Addiction Unlimited Podcast
Episodes
Getting Sober vs. Being in Recovery
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you need to know about why sobriety alone isn’t enough – and what real recovery actually looks like. Listen, I see this pattern AL...
You’re Not Doing the Work — You’re Just Watching Other People Do It
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reading about sobriety isn’t the same as doing the work to get sober. If you feel like you’re doing everything for your sobriety—but nothin...
Stop Trying to Change Everything: Why Sobriety Needs 100% of Your Focus
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re getting sober in 2026, make it your only focus—everything else can wait. Here we are, in that weird part of early January where eve...
Why You Can’t Quit Drinking and What Stage You’re Actually In
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why January 1 Isn’t the Answer — and What Actually Moves You Forward It’s New Year’s Eve, and if you’re feeling that familiar p...
The Real Purpose of the 12 Steps: Healing Patterns, Not Just Addiction
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Healing, growth, and personal transformation — with or without a label. This episode is the final conversation in The Unlimited Life™ Starter Ser...
I Have No Idea What to Say Today (And That’s Okay)
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exhausted from overthinking everything before you even start? You’re not alone. Well, my friend, I’m going to be really honest with you t...
How to Survive Holiday Overwhelm Without Compromising Your Sobriety
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practical tools to manage stress, set boundaries, and stay sober during the most overwhelming time of year. In this episode, we’re talking about wh...
What ‘Rock Bottom’ Really Means and How It’s Keeping You Stuck
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a high-functioning drinker waiting for rock bottom to give you permission to quit, this episode will change everything. Most people t...
Can You Drink Again After Sobriety? The One Test That Tells You Everything
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s something nobody tells you about long-term sobriety: your brain doesn’t forget its relationship with alcohol just because you stop...
From Witching Hour to Power Hour: Getting Through the Hardest Part of Sobriety
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why 5pm Feels Impossible (And What To Do About It) Let’s talk about the hardest part of early sobriety: that predictable window of time when th...
From Alcohol to Sugar: Understanding Food Addiction in Recovery
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You Put Down the Drink, But Now You Can’t Stop Thinking About Food. Here’s Why. If you’ve traded your nightly wine for nightly ice ...
How to Stay Sober When You Can’t Control Your Family: 8 Radical Shifts for the Holidays
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Stay Sober When You Can’t Control Your Family The holidays don’t threaten your sobriety. Your addiction to control does. In this episode, ...
6 Sobriety Traps That Trigger Relapse in Early Recovery
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoid these traps so your recovery doesn’t become a revolving door. Sobriety is just the beginning… and these 6 traps are the exact reason why so...
Stop Waiting to Feel Ready — Start Living Now
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting to Feel Ready? Why Confidence Follows Action — Not the Other Way Around Still waiting to feel ready before you take that next step?Spoiler ...
Why Emotional Intelligence Is Your Secret Weapon After Sobriety
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sobriety gets you stable — emotional intelligence gets you unstoppable. If you’ve ever felt like you got sober… then life got louder, messier, ...
Codependency, Control, and the Illusion of Being Needed
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Hard Truth About Being "The Helper" (And Why It's Keeping You Stuck) In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most misundersto...
The One Tool That Transformed My Sobriety (and Still Does)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Same Tool Used by Olympic Athletes & Top Performers to Change Your Life If you’ve ever wondered how elite athletes, top entrepreneurs, and high...
Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Anxiety: The Patterns Keeping You Stuck After Sobriety
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You Might Be a Perfectionist (And It’s Stealing Your Peace) If you’re constantly overthinking, procrastinating, or beating yourself up for not do...
Why You Keep Making Bad Decisions (Even When You Know Better)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ke...
If You’re Wondering “Can I Drink Again?”… Listen to This First
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Daily Plan for Sobriety, Structure, and Getting Unstuck
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ego, Excuses, and Emotional Sobriety
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stop Starting Over: Use Structure to Make Habits Last
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 do...
How to Take Action When You Don’t Feel Motivated
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
3 Surprising Ways You’re Still Sabotaging Your Sobriety
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Why Am I an Alcoholic? The Bio-Psycho-Social Truth About Addiction
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
When Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough Anymore
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What No One Tells You About Life After Sobriety — Until You’re In It Whether it’s been 10 days or 10 years — if you’ve found yourself stuck...
Using Sober October to Build Real Change That Goes Beyond Day 31
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Using Sober October to Build Real Change That Goes Beyond Day 31 In this episode, I’m getting honest about what “just taking a break” really me...
Why You Drink When You Don’t Want To — And How to Stop for Good
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself pouring a drink thinking, “I don’t even want this…”? In this episode, we’re going deep into the neuroscience of cravin...
Sleep Struggles After Quitting Drinking: Fixing the 3AM Brain Spiral
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
3am wakeups after quitting drinking? Let’s fix your sober sleep—for good. You jolt awake at 3am.Your heart is racing.Your brain is going 100 mile...
Numb… Anxious… or Overwhelmed? What the Hell Is Going On With Your Feelings?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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…...
When Life Feels Out of Control, Here’s How to Stay Sober
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be managing this better…”—this episode is for you. Between work, family, caregiving, and...
Tired of Starting Over? Why Willpower Isn’t Enough to Quit Drinking
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Loneliness in Sobriety: Why It Happens + How to Heal
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Loneliness and substance use often go hand in hand. But what most people don’t realize is that loneliness can follow you into sobriety—and if you...
The Mental Exhaustion of Trying to Control Your Drinking
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever told yourself, “If I could drink in moderation, I would do it all the time,” this episode is going to feel like I’ve been eaves...
How to Break the 5PM Drinking Habit (Without Losing Your Mind)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your witching hour feels like a daily emotional ambush—when the stress, noise, and cravings all collide—you are not alone. That 4 or 5PM pull t...
Thriving in the Mess: The Real Work of Sobriety
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen On: If life feels messy and sobriety feels like an uphill battle — this episode will give you relief, language, and a path forward. Le...
How to Make Peace With Your Past (Even If You Regret Everything)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen On: Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I forgive myself for what I did when I was drinking?” If the shame feels too big, the gui...
Worried About Your Health in Sobriety? Here’s How Your Body Heals After Drinking
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A step-by-step breakdown of how your body heals after alcohol, from your liver to your heart to your gut. I know the fear you feel when you quit dr...
Grief in Sobriety: Saying Goodbye to Your ‘Best Frenemy’
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we miss alcohol—even when we know it’s destroying us? In this raw and powerful episode, I’m unpacking the real reason it feels like grie...
The Identity Crisis No One Talks About in Sobriety
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You quit drinking to feel better — and you do. But you also feel... a little lost. Your old life doesn’t quite fit, and the new one still feels u...
Should I Moderate or Quit?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been telling yourself, “I don’t think I need to quit completely—maybe I can just cut back…” This episode is for you. I’m sha...
Sober Self-Care for Moms Who Feel Like They’re Drowning
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If wine feels like the only way you can get through dinner, laundry, or one more bedtime meltdown—this episode is for you. In this powerful...
Relief Not Relapse
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to Do When Cravings Hit and Drinking Feels Like the Only Option When a craving hits, it can feel instant and overwhelming. One minute you’re h...
5 Hidden Patterns That Keep You Drinking
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t drink because you’re weak. You drink because you’ve been stuck in patterns no one ever taught you how to recognize. In this powerful ...
5 Things to Do Instead of Drinking Tonight
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t actually want the drink.You want relief.You want to quiet your mind, slow your breath, and feel just a little more okay. But here’s wha...
When Family Triggers You in Sobriety: How to Stay Sane, Set Boundaries, and Protect Your Peace
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like your sobriety gets harder the second a family event hits the calendar? You’re not imagining it—family is one of the most power...
The Real Reasons You Self-Sabotage Your Sobriety (and How to Stop)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably been here before… You say this time will be different. You make a plan, set your intentions, tell yourself you’re really goin...
How to Stay Sober When Everyone Around You Still Drinks
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s what to do when you're trying to stay sober… and everyone around you is still drinking like nothing’s changed. Whether it’s your partn...
How to Build a Daily Sobriety Routine That Reduces Cravings and Eases Anxiety
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Early sobriety can feel like emotional whiplash—your brain is loud, your body is anxious, and you’re constantly wondering how to make it through t...
Who Are You Without Alcohol?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been sober for a while now. The cravings are manageable. The routines are in place. But something still feels… off. You're no longer wh...
How to Get Sober Without AA (And What’s Really Holding You Back)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve said it before: “I don’t want to do AA,” or “I’ll figure this out on my own.” But if you’re stuck in the cycle—making prom...
What to Do When Sobriety Feels Like a Constant Battle
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You quit drinking. People congratulated you. Maybe you posted your day count, joined a group, downloaded a tracker, even started journaling… B...
Relapsed Again? How to Start Over Without Shame and Reclaim Your Sobriety
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Secret to Feeling Strong and Staying Sober Through Stress
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Small Daily Decisions That Make or Break Your Sobriety
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Finding Freedom from Compulsive Overeating and Emotional Eating
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
How Your Thinking About Alcohol Is Keeping You Stuck
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 br...
How to Make Dating Apps Less Frustrating and More Fun
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Best Dating & Relationship Lessons I Learned From My Sponsor
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You have more power in your dating life than you think. The way we think about dating—our expectations, assumptions, and mindset—shapes our exp...
Dating Smarter, Not Harder by Setting Clear Dating Intentions
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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…...
Why You Keep Attracting the Wrong People – And How to Stop
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of attracting the wrong people? You keep finding yourself in confusing, frustrating, or downright toxic re...
Healing, Growth, and Freedom: The 12 Steps for Everyone
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has compulsions or addictions, and needs relief from the discomforts of life. Whether you’re in a treatment center getting treatment for...
What It Really Means to Be a Dry Drunk and How to Change
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the term dry drunk and wondered, “Is that me?” Can you be sober and be a dry drunk? Or you may think, what’s the differen...
How to Start Your Healing Journey Today
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt stuck in the shadow of your past, unable to move forward but unsure of how to start healing? In this transformative episode, we ...
How Dry January Can Transform Your Year
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, my friend! I hope you are waking up today ready to tackle this thing HEAD ON. If this is your day 1... I'm glad you are ready to...
Behind the Scenes: My 2024 Struggles and How to Start Fresh with Dry January
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the outside, it might look like everything is smooth sailing, but the truth is, even those of us thriving in sobriety encounter challenges. As...
5 Roadblocks Sabotaging Your Sobriety (And How to Spot Them)
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been trying to stay sober but find yourself back at square one? You’re not alone, and it’s not about lacking willpower. In this epi...
Building a Recovery Lifestyle That Works
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
True transformation happens when you fully embrace your identity as a non-drinking person and create a recovery lifestyle. It’s not just about qu...
Recognizing the Early Signs of Relapse and What NOT to Do
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that many people don’t realize they’re on the path to relapse until it’s too late? The truth is, relapse doesn’t happen in a s...
Holiday Stressors Nobody Talks About & a Playlist Just for You
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is magical—a time for sparkling lights, heartfelt traditions, and moments of togetherness. But for many of us in recovery, thi...
Overcoming Frustration and Staying Strong in Sobriety
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All right, my friend. Don’t even try to deny it—you know the feeling I’m talking about. You start out with the best intention...
Managing Social Situations With Friends & Family When You Quit Drinking
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I wholeheartedly believe that learning to enjoy social situations without alcohol is one of the most empowering gifts you can give yourself. It’s...
3 Hidden Obstacles to Quitting Drinking That No One Talks About
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by the journey to quit drinking, like there are a million things to figure out all at once? Or maybe you’...
Jason Wahler on Facing Sobriety in the Spotlight and Building Lasting Recovery
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey—it’s deeply personal, especially when you’re working to find what truly clicks for you. On...
5 Proven Steps to Conquer Social Anxiety After Quitting Alcohol
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How are you feeling about your next social event? Calm, confident, and ready to connect? (Or did that question just stir up a wave of anxiety an...
The Emotional Cost of Overspending
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, ‘Why do I keep spending when I know it’s not helping?’—you’re not alone. Many of us fall into the...
How Relapse Will Make You Build Strong Recovery
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that relapse can actually be a pivotal moment in your recovery journey? It’s a reality that many people face when quitting alcohol, bu...
Why Emotional Intelligence is the New Superpower to Level Up Your Recovery & Life
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about leveling up your personal development? Growing your emotional intelligence and emotional maturity can open the door to ...
Are Non-Alcoholic Beers and Mocktails a Wise Choice for Those With An Alcohol Problem?
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I know this is going to ruffle some feathers because the world is embracing mocktails in full force right now. And I know alcohol-free drink option...
Think You Can Drink After a Period of Sobriety? Here’s Why Your Brain Says No
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s only one thing you need to know, to understand you still can’t drink in a healthy way, even after a period of sobriety. It doesn’t ...
10 Everyday Stressors that Increase Your Risk of Relapse in Sobriety
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the little things—traffic jams, work deadlines, or even family gatherings—are quietly sabotaging your sobriety? These everyday st...
Professional Tips for Understanding Your Relationship With Food
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with alcohol, or marijuana, or any other addiction, chances are you’ve had some thoughts about your relationship with food, too. ...
Steal My Daily Plan to Stay Sober One Day At A Time
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with trying to figure out what you’re going to do and how you’re going to spend your time when you quit drinking? Drinking t...
A Simple Tool to Transform Your Life
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone from World Cup winning skier Lindsey Vonn, to legendary basketball player Michael Jordan, to actors Will Smith and Idris Elba, and musician J...
The Secrets Behind Healing Grief No One Is Talking About
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grief shows up in unexpected ways and sometimes at unexpected times. You may lose a family member or friend, or your pet. Grief may be a p...
The Science Behind Making and Breaking Habits
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know you want to change. You know you need to change. Yet, you resist change for some reason you have yet to understand. This epi...
Why You Make Bad Decisions You Regret
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many aspiring sober people get hung up on the thought of never drinking again. You don’t make a REAL commitment to stopping. You want to...
Are You Thinking About Going to AA but Feeling Nervous? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve never attended a 12-step meeting, you likely have fears and anxieties running through your and keeping you from going. Or, maybe ...
3 Weird Pitfalls That Actually Sabotage Your Sobriety
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been on the relapse rollercoaster stuck in that cycle of up and down, sober then relapse, over and over feeling like you are getting nowhe...
Powerful Coping Skills To Cope With Everyday Life
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Skills, strategies, and tools for your emotional toolbox… ...any thing or activity that is good for your mental wellness and helps you stay...
Understanding What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wish you had more balance and control over your feelings and moods? Tens of millions of people around the world struggle with anxiety, depre...
Creating A Recovery Lifestyle With A 90-Day Plan
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re sick of feeling like sobriety is a constant fight, it’s time to stop winging it and start building a recovery lifestyle that works. Bec...
Is Relapse A Part of Recovery or A Decision You’re Making?
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of my drinking career, it was not fun anymore. I hated it. I felt like its hostage, and I despised it. At the same time, I couldn’...
Interesting Analogy You Need For Managing Your Control Issues
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would it feel like to continue NOT having a plan and wake up six months from now in exactly the same place- hungover again, feeling terribl...
My Letter to Relapse and the Raw Truth About How to Stay Sober
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting sober is one thing. Staying sober is the real fight. If you've ever relapsed and thought, “What the hell just happened?” — this one's f...
This Is Why You’re Anxious: What’s Happening Under the Surface
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may think you just have anxiety, alcoholism or ADD, but wait ’til you hear what’s going on under the surface and how to heal it. My special...
Does Your Attachment Style Play A Role In Your Addiction?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many theories about the causes of addiction and many of us are curious about what our underlying issues are, that lead us to an unhealthy re...
Why Your Inner Voice Is So Mean & How It Affects Your Recovery
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is your inner critic so freakin' mean?? We all have that inner monologue - We talk to ourselves all day long. We debate with ourselves about...
Can Quitting Drinking Cause Depression?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The REAL reason for feeling some depression or symptoms of depression when you quit drinking alcohol. And one of these may be something you’ve ne...