by Angela Pugh
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.
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April 16, 2025
<br /> <br /> You’ve said it before: “I don’t want to do AA,” or “I’ll figure this out on my own.”<br /> <br /> But if you’re stuck in the cycle—making promises, breaking them, and wondering why nothing sticks—this episode is your wake-up call.<br /> <br /> In this powerful conversation we break down the real reasons your past attempts to quit drinking haven’t worked… and what it actually takes to get and stay sober—with a program or without one.<br /> <br /> You’ll learn:<br /> <br /> * Why success rates are low across all recovery paths (and what most people miss)<br /> * The three conditions addiction needs to thrive (and how you're unknowingly feeding them)<br /> * What’s really behind the fear of joining a program like AA<br /> * Why removing alcohol means removing relief—and what you need to replace it with<br /> * The truth about connection, vulnerability, and being seen<br /> <br /> Whether you’re trying to quit alcohol without AA, searching for sober coaching, or just starting to question your drinking, this episode will give you the clarity, truth, and motivation you need to stop managing and start healing.<br /> <br /> This isn’t about the program. It’s about the work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Links mentioned in this episode: <br /> <br /> Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : <a href="https://www.myrecoverytoolbox.com/yourjourneywithangela">addictionunlimited.com/call</a><br /> <br /> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited">https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited</a><br /> <br /> Cozy Earth promo code ANGELA for 40% off: <a href="https://cozyearth.com/">CozyEarth.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts<br /> <br /> “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.” <– If that sounds like you, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/addiction-unlimited-podcast-life-coach-alcoholic/id1368702869">please consider rating and reviewing my show</a>! This helps me support more people — just like you — to keep moving forward to the recovery lifestyle they want. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/addiction-unlimited-podcast-life-coach-alcoholic/id1368702869">Click here,</a> scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
April 9, 2025
<br /> <br /> You quit drinking.<br /> <br /> People congratulated you. Maybe you posted your day count, joined a group, downloaded a tracker, even started journaling…<br /> <br /> But deep down, it still feels like you’re just barely holding it together.<br /> <br /> This is white-knuckling—where you’re sober, but not free.<br /> <br /> Surviving… not thriving.<br /> <br /> And what no one tells you is: that’s not recovery. That’s emotional burnout.<br /> <br /> You’ve heard me say this before: sober is quitting the substance.<br /> Recovery is healing so you don’t go back to the substance.<br /> <br /> If you don’t have tools to regulate your stress, manage your emotions, and reset your nervous system…<br /> Then every single day will feel like an uphill battle.<br /> 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.<br /> You’ll also get the 7 emotional triggers that sabotage sobriety and simple, powerful tools to help you respond rather than react.<br /> This is about more than just staying sober—it’s about feeling free, in control, and proud of your life again.<br /> <br /> In This Episode, You’ll Learn:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Why “white-knuckling” sobriety isn’t a long-term solution<br /> <br /> <br /> What anhedonia is and how it impacts your motivation in recovery<br /> <br /> <br /> How post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) keeps your brain foggy<br /> <br /> <br /> The 7 emotional triggers that lead to cravings (and how to disarm them)<br /> <br /> <br /> How to build real emotional coping skills without alcohol<br /> <br /> <br /> What emotional sobriety really looks like—and how to start living it<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Links mentioned in this episode: <br /> <br /> Download your Emotional Sobriety Survival Kit: <a href="https://www.myrecoverytoolbox.com/emotionalsobriety">addictionunlimited.com/emotionalsobriety</a><br /> <br /> Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : <a href="https://www.myrecoverytoolbox.com/yourjourneywithangela">addictionunlimited.com/call</a><br /> <br /> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited">https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts<br /> <br /> “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.” <– If that sounds like you, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/addiction-unlimited-podcast-life-coach-alcoholic/id1368702869">please consider rating and reviewing my show</a>! This helps me support more people — just like you — to keep moving forward to the recovery lifestyle they want. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/addiction-unlimited-podcast-life-coach-alcoholic/id1368702869">Click here,</a> scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
April 2, 2025
<br /> 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:<br /> You are not broken. You have not failed. And you are absolutely not alone.<br /> Whether it’s a one-time slip or a full-on spiral, relapse doesn’t mean you’ve failed.<br /> It’s feedback.<br /> And it’s fixable.<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> In this episode, you’ll learn:<br /> <br /> <br /> Why relapse happens (even to strong, smart, capable women)<br /> <br /> <br /> How to stop the shame spiral and take back your power<br /> <br /> <br /> What to do right now to recommit to your sobriety<br /> <br /> <br /> Why you're NOT starting from scratch—and how to build a better foundation<br /> <br /> <br /> You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective and real-life tools to help you rise stronger and more grounded than ever.<br /> PLUS—I’m inviting you to join my Alcohol-Free April 21-Day Challenge, starting soon.<br /> This challenge is your step-by-step reset:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Daily structure<br /> <br /> <br /> Real-time tools<br /> <br /> <br /> Accountability<br /> <br /> <br /> And the community you need right now<br /> <br /> <br /> You don’t have to do this alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.<br /> <a class="" href="https://www.myrecoverytoolbox.com/af-april-21-day-challenge" rel="noopener" data-start="2513" data-end="2554">Click here to join the challenge now</a><br /> You’re not starting over.You’re starting from experience.And this time, you’re ready. <br /> <br /> Links mentioned in this episode: <br /> <br /> Alcohol-Free April 21-Day Challenge: <a href="https://www.myrecoverytoolbox.com/af-april-21-day-challenge">https://addictionunlimited.com/april</a><br /> <br /> Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : <a href="https://www.myrecoverytoolbox.com/yourjourneywithangela">addictionunlimited.com/call</a><br /> <br /> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited">https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts<br /> <br /> “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.” <– If that sounds like you, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/addiction-unlimited-podcast-life-coach-alcoholic/id1368702869">please consider rating and reviewing my show</a>! This helps me support more people — just like you — to keep moving forward to the recovery lifestyle they want. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/addiction-unlimited-podcast-life-coach-alcoholic/id1368702869">Click here,</a> scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
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