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Send us Fan Mail What happens when liquid courage becomes spiritual bondage? Crystal Cuellar's story illuminates the unexpected path from social drinking to spiritual awakening, revealing how faith became the foundation for her alcohol-free life. Crystal's journey begins at fifteen with that first warm shot of vodka—the moment she discovered alcohol could transform her from the shy girl...

Send us Fan Mail The complexity of addiction extends far beyond what most people understand. Join Jessica Stipanovic and Psychologist Faust Ruggiero, with over 35 years of clinical experience, as they bring profound insight into this challenging territory on the latest Sober Living Stories podcast.  Ruggiero's approach to addiction recovery challenges conventional thinking. "When you tal...

Send us Fan Mail Wayne Kicklighter shares his 22-year journey of sobriety, from growing up with generational alcoholism to becoming a published author of a daily reflections book called "Peaceful Wisdom: Reflections on God, Life, and Recovery."  His transformation takes us through early party days, living a double life, hitting rock bottom, and ultimately finding a spiritual path to reco...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a mother's fierce love for her children collides with the unrelenting grip of alcoholism? In this raw and moving conversation, Jenny breaks her silence to share a 16-year journey of motherhood in recovery that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to be present for those who need them most. With honesty, Jenny takes us back to the toughest days of...

Send us Fan Mail Surviving a school shooting and witnessing the tragic loss of her brother could have defined her path, but instead, these challenges fueled her passion for nursing and healing. Melissa Armstrong's story is nothing short of inspiring.  She opens up about her chaotic childhood with addicted parents to finding peace and purpose as a nurse, health coach, wife, and mother. Through...

Send us Fan Mail Picture this: leaving behind the confines of a corporate cubicle and trading it for the open road, a van, and a trusty canine companion. That's exactly what Danette Deichmann did, and her story is inspiring. In our latest episode of Sober Living Stories, Danette opens up about her transformative life experience of swapping a life dominated by social drinking for one fueled by...

Send us Fan Mail  How does a successful fashion designer find herself in the throes of addiction, battling homelessness, and rising again to help others find their path?  In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Summers, a mom and former boutique owner whose life fell apart after complications during childbirth led her to rely on prescription pills. That dependence spiraled into street drugs and...

Send us Fan Mail Join our FREE Sober Living Stories FB Group for Inspiration, New Episodes, Guest Highlight & Free Resources  Click Here 🫵 Sober Living Stories | Facebook In 2009, as Louie Bischoff's 20-year marriage was ending, she used alcohol to cope with the sadness, grief, and depression. Louie grew up in a domestic violence household where having any type of feeling or emotion, pos...

Send us Fan Mail Host Jessica Stipanovic and Renae Saager sit down to talk about how Renae teaches go-getter women worldwide how to start living a powerful, authentic life free from food and weight obsession. Tapping into her own unique journey with disordered eating and alcoholism, Renae connects with her clients on a deeper level, supporting them through the process of rewiring their brains with...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine finding redemption at your lowest point—Doug Sweeney did just that. After a journey marked by addiction and run-ins with the law, Doug discovered a life-transforming faith that reshaped his entire existence. On this episode of Sober Living Stories, he opens up about his path from the depths of addiction to becoming a powerful example of hope for other men grappling with si...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to overcoming addiction lies not in conventional methods, but in the depths of spiritual and holistic practices?  Join us as Veronica Barragan, a remarkable holistic therapist and wellness counselor, recounts her challenging journey from a traditional Catholic upbringing in Mexico to battling and ultimately overcoming alcoholism. Veronica's story takes us thro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Sober Living Stories podcast, we're joined by Tina Sasso, a nurse practitioner, holistic wellness health coach, and survivor of relationship trauma who is passionate about empowering Women Survivors of Relationship Trauma. Her mission is to help them take charge of their health, boost their energy and confidence, and achieve their optimal health and lif...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an empowering episode with Lisann Valentin, a lawyer turned actor and New York Times bestselling author, who shares her compelling journey from a childhood immersed in drinking culture to an adulthood filled with success.  Having walked away from a law career and into the entertainment industry, Lisann followed her passion landing hit shows like Manifest and The Blackl...

Send us Fan Mail Can love survive the storm of addiction? Join us as we uncover the powerful story of Anna Kingsley, a psychotherapist from London, who opens up about the ups and downs of being married to an active alcoholic who turned 20 months alcohol-free. Discover how the COVID-19 lockdown intensified her husband's alcohol dependence and strained their marriage, and how Anna's expert...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jessica Stipanovic as she sits down with Sarah Smith, a Canadian roots rock songwriter, who shares her sobriety story and how she lives it out on the road enjoying a 26-year music career.    Sarah returns to her high school days in a party-loving, farm community and recounts the pivotal moment she left the Royal Military College to chase her musical dreams. Learn about the pr...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how a single day can change your life forever?  Meet Courtney Andersen, a sober life coach, podcast host, and author. She is the founder of Sober Vibes and National Sober Day and helps women quit drinking alcohol and thrive in sobriety. Through Courtney's story, you'll learn the incredible power of community support in those early days of recovery...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the Sober Living Stories Podcast.  Meet Stephanie McAuliffe, author of two international best-sellers, as she shares her personal story.  From surviving sexual abuse and growing up in a family overwrought with alcoholism, to navigating a high-powered Wall Street career and marriage to an alcoholic, Stephanie's story is nothing short of transforma...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Leigh of @macrosnmocktails, a first-class female on a mission to normalize sobriety by bravely sharing her life as a sober mom one post at a time. Join host Jessica Stipanovic as she sits down with Leigh to listen to her sobriety story and wildfire connection with a community that helps her remain accountable and inspires others to believe in the promise of sobriety. From her...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever witnessed a friend or family member suffer from alcoholism or addiction and wondered how you could help? Join us as we share Lisa Dare's powerful journey of witnessing a friend's descent into alcoholism and supporting her path to recovery. Lisa's experiences at a work event sparked a realization that led to her friend's crucial decision to seek he...

Send us Fan Mail Sobriety isn't about being boring, it's about embracing life to the fullest.  Nobody knows that better than my next guest, Mick Resendez of @queerrecovery where he kicks shame to the curb and wins over alcohol.  He invites you to forget everything you thought you knew about sobriety and join us as he rewrites the rules.  He is saying goodbye to outdated recovery methods...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this episode of the Sober Living Stories podcast as we welcome Amy Colliton, a former childhood actor and founder of her own theater company, who celebrates 42 years of sobriety today. From her first encounter with alcohol at just 11 years old to her involvement in Alateen, Amy's journey is a true example and inspiration to listeners looking to make a change. She s...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we welcome Nick Padlo, an Iraq war veteran and accomplished business professional who openly shares his personal story from military and business success to battling addiction and depression. Throughout this episode, Nick opens up about his darkest moments and the pivotal steps he took to reclaim his life, ultimately leading him to establish rehabilitation centers and a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how nutrition and holistic health can completely transform your life?  Tune in to another episode of The Sober Living Stories Podcast with Jessica Stipanovic.  This week, she sits down with Lizzie Nelson, an integrative nutritionist to discuss the healing powers of food, stress management, sleep hygiene, community, and movement.  Lizzie went from enjoying a...

Send us Fan Mail Can growing up in an alcoholic household shape your future for the better? Claire George's extraordinary journey answers that question with a resounding yes. Join us on this heartfelt episode of Sober Living Stories, where Claire, a health habits coach holding two master's degrees, shares her personal story. From her early years in rural England, influenced by a strong-w...

Send us Fan Mail At only four years old, Kyle Robinson’s life changes dramatically—a man he calls Big Bad Ben, or Triple B becomes his stepfather. Over the next decade, Kyle and his siblings live in terror daily, trying anything to escape his physical and emotional abuse. With nobody to turn to, Kyle’s urge to escape reality leads him to unhealthy relationships, destructive habits, and multiple ru...