Amy Liz Harrison
Amy Liz Harrison
Not My Circus - Part 1
Not My Circus - Part 1
Not My Circus - Part 1
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Amy Liz Harrison uses a circus analogy to explore sobriety and recovery, highlighting community, self-awareness, and behind-the-scenes realities.
32 minutes
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Honest
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Humorous
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Amy Liz Harrison
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety involves various roles similar to circus performers.
- Community and shared experiences are crucial for recovery.
- Self-awareness helps in understanding one's journey.
- Institutions often have hidden realities behind their facades.
- Letting go of outcomes is key to contributing effectively.
When you serve together with people, that's why, you know, even with organisations like Habitat for Humanity... you do it together, right?
In this engaging episode of 'Eternally Amy - A Sober Mom of Eight's Journey from Jail to Joy', Amy Liz Harrison takes you on a whimsical yet profound journey through the complexities of sobriety and recovery. Using a creative circus analogy, Amy explores the different roles people play in life and recovery, likening them to circus performers such as ringmasters, clowns, and acrobats.
This imaginative framework helps to highlight the importance of community, self-awareness, and understanding the hidden realities behind various institutions. Amy's personal experiences shine through as she shares her own story, beginning with a night spent in jail after a DUI in 2011. She describes how that low point was actually the start of a transformative journey towards joy and sobriety. The episode is filled with candid reflections and humour, making it both relatable and insightful.
Amy introduces the concept of letting go of outcomes, emphasising that while you can contribute to a community, you can't control the results. She discusses the roles of various 'circus performers' in our lives—like the charismatic but sometimes fake ringmaster, the juggling clowns who provide comic relief, and the strong man who is the genuine heartbeat of the community. Each role has its own set of skills and responsibilities, contributing to the overall performance of life's circus.
By drawing these parallels, Amy underscores the communal aspect of sobriety. Sharing stories and experiences helps everyone grow together. She also touches on the behind-the-scenes realities of institutions like churches and hospitals, revealing that things aren't always as they seem. Why should you listen? Because Amy's unique perspective and storytelling make complex themes accessible and engaging. You'll find yourself reflecting on your own life roles and perhaps even laughing along the way.
So grab your popcorn, take your seat under the big top, and join Amy for a captivating ride through the circus of life.