Sober Gratitudes

Please listen to this very brief episode (I know, amazing how short it is right?) I appreciate you and really need your help. Listen and find out why.  I love you all!  Love, Sarah 

I am so glad you are hear. You are so important to me and I appreciate you. I love that you are seeking recovery or interested in learning about active alcoholism and sobriety.  I hope this episode gives you hope. 

I talk with my dear friend, Mackenzie, about becoming freed from the Bondage of Self through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. 

Dean, author of Was That a Red Flag?: Anderson, Dean S: 9781649526397: Amazon.com: Books, and I have such a great chat about life in sobriety and how it is so much more comfortable living free of the obsession to drink. We reflect on the ways we have changed and grown. Dean is kind, humble and helping others every day. We share how life changes so dramatically that we are, even after many years, a...

Jessica Dueñas From recent NPR Article , “Sharp, Off The Charts’ Rise in Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women joins me to share her story of what it was like to have Alcoholic Hepatitis and now living a clean and sober life. Visit Jessica at her website bottomlesstosober.com and her IG account @bottomlesstosober . You can reach me with any questions at sobergratitudes@gmail.com.

My dear friend, Erin Dawn, shares her experience with Bipolar 2 Disorder and Alcoholism. It's not only a compelling story, but informative regarding the complexities of Bipolar 2 Disorder and how it can be effectively treated in a person if they are willing to do what is necessary to feel Happy Joyous and Free!! She is also an Opera singer and has a photographic memory. And she is hilarious!! Erin...

My most vulnerable (get the tissues) account sharing my rock bottom experience (a lucid dream!) in addiction which catapulted me into a new life in recovery.

Nearly 9 years ago, when I arrived at a place in my life when I realized I could never have just 1 drink, I felt ashamed. I told only a few people because I felt like a failure. I didn't understand back then, that my drinking problem was not a moral failing. I was not a bad person, I was a sick person and I chose to get better. I chose to do something radical according to societal standards and be...

My own personal experiences of how sobriety helped me stop blaming myself for not just my children's autism, but for anything they struggled with- how I learned how to be other- centered, rather than self - centered in parenting. 

Today I spoke with Tanya Aouhrabka, from Tanya Ouhrabka (@tanyaheals) • Instagram photos and videos and Tanya Ouhrabka about how she has evolved from a spiritually sick, active alcoholic into a Life Coach where she guides women to "Heal the parts of you that want love. Remember the parts of you that know your innate answer to joy, passion, and purpose. Let’s begin your journey back to self, free f...

When I learned to pause before I spoke, and truly listen to my friend, it was both a relief for me (I am not responsible to solve their problems), and a relief for my friend because he felt heard.

Being told to “Let Go,” when in sobriety can often feel like we are giving up our power. In my experience, (and much to my surprise ) letting go actually gave me MORE power. Listen to how that worked.

Michael from @michaeltoberteck ia my guest for today . He is self proclaimed a“SuperHero Coach, Gratitude Gang Leader, Cancer Warrior , Artist, Happiness Activist , Dad, Pop to little Lily and Josie,” and just all around great guy whose story of addiction to Sobriety is sure to inspire !

I could not authentically love others or let other love me until I forgave my past actions and behaviors and love myself as imperfect.

When we show our children that drinking alcohol excessively is how we relax or cope with life problems, they will do the same (most likely in my opinion).

I share about how I was an alcoholic long before I had children . My sons’ Autism Diagnosis did not make me an alcoholic.

Nowadays I am making more and more connections over social media in the sober community that are authentic and meaningful. Hilary, @time_to_fly_mama , is one of those people. In this episode, I get to talk with her about recovery, parenting, mommy wine culture, what helps us feel the real benefits of sobriety,  and more.  She shares about her experience getting sober at 20 years old and what has k...

Getting sober is really hard. Doing the work beyond just putting down the bottle is hard as well, but ohhhhhh, so worth it. This episode is dedicated to my “Normie” friend, Mary , who inspired me to so this episode. Thank you Mary. I love you and our friendship deeply. This episode is also dedicated to every mom in the world . You are worthy of self love. ❤️🙏🏻🥰

Jim, from Jim Hernandez (@jher76) • Instagram photos and videos , Valor Fitness Clothing (VFC) (@valorfitnessclothing) • Instagram photos and videos & Women’s Activewear 💪🏼 LA ☀️ (@valorfitnessclothingwomen) • Instagram photos and videos is approaching 2 years of sobriety and has been in constant action- "Grounded Action" as he states,  giving back, doing great things in the addiction community...

My guest, Mike Govoni, and I discuss many things regarding addiction and trauma, and go into how true healing from traumic experiences begins when we face the pain on a very deep level with the support of a trained professional.  He believes that "your trauma is a prerequisite to your {life} purpose" Mike,  from Integrative Holistic Recovery Coaching | Mike Govoni and Mike • Healing Beyond Recover...

Kristen from @authentically_unaltered is a beautiful sober woman, wife, mom , authentic in every way . I was drawn to her deep kindness and dedication to her recovery and helping others . I adore Kristen and grateful we finally found each other. We have become instant friends because of our ability to keep an open heart and see each other for who we truly are. This is one of the many gifts of sobr...

Erin Ranta , from Instagram account @soberpilatesmom,shares her incredible story of surviving near death from severe liver disease to a beautiful life in recovery ! Please visit her account where you can find movement videos under her IGTV for anyone who is looking for stretch/core/Pilates. The videos are casual and short. She is available for zoom private or small group Pilates, and soon to be av...

Just sharing some of my experience about getting sober- that even though it is hard sometimes , it always gets easier and it is just a better life for me.

I'm so honored to have Clay F. back on my podcast for a second time. He was a stranger and my 6th guest back in January 2020, and has become a dear friend of mine and my family. Much has changed for both of us since we first connected in January 2020.  Clay F is a dedicated and loyal member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 31 years. He is a loving husband and Godfather, faithful friend, and Author of 4...

Seija from https://www. Instagram.com/s.nelson42/ , shares how her life turned around in amazing ways when she surrendered to her alcoholism. She is highly motivated in recovery doing service work daily. She is most visible doing service work with https://www.valorfitnessclothing.com