Jean McCarthy
Jean McCarthy
Life is Better
Life is Better
Life is Better
Monday 26th December 2022
Jean McCarthy and Amy explore the unexpected joys of sobriety, from healing to newfound freedom.
13 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Healing
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Jean McCarthy
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Life Beyond the Bottle: Rediscovering Joy and Freedom
Sobriety creates space for recovery, which means healing those underlying reasons for drinking.
Picture this: you quit drinking and expect life to be dull and dreary. That’s exactly what Jean McCarthy thought back in 2011. But she soon discovered how wrong she was. In this episode of Tiny Bubbles, Jean opens up about the unexpected joy and freedom that came with sobriety. She reveals how ditching alcohol didn’t just free up time and space but also led to a profound sense of healing and well-being.
Sobriety, she found, wasn’t a life sentence; it was a new lease on life. Jean also dives into a recent study showing that complete abstinence from alcohol can significantly boost self-esteem, happiness, and overall quality of life. She echoes the sentiment that 'none is easier than some', making a strong case for total abstinence as a path to true recovery.
Joining Jean is Amy, who shares her deeply personal journey from feeling lost in her drinking habits to finding solace and healing in sobriety. Amy talks about the loneliness and resentment that alcohol once brought into her life and how forgiveness and restored relationships have been some of sobriety's greatest gifts. Together, Jean and Amy highlight the importance of redefining what 'normal' means and developing new, healthier habits.
They offer practical advice and resources for anyone looking to embrace a sober lifestyle. If you're curious about how sobriety can transform your life or need a quick dose of inspiration, this episode is for you.