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Busy Living Sober "It's Bizzy"
Hosted by Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance
Recovery isn’t just about stopping; it’s about starting.
Welcome to Busy Living Sober "It's Bizzy," the podcast where we move past the "shame" of the past and dive headfirst into the vibrant, messy, and beautiful reality of life in recovery. I’m your host, Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance—recovery coach, speaker, and your biggest cheerleader in the journey to reclaim your power.
After years of my own journey, I realized that "getting sober" was only the beginning. The real magic happens when we learn how to stay busy living. This show is a weekly masterclass in resilience, featuring deep-dive conversations with world-renowned experts like Dr. Bob Schuchts, survivors like Azadeh Atzberger, and industry leaders who are rewriting the rules of wellness and spirituality.
On this show, we talk about it all:
- Navigating the "war within" and healing deep emotional wounds.
- Identifying toxic patterns and setting bulletproof boundaries.
- Integrating spirituality and psychology for a "whole-person" recovery.
- Transitioning from surviving to thriving in your career and relationships.
Whether you are 24 hours sober or 24 years in, this is your home for actionable wisdom, unfiltered truth, and the reminder that you don't have to do this alone.
It’s time to stop just "staying sober" and start Busy Living.
Connect with Bizzy:
- Podcast & Coaching: www.BusyLivingSober.com
- Instagram: @BusyLivingSober
- Work with Me: Learn more about Busy Living Coaching at [Website Link]
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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 energetic, conversational approach makes complex topics relatable, providing hope and guidance for any...
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 thought about drinking just to escape the hurt. But I didn’t. Instead, I leaned into my recovery, my...
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, explaining how the internal patterns we develop in our darkest moments can actually become our greatest leadersh...
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. I share my thoughts on self-respect, owning our actions, and how personal responsibility plays a ...
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 toward clarity and recovery. Her impact has earned her the title of Atlanta’s Remarkable Woman of the Y...
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 sharing my personal journey of breaking up with the "scroll-hole" and finding my way back to real life. We’re ...
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 connection that provides the fuel for a lifelong change. After decades of seeing people fall through the crac...
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 all over us. But here’s the truth: you aren't that person anymore. Join me as we talk about: The "Cha-Cha" of the First Thre...
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 powerhouse of experience to our conversation. With over 30 years as a marriage and family therapist and a background te...
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 forgiveness is a requirement for healing and how self-compassion can bridge the gap between who you were and who you...
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 yourself. Whether you want to launch a new wellness career or master your own reality, this conversation is your roadmap. ...
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 intervention' I found through the Hallow app to the quiet power of practicing gratitude during Lent, I’ve learned that ...
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 icon of resilience and feminine leadership. With 24 years of sobriety and over a decade of high-level coaching, she brings ...
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—whether we’re navigating sobriety, career stress, or just life’s "ice rinks." I’ve learned that when I st...
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 world of media to the deeply personal work of self-discovery. We explore the "language of recovery," th...
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 about deprivation, but about filling our own cups so we can show up better for ourselves and the people we love. ...
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 of the steps to solve real-world business problems. From navigating a DUI to scaling a company, An...
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, recharge, and rediscover the light. I’m leaning into my "multigrain" life—embracing the fact that I’...
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 Fourth Step, the secrets that used to keep us sick, and the messy, beautiful reality of family dynamics. If you’...
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 over. I thought I’d be bored, friendless, and stuck in church basements forever. I was so wrong. In...
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