Jean McCarthy

Tiny Bubbles: Recovery Inspiration

Jean McCarthy

  • The CHIME Model of Recovery

The CHIME Model of Recovery

Thursday 25th May 2023

Jean McCarthy discusses the CHIME model in recovery on Tiny Bubbles, with guests sharing personal stories and practical advice.
14 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative

About this podcast

Tiny Bubbles: Recovery Inspiration
Author:
Jean McCarthy
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episodes:
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Jean McCarthy on CHIME: Building Blocks of Recovery

Episode Overview

  • The episode explores the CHIME model, encompassing connectedness, hope, identity, meaning, and empowerment in recovery
  • Host Jean McCarthy shares personal insights and introduces guests Shelley-Anne McKay and Anna, who emphasize the importance of mindfulness, self-compassion, and support in recovery
  • The power of community and the transformative nature of recovery are highlighted through Jean's narration and the guests' candid reflections
  • Guest Anna shares her journey and reflects on the transformative nature of sobriety, finding empowerment through rebellion and building a sustainable, healthier life
  • Jean encourages listeners to introspect and identify the CHIME model's reflection in their personal recovery, offering thought-provoking insights and practical takeaways
It's just seeing the potential that recovery unlocks for you and that you can have goals and connections and social roles that take advantage of your availability because you're showing up so present and so ready to engage. You're just completely unencumbered by the problem of being pickled all the time, being drunk, right? You have this freedom and that gives you meaning.
Feeling lost on your recovery journey? Jean McCarthy's latest episode of Tiny Bubbles might just be the compass you need. In this engaging 15-minute session, Jean dives into the CHIME model, a framework that stands for Community, Hope, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. These five elements are essential building blocks for anyone striving to maintain sobriety. Jean breaks down each component with relatable stories and practical advice, making complex ideas easy to grasp.
This episode also features heartfelt conversations with guests Shelley-Anne McKay and Anna, who share their personal journeys and the role CHIME has played in their lives. Shelley-Anne's mindfulness practices and Anna's self-compassion tips offer listeners real-world strategies to incorporate into their own recovery toolkit. Jean's warm and empathetic narration makes you feel like you're chatting with a trusted friend.
Whether you're new to recovery or a seasoned veteran, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of community that can help you stay the course. Tune in for a quick yet impactful boost to your sobriety journey.