Sober Gratitudes

On today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Avelleyra, author of her first book, a memoir called "Get me to the Abbey."  ~~~~~~~~ Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Gratitudes! My name is Sarah and I am the creator and host of this podcast. I drank for over 20 years of my life and now have been sober for over 10 years. Because I am having an amazing life in sobriety, I decided to dedicate myself to helping others recover, and to share on this podcast, how you too, can recover and live a life of freedom, no longer enslaved to alcohol. For me, sobriety has created a life that is free of constant drama, chaos, conflict and turned it into a life that is calmer, more relaxed and peaceful. I couldn’t be more grateful that you decided to tune in today for an inspiring interview with, Lisa Avelleyra, Sober 6 years tomorrow as a matter of fact! Lisa is a gifted writer & now, author of her first book, “Get Me To the Abbey,” a memoir about her life in active alcoholism and getting sober at The Abbey, an addiction and treatment center located in Bettendorf, Iowa.  The Abbey Addiction Treatment Center - Drug And Alcohol Rehab, Drug Rehab Programs, inpatient Alcohol Rehab (theabbeycenter.com) Lisa is a true miracle. Found nearly dead on her kitchen floor from alcoholism, today she is happily sober in part to her month long stay at The Abbey and because of the connections she made there. I had the opportunity to read her memoir prior to our conversation and I was hooked at first sentence.  If you have not read her memoir, you will no doubt want to after you listen to this compelling interview.  Don’t worry, there are no spoilers! Please visit her to buy her book at Get Me to The Abbey - Lisa Avelleyra https://www.facebook.com/TheAbbey2017 https://www.instagram.com/getmetotheabbey/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you are in crisis, please reach out for help and dial 911 if you are in the United States for immediate care.  You can also get help through Global Services:  SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The crisis hotline at Samhsa is Lifeline (988lifeline.org) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is so much to be grateful for when we get sober and stay stopped. If you like what you heard in this interview, please be sure to share this episode and subscribe to my podcast. Also, there are 3 years of interviews with other recovered alcholics on Sober Gratitudes that compliment my bonus series “A Daily dose of Hope.”  When you subscribe, it helps my podcast reach more people who are in crisis and need to know that there is a solution to active alcoholism.  I appreciate your help! I never believed it was possible, but it’s true: A happy life in sobriety is possible, if you are willing to accept help and commit to recovery. I finally believed I was worth it, and you are too. Love, Sarah

Quitting alcohol changes nothing and everything.

Listen to hear how this works. 

I wish you well, 

Sarah 

Trigger warning: Sexual assault is briefly mentioned early in the interview. Please be advised.  My friend, who was one of the recovered alcoholics who guided me through the 12 Steps & who we will call, "Mrs. Jones," shares about her experiences drinking, getting sober and today, a recovered alcoholic. She explains some misconceptions and some confusions about Alcoholism, AA and The Big Book through her own experience.  Her Cat , ‘Netty’ will often chime in during the interview. 😆 Some examples of what you will hear: ~Triggers - "dangerously underestimates what it means to have an alcoholic mind... " ~"Mrs. Jones."  ~What it means to be recovered (vs. recovering) ~If reason and logic keep her away from the first drink.   Listen to hear more.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your life matters. If you feel you are at risk of self-harm, please click this link Lifeline (988lifeline.org) or call 911 for immediate help. If you would like to be connected with “Mrs. Jones” or myself, please email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This podcast discusses how a life with out drinking is possible, and how life on the other side of addiction is satisfying, fulfill and better. If you feel these areas of discussion would add value to your life, please subscribe to Sober Gratitudes Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Hi everyone!  I am so glad you tuned in today for a dose of hope in sobriety. I hope what I share today helps you as you journey to a better life, freed from the bondage of alcoholism.  Please write me and I promise to write you back. sobergratitudes@gmail.com Aura: Meditation & Sleep on the App Store (apple.com) If you are needing affordable online counseling, visit:  Effective, Affordable Online Therapy & Counseling » Try Talkspace If you are need of support regarding your alcoholism or drug addiction, visit: SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous (aa.org) If you are in crisis, please dial 911 for emergency services or Lifeline (988lifeline.org)   You are worth a better life in sobriety. ~ Sarah

Hello!  Welcome & I am so glad you are here!   Today I share a story in real time (well, almost real time) about how much it sucks to try and control everyone. I share how I hate feeling irritable and the ways I escape that feeling and move into a more peaceful place. AAAAHHHHHHH!!!! Please join this community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes!  Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree to find your podcasting platform you use to listen to podcasts Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.      Peace, Sarah

Hello!  Welcome & I am so glad you are here!  Today I will tell you what I lost when I quit drinking.   Please join this community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes!  Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree to find your podcasting platform you use to listen to podcasts Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.      Peace, Sarah

Hello!  Welcome & I am so glad you are here! I want to offer you hope today with whatever ails you.  Whether you are struggling to get and stay sober, or struggling with PTSD, or your mental health- Let's recover together !!   Please join this community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes!  Email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree to find your podcasting platform you use to listen to podcasts Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.      Peace, Sarah

Today I'm excited to be back after a 6 months hiatus to discuss what's up. 

I also talk about trusting your gut. 

I would love to hear from you! 

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com

Love, Sarah 

Today, I discuss being gentle with ourselves as we are in recovery from alcoholism. 

email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com  Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos  Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree   visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) •  Instagram photos and videos or  visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States      Let's recovery together!!     It's so much easier getting and staying sober together. Please join our community of amazing people, here, at Sober Gratitudes! Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.     Peace, Sarah

Today I talk about how I learned if I keep my focus on sobriety, everything else will fall into place. There's more about that in the episode so push play and join me! 

Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) •  Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States    Let's recovery together!!    Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.    Peace, Sarah

Today we get to hear from Laurie from Laur's World - YouTube  We discuss how addiction does not age discriminate & and healing in relationships because she got sober.  Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com  visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) •  Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States     Let's recovery together!!    Until next time, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.     Peace, Sarah

Today I read a message from one of my listeners & share about when I noticed I nearly destroyed my relationship with my son when I was around a year sober. 

Subscribe to my podcast here: @sobergratitudespodcast | Linktree email me at sobergratitudes@gmail.com visit my instagram account at Sober Gratitudes Podcast (@sober_gratitudes_podcast) •  Instagram photos and videos or visit my website at Recovery Podcast | Sober Gratitudes | United States    Let's recovery together!!    Until tomorrow, I hope your day is exactly as it's meant to be.    Peace, Sarah