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Addiction Unlimited Podcast

Addiction Unlimited Podcast

De: Angela Pugh
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Are you ready to ditch daily drinking, reclaim your confidence, and create a life of freedom? Each week, Angela combines no-nonsense advice, personal stories, and science-backed strategies to tackle the challenges of sobriety. Angela Pugh is a globally-ranked Life Coach and podcast host, a professional Interventionist, and entrepreneur with more than 18 years of personal sobriety, helping people rebuild their lives since 2008. From navigating relationships to managing triggers, you’ll discover practical tools, empowering insights, and real-world solutions to thrive in sobriety. It’s time to stop feeling stuck and start feeling unlimited. Listen now for the inspiration, tools, and support you need to live a sober, confident, and happy life.© Angela Pugh LLC 2024. All rights reserved. Desarrollo Personal Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Éxito Personal
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  • Numb… Anxious… or Overwhelmed? What the Hell Is Going On With Your Feelings?

    Numb… Anxious… or Overwhelmed? What the Hell Is Going On With Your Feelings?
    Sep 10 2025
    Numb, Anxious, or Overwhelmed: What the F Is Going On With Your Feelings After You Quit Drinking?* The hardest part of sobriety isn’t cravings… it’s the F-word. No, not that one. (Although you know it’s a personal favorite.) I’m talking about feelings. The ones you spent years numbing. The ones that come flooding in after you stop drinking. Or… the ones you can’t seem to feel at all. Whether you feel numb, anxious, totally overwhelmed, or like your emotions are playing hide-and-seek with your brain—this episode is for you. 💥 In this episode, I’ll walk you through: What’s really going on when the Pink Cloud fades Why your emotional overwhelm (or shutdown) is actually a sign of healing What Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) has to do with it How emotional avoidance becomes emotional disconnection Why this phase is where many people relapse—not because of cravings, but because they don’t have the tools to deal And 3 powerful tools to help you feel again—without drowning in it You’ll walk away with a deep understanding of why your nervous system is acting up, the real reason you can’t explain how you feel (and why that’s perfectly okay), and my favorite strategies for handling emotions without shutting down, blowing up, or reaching for a drink. This is the work I do every day with my coaching clients. We don’t just “talk about feelings.” We build the emotional skill set that alcohol took away. So if you’re done screwing around… and ready to build real sobriety, confidence, and peace— 📲 Book a free coaching call with me. Let’s talk about what support could look like for you. 🔗 Resources + Links 🎧 Quitting Drinking & Post-Acute Withdrawal 🎧 5 Signs You’re Dealing With PAWS 🎧 The Science of Sobriety & How to Feel Better Faster 👩‍💻 Book your free call with Angela Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited
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    31 m
  • When Life Feels Out of Control, Here’s How to Stay Sober

    When Life Feels Out of Control, Here’s How to Stay Sober
    Sep 3 2025
    If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be managing this better…”—this episode is for you. Between work, family, caregiving, and trying to keep your sober routine intact, it’s easy to feel like life is spinning and you’re barely holding it together. You’re showing up, doing the work, and still questioning if it’s enough. That’s not failure—it’s a sign you’re at capacity. And your sobriety doesn’t break in those moments. It’s actually being built in them. In this episode, we’re talking about what emotional sobriety looks like in real life—not the highlight reel. You’ll learn how to stay grounded when everything feels out of control, and how to reset without spiraling, starting over, or white-knuckling your way through it. We’ll unpack: What control really looks like in high-functioning sobriety Why over-functioning isn’t strength—it’s survival mode The 3-step emotional reset to reconnect with yourself (without doing 10 things) How to calm the chaos and stay sober without shame Why these messy moments are proof that you’re growing—not slipping This isn’t about checking every box perfectly.It’s about leading yourself with presence, not pressure. Whether you’re 30 days sober or 3 years in, you’ll walk away with tools to breathe again, anchor into your why, and feel strong—even when life is anything but easy. 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode: 🎧 Related episode: What to Do When Sobriety Feels Like a Constant Battle 📞 Free call about coaching (2 spots open): addictionunlimited.com/call
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    16 m
  • Tired of Starting Over? Why Willpower Isn’t Enough to Quit Drinking

    Tired of Starting Over? Why Willpower Isn’t Enough to Quit Drinking
    Aug 27 2025
    Listen On: You’re not failing—your method is. You’ve already tried harder.You’ve done the dry weeks.You’ve poured bottles down the sink.You’ve promised yourself, “Just weekends. Just one. This time it will stick.” And yet, here you are… back in the same shame spiral, asking yourself: “Why can’t I get it together?” In this episode of Addiction Unlimited, we’re burning down the biggest lie in sobriety: that if you just had more willpower, you’d finally quit drinking for good. 👉 Spoiler alert: willpower is a faulty system. Every. Single. Time. What you actually need is a system—one that gives you structure, support, and solutions so you can stop starting over and finally move forward. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 Why willpower fails (and always will) — the science behind anxiety, decision fatigue, and why your brain defaults to alcohol when it’s overwhelmed. ⚙️ The 3 Pillars of Lasting Recovery — my proven framework: Science, Strategy, and Self. 📌 How to design your sober system — calming rituals, accountability, and practical tools that give you relief without a drink. 🚫 The ego trap of “testing yourself” — why it’s total BS and guaranteed to keep you stuck. 💪 Radical personal responsibility — the boundaries you must set with people, places, and yourself to protect your sobriety. By the end, you’ll understand exactly why trying harder has never worked for you—and how to replace the endless loop of Day Ones with a system that actually sticks. 🎧 Hit play now, because you don’t need more motivation. You don’t need another Day One. You need a system. And this is where it starts. 🔑 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Listen to Ep. 275: Relief Not Relapse Book your free call: addictionunlimited.com/call Cozy Earth — Use code ANGELA for 40% off: CozyEarth.com
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    18 m
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Excellent, solid and practical information!
In recovery we must have a plan that’s Simple and Manageable!

Excellent

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Wow, spot on Angela!!!, forwarded to my hubby. thank you for a great episode.

spot on

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FINALLY!!! I have been saying this for years! We addicts & alcoholics have a great advantage over those that are never forced to take a hard look at ourselves, break it all down, rebuild from the ground up, starting with a establishing an unshakable foundation for creating a new life that we can stand up and be proud of - we have an advantage over everyone else. Other people are rarely going to do this painful, gut-wrenching, humbling work, unless they are forced to, ie., a trip to rehab, legal troubles, ultimatums from a spouse, family or friends, people simply aren’t going to strip themselves and their lives down to the bare bones unless they have no other choice. We, addicts and alcoholics, have the opportunity to change the way we see things; flip the script, as you like to say, Angela. Instead of having a “woe is me” attitude regarding having to do this life-changing work, see it as the true blessing it really is. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to become the best version of you possible. In turn, opening the door to the opportunity to live your best life!
I also want to thank you for backing me up on something I feel very strongly about myself - the idea that we have to “pick one” in regards to being a Life Coach or a Recovery Coach - as far as I’m concerned, you cannot be a well rounded Life Coach if you aren’t prepared to handle addiction at some point or another. By the same token, you can’t be a well rounded Recovery Coach if you can’t handle all facets of life. We have to be able to recognize addiction in any form, dressed up in any outfit, especially the uber expensive, designer ones…as a matter of fact, anyone struggling with anything that controls their life & negatively effects them & those that love them, yet they haven’t realized they are an “addict” because their addiction doesn’t fit into any of the mainstream “boxes”.
Whew! Sorry for rambling but I just wanted to give kudos & tell you that you have a new fan in me & I’ll be sharing your podcast with everyone I work with from here on.
I would love to share my story with you if you ever want to chat!
Lindsay Marino

Good stuff, Angela!

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I can’t say enough good things about Angela. She not only helped me stop drinking when I didn’t even know where to start but she helped me recover. Angela thank you for all your hard work you’re the bomb! xo

Angela is a blessing

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I love these podcasts. Angela has great insite on how to be a better sober person. I don't know how I'd be a better person without her! If your not into/ ready for AA she is perfect to open your mind to sober living.

I love this episode.

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