Recovered Life

You’ll often hear in addiction recovery spaces “We’re only as sick as our secrets.”  Up until July 2015, my biggest secret kept me tethered to alcohol and pills. At that point, I had a choice to make: stay locked inside a closet of fear and shame, or embrace authenticity.  In this episode, I share about how radical honesty with myself, God, and others saved my sobriety.  Connect with Chelsea Ander...

What can happen when new life experiences, relationships, and questions challenge your long-held theological views?   This conversation with Melissa Greene invites you to question, explore, and expand your understanding of how the Divine shows up in all of humanity.  From her time in the CCM group Avalon, to co-pastoring a middle Tennessee church that became LGBTQ inclusive, to her now peacefully...

Eating disorders are among the most misunderstood mental health conditions.  Those who struggle with substance use have a significantly increased risk of also developing an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns.  In this episode, fellow sober sister, Registered Dietician, snd Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Lindsay Sparks joins me to offer an empowering, holistic approach to recovery....

Many believe “ex gay” conversion therapy practices went away when Exodus International closed their doors in 2013.  In fact, in today’s political climate, it’s having a resurgence. Thanks to social media and organizations like Changed Movement, new generations of LGBTQ people are being told they must choose between their faith and sexuality. Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez and I offer a positive count...

How do you heal and rebuild after rejection, betrayal, or when life takes a sharp turn from what you envisioned? How can you integrate the parts of your identity that you’ve been told are incompatible? This episode shares embodied wisdom from someone who’s been forced to navigate these questions, and has re-emerged as his powerfully authentic self. In the 1990s, Michael Passons became the founding...

Are you a sober introvert? Do you struggle with expressing your feelings verbally, but wish they had somewhere to land? Do you dislike writing, but your sobriety mentors keep suggesting it? Journaling has been a hugely effective, enjoyable tool in my addiction recovery journey. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be tedious and long-form. Let’s keep it short and simple! ✍️ In this episode, I introduce...

One of the most important decisions you’ll make in sobriety is who you choose to guide you. This applies to not only your addiction recovery, but your whole journey. Are your friends, influences and health care professionals aligned with your goals? This episode is an invitation to direct your energy, time and finances toward relationships and healing modalities that are life-giving. 💌 Join the R...

Let’s kick off the sober New Year with one of my favorite personal development tools - Inventory!  For many people in addiction recovery, inventory has a negative connotation. This isn’t a list of things you’ve done right or wrong, your perceived character flaws, or successes vs. failures. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge progress within your sobriety and healing journey, and identify what you’d...

In this episode, I share my Sober Gratitude List for 2025, my intentions for Recovered Life podcast heading into the new year, and how you can utilize daily gratitude lists to enhance your sober holiday season. Tune in as I share reflections on: • people who’ve guided my sobriety and holistic healing journey • life lessons gained through my mental health and addiction struggles, and a “full circle...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Munday, a sober friend and Realtor from Tucson, Arizona.  Known as the “nice guy” in high school, Jason inwardly struggled with low self-worth. He turned to alcohol and drugs in college and beyond, in a continual attempt to numb painful emotions and be comfortable in his own skin. After many “wake-up calls”, one pivotal experience made him realize his life was...

In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Dr. Noah Meier from Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Noah is a Chiropractor and healing facilitator serving at The Source Chiropractic - Tucson. Healing the root causes of pain (emotional or physical) often requires discomfort. This is also true of healing from addiction and substance misuse. In this episode, Chelsea and Dr. Noah highlight the c...

In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Burnett, a Registered Nurse and medical freedom advocate from South Carolina.  Amanda is passionate about bringing awareness to the potentially harmful effects of antidepressants and other psychiatric medications, ensuring that individuals are adequately informed to make empowered mental health care choices. Connect with Chelsea Anderson on Instagram Connect w...

In this episode, I celebrate 10 years of sobriety by taking a trip down memory lane with my mentor and friend, Nash Gammill. Connect with Chelsea Anderson on Instagram Connect with Nash Gammill on Instagram 💌 Join the Recovered Life email list and get Chelsea’s FREE Resource Guide - Holistic Tools for Self-Empowered Sobriety

In this episode, I’m joined by Cristy Hughes, a Certified Massage Therapist at The Source Chiropractic in Tucson, Arizona.  Cristy holds space for her clients’ holistic healing journeys through massage therapy, energy work and teaching them to connect with their bodies through nervous system regulation. Connect with Chelsea Anderson on Instagram Connect with Cristy Hughes on Instagram 💌 Join the...

In this solo episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson continues with Part 2 of the Sobriety Myth Busters series. This series addresses the most common roadblocks, misconceptions, fears and limiting beliefs that keep people from giving sobriety a chance. Some people find that they’re unable to control the amount of alcohol they drink, or the amount of other drugs they use, once they start. Mains...

In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Dr. Brent Jenogan, a United States Marine Corp. veteran and Chiropractor at The Source Chiropractic in Denver, Colorado. After multiple deployments as a Marine, Dr. Brent found himself struggling with self hatred and alcohol use. While he originally thought he’d become a neurosurgeon, his personal healing journey led him into Chiropr...

In this episode, I’m joined by Emmy Robbin, a Birth Trauma Recovery Coach, Somatic EMDR practitioner and HBAC (home birth after c-section) Mom from Austin, Texas. What do pregnancy, birth and medical freedom have to do with sobriety? It turns out, a lot. Emmy’s wisdom gained through her own birth stories (first a traumatic c-section, then a redemptive HBAC) is invaluable for sober women desiring a...

In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Dr. Brett Jones, Chiropractor, Healing Facilitator and owner of The Source Chiropractic in Tucson, Arizona.  Dr. Brett is co-founder of The Source Chiropractic franchise, Kairos Training Culture (the largest and most influential training culture in chiropractic) and Energy Somatics. He is host of The Healing Way podcast and author of...

In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Stella Molina, a fellow sober sister from California.  Tune in as Chelsea and Stella explore: • substance use as a means of escaping one’s self • honesty with God, self and others as a necessity for lasting sobriety • healing the Father Wound and developing discernment in what healthy masculinity is like • advice for people who are s...

In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson kicks off a mini series called Sobriety Myth Busters. This series will address the most common roadblocks, misconceptions, fears and limiting beliefs that keep people from giving sobriety a chance. Connect with Chelsea Anderson on Instagram 💌 Join the Recovered Life email list and get Chelsea’s FREE Resource Guide - Holistic Tools for Self-Empow...

In this episode, I’m joined by Kat Shinoda, a fellow sober sister, Certified Hypnotist and Health Coach from Collegeville, Pennsylvania. As the owner of Your Life Depot Hypnosis and Coaching, Kat has built a thriving practice dedicated to helping people break free from limiting beliefs and step into their full potential. Her coaching services provide holistic support in key areas like nutrition, f...

In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Jackson Hall from Dallas, Texas. Jackson is the host of Live Thrivingly podcast and author of the book “A Path to Self Discovery”. Jackson and Chelsea were both raised in households that adhered to the conventional Western medical model. Significant struggles with mental health and alcohol use led them to not only choose sobriety, bu...

In this episode of Recovered Life, Chelsea Anderson is joined by Annelise Cherie, a Mental Health Coach and Reiki Practitioner from Tucson, Arizona. Annelise’s service in the mental health world was born from her own lived experiences with abuse, childhood trauma due to family members’ addictions, and the loss of her aunt and grandmother.  After a potent plant medicine journey in Peru, deep explor...

In this episode, I’m joined by Ashlee Bowlin, aka @thealchemicalash on Instagram.  Ashlee is a student and practitioner of the esoteric arts from West Texas. She’s a survivor of childhood trauma who has found significant healing through holistic spiritual modalities, due to her own inner work and the support of trusted healing facilitators. Ashlee and I met while attending Energy Somatics’ Energy...

In this episode of Recovered Life, I’m joined by fellow sober sister Regan Claire, aka @tasteofliberation on Instagram.  Regan is well known in the Sober Instagram space for her mocktails, healthy recipe swaps and inspirational reflections on sober living. She is co-host of Liberating Generations podcast with her mother, Dr. Keesha Ewers. As a chiropractic student in recovery from alcohol addictio...