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Guest: Sasha Tozzi Feb 13, 2017

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Sasha Tozzi got sober when she was just 26 years old and learned a lot about herself in the process. In her words,"my strongest addictions were to alcohol, uppers, food, cigarettes, love relationships, people-pleasing & perfectionism." Many young people are afraid that a sober lifestyle will be a less-than life, but Sasha proves otherwise. Learn how she is living life to the fullest and helping others to do the same.

Veronica Valli: Recovery and Relationships Feb 02, 2017

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Veronica Valli is a woman in recovery who has devoted her life to informing the public on problematic drinking and addiction. She is a therapist specializing in addiction, as well as an author of two books, "Why You Drink and How to Stop" and "Get Sober, Get Free". She joins Jean to share her story, as well as discussing relationships and parenting in sobriety. Learn more about Veronica's work and read her blog at http://veronicavalli.com.

Sober Julie on Life Straight Up Jan 25, 2017

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Jean talks to one of the recovery world's most popular bloggers, Julie Elsdon-Height of SoberJulie.com. Julie knows there is nothing boring about life after alcohol, and she wants the rest of the world to know it, too! She tells her story of addiction and recovery, plus gives great tips for sober people on every topic, from traveling to finding recovery support and even parenting.

Laura Silverman of The Sobriety Collective Jan 24, 2017

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Laura was a party girl, the friend that had that had to be "babysat" by others because her antics with alcohol were dramatic and full of calamity. That ended in 2007 with a girls' trip to NYC, when police officers found her drunk, lost, crying and wearing one flip flop in Madison Square Gardens. At 24, she went into rehab and embarked on a new way of life. In the decade since, Laura has become a ray of light in the recovery world as the creator of The Sobriety Collective, a recovery hub of resources, information and creative works by and for people in recovery.

"A Hangover-Free Life" Author Louise Rowlinson Jan 17, 2017

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Louise worked in health care and saw devasting effects of liver disease from alcoholism first-hand. She saw herself as different from low-bottom alcoholics, but eventually, she realized she was in the grip of addiction and needed to quit. Now she uses her medical background to inform others about alcohol risks and to help people make important changes in their lives. In addition to her blog "A Hangover Free Life", Louise was written an ebook and an online course, and many other recovery-related pursuits.

An Update Interview with Ellie, Co-Creator of The Bubble Hour Jan 12, 2017

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The first guest of 2017 is THE person you've all been wondering about - series creator Ellie Strong. Ellie returns with an update of what has been happening with her life and recovery, and chats with Jean about The Bubble Hour and its impact.

Celebrating One Year: Cory's Story Nov 11, 2016

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Cory first wrote to Jean (via unpickledblog.com) when she was just 14 days sober. The two stayed in touch over the months that followed, encouraging one another and checking in with updates. When Cory wrote to say she was celebrating one year of sobriety, Jean invited her to share her story with listeners of The Bubble Hour.

Kirsten's Story Oct 08, 2016

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Still waters run deep. Kirsten was a quiet, thoughtful child who kept a lot in. She learned to be an outgoing, independent woman who moved through the world with competence and yet, the feelings and thoughts she kept to herself were eating away at her from the inside. Here is her story of pausing to turn inward and heal herself from the inside out.

Courtney's Story Sep 27, 2016

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Courtney is someone you wouldn't expect to struggle, but she has. Born with a malformation of her right hand, she always felt flawed and tried to compensate with exacting standards and high levels of acheivement. Her inner pain crept out in other ways, though. This episode is a solid reminder about comparing our insides to others' outsides.

Sober Mom, Grateful Daughter (Guests Leslie and Amy) Sep 20, 2016

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The mother and daughter relationship can be complicated under the best of circumstances. Many times more so when addiciton comes into play. Mom Leslie recently celebrated one year of sobriety. She and her daughter Amy share their individual perspectives on life before and after Leslie quit drinking.

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