase all her bad feelings. Arlina also delves into her pursuit of money and love, only to find that neither provided the salvation she sought. She discusses how her low self-esteem influenced her decisions and how recovery helped her reframe these beliefs. A fascinating twist in her story is how she integrates Quantum Physics into her understanding of life's lessons, blending scientific insights with her recovery journey.
Arlina shares how empathy and connection became antidotes to her shame, making her feel less isolated and more connected. Tune in to hear more about Arlina's transformative journey and the practical steps she took to challenge her limiting beliefs and find self-worth.
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