Eternally Amy

How do we navigate suffering and find freedom through it?

 Join Dr. Sarah Michaud, Amy Liz Harrison, and Beth Lacey as they dive into Pema Chödrön's latest book, "Another Kind of Freedom". Discover how befriending your emotions can become a powerful tool for personal growth and spiritual enlightenment.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Befriending emotions can transform how we experience suffering.

• Recognizing projections helps us understand our reactions.

• Meditation offers limitless expansion and self-kindness.

Purchase "Another Kind of Freedom" here: https://amzn.to/4y5kWZP

CO-HOST BIO

Dr. Sarah Michaud is a respected psychologist known for integrating mindfulness practices into therapeutic settings. Her expertise bridges the gap between emotional intelligence and spiritual growth. drsarahmichaud.com

About Eternally Amy

Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, the Eternally Amy Podcast dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken parts of life. From addiction and recovery to anxiety, ADHD, motherhood, and identity shifts, Amy brings honesty, humor, and lived experience to every episode. Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just trying to figure things out, you'll find something here that resonates.

About the Host

Amy Liz Harrison, MA, CPC, CLC is a bestselling author, publishing consultant, podcast host, and sober mom of eight. She is the author of the Eternally series, including Eternally Expecting and Eternally Awkward, and the Kiss Your Brain children's book series. Amy is the Founder and CEO of A-Team Press and a contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Sober since 2011-era chaos gave way to clarity, she writes and speaks at the intersection of sobriety, mental health, and identity.

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Eternally Amy is also featured in Recovery Podcastland on The Sober Curator: https://thesobercurator.com/recovery-podcastland-network/eternally-amy/

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Production by Podcast Impact Studios https://podcastimpactstudio.com/ 

Branding + Marketing managed by Magnetic Media Labs https://magneticmedialabs.com/

This episode discusses the deaths of three children, a suicide attempt, autopsy evidence presented in court, and severe maternal mental illness. It concerns an active criminal trial. Amy is not a doctor, a lawyer, or law enforcement. This is her perspective as a mom of eight who has experienced postpartum depression. If this is not what you need today, please skip it.

Part 2 of Amy's breakdown of the Lindsay Clancy trial focuses on what law enforcement did not collect.

Lindsay's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington (whom Amy would hire in a heartbeat), returned to the Clancy home after police finished searching. In her nightstand, he found five empty pill bottles—every pill taken. Amy's take: had investigators done that work, the prosecution could not have claimed Lindsay was skipping medication.

Then the journals. The prosecution read one isolated line on direct. On cross-examination, the full context emerged: the agony of hearing her baby cry during sleep training, guilt over breastfeeding struggles, and intense anxiety about returning to work and bringing germs home. "These are not the journals of someone plotting," Amy notes. "They're the journals of an exhausted, anxious, devoted mom tearing herself apart trying to get everything right."

Amy also breaks down:• The out-of-state facility that discharged Lindsay after just 36 hours in December• Why the state lacked her medical records• The ER doctor who couldn't recall vs. the ICU nurses who remembered everything• The chart noting "suspected postpartum psychosis"• Why Lindsay requested a lawyer from her ICU bed (not what people assume)• The courtroom moment autopsy photos were shown while Lindsay sobbed

She ends, as promised, with hope.

If you or someone you love is struggling:• Postpartum Support International: Call/text 1-800-944-4773• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call/text 988

Timestamps

00:00 Kevin Reddington, and why Amy would hire him

01:30 Five empty pill bottles police never found

03:00 In defense of Patrick Clancy ("He took his kids skiing. He was being a dad.")

05:00 "Was she drooling?" What psychosis does not look like

07:15 December: sent home after a day and a half08:15 Why did the state not have her medical records?

10:30 Blood evidence, tested five months later

12:00 The notebooks: one line on direct, the rest on cross

17:15 The nanny's name was Laney

18:00 "Pretend you're Columbo": evidence left behind

21:00 The autopsy photos

22:00 The ER doctor vs. the ICU nurses

24:00 "Suspected postpartum psychosis" in her chart

24:30 The whiteboard, and why she asked for a lawyer

26:00 18 hours before anyone called a social worker

27:00 13 medications since November

28:30 Planning and acting in a psychotic episode

30:00 Ending with hope

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EP 45: Why Amy stands with Lindsay

EP 46: The diary and Patrick Clancy's testimony

About Eternally AmyHosted by Amy Liz Harrison, the Eternally Amy Podcast dives into the messy, meaningful parts of life. From addiction recovery to anxiety, ADHD, motherhood, and identity shifts, Amy brings honesty, humor, and lived experience to every episode.

About the HostAmy Liz Harrison, MA, CPC, CLC, is a bestselling author, publishing consultant, podcast host, and sober mom of eight. Author of the Eternally series (Eternally Expecting, Eternally Awkward) and the Kiss Your Brain series, Amy is CEO of A-Team Press and writes at the intersection of sobriety, mental health, and identity.

Connect with AmyWebsite: amylizharrison.comInstagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | TikTok

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Credits:Production: Podcast Impact StudiosBranding & Marketing: Magnetic Media LabsTheme Song: Created by Amy Liz Harrison via SUNO AI

This episode discusses the deaths of three children, a suicide attempt, postpartum psychosis and an active criminal trial. Amy is not a doctor or a licensed mental health professional. Everything here is her opinion as a mom of eight in recovery. If this one is not for you, skip it.

Amy is talking about the Lindsay Clancy trial again. Sorry, not sorry.

This is Part 1 of her breakdown, recorded as the trial moved from the evidence phase into the mental health testimony. She starts with why she cannot look away: she was arrested for a DUI with four of her kids in the car. She did not kill them. She could have. That is why this case has her heart.

From there she gets into the difference between postpartum depression (common, and she has had it) and postpartum psychosis (rare, and what Lindsay's defense says she had), why the only question in front of the jury is sanity and not guilt, and why she believes a sick woman who kept asking for help was failed by doctors, insurance and a culture that does not let moms fall apart.

The turning point is Patrick Clancy's testimony. The prosecution argued Lindsay was not taking her medication. Her husband testified she kept a daily diary: every drug, every dose, how she slept, how she felt, even a page tracking her own troubling thoughts. Those half-full pill bottles? Amy explains why they show a patient following instructions every time a doctor changed the plan, not a patient refusing care.

In this episode:

• Why a sober mom of eight cannot stop watching this trial

• Postpartum depression vs. postpartum psychosis, in plain language

• The one question the jury is actually deciding

• What her friends, in-laws and husband said on the stand

• Why self-advocacy is nearly impossible when you are the one who is sick

• Lindsay's diary, the pill bottles, and what Patrick Clancy's testimony did to the prosecution's theory

If you or someone you love is struggling after a birth: Postpartum Support International, call or text 1-800-944-4773. In crisis, call or text 988.

Timestamps

00:00 Why Amy keeps talking about the Lindsay Clancy trial

02:00 Not a doctor. A mom of eight who got a DUI with four kids in the car.

03:30 Postpartum depression vs. postpartum psychosis

05:00 No childcare, no support

07:00 Content warning

08:30 The only question the jury is deciding

13:00 Friends and family on the stand

14:30 Why you cannot advocate for yourself when you are sick

16:00 "Our system failed her"

21:00 Patrick Clancy's testimony and the daily diary

23:30 The pill bottles: compliance, not refusal

Part 2 drops next. Subscribe so you do not miss it.

About Eternally Amy Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, the Eternally Amy Podcast gets into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken parts of life. From addiction and recovery to anxiety, ADHD, motherhood, and identity shifts, Amy brings honesty, humor, and lived experience to every episode. Sober, sober curious, or just trying to figure things out, you'll find something here that sounds like you.

About the Host: Amy Liz Harrison, MA, CPC, CLC, is a bestselling author, publishing consultant, podcast host, and sober mom of eight. She is the author of the Eternally series, including Eternally Expecting and Eternally Awkward, and the Kiss Your Brain children's book series. Amy is the Founder and CEO of A-Team Press and a senior contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Sober since 2011, she writes and speaks at the intersection of sobriety, mental health, and identity.

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Music Credits: Original theme song created by Amy Liz Harrison using SUNO AI. 

How do we handle mental health crises in mothers?

Amy dives into the complex and heart-wrenching Lindsay Clancy trial. She shares her insights on postpartum psychosis, mental health struggles, and the dire need for systemic change in how we support mothers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Postpartum psychosis differs significantly from depression — it includes severe disconnection from reality.

• Lindsay Clancy's case highlights flaws in mental health support systems.

• Patrick Clancy's continued support underscores the importance of understanding mental illness.

About Eternally Amy

Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, the Eternally Amy Podcast dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken parts of life. From addiction and recovery to anxiety, ADHD, motherhood, and identity shifts, Amy brings honesty, humor, and lived experience to every episode. Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just trying to figure things out, you'll find something here that resonates.

About the Host

Amy Liz Harrison, MA, CPC, CLC is a bestselling author, publishing consultant, podcast host, and sober mom of eight. She is the author of the Eternally series, including Eternally Expecting and Eternally Awkward, and the Kiss Your Brain children's book series. Amy is the Founder and CEO of A-Team Press and a contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Sober since 2011-era chaos gave way to clarity, she writes and speaks at the intersection of sobriety, mental health, and identity.

Connect with Amy

Website: https://www.amylizharrison.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylizharrison/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylizharrison

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylizharrison/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyLizHarrison TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amylizharrison

Listen + Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternally-amy/id1620477794

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Hjp3uFDmCb36XxDj6deo5

Eternally Amy is also featured in Recovery Podcastland on The Sober Curator: https://thesobercurator.com/recovery-podcastland-network/eternally-amy/

Credits

Production by Podcast Impact Studios https://podcastimpactstudio.com/ 

Branding + Marketing managed by Magnetic Media Labs https://magneticmedialabs.com/

What obstacles can arise when sharing your vulnerable story with the world?

Amy Liz Harrison opens up about the emotional challenges and unexpected hurdles of writing her memoir during a challenging time in her life. She discusses the difficulties faced with her publisher, the impact of ADHD and rejection sensitivity, and how these experiences have shaped her writing journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Navigating publisher expectations and the impacts of poor communication.

• The unique challenges of writing with late-diagnosed ADHD and rejection sensitivity.

• The importance of embracing your vulnerabilities and using them to grow as a writer.

If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light.

Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her bi-weekly for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning.

Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.

About Eternally Amy

Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, the Eternally Amy Podcast dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken parts of life. From addiction and recovery to anxiety, ADHD, motherhood, and identity shifts, Amy brings honesty, humor, and lived experience to every episode. Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just trying to figure things out, you'll find something here that resonates.

About the Host

Amy Liz Harrison, MA, CPC, CLC is a bestselling author, publishing consultant, podcast host, and sober mom of eight. She is the author of the Eternally series, including Eternally Expecting and Eternally Awkward, and the Kiss Your Brain children's book series. Amy is the Founder and CEO of A-Team Press and a contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Sober since 2011-era chaos gave way to clarity, she writes and speaks at the intersection of sobriety, mental health, and identity.

Connect with Amy

Website: https://www.amylizharrison.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylizharrison/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylizharrison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylizharrison/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyLizHarrison

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amylizharrison

Listen + Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternally-amy/id1620477794

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Hjp3uFDmCb36XxDj6deo5 Eternally Amy is also featured in Recovery Podcastland on The Sober Curator: https://thesobercurator.com/recovery-podcastland-network/eternally-amy/

Credits

Production by Podcast Impact Studios https://podcastimpactstudio.com/ 

Branding + Marketing managed by Magnetic Media Labs https://magneticmedialabs.com/

Are unclear boundaries affecting your relationships and well-being?

In this episode, Amy Liz Harrison and Dr. Sarah Michaud delve into the complexities of setting boundaries, highlighting insights from "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab. They explore why setting clear boundaries is essential for healthy relationships and personal peace, despite the discomfort it may cause.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Boundaries help to protect personal peace and foster healthy relationships.

• Clarity and consistency are crucial when setting and maintaining boundaries.

• The process of setting boundaries might be uncomfortable but leads to long-term benefits.

GUEST BIO

Dr. Sarah Michaud is a seasoned psychologist with a deep understanding of codependency and emotional wellness. She offers valuable insights into boundary setting and its impact on mental health.

If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light.

Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her bi-weekly for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning.

About Eternally Amy

Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, the Eternally Amy Podcast dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken parts of life. From addiction and recovery to anxiety, ADHD, motherhood, and identity shifts, Amy brings honesty, humor, and lived experience to every episode. Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just trying to figure things out, you'll find something here that resonates.

About the Host

Amy Liz Harrison, MA, CPC, CLC is a bestselling author, publishing consultant, podcast host, and sober mom of eight. She is the author of the Eternally series, including Eternally Expecting and Eternally Awkward, and the Kiss Your Brain children's book series. Amy is the Founder and CEO of A-Team Press and a contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Sober since 2011-era chaos gave way to clarity, she writes and speaks at the intersection of sobriety, mental health, and identity.

Connect with Amy

Website: https://www.amylizharrison.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylizharrison/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylizharrison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylizharrison/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyLizHarrison

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amylizharrison

Listen + Subscribe

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternally-amy/id1620477794

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Hjp3uFDmCb36XxDj6deo5 Eternally Amy is also featured in Recovery Podcastland on The Sober Curator: https://thesobercurator.com/recovery-podcastland-network/eternally-amy/

Credits

Production by Podcast Impact Studios https://podcastimpactstudio.com/ 

Branding + Marketing managed by Magnetic Media Labs https://magneticmedialabs.com/

How can ADHD writers overcome common roadblocks to achieve their dreams?

Amy Liz Harrison delves into the challenges neurodivergent writers face, exploring how to navigate the roadblocks posed by ADHD, motherhood, and the constant juggling of personal goals. She shares personal anecdotes and strategies for balancing temporary life changes with long-term aspirations. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Accept that current challenges are temporary and keep your eyes on long-term goals.

• Build systems that support your lifestyle and creative work.

• Clear, open communication with yourself and others is key to achieving your aims.

If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light.

Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison — author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her each week for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning.

Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.

What misconceptions about ADHD have you encountered in your life?

Amy Liz Harrison explores the misconceptions surrounding ADHD, particularly how they intersect with motherhood and personal identity. She shares her personal experiences, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of living with ADHD.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• ADHD often goes unnoticed due to its invisible symptoms.

• Society's perception of ADHD is limited and can be misleading.

• Managing ADHD involves embracing unique personal strategies.

If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light.

Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison — author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her each week for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning.

Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.

Ever feel like your story is too messy to matter?

In this vulnerable conversation, Amy sits down with her podcast producer and friend Tamar Routly to talk about why the stories we're most ashamed of are often the ones that can help someone else the most. They discuss the power of breaking silence, the danger of secrets, and why your messy, imperfect story might be exactly what someone needs to hear today. Amy also reveals details about her upcoming app, Pen Pals, designed to help anyone with a story finally get it out of their head and onto the page.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Your story doesn't have to be polished or perfect to be worth telling — it just has to be honest

• We are only as sick as our secrets, and sharing breaks the cycle of isolation

• Writing your story is an act of self-healing first, and service to others second

• You can tell your story respectfully without exposing everyone involved — there are creative ways to honor truth while protecting privacy

• The moment you share what you've been most afraid to say out loud is when resonance and connection happen

GUEST BIO

Tamar Routly is a podcast producer, app developer, and creative who specializes in helping people bring their big ideas to life. She's also a fellow Gen X mom navigating neurodivergence, recovery, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with midlife reinvention.

If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light.

Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison — author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her each week for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning. Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.

Have you ever caught yourself getting dressed up to go to the doctor so you'd be believed?

Amy, Anne Marie, and Dr. Sarah dive deep into Florence Given's "Women Don't Owe You Pretty" in this month's Boozeless Book Club. What starts as a book discussion becomes a powerful exploration of how sobriety creates space for questioning everything — from why we automatically move aside for men on sidewalks to the emotional labor we carry without realizing it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- Your evolution will make people uncomfortable, and that's not your responsibility to manage

- Sobriety creates the cognitive capacity to examine patriarchal conditioning we've internalized

- Women often perform "presentability" without questioning who it's really for

- Safety concerns shape women's daily decisions in ways men rarely consider

- The witch wound — how women have been conditioned to compete rather than support each other

- Medical settings often require women to advocate more assertively for their needs

- Generational change is happening as younger people learn about consent and boundaries

NOTABLE QUOTE

"After years of being objectified, nothing feels sexier than feeling safe." — Florence Given

If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light.

Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison — author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her each week for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning. Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.