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  • Why You Keep Making Bad Decisions (Even When You Know Better)

    Why You Keep Making Bad Decisions (Even When You Know Better)
    Nov 7 2025
    You already know better.So why do you keep saying yes to what you’ll regret tomorrow? In this episode, Angela gets brutally honest about why you keep making decisions that don’t align with who you want to be — and how instant gratification is keeping you stuck in the cycle. This isn’t just about drinking.It’s about how you handle discomfort.Fear, frustration, boredom, anxiety — you’ve trained your brain to escape instead of lead. And that habit?It’s wrecking your confidence, your progress, and your peace. Inside this episode: How instant gratification fuels bad decisions (even sober ones) Why your “first thought” is often the wrong one — and what to do instead What real commitment looks like when you want to protect your peace The power of delayed gratification — and how it builds self-trust You don’t need more willpower.You need structure, discipline, and the courage to lead yourself differently. 🔗 Links List 📅 Book a Free Consultation Callhttps://addictionunlimited.com/call 💬 Join the Facebook Group (Sober Society)https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited 📝 Download my Free Daily Planhttps://addictionunlimited.com/plan
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    29 m
  • If You’re Wondering “Can I Drink Again?”… Listen to This First

    If You’re Wondering “Can I Drink Again?”… Listen to This First
    Nov 5 2025
    If you're thinking about drinking again — that's the clearest sign you still can't. Maybe you’ve been sober for a while… and you’re starting to wonder if you could handle drinking again.If that thought has crossed your mind — I want you to pause right here and hit play on this episode. We’re talking about the subtle signs that tell you everything you need to know about your relationship with alcohol — even now. In this episode, I’m sharing the addict traits that still show up in my life after almost 20 years sober — and how they confirm, without a doubt, that I’m not someone who can ever drink normally. We’ll talk about: The "more" mentality — when enough is never enough Overthinking and rumination (AKA emotional avoidance) Feeling “less than” no matter how much you accomplish Being extra in everyday ways (and what that really means) Why avoiding hard things in sobriety is just as dangerous as numbing them And we’ll bring it all back to the biggest red flag of all:Just how much mental energy you’re spending thinking about alcohol. You’ll hear the truth about the addict personality: how it still shows up in overthinking, overdoing, compulsive patterns, and that constant hunger for “more.” Because if you’re fantasizing, negotiating, or justifying a future where you might drink again... that’s not healing. That’s the addiction, whispering in a different voice. 🔗 Links List 📅 Book a Free Consultation Callhttps://addictionunlimited.com/call 💬 Join the Facebook Group (Sober Society)https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited 📝 Download the Free Daily Planhttps://addictionunlimited.com/plan
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    24 m
  • The Daily Plan for Sobriety, Structure, and Getting Unstuck

    The Daily Plan for Sobriety, Structure, and Getting Unstuck
    Oct 31 2025
    A step-by-step plan to structure your day after quitting drinking. You didn’t just remove alcohol — you removed the thing that used to shape your day, distract your mind, and give you a false sense of control. So what now? If you’re stuck in the cycle of starting over…Or if you’ve been sober for a while but feel like you’re drifting through your days… This episode is for you. I’m walking you through my exact Daily Plan — the structure I use to stay sober, focused, and grounded in my sober power. You’ll learn:✨ What to do when you wake up✨ How to avoid the afternoon crash✨ Why structure creates peace✨ And the #1 mistake that keeps people in relapse loops This isn’t about willpower — it’s about ownership. 🎯 Your Next Step:Don’t just listen — download the free Daily Plan and start putting structure into action.This is where sobriety becomes your strategy. 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode 🎯 Download The Daily Plan (Free Tool):addictionunlimited.com/plan 💬 Join the Conversation in the Facebook Group:facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited 📞 Book a Free Discovery Call with Angela:addictionunlimited.com/call
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    31 m
  • Ego, Excuses, and Emotional Sobriety

    Ego, Excuses, and Emotional Sobriety
    Oct 29 2025
    Why character work never ends -- and how to dismantle the ego patterns and excuses keeping you stuck. You don’t do character work once and ride off into a peaceful sober sunset. You don't quit drinking and magically become the healthiest version of yourself. This work never ends. And if that sentence annoyed you a little -- you're exactly who this episode is for. This episode is a wake-up call if you’ve been sober for weeks, months, or years—and life feels flat, repetitive, emotionally dull, like you're just going through the motions. No joy. No spark. No goals. That's a sign your emotional growth has stalled. You’re not fired up about life. You’re avoiding discomfort instead of growing. And your excuses sound really reasonable… but they’re killing your progress. This is where relapse starts—not always with alcohol, but with chaos, overspending, overeating, overworking, control, drama… anything to feel something. That's why this whole idea that "more time sober = more maturity" is garbage. Character isn't measured in time. It's measured in effort and behavior. And plenty of people have a lot of time sober but stop working on themselves - and they'll get stuck just as quick as someone with 10 days sober. Today, we dig into the real problem: it isn’t alcohol anymore. It’s ego, excuses, and emotional stagnation. 🎧 In this episode: (3:00) Sobriety solves the alcohol problem—not the everything underneath it problem (8:00) What ego really is and why a big ego + low self-esteem are the same thing (16:00) The excuse system: how your mind lies to protect your comfort (23:00) What emotional sobriety actually is (not a meme—real psychology) (30:00) The path forward: emotional fitness tools that create real change Sobriety is the foundation. Character is the house. And character gets built by dismantling ego, eliminating excuses, and developing emotional sobriety—the ability to feel everything without being controlled by it. 🔗 Links mentioned in this episode Book a Call with Angela → https://addictionunlimited.com/call Join the Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Listen to this related episode: #396 – How to Take Action When You Don’t Feel Motivated → https://addictionunlimited.com/396
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    27 m
  • Stop Starting Over: Use Structure to Make Habits Last

    Stop Starting Over: Use Structure to Make Habits Last
    Oct 24 2025
    If you’re tired of starting back at day one, this episode will show you how to rebuild habits that last — with structure, not willpower. You don’t need more motivation. You need a better system. This is one of the most downloaded episodes I’ve ever released — and for good reason. Because when life gets hard, we fall into old routines. We wait for motivation to magically reappear. And we keep starting over — again and again. In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact structure I use (and teach my clients) to create habits that actually stick. No fluff. No trendy hacks. Just real, brain-based strategies that work. You’ll learn: How habits form in your brain — and why they’re so hard to break What the habit loop actually is (cue → routine → reward) How to identify your weak spots and reinforce them Why reframing your goals makes all the difference Simple ways to change your environment to support your new life And if you want more on the motivation piece — go listen to the last episode: “How to Take Action When You Don’t Feel Motivated.” That link is in the show notes, too. 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode 💬 Sober Society MembershipYour private community for accountability, structure, and serious transformation.👉 addictionunlimited.com/membership 📣 Join the Free Facebook GroupConnect with other high-functioning sober humans on the same path.👉 facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited 📅 Book a Free Clarity CallReady to get serious? Let’s talk about your goals and map out your next steps.👉 addictionunlimited.com/call 🎧 Episode 396 – How to Take Action When You Don’t Feel MotivatedIf you want more support with motivation, don’t miss this one.👉 addictionunlimited.com/396
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    24 m
  • How to Take Action When You Don’t Feel Motivated

    How to Take Action When You Don’t Feel Motivated
    Oct 22 2025
    How To Take Action When You Don't Feel Motivated: 3 Structure Hacks That Actually Work Waiting to feel motivated before taking action? That's the myth keeping you stuck. I used to think successful people had endless motivation — some secret energy source I didn't have access to. I'd wait to feel ready before starting anything: the workout, the journaling, the business tasks. But here's what I learned the hard way: motivation doesn't create action. Action creates motivation. The truth? Motivation is just a mood. Movement is a decision. And if you want to build consistent habits and reach your goals, you need to stop using your feelings as your strategy. In this episode, I'm sharing why waiting for motivation keeps you stuck, the psychology behind emotional reasoning vs. executive function, and the three proven structure hacks I use to take action even when I don't feel like it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why motivation is a terrible strategy for consistent action and productivity How to stop emotional reasoning from sabotaging your goals The 90-Second Rule for overcoming resistance and building momentum How to create daily non-negotiables that anchor your routine Visual trigger techniques to make good habits easier to maintain Why discipline creates freedom (not restriction) How to separate feelings from actions and take control of your decisions Key takeaway: Structure gives your future self a fighting chance. When you stop waiting to feel ready and start moving anyway, everything changes. 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode: ✅ Get my Daily Plan (Free Download)Your one-page structure to stay grounded and consistent — even when your mind is spinning.👉 addictionunlimited.com/plan 🧠 Book a Free Coaching Call with AngelaIf you're ready to stop trying to figure it out alone, let’s talk.👉 addictionunlimited.com/call 🛏️ Cozy EarthAngela’s favorite sheets and blanket for calming your nervous system and elevating your 5–9.👉 https://cozyearth.com/ + discount code ANGELA 🎧 Unlimited Life Starter Series3 Surprising Ways You're Still Sabotaging Your Sobriety 👉 addictionunlimited.com/395
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    22 m
  • 3 Surprising Ways You’re Still Sabotaging Your Sobriety

    3 Surprising Ways You’re Still Sabotaging Your Sobriety
    Oct 17 2025
    If you’ve quit drinking but still find yourself frustrated, low-energy, or stuck in “what’s next?” limbo… this episode is exactly what you need. Because... you don’t need another lecture on willpower.You need to understand the real ways you're still sabotaging yourself — even if you're doing everything “right.” In this powerful episode from the Addiction Unlimited archives, I'll break down 3 sneaky patterns that silently kill your momentum in sobriety. These are the mindset traps and emotional blind spots that no one talks about — and they’re probably the reason you still feel like something’s missing. Whether it’s unrealistic expectations, lack of direction, or mistaking emotional overwhelm for alcohol cravings — this episode pulls back the curtain and helps you take your power back. This is the kick-off of the Unlimited Life™ Series — bonus episodes released every Friday through the end of the year — where we bring back the most-loved episodes that laid the foundation for this movement. They’re not just throwbacks.They’re tools to help you build structure, confidence, and personal power in life after alcohol. 🎯 If you’re ready to stop coasting through sobriety and start building something real — this one’s for you. 🔗 Links & Resources from this Episode 📄 Grab the Free Daily PlanStart building structure and focus into your sober life today.👉 addictionunlimited.com/plan 💬 Join the Conversation in Sober Society (Free FB Group)Surround yourself with high-level sober support — connection, clarity, and real talk.👉 Facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited 🎯 Book a Free Coaching CallIf you're ready to stop surviving sobriety and start leading your life — let's talk.👉 addictionunlimited.com/call
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    29 m
  • Why Am I an Alcoholic? The Bio-Psycho-Social Truth About Addiction

    Why Am I an Alcoholic? The Bio-Psycho-Social Truth About Addiction
    Oct 15 2025
    Ever found yourself wondering, “Why me?” Why can’t I drink like other people? Did I inherit this? If I’d made different choices, would it have turned out differently? If these questions have kept you up at night, you’re not alone — and this episode is your answer. Inside, I’m breaking down the real, full-picture WHY behind alcohol addiction — not in vague theories or shame-based clichés, but with a powerful, science-backed model that makes everything finally make sense: the Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Addiction. We’re going deeper than “you drink too much.” We’re unpacking what drove you to seek relief in the first place — and how you can finally start to untangle the layers keeping you stuck. If you’ve ever felt confused, exhausted, or like sobriety still isn’t working the way you hoped — this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode, you’ll learn: The truth about addiction: why it’s not just genetics, trauma, or stress — it’s the collision of all three. What most people get completely wrong when trying to stop drinking Why “just quitting” isn’t enough — and what to do instead The exact factors that make some people more vulnerable (and how to take your power back anyway) The one thing I tell every client about where to start when recovery feels overwhelming 🎧 Ready to finally understand your drinking — and start rebuilding from clarity, not confusion? Press play now and discover how to reclaim your power with truth, structure, and ownership. Links Mentioned in This Episode: 📘 The Recovery Starter Kit: A self-paced online course to help you build the foundation of a strong, sustainable recovery lifestyle. Tools for cravings, triggers, boundaries, emotional regulation, and more. → Get instant access here 📄 The Daily Plan: The #1 free resource to help you stay focused, clear, and on track every day — because structure is freedom. → Download it here 🤝 Work with Angela: If you’ve tried everything, you’re exhausted, and you’re ready to get serious — you can always book a call to see if we’re a fit to work together. → Book Your Call here
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    33 m