The Magdalen House

The Magdalen House Podcast

The Magdalen House

  • 508: Cathy Ives | Interviews with Recovered Alcoholics

508: Cathy Ives | Interviews with Recovered Alcoholics

Wednesday 15th May 2024

Listen to Cathy Ives' inspiring journey from alcoholism to recovery, highlighting faith, willingness, and the transformative power of surrender.
48 minutes
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Empowering
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Recovery Reimagined
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Cathy Ives: From Darkness to Light - A Mother's Journey in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Cathy shares her struggles with alcoholism and its impact on her career and family life.
  • She discusses the importance of exploring and surrendering to a higher power in the recovery journey.
  • Listeners are reminded of the transformative power of faith, willingness, and humility in sobriety.
  • Cathy reflects on the significance of living amends and rebuilding relationships in sobriety.
  • The episode concludes with a message of hope and encouragement for those on the path to recovery.
You don't have to know who, what, or whatever your higher power is. You just have to be willing to explore that and you have to be willing to try it because the way that we were going was obviously not working.
Ever wondered how recovery can reshape not just your life, but also your role as a parent? In this heartfelt episode, Cathy Ives sits down with host Brehn Hanson to share her incredible journey from the depths of alcoholism to a life of hope and healing. Cathy, a mother, opens up about the challenges she faced while battling addiction and how it impacted her family and career.
Through candid storytelling, she reveals the pivotal moments that led her to surrender to a higher power and embrace the principles of recovery. This episode is a touching reminder of the strength found in faith, willingness, and humility. Cathy’s story will resonate with anyone who has struggled with addiction or knows someone who has. It’s a powerful testament to the transformative power of recovery and the profound impact it can have on every aspect of life, including parenting.