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Welcome to the "Sober Living Stories" podcast, a platform built on the power of personal stories. Each Tuesday, Jessica Stipanovic, your host, shines a spotlight on individuals who have undergone remarkable life transformations to inspire hope in listeners worldwide.
Each guest shares their story giving examples of bold beginnings disguised as endings and life lessons that teach how the darkest moments often hold the key to unlocking the brightest light.
This podcast inspires positive life changes. Whether you're sober curious, living an alcohol-free lifestyle, have overcome a challenge and lived to tell about it, or support someone who wants to shed a habit in light of a new one, our episodes promise to leave you feeling understood, hopeful, and motivated to create meaningful transformations in your life.
Join us for powerful new episodes every Tuesday where the most difficult life experiences serve to uplift and inspire. Regardless of your background or belief system, the "Sober Living Stories" podcast is your ultimate destination for uplifting narratives where hope shines from the most unexpected places.
In addition to featuring our weekly guests, each month on the "Sober Living Stories" podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with a new author, delving into their story and the wisdom they've shared in their book.
Here's the exciting part: their book becomes the giveaway for that month.
Tune in every Tuesday for brand-new episodes and your chance to win the gift of a transformed life.
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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 eventually homelessness. Jessica shares her raw, honest story to shed light on how addiction can take hol...
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, positive or negative, was met with shame, anger, and violence; turning to alcohol at the end of her relationship seeme...
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 her no-BS approach. Renae can help clients challenge their mindset and begin healing, using her sense of humor an...
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 similar struggles. Doug's experience is a testament to the power of faith and community in overcoming life's darkest...
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 through her experiences as an immigrant child facing emotional neglect and depression, the pressures of early marriage,...
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 life goals. Today, Tina bravely shares her story for the first time of growing up in an alcoholic household. Tina reflects...
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 Blacklist, to the New York Times best-selling anthology Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It. Today, the lawyer-turned...
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 expertise in addiction therapy guided her through this challenging time. Anna shares the emotional rollercoaster of constant vigil...
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 profound impact a bandmate in recovery had on her, guiding her through the early days of her sobriety, and ...
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 and discover the valuable resources she offers through her online community and her book, "Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriv...
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 transformative. Stephanie offers an honest perspective on the challenges of healing from deep-seated trauma...and solut...
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 father's sudden passing to her decision in 2017 to pursue an alcohol-free life, Leigh discussed using alcohol as ...
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 help. Through her touching narrative, Lisa and I discuss the stigma and workplace gossip surrounding addiction, and the pivotal role of u...
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 and is recreating the recovery scene one fabulous step at a time. Join host Jessica Stipanovic for a vibrant ...
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 shares candid moments from her life, including the challenges of navigating trust issues within her family dynamic and t...
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 advocate for mental health and recovery.We discuss the story behind Nick's decision to open Sophros Recovery | Addi...
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 happy and healthy childhood growing up on the East Coast to facing severe health issues in her earl...
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-willed mother and an alcoholic father, to her passion for helping others transform their lives, Claire offers a deeply person...
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 run-ins with the law. Still in high school, Kyle is arrested, facing jail, and forced to defend himself in court—alt...
Have you ever realized that a seemingly harmless habit has taken over your life?Marci Rossi's relatable sobriety story unfolds as she details her transformative journey from drinking culture to a life of joy and intention. As I sit down with this inspiring coach, we unwrap the complexities of alcohol dependency that hides behind success and achievement. This issue resonates with many who struggle in silence.With Marci's narrative as our backdrop, we venture into the realities of addicti...
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