Why Listen?
Welcome to the Confident Sober Women podcast, your go-to source for real-life talk on healing trauma, building confidence, and thriving beyond recovery. Hosted by a witty middle-aged woman balancing the chaos of parenting young adults, marriage, and business, each episode feels like a coffee chat with your best friend who’s also a therapist and coach. Since July 1, 2002, our host has been on a journey of sobriety, dedicating her life to helping other sober women.
Tune in for personal stories, teenage mishaps, and professional insights into natural wellness and clinical practices. Join us as we share practical tools for managing emotions and living a life you no longer want to escape from, inspired by the spirit of Stevie Nicks, Carrie Underwood, and Sheryl Crow. Let’s thrive in long-term recovery together!
Confident Sober Women
Join Shelby John, sober since July 1, 2002, for empowering conversations on the Confident Sober Women podcast with women who’ve found joy and confidence in their alcohol and drug-free lives.
This show is a rally cry for empathetic, resilient, and wisdom-seeking women dedicated to building a life you don’t want to escape from after that crucial first year of a sober lifestyle.
Discover how to:
· Build unshakable confidence in your sober life
· Break free from societal drinking norms
· Overcome the shame cycle and emotional numbing
· Resist the glamorized, over-hyped social influences around alcohol
· Create a pure and joyful life beyond recovery
Hear inspiring stories and practical advice on:
· Healing trauma
· Mindful parenting in recovery
· Optimizing physical and mental health
· Building a new, empowered identity
· Transforming your life beyond substance abuse recovery
We dive deep into questions like “Who am I now?” and “How do I pursue my heart’s desires?”, taking the intimidation out of sobriety and showcasing how to thrive in long-term recovery. This is truly a space for women supporting women in this modern recovery era.
New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe now for weekly inspiration on your journey to becoming one of the happiest sober women, free from the cool crowd’s pressure to drink.
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Breaking the Cycle: How One Woman Conquered Generational Addiction and Rewrote Her Story w/Karin E Clark
Journey with Karin E. Clark through her powerful recovery story – from growing up in an alcoholic family to finding sobriety, overcoming fertility challenges, and building a meaningful counseling career. Learn practical tools for healing, personal growth, and breaking generational patterns of addiction.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding addiction as a symptom of deeper emotional pain
- Practical recovery strategies beyond traditional 12-step programs
- Healing core beliefs like ”I'm not enough”
- Techniques for emotional regulation and self-awareness
Guest Highlights: Karin E. Clark, MS
- Addiction Recovery Counselor
- Specializes in teen and family system counseling
- 40+ years in recovery
- Relocating to Portugal in April
Connect with Karin:
- Email: info@karineclark.com
- Website: www.karineclark.com
- Phone: 608-215-7755
Practical Tools Discussed:
- Pause and breathe before reacting
- Use ”I” statements in communication
- Ask ”What am I feeling?” during emotional triggers
- Practice self-compassion and internal focus
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Oh, and by the way, if you didn’t know, my remote Neurofeedback Therapy program is up and running. Learn more here!
If you aren't part of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, it's a great place to be. There are over a thousand other sober women there building lives they don't want to escape from. Come on over and join us.
And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy today and maybe a second one for a friend. There is so much hope in recovery, and I shared my story so raw and vulnerable so that others would know they aren't alone and that there is a way to live well, manage relationships, parent your kids, and have a healthy body, all while staying sober. Grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.
December 19, 2024
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Meet Your Host - Shelby John
Shelby is a licensed clinical socia