Vanessa understands what it means to lose everyting you've worked for. Her bottom took away her profession but today she is uisng her skills as a healer to help others avoid a similar fate. Learn more about Vanessa at www.resiliencerecoverycoaching.com

Jennifer is a nurse and a mom of three who struggled for a long time with alcohol before finally deciding to accept treatment. She went to rehab for two weeks, then did an outpatient program for two weeks, and had been successfully sober for nine months.

Like many people in the mental health industry, Nancy felt an extra dose of shame that she couldn't simply "fix herself". She is a successful psychotherapist with a lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression, and over time the alcohol that helped her symptoms when she was younger became more and more problematic. Nancy shares an insightful account of her history and ongoing recovery, as well as a poem she's written called "I'm Sorry".

Chris Engen has combined her passion for recovery with her nutrition expertise to help others.  Chris believes that recovery is “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential” (per Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). She shares her personal story of sobriety and recovery, and how nutrition can help to repair the body and brain from addiction.  Learn more at www.nutrition4recovery.com

Julie is a teacher in England who left alcohol behind when it became a burden within her busy life. Now with a year of sobriety to refect upon, Julie shares her understand of herself and the changes that have occurred in her life. Her recovery program includes a 12 step group as well as several on-line support groups.

Casey McGuire Davison is many things - world traveller, 3x triathalon athlete, wife and mom, gardener and amatuer photographer. She is also a woman in recovery with a passion for helping others find their way and take back their power. Learn more about Casey at www.hellosomedaycoaching.com and see www.sobrietystarterkit.com download her free resource, "The Sober Girl's Guide to Quitting Drinking - 30 tips to get you through your first 30 days".

Sarah had several years of sobriety and decided that perhaps she could drink normally again. This began a period of relapse that proved to be anything but normal. Now in early recovery for the second time around, Sarah joins us to share her story.

Jessica can attest to the generation effects of addiction, having seen her parents' lives spiral as a consequence. She can also tell you what it is like to break the cycle and take charge of her own relationship with alcohol, and how her life in recovery is a story of strength and hope.

You can hear Jessica's podcast about motherhood here: www.mwatpodcast.com

Sometimes guests hang up after an interview and remember something they meant to say. Sometimes they want to touch base months or even years later to give an update on their progress. Here is a voice memo from Courtney following her interview the day before (Season 7, Episode 16).

Courtney returns to The Bubble Hour to reflect on the aftereffects a recent accident that left her in casts on BOTH arms.  How does an over-acheiving, fast-moving, SuperMom manage with she is forced to ask for help to even brush her own hair? She draws on the lessons of recovery and turns it into an opportunity for growth. You can hear Courtney's original BubbLe Hour interview here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bubblehour/2016/09/27/courtneys-story