Amy is taking a look at a word that is commonly misunderstood to those not familiar with the 12 step community... Powerlessness. There is a power in admitting your powerlessness and coming to terms with an unmanageable life. But more importantly, what is the difference between powerlessness and helplessness? There is certaintly a paradox is the word, and Amy is diving into the differences of feeling powerless and taking the power back. Listen to part 1 of Amy's story: https://directory.libsyn.co...
Jan 17, 2023•32 min
Amy welcomes author Amber Cantorna to discuss her book Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God - and all of the life experience that has led her to this point in her journey. Raised in a very religous, Amber discovered more about herself when she went off to college... and her parents weren't accepting of any of it. Her parents' reaction (and her writing about it in her book) helped Amber realize her story was also the story of other queer people an...
Jan 10, 2023•59 min
On this very special throwback episode of Eternally Amy, Amy is visiting a gem of a conversation from the archives of one of her past podcasts. In a conversation from 2018, Amy her friend and former pastor, Jesse Butterworth are diving into the concept of criticism - both its power over us, and the power it can give us. The idea of dealing with criticism without losing your self-esteem is crucial, along with being open and vulnerable about things that hurt your feelings. All that and more on thi...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Carlos Navarro is a rising actor known for his roles in Marvel's "Hawkeye" on Disney+, “The Walking Dead” on AMC, and many more TV shows and movies. He is also an iHeartRadio personality in Orlando, Florida, and personal development coach and speaker. Amy and Carlos talk about his journey to sobriety, and the many ups and downs along the way. From his long career in morning radio and his budding acting career to his new found passion of helping others tap into their own passions, sobriety has he...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Amy welcomes friend Heidi Le to the podcast! Heidi is an author, singer-songwriter, and speaker who helps people experience greater emotional freedom. She is the author of Confessions of the Broken: A Codependent Rock Chick’s Journey from Hopelessness to Healing and co-author of The Epiphanies Project. She is the founder of the Emotional Freedom Masterclass and is certified as a BodyMind Bridge practitioner and life coach. Amy and Heidi are chatting about the idea of forgiveness - and why the pr...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min
The holidays alway bring additional stress to everybody in different ways, but not everybody does great at handling it! Nevermind when you're a parent trying to make Christmas special for your children, AND somebody in early sobriety! Amy gives 7 tips to deal with holiday stress that help you focus on caring for yourself. It's time to stop worrying about the stupid elf on the shelf. Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv Shop the Eternally Awkward 80’s Store: https:/...
Dec 13, 2022•47 min
Amy welcomes Barbara Legere, author of Keven's Choice: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide . What do you do when your depressed son tells you that he won't live to be 30? Barbara's son Keven showed signs of depression at a very young age, and though she did everything she could, she was forced to watch him slip into heroin addiction. After Keven's death 2 years ago, Barbara is sharing more about her experience being a parent who lost their child to addictio...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Amy welcomes back Carolyn Bunn, Sarah Alaimo, and Alysse Bryson of The Sober Curator to discuss Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry. As one of the stars of Friends in the 1990s, Perry started struggling with alcohol and opiate addiction very quietly before it took over his life. The Sober Babes, as people who have consumed a ton of "Quit-Lit" and attended 12 Step programs, gives their impressions of the book and Perry's honesty in depicting the program and sobe...
Nov 29, 2022•57 min
Amy welcomes Freya Kennedy, Enneagram Coach and Transformationalist to wrap up our series on Enneagram Types! Freya joins Amy to talk more about how she began to embrace the idea of Enneagram types and how the discovery allowed her to further observe herself with radical honesty. Learn more about when your Enneagram type takes shape and how your dominate Enneagram Type is really just your instinct for survival. Connect with Freya: https://www.freyakennedy.com/ Discover The 9 Types of People by R...
Nov 22, 2022•56 min
The Peacemaker, or Enneagram type 9, enjoy helping the people around them exist more comfortably and they generally excel at avoiding conflict. Despite their easy going personality, they can also stubborn people who hate to feel controlled. While they can fear appearing too needy, their failure to set boundaries can sometimes be the worst situation for The Peacemaker. Learn more about Enneagram type 9 growth needs and the power of forgiveness. Discover The 9 Types of People by Renee Baron and El...
Nov 15, 2022•40 min
The Challenger, or Type 8 Enneagram, while often independent and self-sufficient, can also come off as somebody who is stubborn and controlling. With core values like competence, influence, and power, Type 8s typically value respect more than status in a social group. Learn more about why Type 8s push themselves to their limits constantly, and often make great leaders. Discover The 9 Types of People by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books: https://amzn.to/3...
Nov 08, 2022•42 min
The Enthusiast, or Enneagram Type 7, is someone who is lively, fun-loving, and a person who has wild stories. Though they have some fears like getting stuck in rut or not living "the good life," their childlike enthusiasm will keep a Type 7 upbeat and optimistic. Learn more about what where their needs for flexibilty, happiness and variety come from, and growth tips for Type 7s! Discover The 9 Types of People by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books: https:/...
Nov 08, 2022•48 min
This week, Amy welcomes Dr. Tish Gentile, DHSc, MPH to the show! Dr. Tish is an ADHD advocate and mentor and has worked in healthcare for over 20 years. She was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, and now as an adult, she shares her story and experiences in hopes of helping others and stopping the stigma. Having been placed in special education classes early on in school, Dr. Tish had a strong desire to prove to people they were wrong about her. From overcoming imposter syndrome and attending co...
Nov 01, 2022•47 min
Amy welcomes back Carolyn Bunn, Sarah Alaimo, and Alysse Bryson of The Sober Curator to discuss Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD by Tamara Rosier. With all of our hosts navigating lives with ADHD, this book gives them an opportunity to reflect and feel validated in their own experiences with the guilty feelings associated with ADHD and their strategies to manage. Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD...
Oct 25, 2022•51 min
Amy is sharing 6 great tips on that she personally uses to help put her ADHD to work for her! While masking ADHD can be exhausting, some of these practical tips can help turn your ADHD into a type of wizardry! Plus, a special bonus tip as in case you're visiting Disney Land any time soon. Alarm Clock for Gentle Wake Up : https://amzn.to/3MFApJy Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv Shop the Eternally Awkward 80’s Store: https://bit.ly/3EGMM46 http://amylizharrison.c...
Oct 18, 2022•46 min
The Skeptic, or Type 6 Enneagram, can be a person seeking safety and security, but in reality are people who are anxiously anticipating everything that could go wrong in a plan. Learn more about what makes their needs to communicate clearly, feel protected and protect others, as well as how to approach the skeptical types in your life. Discover The 9 Types of People by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv Shop the Eternally Awkward ...
Oct 11, 2022•39 min
Amy welcomes Sarah Alaimo and Alysse Bryson of The Sober Curator to discuss The Gangster's Guide to Sobriety: My Life in 12 Steps to round out September and National Recovery Month. This book tells the story of career criminal, Richie, running from his problems and location to location, until he finds the 12 steps and turns his life around for the better. While Richie's story may sound far and away from Amy and her friends, his struggle with amends and his journey to sobriety resonated with thes...
Oct 04, 2022•56 min
Amy welcomes Shelby John, licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, addiction, and anxiety as well as the host of the Confident Sober Women podcast. Having dealt with depression, addiction and eating disorders earlier in her life, Shelby has developed a course to help calm your brain and body, and help reduce anxiety and panic attacks. Shelby shares more about breaking negative thinking patterns, practices we can adopt to help anxiety, and the importance of training your brain by e...
Sep 27, 2022•59 min
Amy welcomes Michelle Farris, Founder of Counseling Recovery and a licensed (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) psychotherapist and anger management specialist located in San Jose, CA. Amy and Michelle discuss anger management and the concept of healthy anger, as well as the imporantance of being able to express your anger in a healthy way while in a relationship. And where does the idea that women struggle with anger come from anyway? Learn more about Michelle at https://www.counselingreco...
Sep 20, 2022•44 min
Amy wecomes Arlina Allen, host of Sober: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast! Arlina talks with Amy about how her childhood trauma resulted in her first drink at 8 years old and the struggle to regain her happiness in life. Now 28 years sober, Arlina works as Sober Coach and Hypnotherapist to help others do the same. Learn more about the importance of working through resentments, excercises to rebuild self-esteem, and how hypnotherapy can help in your recovery journey. Hosted by Amy Liz Harri...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Amy welcomes friends Carolyn Bunn and Jayne Follette Steinbach to discuss the different pathways they took on their journeys to sobriety. From how they decided they need a change from that constant "tired" feeling to customizing their recovery, Carolyn and Jayne share more about what they're now able to accomplish since finding sobriety. Book: The unexpected joy of being sober by Catherine Grey: https://amzn.to/3Kppe6H The unexpected joy of being Sober Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/g...
Sep 06, 2022•55 min
Amy welcomes friends Carolyn Bunn, Sarah Alaimo and Alysse Bryson of The Sober Curator to discuss Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God by Amber Cantorna. This story dives into the author's journey of self-discovery, realizing she was part of the LGBTQ community and coming to terms with that within a very religious homelife and lifestyle. With various experiences growing up in the church, Amy and the Boozless Babes talk more about navigating awkwa...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Like Patches O'Houlihan said... Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge. Amy is taking that same mentality and applying it to tricky social situations... How do you dodge or dip out of an interaction that may prove to be troublesome to somebody with ADHD or someone in early sobriety? Learn more about diving out of the situations by changing the subject, or using the House, Person, Tree test to get the potstirrers out of your space. Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv Sho...
Aug 23, 2022•57 min
Amy welcomes Duane Osterlind , licensed marriage and family therapist and host of The Addicted Mind podcast. Duane and Amy chat about their struggles with addiction, and Duane shares more about how his first rehab experience at age 17 helped put him on his path today. Duane talks more about his work in sex addiction, and trying to repair a relationship with a spouse experiencing it. He also shares more about a great personal loss he and his wife experienced and how they had to work through it. H...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min
The Investigator, or Type 5 Enneagram, can be a quiet person with introvertive tendencies, but in reality are people who value independence, freedom and understanding in their lives. Learn more about what makes these naturally curious people tick, and how to approach the investigative types in your life. Discover The 9 Types of People by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv Shop the Eternally Awkward 80’s Store: https://bit.ly/3EGMM...
Aug 09, 2022•37 min
As the mother of an airline family, Amy is handing out tips from her years of experience of travelling with her small children. Airports are never a stress-free time for anybody, never mind when you're dragging a stroller and realizing a kid forgot to pack something! After your inevitably annoying time with TSA, Amy takes you through her first guided mediation on the podcast to help you chill out and get back to relaxation. Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books Shop the Eternally Awkward 80...
Aug 02, 2022•54 min
Amy welcomes friends Carolyn Bunn and Alysse Bryson of The Sober Curator for the first in a series we are calling The Boozeless Bookclub! This week, they are taking a look at Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up by Selma Blair and discuss some of the most of resonate parts of her tough relationship with her mother, struggles with sobriety, and being diagnosed with MS. Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books Shop the Eternally Awkward 80’s Store AmyLizHarrison.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subs...
Jul 26, 2022•53 min
Amy is diving into some of the first major social experiences she had after finding sobriety, and how nerve-racking it can be. From the first time she attended a U2 concert to a number of corporate events with her husband, Amy struggled to dea with her discomfort around alcohol and a fear of relapse. Knowing how mentally draining these experiences can be, Amy shares a few practical tips to help you navigate these sobriety firsts. Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books Shop the Eternally Awkw...
Jul 19, 2022•46 min
The Individualist enneagram type can often be found among creatives who long for connection and understanding with other people. However, they often fear they might be too weird or too broken. Amy takes a look at this enneagram type to try to better understand their quest to express their individuality. Discover The 9 Types of People by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books Shop the Eternally Awkward 80’s Store AmyLizHarrison.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ...
Jul 12, 2022•40 min
The Achiever can seem to be a confident, ambitious and charismatic person to those around them, but their fears of failure or feeling insignificant can be a challenge for them to overcome. Amy is looking at 10 ways to spot The Achiever in life, and what we can learn from their chameleon-like nature. Discover The 9 Types of People by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele. Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books Shop the Eternally Awkward 80’s Store AmyLizHarrison.com Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Sub...
Jul 05, 2022•37 min
