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Sober Living Stories
Jessica Stipanovic
52 episodes
1 month ago
What happens when liquid courage becomes spiritual bondage? Crystal Cuellar's story illuminates the unexpected path from social drinking to spiritual awakening, revealing how faith became the foundation for her alcohol-free life. Crystal's journey begins at fifteen with that first warm shot of vodka—the moment she discovered alcohol could transform her from the shy girl into someone more outgoing. What started as occasional social drinking evolved into a decade-long pattern of binge drinking...
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What happens when liquid courage becomes spiritual bondage? Crystal Cuellar's story illuminates the unexpected path from social drinking to spiritual awakening, revealing how faith became the foundation for her alcohol-free life. Crystal's journey begins at fifteen with that first warm shot of vodka—the moment she discovered alcohol could transform her from the shy girl into someone more outgoing. What started as occasional social drinking evolved into a decade-long pattern of binge drinking...
Show more...
Mental Health
Education,
Religion & Spirituality,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/52)
Sober Living Stories
God Wrecked My Life (In The Best Possible Way)
What happens when liquid courage becomes spiritual bondage? Crystal Cuellar's story illuminates the unexpected path from social drinking to spiritual awakening, revealing how faith became the foundation for her alcohol-free life. Crystal's journey begins at fifteen with that first warm shot of vodka—the moment she discovered alcohol could transform her from the shy girl into someone more outgoing. What started as occasional social drinking evolved into a decade-long pattern of binge drinking...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Rewiring the Addicted Brain: A Psychologist's Guide to Addiction Recovery
The complexity of addiction extends far beyond what most people understand. Join Jessica Stipanovic and Psychologist Faust Ruggiero, with over 35 years of clinical experience, as they bring profound insight into this challenging territory on the latest Sober Living Stories podcast. Ruggiero's approach to addiction recovery challenges conventional thinking. "When you talk about addiction, people almost always go right to drugs or alcohol," he explains, before revealing he's identified a...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Sharing Peaceful Wisdom with the World: J.W. Kicklighter's 22-year Journey
Wayne Kicklighter shares his 22-year journey of sobriety, from growing up with generational alcoholism to becoming a published author of a daily reflections book called "Peaceful Wisdom: Reflections on God, Life, and Recovery." His transformation takes us through early party days, living a double life, hitting rock bottom, and ultimately finding a spiritual path to recovery and genuine self-discovery. • Noticed alcoholic behavior in his family growing up, particularly his mother, who sh...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

Sober Living Stories
The Power of Sober Motherhood
What happens when a mother's fierce love for her children collides with the unrelenting grip of alcoholism? In this raw and moving conversation, Jenny breaks her silence to share a 16-year journey of motherhood in recovery that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to be present for those who need them most. With honesty, Jenny takes us back to the toughest days of battling a disease she knew nothing about while raising a one-year-old and three-year-old, praying each morning not t...
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5 months ago
47 minutes

Sober Living Stories
From School Shooting Survivor to Healing Advocate: Melissa's Message
Surviving a school shooting and witnessing the tragic loss of her brother could have defined her path, but instead, these challenges fueled her passion for nursing and healing. Melissa Armstrong's story is nothing short of inspiring. She opens up about her chaotic childhood with addicted parents to finding peace and purpose as a nurse, health coach, wife, and mother. Throughout the episode, we uncover the profound impact of stress and trauma on both mental and physical health. With ins...
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8 months ago
40 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Trading Happy Hours for Sunsets: Health Coach Danette's Life Re-Imagined
Picture this: leaving behind the confines of a corporate cubicle and trading it for the open road, a van, and a trusty canine companion. That's exactly what Danette Deichmann did, and her story is inspiring. In our latest episode of Sober Living Stories, Danette opens up about her transformative life experience of swapping a life dominated by social drinking for one fueled by spontaneous adventures, health, and self-discovery. With her first year of alcohol-free living on the horizon, Danette...
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9 months ago
28 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Designing A New Life: Jessica Summer's Comeback Story
How does a successful fashion designer find herself in the throes of addiction, battling homelessness, and rising again to help others find their path? In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Summers, a mom and former boutique owner whose life fell apart after complications during childbirth led her to rely on prescription pills. That dependence spiraled into street drugs and eventually homelessness. Jessica shares her raw, honest story to shed light on how addiction can take ho...
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11 months ago
49 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Sober Relationship Blueprint: Dating, Intimacy and Love Connections in Sobriety
Join our FREE Sober Living Stories FB Group for Inspiration, New Episodes, Guest Highlight & Free Resources Click Here 🫵 Sober Living Stories | Facebook In 2009, as Louie Bischoff's 20-year marriage was ending, she used alcohol to cope with the sadness, grief, and depression. Louie grew up in a domestic violence household where having any type of feeling or emotion, positive or negative, was met with shame, anger, and violence; turning to alcohol at the end of her relationship see...
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1 year ago
44 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Ditch the Binge: Renae Saager’s No-BS Approach to Life Without Addiction
Host Jessica Stipanovic and Renae Saager sit down to talk about how Renae teaches go-getter women worldwide how to start living a powerful, authentic life free from food and weight obsession. Tapping into her own unique journey with disordered eating and alcoholism, Renae connects with her clients on a deeper level, supporting them through the process of rewiring their brains with her no-BS approach. Renae can help clients challenge their mindset and begin healing, using her sense of humor an...
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1 year ago
40 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Faith, Forgiveness & Freedom: Doug’s Mission to Help Men Conquer Addiction
Imagine finding redemption at your lowest point—Doug Sweeney did just that. After a journey marked by addiction and run-ins with the law, Doug discovered a life-transforming faith that reshaped his entire existence. On this episode of Sober Living Stories, he opens up about his path from the depths of addiction to becoming a powerful example of hope for other men grappling with similar struggles. Doug's experience is a testament to the power of faith and community in overcoming life's darkest...
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1 year ago
52 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Finding Solace in Spirituality: Veronica Barragan's Holistic Approach to Inner Peace
What if the key to overcoming addiction lies not in conventional methods, but in the depths of spiritual and holistic practices? Join us as Veronica Barragan, a remarkable holistic therapist and wellness counselor, recounts her challenging journey from a traditional Catholic upbringing in Mexico to battling and ultimately overcoming alcoholism. Veronica's story takes us through her experiences as an immigrant child facing emotional neglect and depression, the pressures of early marriag...
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1 year ago
31 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Beyond Perfectionism: Tina Sasso's Story of Empowerment and Positive Change
In this episode of the Sober Living Stories podcast, we're joined by Tina Sasso, a nurse practitioner, holistic wellness health coach, and survivor of relationship trauma who is passionate about empowering Women Survivors of Relationship Trauma. Her mission is to help them take charge of their health, boost their energy and confidence, and achieve their optimal health and life goals. Today, Tina bravely shares her story for the first time of growing up in an alcoholic household. Tina reflec...
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1 year ago
26 minutes

Sober Living Stories
New York Times Bestselling Author Lisann Valentin: A Personal Story of Empowerment
Join us for an empowering episode with Lisann Valentin, a lawyer turned actor and New York Times bestselling author, who shares her compelling journey from a childhood immersed in drinking culture to an adulthood filled with success. Having walked away from a law career and into the entertainment industry, Lisann followed her passion landing hit shows like Manifest and The Blacklist, to the New York Times best-selling anthology Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It. Today, the lawyer-turn...
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1 year ago
31 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Love and Addiction: Anna's Journey Through Her Husband's Hard-Won Victory Over Alcoholism
Can love survive the storm of addiction? Join us as we uncover the powerful story of Anna Kingsley, a psychotherapist from London, who opens up about the ups and downs of being married to an active alcoholic who turned 20 months alcohol-free. Discover how the COVID-19 lockdown intensified her husband's alcohol dependence and strained their marriage, and how Anna's expertise in addiction therapy guided her through this challenging time. Anna shares the emotional rollercoaster of constant vig...
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1 year ago
39 minutes

Sober Living Stories
A Rockstar's Guide to Sobriety: Sarah Smith's Music and Life
Join Jessica Stipanovic as she sits down with Sarah Smith, a Canadian roots rock songwriter, who shares her sobriety story and how she lives it out on the road enjoying a 26-year music career. Sarah returns to her high school days in a party-loving, farm community and recounts the pivotal moment she left the Royal Military College to chase her musical dreams. Learn about the profound impact a bandmate in recovery had on her, guiding her through the early days of her sobriety, an...
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1 year ago
27 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Positive Sober Vibes: Courtney Andersen's Story
Have you ever wondered how a single day can change your life forever? Meet Courtney Andersen, a sober life coach, podcast host, and author. She is the founder of Sober Vibes and National Sober Day and helps women quit drinking alcohol and thrive in sobriety. Through Courtney's story, you'll learn the incredible power of community support in those early days of recovery and discover the valuable resources she offers through her online community and her book, "Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thr...
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1 year ago
42 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Beyond Trauma: Stephanie McAuliffe's Journey Through Generational Alcoholism
Welcome to another episode of the Sober Living Stories Podcast. Meet Stephanie McAuliffe, author of two international best-sellers, as she shares her personal story. From surviving sexual abuse and growing up in a family overwrought with alcoholism, to navigating a high-powered Wall Street career and marriage to an alcoholic, Stephanie's story is nothing short of transformative. Stephanie offers an honest perspective on the challenges of healing from deep-seated trauma...and solut...
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1 year ago
35 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Normalizing Sobriety: Leigh’s Alcohol-Free Lifestyle & the Birth of @Macrosnmocktails
Meet Leigh of @macrosnmocktails, a first-class female on a mission to normalize sobriety by bravely sharing her life as a sober mom one post at a time. Join host Jessica Stipanovic as she sits down with Leigh to listen to her sobriety story and wildfire connection with a community that helps her remain accountable and inspires others to believe in the promise of sobriety. From her father's sudden passing to her decision in 2017 to pursue an alcohol-free life, Leigh discussed using alcohol a...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Friendship and Recovery: Lisa Dare's Story on Supporting Sobriety with Loved Ones
Have you ever witnessed a friend or family member suffer from alcoholism or addiction and wondered how you could help? Join us as we share Lisa Dare's powerful journey of witnessing a friend's descent into alcoholism and supporting her path to recovery. Lisa's experiences at a work event sparked a realization that led to her friend's crucial decision to seek help. Through her touching narrative, Lisa and I discuss the stigma and workplace gossip surrounding addiction, and the pivotal role of...
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1 year ago
37 minutes

Sober Living Stories
Queer Recovery: Mick Resendez's Vision for LGBTQIA Recovery
Sobriety isn't about being boring, it's about embracing life to the fullest. Nobody knows that better than my next guest, Mick Resendez of @queerrecovery where he kicks shame to the curb and wins over alcohol. He invites you to forget everything you thought you knew about sobriety and join us as he rewrites the rules. He is saying goodbye to outdated recovery methods and is recreating the recovery scene one fabulous step at a time. Join host Jessica Stipanovic for a vibran...
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1 year ago
40 minutes

Sober Living Stories
What happens when liquid courage becomes spiritual bondage? Crystal Cuellar's story illuminates the unexpected path from social drinking to spiritual awakening, revealing how faith became the foundation for her alcohol-free life. Crystal's journey begins at fifteen with that first warm shot of vodka—the moment she discovered alcohol could transform her from the shy girl into someone more outgoing. What started as occasional social drinking evolved into a decade-long pattern of binge drinking...