From Hell to Wellness

Fear is truly the mind-killer.
It's the root of what prevents us from living our life to the fullest.
And more than ever, it's beginning to take over our lives in the media.
However, it's important to remember that your life does not have to be controlled by your fears. Whether you still using, just getting sober, or have been clean for years, fear should not define your future.
Kaila and Kiki discuss what it's like to live in fear before they got sober. They discuss some of the reasons why they were driven to substance abuse and alcoholism. They also discuss the current status of the coronavirus and the media capitalizing on fear.
In this episode:

• Kaila and Kiki's thoughts on the coronavirus (no, they are not doctors, but it's pretty entertaining anyway)
• How fears can cause a downward spiral of substance abuse
• How to overcome your fears when you're first getting sober
• Healthy ways to deal with your fears on a daily basis

Got a bucket list? You should definitely consider adding India to it.
Most people think, "Man, traveling to India seems intimidating."
The truth is, India is one of the most fascinating, spiritual, and exciting journeys you can take as a newly sober person or a booze-free veteran. With yoga retreats, sacred temples, and a generally dry population, India is up and coming on one of the top wellness destinations for those who are feeling adventurous.
Kaila and Kiki discuss their experience traveling to India working with the Indian tourism board. They talk about their experiences at the airport to traveling in an $8,000 per person luxury train across Southern India. They also delve into what it was like traveling to India as a sober veteran and only 2 weeks sober.
In this episode, you'll hear:

• How to maneuver through Indian airports
• Why Southern India is a great part of India to explore for first-timers
• All about the wellness and health benefits of Indian food
• Sober dance party on a moving luxury train

Whether you are using regularly, casually, or are completely sober, resentments can be a stifling issue in your day-to-day life. Sometimes, they can eat away at our self-esteem or our respect for others.
As previous alcoholics and users, resentments can be the cause of substance abuse in the first place, creating a downward spiral of anger and guilt. It's so crucial to understand our resentments and move forward in a constructive way.
Kaila and Kiki discuss some of their resentments they've had in their past while using and being sober. From work to college roommates, they dish all the juicy details about what made them tick and how they are working to overcome them.
In this episode, Kaila and Kiki discuss:

• What their biggest resentments they had in the past
• Some resentments they currently have
• Why life is better without resentments
• How to overcome your resentments and live a happier life

Rituals and routines are literally the best way most sober people function.
After all, staying on a tight schedule keeps you from straying away from your goals on staying clean.
So, what's a daily routine like for these ex-partying rockstars?
Kaila and Kiki give the inside scoop on what it was like trying to survive a hectic schedule of being on the road in a rock band. They also talk about what it was like touring and partying and trying to survive their tour in an all-girl band.
They also describe what their schedules look like now that they are sober and how important it is to keep routines in their lives going.
Lastly, they'll discuss all the details about how writing the book "30 Day-Travel Challenge" helped keep them on schedule and sober while traveling.
In this episode, you'll hear:

• What it was like touring in an all-girl band with an insane schedule
• Partying on the road and trying to keep it together
• What a sober ex-partying rockstars schedule is like now
• How writing the book "30-Day Travel Challenge" helped Kaila and Kiki keep their sobriety.

NIGHTMARES.
We all have them. Some are more terrifying than others.
For those who are going through recovery, one of the biggest nightmares that tend to occur is relapse nightmares.
Whether you've done it intentionally, it happens all of a sudden, or you're actually fantasizing about it, relapse dreams are extremely common and can downright leave you SHOOK.
Kaila and Kiki talk about some of their gnarliest recovery nightmares from the funny to the wicked. They share their experiences of how vivid their nightmares were right after sobriety and the types of dreams they have no after several years have passed. They'll also share some tips on how to analyze your sober dreams and what they could mean for helping you stay on track.
In this episode, you'll hear:

• Kaila and Kiki's take on what sober nightmares mean
• The crazy and weird dreams that happen after sobriety
• A little bit of science behind dreams and drinking
• How sober dreams and nightmares can affect our recovery