How to NOT Drink When Everyone Else Is
Business trip, pool party, happy hour, family gathering- there are a million reasons you may end up at an event where people don't know you are sober, and you don't necessarily want to tell them. So, how do you
Are You Alcoholic?
There is a lot of information out there to help someone identify if they are an alcoholic or addict. And many of the criteria fit me perfectly, but some do not. I wanted to take a minute to go
Addiction Help With No Wait List, Easy Access, and Affordability | Amber Reed | Resolve KC
There's no stopping a woman with a vision. This Kansas City Addiction Professional recognized the need for help and passion-based service, and she created a resource we desperately needed. Amber Reed is a professional I have enormous respect
The Absolute Truth About AA
Note: Addiction Unlimited is a podcast designed to be listened to, not read. I urge you to listen to the audio version where you can hear the passion and emphasis that is lacking in the written format. Transcripts are
What’s With the Separation of Boys & Girls in AA??
You are so nervous to walk into your first AA meeting, and surprised when you actually enjoy it! It’s nice to sit back and be quiet, to hear other people share their experiences, to feel relief every time someone
The Strength of Sobriety with Brittany Garner of The Phoenix
Being an alcoholic is the most empowering thing I've ever experienced. Recovery unleashed a strength inside of me that I never knew I had. Brittany Garner is part of an organization called The Phoenix providing workouts and fitness for
When I Wanted to Die
Every morning when I opened my eyes and realized I was alive, I felt defeated. I felt like I was being punished for being a bad person and most days I didn't know how I would survive. For more
What Is This Higher Power Sh*t?!?
This concept of a higher power really gets people charged up, including me. As true rebellious souls, addicted people love to go against the grain. Every grain. And higher power is no different. It feels like people get so
Early Sobriety Rollercoaster
Hey everybody welcome to the Addiction Unlimited Podcast- I’m your host, Angela Pugh- Today I will answer a question I got from Nancy in Seattle asking me about my experience in early sobriety and how I felt physically and
My Moment of Clarity and Early Sobriety
You quit drinking…So why does your brain still feel broken?Why can’t you sleep? Why do you feel irritated, anxious, depressed — like you’re crawling out of your skin? Welcome to early sobriety. In this episode, I’m telling you