Story Time - Co-Host Lisa Reads Selected Posts from Crying Out Now

Co-Host Lisa reads posts about alcoholism and recovery from our sister site, Crying Out Now.

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Special Guest - Amy Hatvany, Author of Best Kept Secret

Amy Hatvany graduated with a degree in Sociology only to discover most sociologists are unemployed. Soon followed a variety of jobs – some of which she loved, like decorating wedding cakes; others which she merely tolerated, like receptionist. In 1998, Amy finally decided to sell her car, quit her job, and take a chance on her true love - writing books.

Since then, she has authored five novels, and last year, her book OUTSIDE THE LINES was selected by Target’s book club and Costco as a Buyer’s pick. Her latest, HEART LIKE MINE, explores the complicated dynamics within blended families. To learn more about Amy go to:  www.amyhatvany.com.

Listen to our discussion of Amy's book Best Kept Secret, a novel about a Mom struggling with alcoholism and early recovery, as well as a down-to-earth, frank and funny conversation about motherhood, life, alcoholism, recovery and much more.

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Relapse Prevention: Tools, Tips & Tales

We often hear the expression "relapse doesn't have to be part of recovery".

True enough, but the reality is relapse is often part of people's recovery journey.

On this show we will share tips and tools to protect your sobriety against relapse as best you can, as well as stories from people who have experienced relapse first hand and made it back to recovery.

Please listen to this informative and honest look at relapse signs and symptoms, as well as practical tools for relapse prevention.

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Straight Talk About Alcoholism Signs and Symptoms

Have you ever Googled "symptoms of alcoholism"?

Have you ever wondered about the physical toll drinking takes on your body? Or about the earliest sign of alcohol abuse and/or dependence?

On this show we'll have a candid discussion about the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse and alcoholism; they are subtler than you may think, and there are early signs that often are ignored.

Through the power of story and conversation, including two guests who will share their own tale of the descent into alcohol dependence, we will shine a light on how alcohol abuse and eventual dependence impacts our bodies.

Thank you so much to our guests Amy and Bill for sharing their experience, strength and hope with us all.

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Episode 14: Vulnerabilty and Recovery

Quick - what does the word 'vulnerability' mean to you? Does it have positive or negative connotations for you?  Or both?

The dictionary defines vulnerability as this:  "the inability to withstand the effects of a hostile environment".  Other definitions include: "reduced defensive measures" or "susceptible to physical or emotional attack".

Doesn't sound so good, right?

So why is vulnerability such a cornerstone to recovery? How do we navigate its potentially treacherous waters?  Why is it so pivotal?

Listen Lisa, Amanda and Ellie, co-hosts of The Bubble Hour, as we have an open (and, yes, vulnerable) conversation about the topic of vulnerability.   

Through the power of story and shared experience, we discuss what vulnerability means to us, and 
how it continues to evolve for us as women in recovery from alcoholism.

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Episode 13 - Special Guest Courtney Webster, CPCC, ACC

As the founder of Your Recovered Life, Courtney is passionate about working with clients in recovery from addiction to produce extraordinary results in their lives, careers, and businesses in a way that connects to the heart and soul. 

“I’m sober and I’ve got my life back together but NOW WHAT?” - this is where second stage recovery and Your Recovered Life kicks in, and the arena where Courtney excels. Her clients are hungry and driven to make a second chance count. 

Drawing on over a decade in the world of recovery, with an acute and compassionate understanding of the desire to find one’s calling, a killer sense of humor and the knowledge that what she is doing is making a difference, Courtney is coaching clients to where what was once an impossible dream is now a reality. For individuals in earlier recovery, she facilitates coaching groups for treatment centers and sober living homes. 

Courtney received her Certified Professional Co-Active Coach training and certification from the Coaches Training Institute, and is an Associate Credentialed Coach through The International Coach Federation. In previous lives Courtney was the top sales queen for the best hotels and resorts in the world, an internet expert on late-night TV, the coordinator for more reality sports shows than she can remember, and a producer for a documentary series on HBO that might make you blush. 

Please come listen to our discussion with Courtney about the 'next chapter' in recovery: you're staying sober one day at a time, working a program of recovery, and you're feeling a need to find or follow your passion.  Recovery presents opportunities that would never have been possible when we were actively drinking or using, but it can be difficult to find your way, even sober.  Sometimes there are "shadow voices" that plague us; feeling of doubt, shame, insecurity or unworthiness. Or perhaps it's been so long since we've chased a dream that we need help and support figuring out next steps.  Sometimes we feel a sense of guilt that being sober is supposed to be enough, and that we shouldn't reach for more, fearing our sobriety could be in jeopardy.  Courtney has spent years helping people understand that both are possible: healthy sobriety and finding and/or reaching your heart's dreams.

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For more information on Courtney, please go to her website at Your Recovered Life.

Episode 12: Let's Talk About Rehab!

Thinking of going to rehab?  Wonder what it might be like?  How you get in? Whether or not you need to go? What to expect once you're there?

Co-Hosts Amanda and Ellie discuss their own experiences going to detox and/or rehab, answer the questions above, and also discuss the common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, the difference between inpatient and out patient rehab, the difference between a detox and a rehab, and more.

Please note:  we are not addiction therapists, counselor or medical professionals.  The information we share on the show is based on our collective experiences only.  If you are concerned about your drinking or think you may need a detox or rehab facility please contact your physician, go to an emergency room or seek professional help.

We are also honored to have four women who shared their experiences with rehab, detox, interventions, and other alcohol education programs.


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