Lori Layne is an Author, Pilot, and a Recovering Alcoholic. Her story is truly an example of letting God be the pilot of our lives. Lori shares Romans 5:3-5 with us as part of her story. You're going to be inspired by what God can do when we put aside our addictions to be used for a greater purpose! Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to sha...
Oct 31, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 37
What is that “thing” that you regret you did not do sooner? Since this is a podcast about addiction and mostly alcoholism there are two answers I often hear. I wish I had quit drinking before I actually did I wish I had joined this group before I tried it on my own again. This group is Joyful Surrender and in this podcast, you're going to hear what a meeting is all about. I get countless unfinished “form” notifications each week about joining Joyful Surrender. There are five questions you have t...
Sep 18, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Meet Becky! Becky reached out to me after following She Surrenders on social media for a while. She had been praying for the next steps in her Recovery, and God nudged her to reach out to me. I am so glad she did! We had a great conversation, and I am excited to share it with you. Becky shares Romans 8:1 " God does not want us to sin, but even if we sin, we will not be condemned because of what Jesus has done for us ." I am sure this story of faith and surrender will inspire you! Here is the lin...
Aug 07, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Today on the podcast, we have my dear friend, Pam. Pam and I met in a unique way which we will share with you on the podcast. If you doubt that Divine Appointments are real, our story will change your mind. This podcast is titled "Not By Chance" because I wrote a short story about our Divine Appointment, published in a short story book. This was also my first published writing, so it is extra special to me. I am so grateful that Pam was willing to share her story with you here on the She Surrend...
Jul 14, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 34
We have a first here today on the SS podcast, a guy!!! Not just any guy, it's my new friend Kyle who is celebrating two years of sobriety, TODAY. I thought it would be very fitting to air his story today to commemorate this milestone. Kyle shares with us how he got to his surrender moment, the scripture he lives by, and what life looks like today. CONGRATULATIONS ON TWO YEARS TODAY KYLE! Grateful you chose to celebrate with us here at She Surrenders, thank you. Romans 8:28 And we know that in al...
Jun 29, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Tarrah is back with us today. You may remember Tarrah from episode #18 here on the SS podcast when she was celebrating her 90-day hurdle, and NOW, on June 10, Tarrah celebrated one year of sobriety! She shares with us the verse she and her husband focused on the entire day of her one-year mile marker. They went hiking together and made this verse the focus of their day; Psalm 18:2 NIV The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the ...
Jun 26, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 32
WE are back and talking about Summer! Join Debbie, Kali, Terri, Michelle, Lynne, and Myself for a few thoughts, tips, and laughs to encourage you to have your best summer yet because you are doing it SOBER. Happy Summer! About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery...
May 29, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 31
If you scroll all the way back to Episode 1 you will hear Michelle tell her story at one year of sobriety. Today she shares some sober life tips and what she is learning in year three! We're talking about therapy in recovery today and we do so shamelessly! You will be enlightened and encouraged as Mischelle shares her path in therapy with us. About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many po...
May 15, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 30
If you are drinking and a Mom, you need to listen to Stephanie's story. Everyone should listen to this! Don't ever say that "this would never happen to me" Stephanie didn't think so either, but it did. She spent Mother's day 2020 in the ER after a 911 call from her kiddos saved her life. She shares how God is at the forefront of her recovery today and how God put some puzzle pieces together for her to find the ministry of She Surrenders. Listen as Stephanie tells the rest of her story. About the...
Apr 25, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Join me for this honest conversation with Debbie, a friend, and admin of Joyful Surrender. Debbie shares with you how God tugged at her heart to participate in a Bible Study even though she was still drinking. Listen to Debbie's story of her path into alcoholism and the journey God brought her on to bring her to her surrender moment. She shares scripture from Ephesians about putting on the full armor of God and what the sword of the spirit means to her. Thank you, Debbie, for being willing to sh...
Apr 10, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 28
How is your mindset going into New Year's Eve this year? On this last episode of our sober for the holidays series, the Sober Circle talks about how to do your first New Year's Eve sober and find joy in the celebrations without alcohol. Michelle, Kali, and Sherry have lots to say about this topic! About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few fo...
Dec 27, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In today's episode, the Sober Circle is focusing on our intentions for next year. Maybe you have already started doing this as well. Maybe you use a word that defines your goal. Whatever your plan is to achieve the bigger goal, how do you break it down to set yourself up for success? Join Kali, Lynne, and Sherry as we share some of our tips to get ready for 2022! About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platfo...
Dec 20, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Here we are with Part 2 of the Sober Circle Holidays Series. This week's topic is, "When the Rest of the Family is Still Drinking." Listen in as Sherry, Kali, Karen, and Lynne share five tips to help you navigate the family parties where alcohol is still part of the main course. These tips are helpful whether your family party is a quieter bunch with a champagne toast or it's the one whose annual Christmas get-together is a legendary rager every year. We have something for everyone! Join us and ...
Dec 13, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This is the first of a four-part series for everyone. Whether you are newly sober, trying to get sober, or want to gain more confidence for yourself as you navigate through the next month, this series is for you. It is also a great source of information for you if someone you love is going through this for the first time. We will help you answer the question, what can you do to be supportive through the season? Today's episode is all about prepping for the holidays. There is a lot of it this tim...
Dec 06, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week on the Sober Circle we have Sherry, Lynne, Debbie, Karen, and Kali at the table and we are talking about Rock Bottoms! What is Rock Bottom and do you need to have one to start a life of sobriety? Join us for the discussion as we discuss our own rock bottoms and you will hear that this looks different for all of us. About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women a...
Nov 15, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Are you a new girl in sober life? If so, you will like listening to Kari today. She recently joined our Joyful Surrender Group, has been knocking down the sober days ever since, and recently celebrated thirty days of sobriety! She has been at this milestone before, but this time is different, and she wants to share that with you. I am grateful that Kari is sharing her story in the early days of sobriety. Sharing her story is a prime example of giving back in recovery where the giver benefits as ...
Oct 28, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Welcome to the Sober Circle!! Today we are talking about the importance of community in recovery. This verse from Ecclesiastes 4:10 sums it up well: "If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” Thanks for being here, and we welcome your comments and questions! About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for w...
Oct 24, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Welcome to The Sober Circle, where we record conversations about all things God, sobriety, how we get there, and stay there. We also answer questions from our listeners, focus on topics in the media today (of which there are many), or whatever is on our hearts. Together with Terri, Debbie, Kali, Michelle, Karen, Lynne, and myself, we have valuable conversations, and we want to share them with you. Sometimes you will hear all of us in the conversation and other times just a few of us. Just know t...
Oct 24, 2021•3 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Christina is a friend from Melbourne, Australia. I like to say she represents the international chapter of She Surrenders! I love her, her humble heart, and her accent. She shares her story of building this life of increased, accumulating busyness until it fell and alcohol remained. I appreciated hearing more of Christina’s story and so will you. Thank you, Christina, for sharing your story of what happens when you say yes to God and no to alcohol. For more information on the recovery group we r...
Oct 15, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This week we have the pleasure of listening to Tarrah’s story. Tarrah is one of the newer faces at She Surrenders and she is sobered up and showing up for recovery life. I love her enthusiastic spirit and her participation in our Joyful Surrender group . Thank you, Tarrah, for your willingness to be vulnerable and share your story. About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for ...
Sep 23, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Welcome back from summer break! We are kicking off the Fall season here with Lynne. Lynne is a part of our She Surrenders community and also a member of Joyful Surrender , our private recovery group. She authentically shares her addiction journey of alcoholism with you here and I am so glad she did. From marital conflict to cross country moves she learned that alcohol doesn't care where you are, it will follow. But so does Recovery. Listen and Learn! Thank you Lynne for being here with us. About...
Sep 16, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Elaine and I met through a mutual friend and she reached out to me after reading my book. She discovered we had a lot of similarities in our stories and I have loved corresponding with her. Elaine shares her recovery story with so much bravery and I am in awe of her! She is a pastor's wife, farm girl, boy mom, and avid lover of the Lord. In today's podcast, Elaine shares about the trauma that set her up for addiction and also her relapse after twenty years of sobriety. Elaine talks about the sup...
Jun 17, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
You may recall my conversation with Kelly in one of my first podcasts. Recently, Kelly reached out to me with some perspectives she wanted to share with you. So to celebrate her three -year sober birthday, we continued the conversation. You will be enlightened and appreciative of all she shares with us. Thank you, Kelly! About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and s...
Jun 10, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 15
I so enjoyed my time with Alyssa. This is one of the longer podcasts because we couldn’t quit talking. The conversation was so good! Can’t wait for you to listen and also the unique way that we found each other. Alyssa has a website and you can visit it at thisthorn.com . The name comes from the thorn Paul references in 2 Corinthians 12. I will always have the thorn of addiction "poking" me in the side to remind me of my need to depend on God for relief. Alyssa says, “It's the thing that He's us...
Jun 03, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 14
I hope you enjoy the conversation with Meredith as much as I did! Below you will find all the links to all things Meredith. Thank you, Meredith, for sharing your story of joy in recovery! meredithterpeluk.com tuneinwithmeredith.buzzsprout.com youtube.com/channel/UCR_KBHN5dUWtki3HMA8xKyA About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women see...
May 17, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Becky is a friend of mine I met through this ever-expanding world of addiction and recovery. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother who loves the Lord and is very committed to recovery work! She is also a leader at Celebrate Recovery here in Holland, MI. For more information on Celebrate Recovery, you can find it at celebraterecovery.com . Becky would also be happy to tell you more. If you would like to connect with Becky, just reach out to me at shesurrenders.com/resources . At the bottom of th...
Mar 22, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today we welcome Marilyn to the She Surrenders podcast. You will love her story of 16 years of faith-based recovery after her "Aha" moment that gave her the desire to put down her glass for good! About the She Surrenders Podcast: On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Help us reach more list...
Dec 04, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week I am sharing a message with you that I did virtually for Grace Christian University in Grand Rapids last month. Like many other events, this one was supposed to be in person but it didn’t happen. There have been so many changes like this in 2020, hasn’t there? Changes that bring unexpected fears and anxiety. I wanted to speak into how to not only put faith over fear but put your faith into action as well! To check out Grace Christian University, visit gracechristian.edu About the She S...
Nov 02, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 10
I met Limor at a She Recovers Event in New York in May of 2017. We sat next to each other at a session and had a stimulating conversation and have kept in touch via Facebook ever since. She is a busy lady and has quite a story of which you will hear more about in the podcast. I invite you to check out her website and learn more about what she does. This is a bit of a different interview than what we have done previously here on the SS podcast, but I wanted to recognize that there are many paths ...
Oct 26, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
You may remember Nicki from a previous podcast. If you missed it, go back to Episode #5 and listen to Nicki’s story about her relationship with alcohol. She is with us today to speak about the relationship between sugar and alcohol. Why they have such a close relationship and what we need to be aware of. She shares with us why processed sugar is so addictive and how it relates to alcohol addiction as well. Spoiler alert: the hangover is the same. Listen and learn! Want to know more about Nicki? ...
Oct 19, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
