366: From Hollywood to Recovery: Former Talent Agent Elisa Hallerman on Getting Sober, Why Habits Turn into Addictions and What Makes a True Alcoholic

Dr. Elisa Hallerman, PhD, JD is an attorney, former talent agent, drug and alcohol counselor, author of Soulbriety and founder of the Recovery Management Agency. She joins the show to discuss her journey from working in Hollywood to getting sober, how to differentiate problem drinking or drug use from true addiction, how to stop before hitting rock bottom, the “California sober” movement and grey area between total abstinence and moderate use, why psychedelic use could be detrimental for certain people , where trauma gets stored in the body and so much more.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to ritual.com/BLONDE for 25% off your first month. Visit article.com/BLONDE for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Go to betterhelp.com/FILES to get 10% off your first month.Go to boncharge.com/BLONDE and use code ARIELLE for 15% off. Go to helixsleep.com/BLONDE for 20% off sitewide & 2 free dream pillows with any mattress purchase. Free bedding bundle with any luxe or elite mattress order.Visit StellarEats.com and use code BLONDE at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Dr. Elisa Hallerman, PhD, JD is an attorney, former talent agent, drug and alcohol counselor, author of Soulbriety and founder of the Recovery Management Agency. She joins the show to discuss her journey from working in Hollywood to getting sober, how to differentiate problem drinking or drug use from true addiction, how to stop before hitting rock bottom, the “California sober” movement and grey area between total abstinence and moderate use, why psychedelic use could be detrimental for certain people , where trauma gets stored in the body and so much more.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to ritual.com/BLONDE for 25% off your first month. Visit article.com/BLONDE for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Go to betterhelp.com/FILES to get 10% off your first month.Go to boncharge.com/BLONDE and use code ARIELLE for 15% off. Go to helixsleep.com/BLONDE for 20% off sitewide & 2 free dream pillows with any mattress purchase. Free bedding bundle with any luxe or elite mattress order.Visit StellarEats.com and use code BLONDE at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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