You quit drinking.

People congratulated you. Maybe you posted your day count, joined a group, downloaded a tracker, even started journaling…

But deep down, it still feels like you’re just barely holding it together.

This is white-knuckling—where you’re sober, but not free.

Surviving… not thriving.

And what no one tells you is: that’s not recovery. That’s emotional burnout.

You’ve heard me say this before: sober is quitting the substance.

If you don’t have tools to regulate your stress, manage your emotions, and reset your nervous system…

We’re getting into the biological and emotional reasons behind why you still feel overwhelmed after quitting alcohol, including how post-acute withdrawal and anhedonia can hijack your healing.

You’ll also get the 7 emotional triggers that sabotage sobriety and simple, powerful tools to help you respond rather than react.

This is about more than just staying sober—it’s about feeling free, in control, and proud of your life again.

🔗 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why “white-knuckling” sobriety isn’t a long-term solution

What anhedonia is and how it impacts your motivation in recovery

How post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) keeps your brain foggy

The 7 emotional triggers that lead to cravings (and how to disarm them)

How to build real emotional coping skills without alcohol

What emotional sobriety really looks like—and how to start living it

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Download your Emotional Sobriety Survival Kit: addictionunlimited.com/emotionalsobriety

Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call

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If you’ve relapsed recently or had a drink after a solid streak of sobriety, I want you to take a deep breath and hear this:

✨ You are not broken.
✨ You have not failed.
✨ And you are absolutely not alone.

Whether it’s a one-time slip or a full-on spiral, relapse doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

It’s feedback.

And it’s fixable.

If you’re feeling stuck in guilt, shame, or that voice in your head telling you, “You blew it,” this episode is your safe space to breathe, regroup, and move forward.

Why relapse happens (even to strong, smart, capable women)

How to stop the shame spiral and take back your power

What to do right now to recommit to your sobriety

Why you’re NOT starting from scratch—and how to build a better foundation

You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective and real-life tools to help you rise stronger and more grounded than ever.

🎯 PLUS—I’m inviting you to join my Alcohol-Free April 21-Day Challenge, starting soon.

This challenge is your step-by-step reset:

Daily structure

Real-time tools

Accountability

And the community you need right now

You don’t have to do this alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.

👉 Click here to join the challenge now

You’re not starting over.
You’re starting from experience.
And this time, you’re ready. 💪

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Alcohol-Free April 21-Day Challenge: https://addictionunlimited.com/april

Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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People often ask me, “How do you stay sober when life gets stressful?”

And my answer is always the same: I don’t just work on staying sober—I work on managing stress and anxiety every single day.

Because here’s the truth: Your brain doesn’t actually want alcohol—it wants relief.

When you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or anxious, your first instinct is to reach for something that changes how you feel. And if alcohol has been your go-to coping mechanism for years, of course your brain still thinks that’s the solution.

You might be here because:

You still crave alcohol when stress hits, and it frustrates you.

You’re white-knuckling your sobriety and it still feels like a constant battle.

You’re overwhelmed and just want simple, doable ways to actually feel better.

No matter where you are, you’re in the right place.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real strategy that helps you:

✅ Reduce alcohol cravings
✅ Build emotional strength
✅ Stay sober even when life feels hard
✅ Stop using alcohol as your only stress relief

This is the heart of emotional sobriety—managing stress before it manages you.

🎧 Press play to learn the tools, habits, and mindset shifts that can help you stay sober and feel strong, calm, and in control—no matter what life throws your way.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Get support with Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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Your sobriety isn’t determined by one big decision—it’s shaped by the small, daily choices you make.

If you’re wondering why staying sober feels so hard or why you keep falling into the same patterns, it’s time to take a closer look at your daily decisions for sobriety.

In this episode, we’re diving into the subtle habits that either strengthen or sabotage your recovery.

Are you prioritizing your sobriety the way you once prioritized drinking?

Are you still making excuses instead of real commitments?

The truth is, the little choices—whether you attend a meeting, set boundaries, or change your routine—are what truly determine your success.

If you’re ready to stop saying you want to be sober and start proving it with your actions, this episode is for you.

Tune in as we break down the mindset shifts and simple daily actions that will help you stay committed, consistent, and in control of your sobriety.

This episode will challenge you to reflect on where your commitment really lies and help you shift from half-hearted attempts at sobriety to fully showing up for your recovery.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re caught in a cycle of saying you want to quit but somehow always ending up with a drink in your hand, this episode is for you.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of overeating, promising this time will be different, only to break that promise again?

The guilt, the frustration, the feeling that you just can’t trust yourself—it’s exhausting. If you’ve ever wondered why food feels like it has power over you, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m sitting down with Tim, who spent decades battling compulsive overeating while working in the high-pressure world of Hollywood.

His mind was constantly consumed with food—what to eat, when to eat, and how to stop—but nothing ever seemed to work.

Sound familiar?

His story is proof that freedom is possible, and recovery from food addiction is just as real as recovery from alcohol.

We’re diving into:
✔️ The surprising similarities between compulsive eating and alcoholism
✔️ How breaking promises to yourself erodes your self-trust
✔️ The power of community in overcoming food addiction
✔️ Simple mindset shifts to help you take back control

If you’re tired of feeling stuck and ready to change your relationship with food, this conversation will inspire you to take that first step toward freedom.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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Have you ever tried to control your drinking with rules like, only on weekends, only two drinks, only on special occasions… only to find yourself breaking them?

Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not really an alcoholic,” just to justify drinking?

Or maybe you’ve struggled with the fear of labeling yourself but still felt deep down that alcohol had too much control in your life?

The truth is, when alcohol is a problem, moderation is just a trap to keep you stuck.

We stay stuck in the cycle because we want to believe we’re in control—even when the evidence says otherwise.

We convince ourselves we’re “not that bad” because facing the truth is uncomfortable.

And by staying stuck in this cycle, we sacrifice the very thing we crave most: freedom.

In this episode, we’re uncovering the distorted thinking that keeps you drinking, and I’ll unpack the mental gymnastics we go through when trying to rationalize drinking, the fear of acknowledging our struggles, and how embracing sobriety—without needing a perfect label—can lead to real freedom and transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered why quitting alcohol feels so hard, or felt trapped between wanting to quit but convincing yourself you don’t have to, this episode is for you.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Want new opportunities for help with quitting alcohol? Book A Call Here to learn more: addictionunlimited.com/call

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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Why do people flake? Why do they lie in their profiles? Why does it feel like no one is actually looking for a real connection?

Dating apps promise endless possibilities, yet so many of us find ourselves endlessly frustrated.

You swipe and swipe, hoping for a spark, only to be ghosted, breadcrumbed, or hit with yet another “Hey” that leads nowhere.

It’s exhausting, discouraging, and sometimes downright infuriating.

It’s easy to blame the apps, the algorithm, or the people on the other end of the screen, and to assume that the other side has it easier, that they’re the ones doing the ghosting or playing games.

But in reality, they’re just as fed up with the disappointment, rejection, the feeling of being ignored, the frustration with people not putting in effort…

Men and women are equally frustrated with inaccurate or just bad photos, the mixed signals, and the endless cycle of swiping with little reward.

So today, we’re diving into the shared struggles of modern dating—the things we all complain about, why they happen, and most importantly, what we can do about it.

Because when things don’t go the way we want, we get mad—at the apps, at the people, at the whole dating process.

But maybe, just maybe, we’re all part of the same problem… and the same solution.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Talk to Angela : addictionunlimited.com/call

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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You have more power in your dating life than you think.

The way we think about dating—our expectations, assumptions, and mindset—shapes our experience before we even meet someone.

When we go in with pressure, self-doubt, or fear of rejection, dating feels hard, like a lost cause, and discouraging.

But with a few small mindset shifts, dating can become lighter, more fun, and way less stressful.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the life-changing lessons I learned from my sponsor—lessons that helped me break free from destructive dating habits, stop chasing people who weren’t right for me, and start approaching dating with clarity and confidence.

And here’s the biggest shift: I realized I was the one holding the power all along, and so are you.

💯You get to choose who you invest in.

💯You get to decide what you want.

💯And you don’t have to take it personally when someone else’s choices don’t align with yours.

And the best part?

These lessons aren’t just for dating—they apply to every relationship in your life.

Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, learning to shift your expectations and own your choices will help you build healthier, more fulfilling connections.

If dating feels frustrating, exhausting, or just not fun, this episode is for you.

Let’s talk about how small shifts in your perspective can make all the difference.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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That rush of excitement when you meet or match with someone new—the butterflies, the spark, the hope that maybe this time it’s real.

And then… it fizzles.

They ghost. 🚫

They’re not who they said they were. 🎭

Their pictures were old or heavily filtered, and you don’t even recognize them in real life. 🤦‍♀️

Or worse—they seem amazing, but they don’t feel the same way about you.

And just like that, excitement turns into disappointment, frustration, maybe even bitterness.

Sound familiar?

Let’s be real—dating isn’t hard because there’s a shortage of good people.

It’s hard when we don’t have a clear plan, when we ignore red flags, and when we’re too focused on what other people are doing instead of how we’re showing up.

In today’s episode, we’re shifting the focus away from what other people are doing and taking control of our own dating experience.

Dating gets easier when we get better at it, not when we expect others to change.

That means setting clear standards, communicating our intentions, and filtering out the people who don’t align with what we truly want.

Whether you’re actively dating, in a relationship, or even married, these skills will help you navigate love at every stage.

I want to shift your entire approach and how you even think about dating, and what I’m about to share with you will transform the way you think about love, relationships, dating, and most importantly, yourself.

If you’re tired of feeling frustrated with dating, ready to stop second-guessing your choices, and attract the kind of relationship that actually makes you happy then this episode is for you.

So if you’ve ever felt like you’re losing hope, or that you’re destined to be alone, grab your latte, fire up your earbuds, and let’s talk about how to date smarter, not harder.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Book A Free Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of attracting the wrong people?

You keep finding yourself in confusing, frustrating, or downright toxic relationships and you’re left wondering: What is wrong with me? Why do I always attract liars, cheaters, or emotionally unavailable people? Are there even any good ones out there?!

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And in this episode, we’re breaking it all down.

👉 Why do we attract the same types of people over and over again?

I’ll share some of my own hard-earned lessons (trust me, I’ve made ALL the mistakes), plus actionable tips to help you shift your mindset, set better boundaries, and finally attract the kind of relationships you truly deserve.

💡 If you’ve ever thought:

Then this episode is for you!

We’re getting real, we’re getting deep, and we’re getting you out of that cycle for good.

🎧 Hit play now!

Links mentioned in this episode: 

Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call

#202 What Unhealthy Boundaries Tell Others About You – https://addictionunlimited.com/202

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited

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