Eternally Amy

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Amy welcomes guest Lisa Schmidt, also known as the Sober Hipster. Lisa shares her powerful journey, navigating addiction and her hidden identity. Raised in Texas after her parents' divorce, she excelled academically but turned to drugs and alcohol to hide her true self. Lisa found solace in religion, but her struggles persisted until a life-changing...

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Laura shares her journey of recovery, discussing the common misconception that sobriety instantly leads to a perfect life. She highlights her raw and honest experiences post-treatment, including heading to the pharmacy, revealing her love for Ambien, and her evolving relationships, all while navigating the challenges of recovery. Laura's story emphas...

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Amy Liz Harrison interviews her guest, Tim Gager, about the intricacies of personal growth and recovery from addiction. They candidly explore their initial belief that achieving sobriety would instantly transform them into a better person, only to discover ongoing challenges even after completing the Twelve Steps. They emphasize the profound role of...

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Amy Liz Harrison discusses with Will Thatcher his book, "Killing Hurt." The book follows Troy Martin, a recovering addict with a troubled past, as he embarks on a surfing trip to Nicaragua to find a new path in sobriety. The episode goes into addiction fiction as a genre and shows how hard it is for the characters and how deep they are. Will Thatcher...

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Amy Liz Harrison and Kate Vitela delve into the often overlooked connection between eating disorders and addiction, particularly focusing on the concept of 'Drunkorexia.' Through their own experiences, they show how disordered eating and drinking too much can be linked in unexpected and sneaky ways. The discussion shows how social pressure, shame, an...

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Amy Liz Harrison introduces her guest, Yulia, who then shares her personal journey of recovery and growth, highlighting her shift from pursuing relationships out of loneliness to seeking healthy connections based on shared values. She emphasizes the importance of asking meaningful questions to truly understand potential partners and selecting those w...

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Amy Liz Harrison and Alysse Bryson discuss the memoir "Stash" by Laura Cathcart Robbins. The book follows Robbins' journey through addiction, her efforts to hide her pill addiction while maintaining her Hollywood lifestyle, and her path to sobriety. The hosts highlight the relatability of her experiences, her candidness about addiction, and the chall...

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Amy Liz Harrison introduces her guest, Claire Hatwell, a wife, mother of four, and author. Claire shares her journey of overcoming addiction and challenging the stigma around recovery. Claire thinks about how she used alcohol to deal with stress at first, and then gradually started drinking three bottles of wine every night. She talks about how she w...

Amy welcomes friend and author Sharon Witt!  Sharon is one of Australia's most successful authors of books written for children and teens on the topics of resilience and well-being.  Around 12 months ago Sharon started to realize that she had many attributes of someone with ADHD and began working with her doctors toward the proper diagnosis.  Sharon shares more about the diagnosis process and how...

Amy welcomes friends Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy of the Laughing Without Liquor podcast to share more about the work they do in their careers and in their podcast and their own respective journeys in recovery.  Tamar and Lane talk more about how they initially met and came to work together and the importance of collabortation versus competition.  They also both speak to challenging times during...

In this next entry in the "12 Steps for Anyone Who Wants Them" series, Amy focuses on Step 7 of the 12-step program, where we humbly ask him to remove our shortcomings and handle difficult situations with humility.  Amy shares an exchange of letters between the founder of analytical psychology, Carl Jung, and one of the founds of the 12-Step Program, Bill Wilson. Amy talks more about the concept o...

Amy welcomes Rehab Barbie, AKA Claire Comai, the founder of fashion brand, Rehab Studios. The brand and designs are inspired by her own struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, which dominated her life until age 24. Now more than three years sober, she is focused on building a brand that celebrates recovery.  Claire shares more about the importance of shedding the anonymity and speaking out agai...

In this episode, host Amy Liz Harrison is joined by Alysse Bryson, founder of The Sober Curator and Carolyn Bunn for another entry of The Boozeless Book Club.  This month Amy and her guests discuss Wildflower by Drew Barrymore.   The Boozeless Babes are big fans of Drew, and Alysse shares her story about how she met Drew at a book signing years ago and how she was unable to react in the nonchalant...

Welcome back to "Eternally Amy"! In this episode, Amy dives into Step 6 of the 12-step program titled "Dispelling Your Character Defects and Turning Them into Assets." Amy acknowledges that Step 6, "We're entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character," can be a transformative step for individuals seeking sobriety. She shares her personal experience and explains the significance...

Amy welcomes Teacher Terrel Lefferts of Once Upon A Dance. Terrel, an accomplished author, opens up about her inspiring journey of writing over 20 captivating books alongside her daughter, all aimed at teaching young children the art of dancing. In this episode, Terrel shares her invaluable insights and experiences gained over the past two years in the realm of writing and publishing. From navigat...

Join host Amy Liz Harrison in this episode of Eternally Amy as she welcomes Jay Chase , a captivating public speaker, to share his remarkable journey of personal growth. From a tumultuous past that led him to wake up in jail, covered in blood, Jay's story serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of self-awareness and self-regulation. Amy and Jay explore the profound impact of pivo...

Amy welcomes Ellen Chute, acclaimed author, clinical social worker, and President of Empowerment Partners. Together, they delve into the profound influences of Ellen's upbringing, the inspiration behind her book "What Drives You?", the impact of parenting styles on children, and valuable insights on learning from mistakes without succumbing to the "shame spiral." Episode Highlights: Shaping Person...

In this episode, host Amy Liz Harrison is joined by Alysse Bryson, founder of The Sober Curator and Carolyn Bunn for another entry of The Boozeless Book Club.  This month Amy and her guests discuss That's What Junkies Do by Thomas Figlioli - a brutally honest, often dark journey of one man's struggle with alcoholism and drug addiction.     The group share their thoughts on the book and how they co...

Amy welcomes Datta Groover, an accomplished author known for writing fiction that deeply resonates with readers. Datta's latest novel, The Reluctant Visionary, has received rave reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly's Booklife. In this episode, Datta shares his personal journey to becoming a best-selling author and offers valuable insights for aspiring writers. Amy and Datta explore the signif...

In this episode of Eternally Amy, Amy sits down with Danielle Kartes, author and Creative Director for Rustic Joyful Food , to discuss her book "You were always there - Notes and Recipes for Living a Life You Love" and the process of writing a book. Danielle shares her experiences with writing and how it can be both fulfilling and challenging, but ultimately rewarding. They also delve into the ups...

In this next entry in the "12 Steps for Anyone Who Wants Them" series, Amy focuses on Step 5 of the 12-step program, which covers sex, fears, and other harms. She explains the importance of having a sponsor in the recovery process and discusses how fears and resentments are often linked. Amy also emphasizes the need to understand the underlying reasons for our fears and take inventory of our sexua...

In this episode of Eternally Amy, host Amy Liz Harrison speaks with wellness coach and strategic advisor Megan Swan about prioritizing wellness in sobriety. Megan emphasizes that wellness is not a one-size-fits-all solution and encourages listeners to find what works best for them. She also discusses the importance of finding balance in wellness, being mindful of what you consume, and making time...

In this episode of Eternally Amy, Amy celebrates her sober anniversary with Alysse Bryson, CEO of Sober Curator . The two discuss the emotions and reflections that come with a soberversary, sharing personal stories of their first experiences with Alcoholics Anonymous and their decision to become sober. Through their conversation, Amy and Alysse explore how sobriety has transformed their lives for...

In this episode of Eternally Amy, we explore step 4 of the 12 steps for anyone who wants them, taking a searching and fearless moral inventory. Amy leads an exercise in taking inventory of existing resentments, and discusses how they can affect our well-being and relationships. She provides practical tips on freeing ourselves from lingering resentments, emphasizing the importance of honesty and se...

After discussing   Hindsight: Coming of age on the streets of Hollywood last week, Amy welcomes the book's author and Homeless Teen Advocate Sheryl Recinos, MD to discuss her harrowing story as a homeless youth growing up in Hollywood and her path to becoming a Physician.  Sheryl shares more about fleeing North Carolina on a bus at age 13 and the ensuing chaos when she arrived in Los Angeles.  As...