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Send us Fan Mail In this insightful interview, Amber Hollingsworth shares her journey from an accidental entry into addiction counseling to becoming a leading advocate for family-centered addiction recovery. She dives into common misconceptions about addiction, highlights the vital role of family involvement, and offers practical strategies for supporting loved ones through recovery. Amber’s energ...

Send us Fan Mail Faith, recovery, staying sober through heartbreak, and finding hope during hard times. In this very personal solo episode of It’s Bizzy / Busy Living Sober , I open up about one of the hardest seasons of my life. Recently, I’ve been deeply hurt and let down by people I trusted. The pain has been real, and at times it felt overwhelming. I’ll be honest — there were moments when I th...

Send us Fan Mail How do you go from "calling your shot" at Disney to celebrating 19 years of sobriety while coaching top-tier executives? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine , an executive coach and conflict analyst who is pulling back the curtain on what it truly means to lead with authenticity. Dr. Liz shares her powerful journey through addiction and recovery, expl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I reflect on responsibility, authenticity, and the societal pressures we’re all facing today. Inspired by a recent homily and my own recovery journey, I talk about three phrases I keep hearing everywhere: “I don’t know,” “nobody,” and “not me.” These phrases reveal how easily we avoid accountability — and why taking responsibility is the true marker of adulthood....

Send us Fan Mail CHELZZZ (Chels Henson) — Amazon Bestselling Author, Recording Artist, and Founder of Race Towards Recovery . In this powerful episode, we welcome CHELZZZ , a powerhouse creator and advocate who has transformed her journey through addiction and codependency into a beacon of hope for thousands. As the author of the memoir Heroin Heroine , Chelzzz uses raw honesty to guide others tow...

Send us Fan Mail Stop! Put down the phone (after you hit play on this episode, of course!). 📱✨ In Episode 625, I’m getting real about the digital noise that’s living rent-free in our heads. We’ve all been there: you go to check the weather and forty-five minutes later you’re watching a video of a goat playing the piano while feeling a weird sense of "I’m not doing enough." Today, I’m s...

Send us Fan Mail What happens in the "quiet hours" of recovery when the meetings are over, your sponsor is asleep, and the cravings start to scream? In Episode 624, I sit down with Burk Jackson , a man who has been walking the path of recovery since October 20, 1994 . With over 31 years of lived experience, Burk knows that while clinical treatment provides the foundation, it’s the human...

Send us Fan Mail "Do you let yourself be treated a certain way because of your shame from the past?" In today's episode, I’m getting real about the "Scarlet Letter" of alcoholism and how we often let old stories dictate the boundaries we set today. After a weekend of deep reflection, I realized that shame is a master at morphing into something that allows people to walk al...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were doing the work—therapy, meetings, journaling—but there was still a "hole in your soul" that wouldn't heal? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bob Schuchts , founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and author of the best-selling book, Be Healed: Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life . Dr. Bob brings a unique powerho...

Send us Fan Mail How do you move from the darkness of addiction into a life of purpose and peace? In this solo episode, I share the spiritual milestones of my recovery and the "hard truths" I had to face to find true sobriety. I dive deep into the importance of spiritual growth and how connecting to something greater than yourself allows you to walk through fear. We discuss why forgivene...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of living in the trenches of fear and old habits? In this episode, I sit down with Cathleen Beerkens , founder of A Wellness Revolution , to discuss the "motherboard of existence." We dive deep into how you can upgrade your internal "software" to shift your consciousness, change your future timelines, and stop rescuing others at the expense of you...

Send us Fan Mail "For a long time, I was running on empty carrying a heavy backpack full of remorse, shame, and bitterness that I just couldn't seem to set down. In this episode, I’m sharing about the moment everything shifted. I’m sharing my deeply personal journey through sobriety and the spiritual awakening that changed the way I see the world. From the unexpected 'divine interve...

Send us Fan Mail "I escaped a literal war in Iran, only to find myself trapped in a different kind of battlefield: addiction, emotional abuse, and the suffocating grip of narcissism." In this episode of Busy Living Sober "It's Bizzy," I’m sitting down with the incredible Azadeh Atzberger . Azadeh is an Iranian-American survivor of war and emotional abuse who has become an...

Send us Fan Mail What if I told you the secret to winning wasn't pushing harder, but actually... having more fun? In Episode 617, I’m diving deep into the infectious joy of Olympic skater Alysa Liu and the gritty heart of USA Hockey to show you why surrender has become my ultimate game-changer. I’m getting personal about those moments when we’re tempted to white-knuckle the steering wheel—whe...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the person known for interviewing celebrities on a stoop decides to step into her own spotlight of truth? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Cat Greenleaf —four-time Emmy winner and former host of NBC’s Talk Stoop —turned fierce advocate for sobriety and recovery. Cat pulls back the curtain on her transformative journey, moving from the high-stakes worl...

Send us Fan Mail As we move from the indulgence of Fat Tuesday into the quiet reflection of Lent , I’ve been thinking a lot about what this season actually means for us. In this episode, I’m challenging the traditional idea of "giving something up" and shifting the focus toward intentional self-care and personal growth. I share my own reflections on why this transition shouldn't be...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if the 12 steps could do more than just keep you sober? My guest today, Andrew Lassise , is a serial entrepreneur and 12-step advocate who proves that the same tools we use to save our lives can also build our empires. After selling his business in 2023, Andrew founded Sober Founders —a nonprofit community where business owners in recovery use the principles...

Send us Fan Mail I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we grow. After 10 years and over 600 episodes of talking about sobriety, I had a realization: things were starting to feel a little stale—even for me. I realized that while sobriety is the foundation of my life, it isn’t my entire life. In Episode 613, I’m getting vulnerable about why I’m taking the entire month of March off to revamp, rec...

Send us Fan Mail What does friendship look like after two decades of sobriety? In Episode 612, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Becky Shipos, who brings an incredible 26 years of recovery to the conversation. Together, we’re peeling back the layers on what it actually takes to "clean house"—not just in our basements, but in our hearts and our relationships. We get raw about the Fourt...

Send us Fan Mail It’s freezing here in Florida—iguanas are literally falling out of the trees—but as I sit here in my wool hat and sweater, all I can think about is how incredibly grateful I am. In Episode 611, I’m getting real with you about my journey through alcoholism and the 19 years of sobriety that followed. I’ll be honest: when I first got sober in 2006, I thought my life was officially ov...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like your heart is getting lost in the noise of the world? In this powerful episode, Elizabeth sits down with Stasi Eldredge , author, teacher, and leader at Wild at Heart ministry. Together, they explore the essential path of emotional healing and how to reclaim your spiritual restoration in a culture that often pulls us away from peace. Stasi shares the beautifu...

Send us Fan Mail Is the division in our world weighing on you? In this powerful episode, Elizabeth Chance gets raw and personal about the current state of our society and the forces trying to keep us apart. Reflecting on her own journey of faith and recovery, Elizabeth explores why we feel more isolated than ever—and why community is the only way out. From navigating difficult family dynamics and...

Send us Fan Mail How much do you really know about the facility where your loved one is seeking help? In Episode 608 of It’s Bizzy , Elizabeth Chance sits down with Dr. Rachel Pappert Docekal, the powerhouse CEO of the Hanley Foundation. Rachel pulls back the curtain on the addiction treatment industry, revealing a startling reality: many families spend more time researching a holiday gift than th...

Send us Fan Mail Life has been a bit of a whirlwind lately, hasn’t it? Between the heavy headlines and personal heartaches—like recently losing a dear friend to addiction—I’ve found myself searching for a sense of calm in the middle of all the noise. In this episode, I’m opening up about my personal journey to finding peace and why I’ve decided to intentionally change the "vibe" of my ho...

Send us Fan Mail “It’s way better doing it sober.” In Episode 606, I’m joined by the incredible actor and content creator Sarah Pribis for a deep, unfiltered look at what it’s really like to navigate the entertainment industry while choosing a life of recovery. Sarah is so refreshingly honest about her journey—from landing her very first Christmas movie to the moment she realized her relationship...