Think Unbroken

In this episode, Michael Unbroken sits down with Arlina Allen, a recovery expert and author with over 30 years of sobriety, to explore the challenging journey of healing from addiction and childhood trauma. In this powerful conversation, Arlina shares her raw and honest story of growing up with perfectionism, religious pressure, and family dysfunction that led to substance abuse. Learn about her path from skepticism to recovery, including powerful insights about processing emotional pain, dealing with resistance to change, and rebuilding relationships. This episode offers practical wisdom about combining peer support with professional help, working through shame and fear, and taking responsibility for healing. Whether you're struggling with addiction, processing trauma, or supporting someone who is, this conversation provides hope and actionable steps toward recovery. Discover how to move from survival mode to truly thriving by acknowledging you're not broken - just wounded and capable of healing.****