Eternally Amy

What misconceptions about ADHD have you encountered in your life?   Amy Liz Harrison explores the misconceptions surrounding ADHD, particularly how they intersect with motherhood and personal identity. She shares her personal experiences, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of living with ADHD.   KEY TAKEAWAYS ADHD often goes unnoticed due to its invisible symptoms. Society's perception...

Ever feel like your story is too messy to matter?   In this vulnerable conversation, Amy sits down with her podcast producer and friend Tamar Routly to talk about why the stories we're most ashamed of are often the ones that can help someone else the most. They discuss the power of breaking silence, the danger of secrets, and why your messy, imperfect story might be exactly what someone needs to h...

Have you ever caught yourself getting dressed up to go to the doctor so you'd be believed? Amy, Anne Marie, and Dr. Sarah dive deep into Florence Given's "Women Don't Owe You Pretty" in this month's Boozeless Book Club. What starts as a book discussion becomes a powerful exploration of how sobriety creates space for questioning everything — from why we automatically move...

Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor who couldn't figure out what was wrong with you?   Amy and Dr. Sarah dive deep into the disturbing reality of gender bias in healthcare, sparked by Amy's two-year medical nightmare that ended with 14 contact lenses being removed from her eye. Through their discussion of "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline C...

The Boozeless Book Club: Brave Enough, Grief, and Learning to Play the Hand You're Dealt What if the loneliness you feel isn't proof you're broken — just proof you're human? Amy and Dr. Sarah Michelle return for another episode of The Boozeless Book Club, this time diving into Cheryl Strayed's Brave Enough — a slim collection of quotes that packs a serious emotional punch. From...

Grief isn’t just about death. In this deeply honest Boozeless Bookclub conversation, Amy, Dr. Sarah, and Erin unpack The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman — and what surprised them most about grief. Spoiler alert: It’s everywhere. From friendship breakups to miscarriages. From career shifts to empty nests. From childhood wounds to identity loss. If you’ve ever said, “I don...

Five days before heart surgery, Amy Liz Harrison opens her heart—literally and spiritually. In this intimate solo episode, Amy reflects on mortality, fear, surrender, and the surprising peace found by going inward. Drawing from Christian mysticism, neuroscience, meditation, and lived recovery, she explores what it means to stop striving, let go of outcomes, and find the calm center within—even whe...

What happens when the life you were trained for stops making sense? In this deeply honest Boozeless Book Club conversation, Amy Liz Harrison sits down with Dr. Sarah Michaud to unpack Wake Up by Jen Hatmaker—a raw exploration of religious conditioning, patriarchy, shame, betrayal, and the long road back to self-trust. Together, they examine how repression breeds rage, why recovery often begins wit...

In this deeply moving episode of Eternally, Amy, Amy sits down with author Alex Konicke to explore the unthinkable — loving a family member through severe mental illness, surviving devastating loss, and choosing truth over silence. Alex shares the story behind his memoir Evil Among Us, chronicling the events that led to his mother’s death at the hands of his brother during a psychotic break, and t...

Amy reunites with her dear friend Dr. Sarah Michaud for a rich, emotional Boozeless Book Club conversation about Charlotte Kasl’s “Many Roads, One Journey.” Together they unpack fear-based systems, patriarchal conditioning, codependency, and the long-term work of building identity outside dogma. It’s honest, layered, and exactly the kind of dialogue that reminds you you’re not alone on your own re...

Episode Description In Part 2 of this two-part series, Amy Liz Harrison continues her powerful conversation with spiritual director Anne-Marie Cribben , creator of The Wellspring , a yearlong Celtic recovery journey. Together they dive deeper into ancestral healing, the courage to rest, and how even small rituals—a Popsicle in front of the fan, a cup of tea—can reconnect us to our worth and wonder...

In Part 1 of this heartfelt two-part conversation, Amy Liz Harrison welcomes spiritual director and recovery coach Anne-Marie Cribben to explore how ritual, rhythm, and Celtic wisdom can transform recovery. Anne-Marie shares her journey from Irish Catholic roots and burnout to a life of sacred pacing and deep self-compassion. Together, they unpack what it means to create safe and brave spaces —and...

In this Boozeless Bookclub edition of Eternally Amy , Amy Liz Harrison and Dr. Sarah Michaud unpack All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert — diving deep into the messy, magnificent world of codependency, grief, and emotional recovery. From laughter to loss, this conversation reminds us that healing isn’t about control — it’s about awareness, compassion, and connection. Expect humor, raw hon...

In this candid solo episode, Amy Liz Harrison opens up about an 18-month journey with a mysterious eye condition that tested her patience, safety, and self-advocacy. From lash glue allergies to medical gaslighting, Amy draws powerful parallels between eye health and recovery, reminding us that getting to the root—not just treating the symptoms—matters most. Takeaways Why self-advocacy with doctors...

What happens when you open old wounds to write your life story? For Jason Mayo, author of “In Case of Emergency Break Childhood”, the process was nothing short of gutting—and ultimately cleansing. In this heartfelt conversation, Jason sits down with Amy Liz Harrison to talk about writing his debut memoir, navigating recovery, and rediscovering the power of storytelling. Jason shares how his early...

In this heartfelt and laughter-filled conversation, Amy sits down with clinical psychologist, author, and sober powerhouse Dr. Sarah Michaud, PsyD. With over 30 years of experience in addiction and codependency treatment, Dr. Sarah brings both professional wisdom and deeply personal stories—including the hard truth of navigating her husband’s relapse after decades of sobriety. Together, Amy and Dr...

What do you do when someone says your singing voice sounds like a dying moose ? Or when a stranger at church pats your head to check for horns? For Jesse Butterworth—pastor, musician, and longtime friend of Amy Liz Harrison—criticism has been a constant companion. In this raw and surprisingly funny conversation, Amy and Jesse unpack why criticism stings, how to tell the difference between critique...

Tony Harte's story is not your typical recovery tale—it's a blend of grit, logic, and soulful searching. In this illuminating and refreshingly honest conversation, Amy welcomes Tony, a 35-year sober "spiritual gangster" whose path led him from a hospital bed at 21 to a deeply meaningful life rooted in Stoic philosophy. With warmth and wit, they explore what happens when tradition...

What if the secret to handling life’s curveballs—from school board battles to flight delays—was hidden in the rules of improv? In this episode, Amy Liz Harrison unpacks how the power of “Yes, And” can transform our daily interactions. Drawing from personal stories (hello, monkey bar mishaps and honor roll debates), Amy gives us a real-time lesson in emotional agility, communication with grace, and...

In this episode, Amy dives into her “Secret Questions:” those persistent, introspective musings about connection, trends, and self-loyalty that linger at the back of her mind. Through raw reflection, humor, and heartfelt honesty, Amy invites listeners into her inner world—one shaped by recovery, spirituality, motherhood, and life with ADHD. Key Points: The Longevity of Relationships: Amy candidly...

In this episode, Amy dives into the concept of Disguised Dependencies: the subtle emotional and behavioral patterns that can quietly undermine our recovery, self-worth, and relationships. Through candid reflection and humor, Amy explores how unnoticed dependencies—from rituals like infrared saunas to the comfort of Lifesavers Orange Mints—can shape our sense of safety, identity, and connection, ev...

In this episode, Amy dives into the concept of “The Privilege of Struggle.” Through candid storytelling, she reflects on her journey from evangelical rigidity to authentic spirituality, the ongoing path of recovery, and the nuanced realities of motherhood with ADHD. Amy shares raw, humorous, and heartfelt anecdotes—ranging from surviving childhood mishaps to navigating sobriety—that illuminate how...

Sobriety teaches us a lot about boundaries—how to set them, how to honor them, and how to recognize when they’re being crossed. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we find ourselves stuck in old patterns—especially in places where we’re just trying to help. In this week’s episode of Eternally Amy , I dig into what I call “ Volunteering Voodoo ”—that strange space where service, faith, gu...

What does it mean to get sober—not just from alcohol, but from denial, from ego, from deeply ingrained patterns of thought and behavior? That’s the question author and activist Ted Neill wrestles with in one of the most powerful episodes of Eternally Amy to date. In this interview with host Amy Liz Harrison , a sober mom of eight and longtime 12-step devotee, Ted gets radically honest about his re...

In this episode, Amy delves into the intricate dynamics of friendship through the lens of personal growth, recovery, and spirituality. Vulnerably sharing her experiences, Amy reflects on the ebb and flow of relationships over time, highlighting the importance of authenticity and self-awareness in recovery. Key Points: The Complexity of Friendships: Amy opens up about her personal journey with frie...