The Bubble Hour

The Bubble Hour

The Bubble Hour

  • Shelby John

Shelby John

Monday 11th January 2021

Recovery coach Shelby John discusses her journey from 'sober bottom' to emotional fulfillment with host Jean McCarthy on The Bubble Hour.
69 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging

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The Bubble Hour
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Shelby John's Journey: From Hitting 'Sober Bottom' to Emotional Fulfillment

Emotional sobriety is truly the stuff that comes as a result or a consequence of doing the work of the things that we've been talking about this whole time.
Picture this: you’ve managed to get sober, but something still feels off. That’s where Shelby John found herself after years of sobriety. In this engaging episode of The Bubble Hour, host Jean McCarthy chats with Shelby, a recovery coach and therapist, about her unique path from hitting a 'sober bottom' to achieving emotional fulfillment. Shelby, now 18+ years sober, opens up about realizing she needed more than just sobriety—she needed to transform her life emotionally.
Shelby discusses the pivotal moment when she recognized that sobriety alone wasn’t enough and how she embarked on a journey to move from fear to confidence. She shares practical tools and skills for achieving emotional sobriety, emphasizing the importance of therapy, community support, and self-reflection. If you’ve ever felt stuck even after getting sober, Shelby’s insights could be the key to unlocking a more joyful and fulfilling life.
The conversation dives into the significance of support groups and helping others in recovery. Jean and Shelby also explore the challenges of parenting while maintaining sobriety and the essential role of self-talk in staying grounded. Shelby’s story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with the emotional aspects of recovery. This episode is packed with valuable advice and heartfelt moments that will leave you feeling inspired and optimistic.
Shelby’s message is clear: emotional sobriety is about doing the work to truly transform your life. Tune in to hear how you can move beyond just being sober to living a life filled with joy and purpose.