S4; E2: Alcoholism, AA & The Big Book explained with "Mrs. Jones."

Hello Listeners, I’m glad you are here and hope you are well . In this bonus episode I share where I have been and what I have been learning to live with since early 2023. You can follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sar_e_lizabeth/

To my dear listeners, I am grateful you are here today. In today's episode I share why my life has pivoted recently and why I have needed to pause with my podcast. I share how my sobriety has not been threatened by my chronic disorder, rather, it has helped. I'm back on social media again, as a means of connecting with those afflicted with Meniere's. And I will always be open and willing to help anyone who is struggling with their relationship with alcohol and now, Meniere's. You can follow me at: Sarah (@sare_e_lizabeth) | InstagramSarah Elizabeth | Facebook email me at [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about my condition, please click this link: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ye8JSmxbU8HepdfUpZ8qv?si=c1276ecd30fd411f⁠ Meniere's Disease. ⁠You searched for meniere's disease - Vestibular Disorders Association Much love to you all- Sarah

On Today's episode, we have award winning author, Gigi Langer, to discuss her second book, Love More Now; Facing Life's Challenges with an Open Heart." As it states on the backcover of her book, Gigi "illustrates how she overcame alcoholism, codependency, and trauma to discover the love at her center." She "shows you how to become a loving, open-hearted person (with firm boundaries). Langer holds a PhD from Standford University and has been sober for 37 years." It was a pleasure to have her back again to talk about her second book where you can "learn how to dissolve the negative beliefs restricting love for yourself and others." Jean McCarthy of "The Bubble Hour" Podcast says that Gigi "lays out a framework for change that is insightful and useful, without being prescriptive or overbearing." She first visited us in Season 1 Episode 10 ( https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mtTxpPHYoyb ) where we learn about her own personal experiences with alcoholism and sex addiction. To purchase her book, visit gigilanger.com Blog - GIGI LANGER Love More Now: Facing Life's Challenges with an Open Heart: Langer PhD, Gigi: 9780999122051: Amazon.com: Books Amazon.com: 50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity, and Connection (Audible Audio Edition): Gigi Langer PhD, Robin Waters, Possum Hill Press: Audible Books & Originals If you feel you are in crisis, please dial 911 or go to Lifeline (988lifeline.org) If you would like to connect with me, email me at [email protected] I would love to hear from you. Warmly, Sarah

On today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Avelleyra, author of her first book, a memoir called "Get me to the Abbey."  ~~~~~~~~ Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Gratitudes! My name is Sarah and I am the creator and host of this podcast. I drank for over 20 years of my life and now have been sober for over 10 years. Because I am having an amazing life in sobriety, I decided to dedicate myself to helping others recover, and to share on this podcast, how you too, can recover and live a life of freedom, no longer enslaved to alcohol. For me, sobriety has created a life that is free of constant drama, chaos, conflict and turned it into a life that is calmer, more relaxed and peaceful. I couldn’t be more grateful that you decided to tune in today for an inspiring interview with, Lisa Avelleyra, Sober 6 years tomorrow as a matter of fact! Lisa is a gifted writer & now, author of her first book, “Get Me To the Abbey,” a memoir about her life in active alcoholism and getting sober at The Abbey, an addiction and treatment center located in Bettendorf, Iowa.  The Abbey Addiction Treatment Center - Drug And Alcohol Rehab, Drug Rehab Programs, inpatient Alcohol Rehab (theabbeycenter.com) Lisa is a true miracle. Found nearly dead on her kitchen floor from alcoholism, today she is happily sober in part to her month long stay at The Abbey and because of the connections she made there. I had the opportunity to read her memoir prior to our conversation and I was hooked at first sentence.  If you have not read her memoir, you will no doubt want to after you listen to this compelling interview.  Don’t worry, there are no spoilers! Please visit her to buy her book at Get Me to The Abbey - Lisa Avelleyra https://www.facebook.com/TheAbbey2017 https://www.instagram.com/getmetotheabbey/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you are in crisis, please reach out for help and dial 911 if you are in the United States for immediate care.  You can also get help through Global Services:  SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The crisis hotline at Samhsa is Lifeline (988lifeline.org) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is so much to be grateful for when we get sober and stay stopped. If you like what you heard in this interview, please be sure to share this episode and subscribe to my podcast. Also, there are 3 years of interviews with other recovered alcholics on Sober Gratitudes that compliment my bonus series “A Daily dose of Hope.”  When you subscribe, it helps my podcast reach more people who are in crisis and need to know that there is a solution to active alcoholism.  I appreciate your help! I never believed it was possible, but it’s true: A happy life in sobriety is possible, if you are willing to accept help and commit to recovery. I finally believed I was worth it, and you are too. Love, Sarah

This episode offers an inspirational quote from Rich Roll.  I made the episode short so that you could listen to his words again, and again. If you like what Rich Roll has to say, you can find him at: Podcast | Rich Roll You cannot achieve all that want to without first addressing the biggest crisis in your life- your obsession & addiction with alcohol. I wish you all the best.  Warmly,  Sarah

Quitting alcohol changes nothing and everything. Listen to hear how this works.  I wish you well,  Sarah 

Trigger warning: Sexual assault is briefly mentioned early in the interview. Please be advised.  My friend, who was one of the recovered alcoholics who guided me through the 12 Steps & who we will call, "Mrs. Jones," shares about her experiences drinking, getting sober and today, a recovered alcoholic. She explains some misconceptions and some confusions about Alcoholism, AA and The Big Book through her own experience.  Her Cat , ‘Netty’ will often chime in during the interview. 😆 Some examples of what you will hear: ~Triggers - "dangerously underestimates what it means to have an alcoholic mind... " ~"Mrs. Jones."  ~What it means to be recovered (vs. recovering) ~If reason and logic keep her away from the first drink.   Listen to hear more.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your life matters. If you feel you are at risk of self-harm, please click this link Lifeline (988lifeline.org) or call 911 for immediate help. If you would like to be connected with “Mrs. Jones” or myself, please email me at [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This podcast discusses how a life with out drinking is possible, and how life on the other side of addiction is satisfying, fulfill and better. If you feel these areas of discussion would add value to your life, please subscribe to Sober Gratitudes Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Hi! Welcome back to A Dose of Hope in Sobriety. When I was an active drinker, I watched how you drank. Now that I am sober, I don’t. Click play to hear more about this. Sarah If you are in crisis, please click this link for immediate support, otherwise, dial 911.  Lifeline (988lifeline.org)

Hello everyone!  Welcome to Season 4 with a very special guest.  Email me at [email protected] and I will write you back!

Hi ! I am so so glad you are here today! Let's work on quieting our inner critics today, shall we? Press that triangle button and listen in! Subscribe to get reminders of future episodes! Write me and I will write you back! [email protected] How To Practice Gratitude To Silence Your Inner Critic | by Rajesh Vairapandian | Writers’ Blokke | Medium