Our Mission

The Bubble Hour's mission is to provide hope and inspiration to people who are wondering about their drinking, struggling to get sober, or who are sober and want to stay that way.

The concept of the "bubble" was something founding co-host Lisa N. came up with in her early sobriety.  She recognized that her sobriety needed to come first, and as such she created what she call a "bubble" around herself to keep herself safe, and prioritize her recovery.

Talking with other recovering alcoholics was a big part of Lisa's Bubble, but she also talked about the role of a good book, funny television shows, exercise, ice cream - anything that replaced the hole alcohol left in her life.

Pretty soon Lisa's recovery community caught on to this concept, and she began creating "bubbles" for them as they struggled during difficult times of the day, events or simply adjusting to life in new sobriety.

People who had been sober awhile also recognized the importance of The Bubble, which essentially represents a 'force field' of safety and support you surround yourself with to remember you're ARE NOT in this alone.

The Bubble Hour's podcasts are a way for people to listen to real stories, interviews and conversations between real sober people, offering practical advice, humor and companionship, especially during the difficult hours of the day.

Is five o'clock a trigger for you?  Did you usually drink while cooking dinner?  Download The Bubble Hour podcasts, stick in some earbuds and listen to The Bubble Hour while you go about your day.  Or riding in your car, or when you're having a weak moment.

It is meant to be another tool we can use to comfort each other as we travel this path together.

The podcasts are the main focus of this page, but we will also be offering sober resources and websites, posting information and articles, or anything else we think may be helpful.

Please remember, no matter what, you are NOT alone.

9 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for putting together the show last night. I can only imagine with all that you each have going on, that this is another stressor at times. Please know...you helped at least one person last night. I am almost 2 months sober and last night's podcast was EXACTLY what I needed to hear at that exact moment in time. I have a sponsor and I do go to meetings (currently on track for 90 in 90 -- and then some), but your podcast really helps in those moments when I'm spinning on the hamster wheel and just need to get out of my own head.

    Ladies---you are angels. Thank you.

    Sober in DC

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. So glad you're with us! Thrilled to hear about your progress. Sending love and encouragement and friendship! Thank you for listening. xoxo Catherine

      Delete
  2. Thank you for all of these podcasts - I cannot believe how much I can relate to all of them. Listening to these has helped me incredibly in my sober journey & I find them invaluable.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks so much for the feedback. Your being here with us supports us in our recovery journey as well!

      Delete
  3. I just want to say thank you! It has been so refreshing to hear other moms struggling the same way I am. I am on day 4 of sobriety. Your podcasts have been the "theme music" of these past days. I know I am early in the game, but I am comforted to know I can tap into this supportive community when I need to.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'm so glad we can be a part of your sober journey. I always learn so much for our guests and our conversations. Sharing experience, strength, and hope with other people in recovery is so essential and inspiring. Thank you for being with us. Let us know how you're doing. Sending love and light!

      Delete
  4. I just wanted to say thank you for putting yourselves and your experiences out there and helping people. Especially since everything you do here does not require payment. There's a quote going around, "If you're helping someone and expecting something in return, you're doing business not kindness" - you're doing something in kindness here, and it's so important.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much for your support. This project is a great source of love and gratitude for us. Being a part of it helps our sobriety! And we sure hope we are helping other people. It's nice to know we're all in this together!

      Delete
  5. I'm blown away by your discussions and how relevant they are to my addictive self. Loved the talk on perfectionism and freedom. I used to write and act - and its all lost with addictive behavior and thinking. It was a great discussion.

    ReplyDelete