https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelly-s-story--63287878 Kelly created a self-image as a party girl that became eventually an uncomfortable way to live. Self-centered partners who also drank problematically appeared one after another. She leaned on others for her self-worth and thought, “if you like me then I’m less broken." Now she realizes that her biggest relationship problem was with herself. Today Kelly is standing in … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S9E5 Kelly’s Story
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The Bubble Hour S9E4 Matt Salis
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-salis--63287932 Matt Salis shares his story and insights on recovery. Matt and his wife Sheri have co-authored a book about marriage and recovery, Sober Evolution: Evolve into Sobriety and Recover Your Alcoholic Marriage. They also host a podcast together called UnToxicated. Visit www.soberevolution.org to learn more about their work, download free resources, and connect to Matt's blog Sober and … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S9E4 Matt Salis
The Bubble Hour S9E2 Shelby John
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shelby-john--63287938 Getting sober is just the beginning for recovery coach and therapist Shelby John, who believes that we can then go on to reach higher for a more joyful, fulfilling life than we ever imagined. Now 18+ years sober, Shelby recognizes that she not only hit a bottom with her addiction but also then hit what … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S9E2 Shelby John
S9E1 New Year’s Wishes
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-year-s-wishes--63287868 Welcome to Season 9 of The Bubble Hour! Host Jean McCarthy shares some thoughts about this special time of year, looks back over 9 years of this podcast and offers inspiration for the days ahead. Recovery is better together and The Bubble Hour is honoured to be part of your recovery toolkit! Some of … Continue reading S9E1 New Year’s Wishes
The Bubble Hour S8E48 Darcy’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/darcy-s-story--63287905 Darcy noticed she was becoming increasingly reliant on alcohol to relax after her twin boys were born. Then came the double trauma of a miscarriage followed by a devastating decision to end another ill-fated pregnancy. Darcy tried to push through her emotions, carrying on with her job and meeting the demands of parenting her young … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E48 Darcy’s Story
The Bubble Hour S8 E47 Kathy L
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kathy-l--63287923 Kathy's busy, active life was disrupted abruptly when her husband was diagnosed with a dibilitating and ultimately fatal disease at a young age. The stress of being a caregiver led her to lean on alcohol and the pattern continued into her second marriage, which also ended in tragic loss. Grief and lonliness fuelled Kathy's reliance … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8 E47 Kathy L
The Bubble Hour S8E44 Louise A
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-a--63287926 "This was a T-intersection. This was not a crossroads. If I carried on drinking, I knew exactly where I was going to go." Louise A. shares her story of reluctant participation in the recovery process. It took some time for her to accept that she was like the other people in the meetings that … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E44 Louise A
The Bubble Hour S8 E41 Dr Maureen Talks Alcohol and Health
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-maureen-talks-alcohol-and-health--63287910 Dr Maureen is a diagnostic radiologist whose work often includes the devastating effects of alcohol on the human body in the form of liver disease and cancer. She is also a woman in recovery, which allows her to have great compassion and understanding about the patient experience when having difficult conversations about the role … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8 E41 Dr Maureen Talks Alcohol and Health
The Bubble Hour S8E40 Kate Baily and Mandy Manners
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kate-baily-and-mandy-manners--63287930 Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.If you choose to click through and make a purchase,this podcast may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you).Thanks for your support of the Bubble Hour in this way. Kate Baily and Mandy Manners of www.loversober.com share their personal stories and chat about their … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E40 Kate Baily and Mandy Manners
The Bubble Hour S8E39 Jennifer’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jennifer-s-story--63287933 Jennifer had begun to question her relationship to alcohol when her body started to show some strange symptoms. Even though both Jennifer and her husband are medical professionals, it took a while to realize that alcohol was the root cause of her episodes of muscle weakness. Jennifer shares her story as a way to … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E39 Jennifer’s Story
