Addiction Unlimited Angela Pugh

Life Stressors: 





When life feels like a big struggle, it can be difficult to move forward.



You can choose to embrace it and enjoy the ride, learning from your experiences along the way, or you can choose to avoid it, pretend it's not happening, or be bitter and resentful over every thing that doesn't go your way.



The thing is, overcoming your struggles is what helps you get strong and feel happiness in your life. In fact, it's the most effective way to create real change in your life and motivate you to take action on the things you truly want.



No matter where you find yourself, there is always room for improvement. Even a monk strives daily to improve himself, and you and I can do the same.



Let's dig in to the top 10 struggles of life that most people will encounter throughout the journey.



Focus on the solutions, not the problems.



Challenges in life are a given, and they can be used to your advantage. Each one is an opportunity for personal growth and self-improvement. Ultimately, the goal is to use what you learn as you grow to become the best version of yourself.



Links mentioned in this episode: 



Top 5 Most Impactful People: addictionunlimited.com/top5



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



Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call



 



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If you are tired of diet culture and obsessing about what to eat, how you look, and how to change it… know, you’re not alone.



The negative thoughts you have about your body are not your fault. The diet culture has us obsessing about “fixing” ourselves and it’s draining our time and energy.



My guest today, Summer Innanen is also a Coach and she specializes in body image, self-worth, and confidence. And these are all things we need to talk about!



She is also a best-selling author and the host of the Eat the Rules podcast where she features interviews with leading experts in body image, the anti-diet movement, self-help, and feminism.



 



Links mentioned in this episode: 



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



Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call



Bodies Are Cool (book for kids):  https://a.co/d/aJCSASj



 



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How to Deal With FOMO





Imagine this... you’re crawling in your bed – you love it there – you’ve got your book in your hand and you are so ready to shut the world out, and relax. You’ve had a long week – work, errands, activities – and you can’t wait to get under the covers and sink in to the warmth and comfort of your bed.



And right when you get the pillows situated just right, you’re about to open your book, or, if you’re like me, hit the power button on the remote – your phone dings at you, begging for your attention.



You pick up your phone to see what’s up and it’s a picture of your friends;



They're out, dressed up, looking amazing, everyone is smiling and having the time of their lives- and instantly you’re overcome with a wave of FOMO.



Just 3 seconds before you were ecstatic to be comfy and cozy in your bed!



But now… you feel inadequate.  In bed at 9pm on a Saturday night… in your pajamas.



The good news is, you’re not alone in this.



And the point of this episode is to get some clarity on FOMO so that you can make choices that serve you in your life, rather than being impulsive and deciding to do something on a whim just to appease our ego or your social media feed.



FOMO will lead you to make decisions you regret because you’re doing it for the wrong reasons. I’ve done it, too!



I’ve been the person saying ‘yes’ to going somewhere I don’t really want to go or staying out way later than I like to because of all those thoughts that run through your head – I should be going out and doing things, I should be meeting people and having fun!



Then I end up doing things I don’t like or going places I don’t like and then I’m tired and mad and full of regret cussing myself for not knowing better.



FOMO steals your attention away from what’s important and from being connected to what’s actually happening in the moment. It contributes to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and making bad choices!



I want you to ask yourself what you are saying “yes” to, that you should be turning down in your life.



 



Links mentioned in this episode: 



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



Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call



 



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Hypnosis for Addiction





I'll be the first to admit that the thoughts in my head, aka the committee, have knocked me off track more times than I want to admit.



There is always the 'fear' voice in the committee telling me, "You might really screw this up!", and the 'insecure' voice in there saying, "You can't do this," and "You're not good enough". And, although those messages aren't true, I know they are deep-rooted in my past experiences.



So what do you do when the committee is chattering away and all you want is to feel better?



My guest today is going to give you a great option!



And because I like to stick to tools with a solid reputation, here's a statistic that will blow your mind: In a review article, Dr. Alfred Barrio pointed out that the average success rate for hypnotherapy was 93% after an average of 6 sessions.



This was compared to a 38% success rate after an average of 600 sessions for psychoanalysis and 72% after 22 sessions for behavior therapy.



Mark Tyrrell joins me to talk about psychology, dopamine, addiction, and trauma and how working in a locked-down psyschiatric unit changed his outlook, and his path.



Tune in to hear:



* What is hypnosis and what does it do?

* How you can use it at home

* Some common myths about what happens during hypnosis

* And all the different ways we can use it to improve our lives



If you're looking for another proven method to feel better then pop in your ear buds and hit play because you won't want to miss this one.



 



Links mentioned in this episode: 



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



Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call



Find Mark here: https://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/



 



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Addiction Unlimited just turned 5! And to celebrate this journey that has been fulfilling and rewarding beyond my wildest dreams, I thought we would go back to day 1.



At least once a week I get messages from people who are looking for episode zero, About Me.



Keep in mind as you listen, my editing skills have come a long way, lol.



This is Episode 0, About Me.



I wanted to share some information about myself so you know who you are listening to and why I do what I do.



In a nutshell, I got sober on January 7, 2006 after crashing my car at 70mph and hitting another car. That was my rock bottom moment.



And, don't get things confused. My rock bottom moment was low, but I was high-functioning.



Like many of you out there struggling, I could rationalize all the reasons I didn't need to quit drinking. I had a good job, I made a lot of money, I lived in a beautiful place with a super expensive car in the garage, and, from the outside, it looked like I had it all together.



But that's the funny thing about 'rock bottom', people think rock bottom is an event, but it's really a feeling.



So, I quit drinking and focused all my energy on building a new life.



When I started to see all the changes happening to me and saw myself growing into an amazing sober, honest, upstanding person, I knew that all I wanted to do was help others get that same feeling of loving themselves, trusting themselves, and feeling proud of who they are becoming.



I got certified as a Life Coach, I did a 2 year Addiction Counseling program, started building a practice as a Professional Interventionist, went to social work school, and worked full-time to achieve 6000 supervised hours for my counseling credentials in a neighboring state.



My journey has taken a lot of twists and turns. I've struggled with self-esteem, relationships, money, food and weight issues on top of anxiety, workaholism, and a plethora of other things!



I want to share with you all the things I've tried and all the mistakes I've made so I can tell you what works, and what doesn't.



This episode is a brief insight into me, my quirks, and my love of f-bombs.



 



Links mentioned in this episode: 



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



Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call



 



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Inner Critic





Ongoing thoughts that are negative and critical create feelings of hopelessness and helplessness.



Did you get chills when you read that!? I definitely did, because I know that pain firsthand.



Like most psychological things, that constant chatter in your head stems from early experiences with your primary caregivers. The good news is, you don't need to dig in to the nitty gritty right now to start making friends with that inner critic that always has so much to say.



The committee, as I call it, plays a significant role in how you live your life, the choices you make, and how you feel about yourself. And that means, we have to coexist in a positive way!



My guest today spent many years feeling lost and fulfilled. She thought she was living the dream with the husband, the kids, the job... but on the inside she was sinking.



A high-stress lifestyle of work and diapers made her life unrecognizable and she slowly started to shut down. Feeling unfulfilled and listening to the inner critic telling her her husband didn't love her, she would dive deeper into work where she felt seen and successful, and straight into the arms of another man.



Jill's rock bottom moment came crashing down and she had to make some tough choices. She got the happy ending, but it was at the end of a long and bumpy road.



I know you can relate to that.



Listen in to Jill's story of harsh realities, facing the consequences of her decisions, dealing with alcohol having front-row seat in her marriage, and taming that inner critic to get to the happy ending.



 



Links mentioned in this episode: 



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



Book A Call With Angela for private Coaching: addictionunlimited.com/call



Find Jill here: https://www.jilloboyle.com/



 



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