The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
Featured Guest - Andrea Owen from Your Kick-Ass Life
Featured Guest - Andrea Owen from Your Kick-Ass Life
Featured Guest - Andrea Owen from Your Kick-Ass Life
Monday 21st January 2013
Author Andrea Owen discusses her journey to sobriety, honesty in recovery, and overcoming people-pleasing on The Bubble Hour with Jean McCarthy and Lisa.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Andrea Owen's Path to Sobriety: Insights and Stories on The Bubble Hour
The distinction for me is when I knew that, like I was not a normal drinker, it was that mental obsession and that was just a part that stopped, like that's when I knew I had crossed over and it's one of this invisible line and it just wasn't fun anymore.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after battling alcoholism? Andrea Owen, an author and coach, joins Jean McCarthy and Lisa on The Bubble Hour to share her deeply personal journey to recovery. Andrea opens up about the pivotal moments that made her confront her addiction, including recognizing that invisible line we often cross without realizing it. Her candidness about the mental obsession with alcohol and the struggle with sugar cravings in sobriety is both relatable and eye-opening.
She emphasizes the importance of honesty, not just with others but with oneself, as a cornerstone of recovery. Relationships, too, come under the spotlight as Andrea discusses how sobriety has affected her interactions and helped her overcome people-pleasing tendencies. She offers practical advice on finding healthy alternatives to drinking and stresses the healing power of sharing one's story.
With Jean and Lisa's warm hosting, this episode is not just a conversation but a beacon of hope for anyone navigating the choppy waters of recovery. Tune in to hear Andrea's inspiring story and find out how you can draw your own line in the sand.