Lori was functioning well in her high-pressure career and alcohol was both a problem and a crutch. Her addiction kicked into overdrive when she had to deal with an overwhelming family issue, and this ultimately led her to make a much-needed change. She learned the difference between being simply 'dry' and true recovery, along with other discoveries along the way. Lori celebrates her second soberversary by sharing her story.

Keith Keller is a recovery expert and activist, and author of "The Infinite Recovery Handbook". To learn more, visit www.infiniterecovery.org

Mo suffered through public embarrassment due to her drinking and has embraced life without alcohol for the past nine months. She shares her story, including insights on gastric bypass surgery, going to her first recovery retreat, and sober life in wine country.

Alyson Premo began Sober Mom Tribe as a way to being together women who were feeling isolated as moms in recovery. Her goal is to create connection and eliminate the shame and stigma of being alcohol free in a culture that pushes "mommy juice" and "rose all day" on women as the wolution to every day stress.

Friends Liv Pennelle and Tiffany Thoen had such great discussions about recovery that they decided to start recording them. The result is the new recovery podcast "Breaking free Recovery" www.breakingfreerecovery.com

Learn more about Liv at www.livsrecoverykitchen.com and check out her Bubble Hour interview Season 5 Episode 26 (April 2017)

Tiffany's website is www.coachtiffanyrn.com

By all accounts, Jacob was a young man with success in his sights. He was a law student and student body vice-president - all the things that are assuring to others as a sign of a positive youth. Listen as he explains why things went sideways, how he took back his power, and what it is like to spend his life helping others.   Learn more about Jacob at www.hopeguides.com and www.treehouserecovery.com

When the guest doesn't work out as planned, UnPickled and Bubble Hour followers save the day by sending questions and topics to help fill the hour. PS - On vacation for two weeks after this episode, so back in mid-August. Links to other episodes mentioned in this show: Chris Engen Nurtition for Recovery https://www.blogtalkradio.com/bubblehour/2019/06/05/chris-engen-of-nutrition-for-recovery Sarah Roberts Sarah Talks Food https://www.blogtalkradio.com/bubblehour/2019/02/12/guest-sarah-roberts Danielle of Real You Revolution (re interventions) https://www.blogtalkradio.com/bubblehour/2014/10/27/high-functioning-alcoholics--addiction-in-the-c-suite

Author Patti Clark has been described as a cross between Elizabeth Gilbert and Julia Cameron. Her book 'This Way Up: Seven Tools for Unleashing Your Creative Self  and Transforming Your Life'  was the winner of the prestigious International Excellence Best Self-Help Book of the year in 2017. Patti is an accomplished speaker and workshop leader, sharing her knowledge and wisdom with others for more than 30 years in several countries.   Patti has been featured on TVNZ’s Breakfast Show and numerous radio shows and podcasts; her work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Thrive Global  and The Mindful Word.   Patti’s links: http://www.thiswayupbook.com/ https://patticlark.org/   Books, authors and podcasts discussed in this episode: “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron https://juliacameronlive.com/ Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/ Anne Lamott https://www.ted.com/speakers/anne_lamott “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” and “When the Body Says No” by Dr. Gabor Mate https://drgabormate.com/ “Recovery Revolution” podcast, Omar Pinto https://omarpinto.com/ “Chasing the Scream” by Johann Hari https://2018.johannhari.com/

Jenn's 40th birthday party was one that left her feeling a truth that couldn't be ignored. The heavy use of alcohol to offset the pressures of being a trial attorney and a busy wife and mom was taking away more than it was giving to her, and she decided to make a change.

Part 4 of this special summer series featuring all 4 former Bubble Hour hosts, returning to share where life has taken them since their time on the podcast. Visit UnPickled to see the wiritng that Lisa mentions, "The Tiny Voice".