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How They Did It Jan 01, 2020

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Jean McCarthy asks twelve women to share how they found their way into recovery. Recorded live at a SheRecovers retreat in Mexico in December 2019, this is the third installation of the women's stories. Various ways to approach recovery are discussed, including traditional twelve-step programs and newer programs like SMART Recovery and Refuge Recovery, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and self-directed "patchwork" methods. To learn more about SheRecovers retreats, visit www.sherecovers.co To read Jean's blog UnPickled visit www.unpickledblog.com and to learn about her book visit www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books

Perspectives on Recovery and the Holidays Dec 28, 2019

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Numerous women in recovery share how they navigate the holidays. These interviews were recorded on-site at a SheRecovers retreat in Mexico and include women in various stages of recovery. To learn more about retreats, visit www.sherecovers.co To order UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide by Jean McCarthy, visit www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books

Holiday SOS Dec 25, 2019

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Have you ever wondered what is said when someone calls a sponsor? Or what kind of advice someone with decades of recovery might offer to a person who is feeling triggered? What about the newly sober - how do they suggest coping with cravings or awkward moments? This episode has it all! 12 women with recovery ranging from a few months to thirthy+ years share offer their words of comfort and encouragement for staying sober in the face of adversity.

Holiday Greetings Episode Dec 22, 2019

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Friends of the show and former cohosts offer their warm wishes, tips and advice for getting through the holidays with your sobriety intact. Be sure to check out "UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide" - the new book by our host Jean McCarthy, available as an ebook on Kindle, Kobo, and AppleBooks, and in print from Amazon, Chapters, and your local bookstores.

2019 Year End Update from Jean Dec 09, 2019

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Bubble Host Jean McCarthy chats about recent events, including walking a labyrinth in Mexico, creating a family recipe book, her favourite crafts, update on her book and hints at the upcoming holiday special episodes. To see pictures of the labyrinth, visit Jean's Instagram @jeanmccarthy_writes UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide purchase info here

Emily Lynn Paulson Dec 02, 2019

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Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty & Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life. Emily is an entrepreneur, certified professional recovery coach, She Recovers Designated Coach, and a member of the long-term recovery community. Formally trained as a chemist and a teacher, she rose to success in the top tiers of a skincare company, where she gained her voice and a platform for sobriety and healing. Sober since January 2, 2017, her recovery path is focused on ruthless honesty, grace, and self love. She is passionate about connecting women with resources for recovery from trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse, and believes that sharing our truth with each other is the best resource of all. Emily lives in Seattle with her husband and their five children. Learn more at https://www.emilylynnpaulson.com/ Pssst - have you picked up your copy of Jean's books yet? Click here for more info on UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide by Jean McCarthy

Robin K's Story Nov 21, 2019

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Robin was in a serious car accident that nearly took her life. After nine surgeries and months of slow, painful healing, she began to use alcohol to manage the lingering pain and emotional trauma of the event that changed her life forever. As an artist, she was fortunate that her drawing hand was spared but as the alcohol took over her life, her connection to her art withered. Alcohol took Robin to tragic lows and her path back to wellness was not easy or swift. Sobriety has given Robin back her life, her family, and her art. www.RobinK.art

Guest Colleen Schroeder Nov 04, 2019

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Colleen looks back on how social drinking went sideways from a young age, and how she normalized it as she got older. She got sober just three weeks after her wedding, and the change brought a lot of adjustment into her relationship. Now she is a proud recovery advocate, coach and supporter of others. To learn more about Colleen, visit www.colleenschroeder.com

Michellene's Story Oct 22, 2019

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Michellene first considered sobriety at 26 after it became clear that her relationship with alcohol was out of control. Despite attending a program and doing stepwork, she was easily dissuaded from an alcohol-free lifestyle and continued to drink through her 30s and 40s. Her alcohol use escalated when she became a parent, as she struggled with feelings of guilt and shame over not enjoying motherhood as much as she felt she "should'. Eventually Michellene realized that she didn't need to hit a low bottom to change her relationship with alcohol and she decided on January 1, 2017 to leave it behind for good.

Maria's Story Oct 07, 2019

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Maria reflects on aspects of life that contributed to her increased alcohol consumption as a way to cope. Motherhood, divorce, and work pressures were handled more and more often using wine as a release valve until the need for change became overwhelming. Now in her third year of sobriety, Maria looks back on her alcohol trajectory without regret, because it has helped her to evolve to a better way of life.

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