Host Jean McCarthy hosts a solo show with updates on her recovery, a big upcoming milestone, reflections on grief and celebration, plus heaps of encouragement for YOU! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spring-check-in--63287865 Learn more about Jean at www.jeanmccarthy.ca where you can link to her blog UnPickled, buy her books, and hear more episodes of The Bubble Hour. Some of the links in this post are … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S9E9 Spring Check In
The Bubble Hour S9E7 Séan McCann and Andrea Aragon
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-mccann-and-andrea-aragon--63287896 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. Séan McCann and Andrea Aragon co-wrote their story of marriage and recovery in the … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S9E7 Séan McCann and Andrea Aragon
The Bubble Hour S9 E6 Deb’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/deb-s-story-sober-life-with-bpd--63287925 Looking back, Deb can see that she was self-medicating mental health problems with alcohol. When she entered a partial hospitalization program to assess and treat her symptoms of anxiety and depression, it was necessary to address the issue of alcohol use disorder that had developed as a result. She describes quitting alcohol as 'low hanging … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S9 E6 Deb’s Story
The Bubble Hour S9E5 Kelly’s Story
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
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 S9E3 Nichol’s Story
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nichol-s-story--63287887 As a little girl, Nichol was not protected the way a child should be. The abuse she suffered left emotional wounds that she kept hidden from the world. Through her teens and adult years, she leaned on alcohol to cope and, despite a strong work ethic and deep love for her daughters, dependency unfolded. … Continue reading The Bubble Hour S9E3 Nichol’s Story
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
