Would riding hundreds of miles on a bicycle lead to sobriety from alcohol use?  In Sherry Hoppen’s “Sober Cycle: Pedaling Through Recovery One Day at a Time” she describes her journey through alcoholism and recovery.  As she pedalled her way through, she dealt with vulnerability, shame, and isolation of hiding her secret of alcohol use.  Listen as she talks about the family perspective, what her journey on the bike taught her, whether or not she still rides today, and the passion she shares in helping others.

About the Guest:

Sherry Hoppen has lived in West Michigan her entire life, and has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Internationally, she has never lived more than five miles from her childhood home. She worked in various areas of a pregnancy care ministry for over ten years, first as a volunteer then as an employee. She and her husband have three adult children and four grandchildren and love being active in whatever they do. As empty nesters, they enjoy cycling and finding new trails to explore together. Sherry is an avid reader who loves writing, decorating, and time spent on Michigan’s beautiful beaches.

Sherry launched She Surrenders in 2016, a ministry designed to encourage freedom from addiction with Biblical truths, a deepening relationship with the Lord, and the fellowship found in a healing community.

Website: www.SheSurrenders.com 

https://www.selahhouserecovery.org/ 

Sober Cycle: Amazon.com: Sober Cycle (Second Edition): Pedaling Through Recovery One Day at a Time: 9781951310899: Sherry Hoppen: Books

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Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.