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An Interesting (Sober) Life: Meaghan's Story Aug 04, 2017

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If you think sobriety has to be boring then this show is for you. Meaghan has a dream job as an interior designer and she keep things interesting by gigging as a stand up comic for fun. After more than three years of sobriety, Meaghan has learned alot about what fueled her addiction and how life has changed in recovery.

Quitting Everything: Ingrid on dumping cigarettes, booze, and diets Jul 02, 2017

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Long before many of us turned to alcohol, we learned to numb our feeling with other behaviours. These old habits may resonate into adulthood and become normalized by a world full of quick fixes. For Ingrid, healing from alcohol addiction has meant simultaneously addressing other harmful behaviours that many people don't even question. Visit Ingrid's blog at totalfatty.com

Mary of Life Without Vodka Rocks Blog Jun 27, 2017

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Mary faced an issue that every parent dreads: seeing her children caught in the deadly grip of drug addiction. Her own alcohol use paled in comparison and even appeared helpful as she got her family through the time of crisis. Eventually, though, she turned to face her own problematic relationship with alcohol and began a life of sobriety. Her journey is detailed in the blog "Life Without Vodka Rocks".

Shauna's Story: It's Complicated Jun 05, 2017

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How do we make time for recovery when our day already starts at 5 am and doesn't stop until late evening? This episode will cover everything from doggy day care to relapse to adult children of alcoholics, and more than a few things in between. Join Jean and Shauna as they talk about meeting online when Jean first got sober, and review where life has taken them since.

Jessica's Story: Treatment and Multiple Diagnoses May 31, 2017

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Jessica G. is recovering from alcohol addiction, bi-polar disorder, and an eating disorder. After more than a decade of trying unsuccessfuly to stay with a rogram of recovery, her final in-patient treatment led her to pursuit a career in recovery services as a sober house manager and later an outreach coordinator. She shares her story and an insider's view of recovery treatment on this episode.

The Sober Hipster: Lisa's Story May 23, 2017

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Revealing her true self meant redefining everything about her life but Lisa had no choice: living a lie was slowly killing her. Today, Lisa is a sober woman who stands in her truth and invites others to do the same. Her website, thesoberhipster.com, offers "The Story Box" - a tool designed for women to explore their recovery creatively through guided art therapy. Bubble Hours listeners receive a special discount - use the code BUBBLE at checkout for $10 off your Story Box.

Help Others But Stay Humble: Veronica Valli and Julie Elsdon-Height May 16, 2017

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Is it difficult to share knowledge without becoming a know-it-all? Is it possible to help thousands of people get sober and avoid becoming egotistical? Does shedding anonymity automatically make someone a spokesperson for recovery? What are the potential pitfalls of recovering out loud and how are they best avoided? Therapist and author Veronica Valli (www.veronicavalli.com), and recovery advocate and lifestyle blogger Julie Elsdon-Height (www.soberjulie.com) return to the show to discuss lessons they have learned from interacting with followers of their work.

Olivia Pennelle of Liv's Recovery Kitchen Apr 25, 2017

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Depression, addiciton and weight gain were slowly overtaking her life, so it is that Liv's recovery encompasses mental health, sobriety, and healthy eating. She understands the importance of recovery touching all aspects of life, so this approach is reflected in her blog, Liv's Recovery Kitchen, and her many other projects. Having recently relocated from UK to USA, she is currently facing the challenges of reestablishing herself personally and professionaly, while maintaining her recovery. A passionate advocate for people in recovery, Liv shares her personal story and her efforts to encourage stories of recovery that shatter stigma and spread hope.

Taryn Strong: Growing Up in Recovery Apr 21, 2017

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Taryn's parents entered into recovery when she was a youngster, so she spent her childhood playing in church basements during their meetings and knew the language of recovery inside out. Later she applied her heart for recovery as a trauma-informed teacher of Yoga for Recovery and led SheRecovers retreats together with her mom Dawn. Yet still she found herself awakening to her own need for healing and turned to bravely face her inner demons with the same honest aproach she offered to others.

Listener Letters on Staying Sober Through Grief Apr 12, 2017

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The death of a loved one has caused many in recovery to stumble. In this first Bubble Hour since the passing of her father, Jean shares some of the letters and comments that have helped her through this difficult time.

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