Jean McCarthy
Jean McCarthy
Oversharing
Oversharing
Oversharing
Tuesday 20th June 2023
Jean McCarthy shares her experiences with oversharing in recovery, offering practical advice and a heartfelt poem for support.
15 minutes
Compassionate
Raw
Honest
Inspiring
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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Episode Overview
- Jean shares her personal experiences and reflections on feeling awkward and oversharing in social situations as a sober individual
- Practical advice is offered on preparing lines and phrases for use in social settings, and the importance of pivoting conversations
- The episode concludes with a powerful and encouraging poem, 'Sparks', from Jean's collection, 'The Ember Ever There'
- Listeners are reminded to be gentle with themselves and to engage with life, embracing vulnerability and self-compassion
- Jean's raw and compassionate approach creates an authentic and relatable connection with the audience, delivering a message of hope and understanding
Let's get back to life, shall we? Be gentle with yourself and go out there and engage. Don't keep yourself hidden away. Until next time, take good care.
Ever felt like you’ve said too much when talking about your sobriety? In this episode of Tiny Bubbles, Jean McCarthy dives into the tricky waters of oversharing while navigating social scenes in recovery. Reflecting on a recent party where she felt awkward and unsure about how much to reveal, Jean brings a relatable and honest perspective to the table.
She touches on the delicate balance between being too reserved and feeling overly exposed, especially when chatting with people who might not understand the journey of sobriety. Jean doesn’t just stop at sharing her own experiences; she offers practical tips for handling these situations. From preparing conversation starters to gracefully shifting the topic, she equips listeners with tools to feel more comfortable in social settings.
The episode is a gentle reminder that it’s okay to be vulnerable and that finding the right balance takes time and practice. To wrap things up, Jean reads a heartfelt poem titled 'Sparks' from her collection 'The Ember Ever There'. The poem serves as a soothing conclusion, encouraging listeners to be kind to themselves and stay engaged with life despite the challenges. This episode is a warm hug for anyone feeling the weight of vulnerability in their recovery journey.