Tim Westbrook

I Love Being Sober

Tim Westbrook, MS

  • How To Love Yourself Again After Addiction

How To Love Yourself Again After Addiction

Tuesday 30th December 2025

Join Tim Westbrook and Arlina Allen as they explore self-love post-addiction, sharing insights from over 30 years of sobriety.
71 minutes
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I Love Being Sober
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Tim Westbrook
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
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Rediscovering Self-Love After Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Embrace solutions-based approaches beyond traditional techniques.
  • Redefine your identity through self-compassion.
  • Community support is crucial in the recovery journey.
  • Each recovery story is unique and valuable.
  • Focus on self-love as a transformative tool.
"You don't need to put all these obstacles between you and the experience."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? Join Tim Westbrook as he sits down with Arlina Allen, a seasoned recovery coach and bestselling author, to discuss the journey of rediscovering self-love post-addiction. Arlina shares her personal rock bottom moment and how it led her to embrace a life of sobriety, ultimately becoming a guiding light for others on similar paths.
With over 30 years of sobriety under her belt, Arlina has helped countless individuals, particularly busy professionals, find a new way of living through her Sober Life School and The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast. This episode is packed with wisdom on embracing alternative recovery methods and the importance of self-compassion. Arlina's unique approach goes beyond traditional recovery techniques, offering solutions that cater to skeptics and those who may feel out of place in conventional settings.
She emphasises the significance of redefining one's identity and the power of community support. The conversation also touches on the evolving nature of recovery, highlighting how personal growth and self-discovery are continuous processes. If you're curious about how others have navigated their sobriety journey or seeking inspiration to start or continue your own, this episode offers a refreshing perspective.
Tim and Arlina's engaging dialogue not only provides practical advice but also encourages reflection on what truly matters in life beyond addiction. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is a testament to the transformative power of self-love and the endless possibilities that come with it. So, what steps will you take today to love yourself a little more?
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