There is more to addiction than the need to get drunk or high. And when Arlina Allen realized this and began to uncover the root causes of her addiction, it was then that she was able to shed the layers of her trauma and begin to heal. This week’s episode 250 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about healing the root causes of addiction! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member!  In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, my guest Arlina Allen shares how she turned to substances as a way to self-soothe and how coming to terms with this and seeking help led her on a path to self-compassion and peace. Some of the talking points Arlina and I go over in this episode include: Reflecting on Arlina’s first sip of alcohol at a young age and realizing that something outside of herself could soothe her on the inside.  The turning point that led Arlina to dig deeper into her addiction and eventually seek support in overcoming it. How the 12-step program taught her self-compassion and healthier coping skills. Using practices like hypnotherapy to identify and reframe negative beliefs and behaviors.  When you’re in the thick of it, just remember, the easy choices lead to a hard life but the hard choices will lead to an easy life.  Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/  CONNECT WITH  Sober Life School The One Day at a Time Podcast Arlina on Instagram One Day at a Time Podcast on Instagram One Day at a Time Private Facebook group for women (you must request access) CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb!  Buy Barb a tea I’m offering Your Empowered Life, an 8 week transformational semi-private coaching program so that you can show up as the woman you’ve always wanted to be. Payment plans are available but if you pay in full, you’ll get a free “Toolkit for Effectively Communicating in Relationships” worksheet. Applications Close 3/20/2024. Sign up at https://higherpowercc.com/empoweredlife/