The Bubble Hour

Audrey's Story

Audrey reflects on the effects that her dysfunctional family of origin dynamics have had relative to her slide into a problematic relationship with alcohol and subsequent sobriety.

Resources discussed in this episode include:

Information on codependency and narcissism from Sherry Gaba

"Embrace" body image documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4862478/

Body Kindness Podcast 

"This Naked Mind" by Annie Grace

Stages of Change explained on Jean's blog UnPickled

"Drinking: A Love Story" by Caroline Knapp 

 

Host Jean McCarthy's blog UnPickled is here. Be sure to watch for her newest book releases at www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books

The Bubble Hour is a weekly podcast hosted by recovery author and blogger, Jean McCarthy. 

Real People. Real Stories. Real Hope.

The "Bubble" is what we use to stay safe and happy in sobriety (especially early sobriety). We surround ourselves with things and people who bring us joy, laughter and comfort. What do you put in YOUR bubble?