On Let The Journey Begin, we want to provide a safe and comfortable environment to have an uncomfortable conversation. Singer-songwriter Hilary Roberts as well as actor and TV personality Jason Wahler are here to show that the disease of addiction does not discriminate. We will bring on guests from all walks of life to hear their stories, trials, and tribulations that they have faced or are facing. By looking at their journey, we hope to provide our audience with relatable content that may o ...
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Are you tired of battling alcohol and craving a life of clarity, confidence, and freedom? Welcome to the Addiction Unlimited Podcast, hosted by Angela Pugh—a seasoned Counselor, Interventionist, and Master Coach with 18 years of personal sobriety and 15 years in the addiction recovery field. Angela blends her no-BS approach, personal experience, and science-backed strategies to guide people just like you to break free from alcohol and rebuild their lives. Each episode dives deep into addicti ...
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Go behind the scenes of everyone’s favorite iconic hit MTV reality TV series, “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County,” with OG cast members, Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti, as they rewatch episodes for the first time in 18 years. The former sweethearts relive their high school experiences, break down the truth of what happened on and off camera, including which fights were real, which hookups got complicated, and of course, what really happened in Cabo. Tune in every Tuesday for new e ...
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Jason Wahler on Facing Sobriety in the Spotlight and Building Lasting Recovery
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Recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey—it’s deeply personal, especially when you’re working to find what truly clicks for you. On this episode, I’m sitting down with Jason Wahler to dig into the power of a solid recovery plan, the strength it takes to get sober in the public eye, and the importance of finding your unique way to stay on track fo…
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5 Proven Steps to Conquer Social Anxiety After Quitting Alcohol
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How are you feeling about your next social event? Calm, confident, and ready to connect? (Or did that question just stir up a wave of anxiety and second-guessing?) And what about your body? Tense, tight shoulders? Racing heartbeat? (If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.) The reality is that social anxiety can be incredibly overwhelming, especi…
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The Emotional Cost of Overspending
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If you’ve ever found yourself asking, ‘Why do I keep spending when I know it’s not helping?’—you’re not alone. Many of us fall into the trap of trying to fill emotional gaps, manage stress, or escape uncomfortable feelings by shopping and buying more than we need. But that momentary buzz from clicking ‘add to cart’ quickly fades, leaving you feelin…
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How Relapse Will Make You Build Strong Recovery
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Did you know that relapse can actually be a pivotal moment in your recovery journey? It’s a reality that many people face when quitting alcohol, but here’s the good news—it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. In fact, it can be one of the most powerful opportunities for growth and long-term success. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to view r…
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Why Emotional Intelligence is the New Superpower to Level Up Your Recovery & Life
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Have you ever thought about leveling up your personal development? Growing your emotional intelligence and emotional maturity can open the door to incredible transformations, both personally and professionally. And today, my amazing guest is the perfect example of how expanding your emotional toolkit can be your best move ever. I’m thrilled to welc…
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Are Non-Alcoholic Beers and Mocktails a Wise Choice for Those With An Alcohol Problem?
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I know this is going to ruffle some feathers because the world is embracing mocktails in full force right now. And I know alcohol-free drink options are a welcome alternative for many people and there’s nothing wrong with that. This is NOT going to be a conversation about if it’s RIGHT or WRONG. Because it’s neither. This isn’t about making a judgm…
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Think You Can Drink After a Period of Sobriety? Here’s Why Your Brain Says No
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There’s only one thing you need to know, to understand you still can’t drink in a healthy way, even after a period of sobriety. It doesn’t matter if you quit for a week, months, or years. I’m going to tell you how you know with 100% certainty that you still can’t drink. Over all the years of my own sobriety, and helping thousands of people navigate…
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10 Everyday Stressors that Increase Your Risk of Relapse in Sobriety
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What if the little things—traffic jams, work deadlines, or even family gatherings—are quietly sabotaging your sobriety? These everyday stressors could be leading you closer to relapse without you even realizing it. People say, I don’t even know how it happened, or, it was a split second decision, but that is really never the case. The point of this…
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Professional Tips for Understanding Your Relationship With Food
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If you struggle with alcohol, or marijuana, or any other addiction, chances are you’ve had some thoughts about your relationship with food, too. I’m right there with you, my friend. Many of us find ourselves in the situation of getting sober then find we are relying on food and sugar more than we ever did before. And being a compulsive person, with…
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Steal My Daily Plan to Stay Sober One Day At A Time
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Are you struggling with trying to figure out what you’re going to do and how you’re going to spend your time when you quit drinking? Drinking takes up a lot of our time and mental energy. When you take that away, it leaves a big void. And if you don’t have a plan to fill the void, it will lead you right back to relapse. If you are on your 100th day…
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A Simple Tool to Transform Your Life
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Everyone from World Cup winning skier Lindsey Vonn, to legendary basketball player Michael Jordan, to actors Will Smith and Idris Elba, and musician Jay Z......each of them uses this technique to give them a competitive edge, and also to cultivate a sense of belief, build confidence and to help build motivation.Science today estimates that 95 perce…
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The Secrets Behind Healing Grief No One Is Talking About
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Grief shows up in unexpected ways and sometimes at unexpected times.You may lose a family member or friend, or your pet.Grief may be a part of the heartbreak of a divorce or breakup.You may grieve the loss of your youth, the loss of alcohol, or the life you aspired to live that didn’t happen, or the child you thought you would have but didn’t.These…
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The Science Behind Making and Breaking Habits
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You know you want to change.You know you need to change.Yet, you resist change for some reason you have yet to understand.This episode’s for you.But that old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, just isn’t true.Not saying you are old… or a dog…The truth is, old habits are hard to break.And new ones are challenging to create.But if you f…
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Why You Make Bad Decisions You Regret
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Many aspiring sober people get hung up on the thought of never drinking again.You don’t make a REAL commitment to stopping.You want to be wishy-washy, on the fence, telling yourself you’ll be able to drink again one day……then you wonder how you end up hungover again feeling like sh*t about yourself.I’ll tell you why; because it all starts with your…
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Are You Thinking About Going to AA but Feeling Nervous? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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If you’ve never attended a 12-step meeting, you likely have fears and anxieties running through your and keeping you from going.Or, maybe you went to a meeting or two and wrote it off as ‘not for you’, but as you’ve continued to struggle with staying sober you’re starting to wonder if it might be the solution.Either way, I want you to have the real…
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3 Weird Pitfalls That Actually Sabotage Your Sobriety
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If you’ve been on the relapse rollercoaster stuck in that cycle of up and down, sober then relapse, over and over feeling like you are getting nowhere...listen up, my friend.I’m going to give you my top 3 pitfalls that will sabotage your sobriety every… single… time.You’re going to see that you may be looking at this thing ALL wrong.You’re also goi…
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Powerful Coping Skills To Cope With Everyday Life
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Skills, strategies, and tools for your emotional toolbox…...any thing or activity that is good for your mental wellness and helps you stay balanced and happy.Coping skills are things we can do in the moment, when we are feeling uncomfortable/anxious/angry/overwhelmed, to help us turn down the volume of our emotions and avoid letting them take contr…
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Understanding What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You
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Do you wish you had more balance and control over your feelings and moods?Tens of millions of people around the world struggle with anxiety, depression, and general overwhelm with life. And, although these feelings are now more common, many find it hard to understand what they’re feeling and how to find the right solutions for them.Rest assured the…
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Creating A Recovery Lifestyle With A 90-Day Plan
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If you are sitting in early sobriety, or feeling “stuck” in your recovery, this conversation is for you.In the beginning, motivation is high because there is some event that makes you stop and analyze what you’re doing, ie. you embarrassed yourself at a party, you fell down drunk and hurt yourself, got in a fight with your partner, or got a DUI.The…
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Is Relapse A Part of Recovery or A Decision You’re Making?
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At the end of my drinking career, it was not fun anymore.I hated it.I felt like its hostage, and I despised it.At the same time, I couldn’t survive without it.At that stage, I didn’t have a choice.Alcohol had me brainwashed, and that bear was fully in control.But here’s the catch- once we have some time without alcohol, the physical withdrawal is o…
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Interesting Analogy You Need For Managing Your Control Issues
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What would it feel like to continue NOT having a plan and wake up six months from now in exactly the same place- hungover again, feeling terrible, hating life?I know that moment all too well.My sponsor said to me once, “I want you to think about holding a hula hoop”,“Okay”, I said.“What all fits inside your hula hoop”?And I was like, what the hell …
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My Letter to Relapse and the Raw Truth About How to Stay Sober
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Getting sober is hard and it sometimes feels like you are in the battle alone.You feel like no one understands your struggle, you feel uncomfortable, lonely, and wonder if it will ever get easier.But it only gets easier if you STAY sober.Not going back and forth with one foot in the sober door and one foot in the ‘I still want to drink a little’ do…
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This Is Why You’re Anxious: What’s Happening Under the Surface
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You may think you just have anxiety, alcoholism or ADD, but wait ’til you hear what’s going on under the surface and how to heal it.My special guest, Dr. Don Wood is an inspired leader in the field of trauma, healing, and how our brain controls us. This isn’t only a field of interest for him, but a personal crusade that began with a desire to suppo…
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Does Your Attachment Style Play A Role In Your Addiction?
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There are many theories about the causes of addiction and many of us are curious about what our underlying issues are, that lead us to an unhealthy relationship with substances and behaviors.What we know for sure is it’s a combination of factors – biological, psychological, social, and environmental.This is also what makes addiction more challengin…
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Why Your Inner Voice Is So Mean & How It Affects Your Recovery
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Why is your inner critic so freakin' mean??We all have that inner monologue - We talk to ourselves all day long.We debate with ourselves about eating another cookie, or drinking another cup of coffee, or how to respond to an email.Regardless of the topic, we hear that inner critic running through our head all day.At times this little voice can actu…
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