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The Bubble Hour

The Bubble Hour is a weekly podcast hosted by recovery author and blogger, Jean McCarthy. Real People. Real Stories. Real Hope.The "Bubble" is what we use to stay safe and happy in sobriety (especiall... Read more

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Signposts of Alcoholism, and An Honest Conversation About Hitting Bottom

Signposts of Alcoholism, and An Honest Conversation About Hitting Bottom

On Sunday's show Ellie, Amanda and Catherine talk about early warning signs and symptoms of alcoholism, as we reflect ba... Read more

4 Jan 2016

1hr 13mins

Ranked #2

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The Truth About Honesty In Our Recovery

The Truth About Honesty In Our Recovery

When we are drinking, we may find ourselves mired in dishonesty. This can be subtle or extreme. We may try to cover up o... Read more

29 Jun 2015

1hr 5mins

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Getting Unstuck

Getting Unstuck

How many times did we wake up saying, "Today is Day 1," only to pick up a drink later? Maybe we said, "I'm just a binge ... Read more

19 Jan 2015

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Special Guest: Andrea Owen of Your Kick Ass Life Discusses Isolation

Special Guest: Andrea Owen of Your Kick Ass Life Discusses Isolation

Do you find yourself mistaking isolation for strength? This is a common pattern among people in active addiction and the... Read more

8 Jun 2015

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Jenn's Story

Jenn's Story

Jenn's 40th birthday party was one that left her feeling a truth that couldn't be ignored. The heavy use of alcohol to o... Read more

15 Jul 2019

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"A Hangover-Free Life" Author Louise Rowlinson

"A Hangover-Free Life" Author Louise Rowlinson

Louise worked in health care and saw devasting effects of liver disease from alcoholism first-hand. She saw herself as d... Read more

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Kirsten's Story

Kirsten's Story

Still waters run deep. Kirsten was a quiet, thoughtful child who kept a lot in. She learned to be an outgoing, independe... Read more

8 Oct 2016

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High Functioning Alcoholics - Addiction in the C-Suite

High Functioning Alcoholics - Addiction in the C-Suite

High-powered executives can be some of the most notoriously difficult people to treat for alcoholism and addiction. What... Read more

27 Oct 2014

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Maria's Story

Maria's Story

Maria reflects on aspects of life that contributed to her increased alcohol consumption as a way to cope. Motherhood, di... Read more

7 Oct 2019

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Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome

Impostor syndrome is the feeling that you’re a fraud—that you’re somehow less qualified, less deserving of success. Ther... Read more

13 Apr 2015

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Linda's Story

Linda's Story

Linda is a woman in successful long-term recovery from alcohol addiction. She got sober in 2011 together with her husban... Read more

7 Jan 2020

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Dropping the "A" Word - Moving From Contemplation to Action

Dropping the "A" Word - Moving From Contemplation to Action

We get a lot of emails from people saying they are still drinking but are concerned they may have a problem, or are tryi... Read more

25 Jan 2016

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Understanding PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)

Understanding PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)

Most people are aware that alcoholics, whether they are heavy drinkers or not, will experience unpleasant withdrawal sym... Read more

10 Nov 2014

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Sarah's Story: Recovery after Relapse

Sarah's Story: Recovery after Relapse

Sarah had several years of sobriety and decided that perhaps she could drink normally again. This began a period of rela... Read more

3 May 2019

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Sober In The Summer

Sober In The Summer

Summer is an amazing time to be sober and fully present in our lives.  However, for many people - especially those in ea... Read more

15 Jun 2015

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Early Sobriety - Am I Ever Going To Feel Better?

Early Sobriety - Am I Ever Going To Feel Better?

When we stop drinking most people experience physical withdrawal symptoms (acute) which can last anywhere from a few day... Read more

28 Apr 2014

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Natalie's Story

Natalie's Story

Last summer, Natalie decided to take charge of her relationship with alcohol. Now in her sixth month of sobriety, she re... Read more

20 Jan 2020

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Special Guest: Lotta Dann of “Mrs D is Going Without”

Special Guest: Lotta Dann of “Mrs D is Going Without”

Lotta Dann’s readers know her best as “Mrs. D”: the formerly anonymous sobriety blogger (Blog: Mrs. D Is Going Without) ... Read more

14 Jul 2014

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Amanda's Story

Amanda's Story

Amanda initially began to question her relationship with alcohol because she wanted to lose weight. Realizing that quitt... Read more

11 Apr 2018

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