Bottomless to Sober

In this episode:

I reflect on a passage from The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest and what it means to truly be where your feet are. I share how recovery has taught me to embrace stillness, simplicity, and the quiet moments that used to feel empty. Life doesn’t have to be loud or flashy to be full, and sometimes, the real transformation happens in the most unglamorous routines. If you’ve ever wondered whether your peaceful, sober life is “enough,” this one’s for you.

Resources:

Find me on Substack!

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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So, what is ego, anyway? In this episode, I talk about how ego shows up in everyday life, especially in recovery, and how choosing presence over control can bring more peace and connection. I share personal insights, a favorite quote, and a few reflection questions to help you soften and stay curious.

Resources:

Find me on Substack!

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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In this eposode:

I sit down with Robert Marino, founder of Rolling Hills Recovery Center and Novara Recovery Center, to talk about what really happens inside a treatment facility. We explore how to know when it’s time to seek help, what to expect from a 30-day program, and why not all treatment centers are created equal. Robert also opens up about his own journey from addiction to long-term recovery and I speak about my own experience, having been to treatment seven or eight times. If you’ve ever wondered whether you or a loved one might be “bad enough” to need help, or felt shame about how many times you’ve tried, this conversation is for you.

To listen to my own rehab story, go to Episode 4: My Rehab Story.

Resources:

Rolling Hills Recovery Center

Rolling Hills Recovery Center on YouTube

Novara Recovery Center

Jessica's Resources:

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode:

In this episode, I open up about breaking the cycle of people-pleasing, learning to trust discomfort as a boundary, and why I’ll never force my daughter to smile, hug, or perform for anyone. If you’ve ever silenced your inner “no” to keep the peace, this one’s for you.

Resources:

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, I talk with debut author Jessica Guerrieri about her novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, a raw, honest story about addiction, motherhood, and recovery. We dive into why she chose fiction over memoir, how mommy wine culture harms more than it helps, and what it took for her to leave teaching.

If you’ve ever felt ashamed, stuck, or unsure how you got here, this one’s for you. Jessica’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, alcohol can trap anyone, and you’re not alone.

Resources Mentioned by Jessica Guerrieri:

Buy Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Follow Jessica Guerrieri on Instagram

Visit Jessica Guerrieri’s site

Jessica Dueñas’s Resources:

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode:

In this episode, I unpack the sneaky ways dopamine keeps us chasing more, whether it’s achievements, shopping, or relationships, and why it never actually brings peace. I share personal stories from my own recovery and offer reflection questions to help you step off the treadmill of ‘never enough.’

Resources:

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode:

What if recovery isn’t a finish line, but a place we learn to live in? In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with journalist, professor, and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley to talk abouther upcoming book, SLIP: Life in the Middle ofEating Disorder Recovery.

Mallary shares how losing her mother at age 11shaped her relationship with food, and why chasing “full recovery” can sometimes feel like chasing a mirage.

We dive into the often-overlooked “middle place”of healing, that space between crisis and full recovery, and why slips aren’t signs of failure, but invitations to grow, reflect, and extend compassion to ourselves. If you’re navigating sobriety, disordered eating, or any kind of recovery, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that healing isn’t linear, and you’re not alone.

Resources Mentioned:

Pre-Order Slip Today!

Follow Mallary on Instagram and Substack

Jessica's Resources:

Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!

Coaching Information

Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠

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In this episode:

I’m exploring how true strength comes from letting others in. I’m sharing powerful stories about motherhood, recovery, and the beauty of asking for help. I hope you walk away feeling inspired to lean into connection and let love flow both ways.

Resources:

Coaching Information

Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠

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Sobriety helped me stop blaming my mom and start healing. This episode is about grief, generational pain, and the peace I found—without ever getting an apology.

Resources:

The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz

Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel

Coaching Information

Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠

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In this episode:

Whether you’re raising kids, teaching, or questioning your own drinking—this one’s for you.

Addiction isn’t about being bad. It’s about being human—and healing is possible. I share some powerful stats from author Jessica Lahey, and reframe the shame with truth and compassion.

Resources:

My Interview With Jessica Lahey in 2024

Jessica Lahey's Site

Coaching Information

Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠

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