https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dawn-s-story--63287899 Dawn left home in 1979 and didn't look back. She left behind cold Canadian winters and a turbulent relationship with her parents, and headed to LA to embrace all the glamour of the late 70s: sex, drugs, and parties were her life. Her lifestyle was dangerous and dramatic, but eventually she tired of it … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E36 Dawn’s Story
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The Bubble Hour S8E35 Adam Fout
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-fout--63287904 Adam Fout is an addiction / recovery / mental health blogger and a speculative fiction / nonfiction writer in North Texas. Adam recounts his early experiences with drugs and alcohol, and describes how he tumbled instantly into addiction at a young age. His problems began to compound as drug use led to legal troubles, disrupted … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E35 Adam Fout
The Bubble Hour S8E34 Dr Heidi Dalzell on Eating Disorders and Alcohol Addiction
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-heidi-dalzell-on-eating-disorders-and-alcohol-addiction--63287879 Heidi J. Dalzell, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist, with 25+ years experience specializing in addictive behaviors, eating disorders, and trauma. Dr. Dalzell has a busy private practice and also offers courses/ online coaching. Dr. Dalzell is prolific author covering subjects such as addiction, eating disorders, gender identity, mindfulness, racial justice and spirituality. She has spoken … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E34 Dr Heidi Dalzell on Eating Disorders and Alcohol Addiction
The Bubble Hour S8E33 Chekesha Kay Ellis
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chekesha-kay-ellis--63287900 Chekesha Kay Ellis had a busy, full life that she loved. The product of a strict upbringing, she worked hard at two jobs and had no interest in partying or trouble. But trouble found her. A fall at work resulted in an injury that required surgery, and she developed an addition to the pain … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E33 Chekesha Kay Ellis
The Bubble Hour S8E30 Jenny’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jenny-s-story--63287922 Jenny, the youngest child in a big family with little parental supervision, was introduced to alcohol at a young age by her older siblings. She soon became an episodic blackout drinker and the pattern continued into her adult years. Now in her 40s, Jenny is celebrating a year of sobriety and shares her story to mark the … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E30 Jenny’s Story
The Bubble Hour S8E28 Listener Q&A with Jean
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/listener-q-a-with-jean--63287891 Topics discussed in response to questions from listeners include: OCD/BFRB (body-focussed repetitive behaviours) What happens if a former podcast guest relapses? Former co-hosts Staying creative Shedding anonymity A few poems about recovery from The Ember Ever There by Jean McCarthy Amazon affiliate link to purchase Jean's poetry book:
The Bubble Hour S8E27 Maria’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maria-s-story--63287902 (This page includes Amazon affiliate links) "Being a grateful alcoholic means no living in the wreckage of my past," says Maria R. as she looks back on six years of sobriety. Maria did not start drinking problematically until her 40s, but once addiction took hold of her life it dragged her to a bottom … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E27 Maria’s Story
The Bubble Hour S8E24 Maestro George Marriner Maull
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maestro-george-marriner-maull--63287911 George Marriner Maull is a conductor, violist, television host and music educator with over 50 years of experience as a professional classical musician. He has conducted at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and venues in Europe and has recorded for the Naxos label leading the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. Founder and Artistic Director of The Discovery … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E24 Maestro George Marriner Maull
S8E21 The Bubble Hour: Margaret’s Celebration
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/margaret-s-celebration--63287907 Margaret shares her story as part of her double celebration: 50 years old and 1000 days sober! As a kid who felt awkward but just wanted to fit in and be liked, Margaret lost herself into the expectations of others, choosing a career she wasn't passionate about and allowing her own wishes to fade … Continue reading S8E21 The Bubble Hour: Margaret’s Celebration
The Bubble Hour S8 E20 Lynn Matti
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lynn-matti-of-sobersoul-recovery--63287934 (This post includes Amazon Affiliate links) Lynn Matti is a therapist who has been sober since 2010 when she checked herself into Hazelden Betty Ford to free herself from alcohol and benzodiazepines for good. She hosts a weekly podcast called The Sober Therapist and is the author of 5 Weeks to Self Confidence. Learn more about Lynn at www.sobersoulrecovery.net and … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8 E20 Lynn Matti