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
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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
The Bubble Hour S8E19 Kara’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kara-s-story--63287895 Kara epitomized the image of a good girl. She was brought up in a deeply religious family, followed the rules, and helped to care for her younger siblings. She did not drink alcohol until her 21st birthday, and even then it was an innocent experience. After she was married and became a mother, she … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E19 Kara’s Story
The Bubble Hour S8E18 Audrey’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/audrey-s-story--63287908 (This post includes Amazon affiliate links) Audrey reflects on the effects that her dysfunctional family of origin dynamics have had relative to her slide into a problematic relationship with alcohol and subsequent sobriety. Resources discussed in this episode include: Drinking a Love Story by Caroline Knapp This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E18 Audrey’s Story
The Bubble Hour S8E17 Jill’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jill-s-story--63287894 (This post includes Amazon affiliate links) Jill spent her life trying to control her sensitive emotions and reactions. The demands of being a military wife and mom added extra pressure, and she found that alcohol helped. After the 911 attacks, her relationship will alcohol escalated, as the aftermath of that day impacted her family. … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S8E17 Jill’s Story
