From Self-Loathing & Binge Drinking to Self-Love: Arlina Allen’s 32-Year Sobriety Journey

From Self-Loathing & Binge Drinking to Self-Love: Arlina Allen’s 32-Year Sobriety Journey

Author: Joanie Sigal July 17, 2026 Duration: 27:04

Arlina Allen is a Certified Life & Sobriety Coach (IAPRC), bestselling author, and podcast host specializing in addiction recovery, particularly helping high-achieving professionals quit drinking and build fulfilling lives.

Arlina Allen shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma and addiction to over 30 years of sobriety. In this honest conversation, she discusses sexual abuse, her parents’ divorce, self-loathing, binge drinking, rock bottom, and how she finally got clean at age 25.

She explains why moderation failed, the importance of self-compassion, community support, and healing underlying pain. Arlina also talks about her experience with 12-step recovery and offers practical advice for those exploring sobriety.

Host of The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast, and author of The 12-Step Guide for Skeptics.

Available on Amazon. Perfect for anyone questioning their drinking or supporting a loved one in recovery.

https://amzn.to/46L2Hhl Coaching: SoberLifeSchool.com

Podcast: odaatchat.com - One Day at a Time Podcast


Hosted by Joanie Sigal, The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return is a raw and necessary conversation about substance use and the path out of it. This isn't a clinical lecture, but a collection of real voices from the heart of the crisis. You'll hear from people who have lived through addiction to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and fentanyl, sharing their journeys from dependence to recovery. The podcast also makes space for the families and loved ones whose lives are intertwined with this struggle, offering their perspectives on the chaos, the repeated attempts at rehab, and the strategies that finally made a difference. Each episode tackles the complex societal and personal issues surrounding addiction, all while grounding the discussion in tangible hope and practical recovery options. By focusing on these firsthand accounts, Joanie creates a podcast that serves as both a lifeline and a roadmap for anyone touched by this challenge-whether you're seeking help for yourself or striving to understand how to support someone else. Tune in for stories that don't shy away from the darkness but consistently point toward the light of resilience and regained control.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return
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