Tiny Bubbles: Recovery Inspiration

Jean McCarthy
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Boost your sobriety with quick, inspiring messages from Jean McCarthy, host of The Bubble Hour podcast. Tiny Bubbles features insights, information, and interview clips for a quick shot of recovery encouragement. Just 15 minutes long, so you can get back to that beautiful sober life you're building!

  1. 03/10/2023

    Escape Hatches and Cute Shoes

    Host Jean McCarthy reflects on alcohol-free living and the impact of surprise triggers. She recounts a recent social outing that caused a (momentary!) sober wobble and how she protected her recovery in that *sticky* situation. Want to see those sparkly shoes Jean talks about? Visit The Bubble Hour on Instagram to see more.  Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Still drinking and wondering how to get started on sober life? This book is for you: UnPickled Prepare to be Alcohol-Free: Tips and Insights to Ease the Transition All books by Jean McCarthy are available at www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com

    12 min

  2. 14/09/2023

    Finding Inspiration and Protecting New Recovery

    Guest Virgina Kerr considers the power of personal story telling to inpact others and reflects on protecting her early recovery like a fragile treasure. Resources in this episode: The Bubble Hour (Season 7, Episode 8) Virginia Kerr https://www.blogtalkradio.com/bubblehour/2019/02/20/guest-virginia-kerr Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Still drinking and wondering how to get started on sober life? This book is for you: UnPickled Prepare to be Alcohol-Free: Tips and Insights to Ease the Transition All books by Jean McCarthy are available at www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com

    13 min

  3. 07/09/2023

    Pumpkin Spice People Pleasing

    This little boost of sober inspiration comes with a dash of pumpkin spice, as we reflect on the changing seasons and keeping life simple. Host Jean McCarthy shares how learning to step back from people pleasing has been a lesson in her recovery. We also revisit Maria's story from The Bubble Hour Season 7. You can hear the rest of that episode on the website or via Apple Podcasts. All books by Jean McCarthy are available at www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Learn more about The Bubble Hour and listen to the archives at www.thebubblehour.com Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com

    15 min

  4. 20/06/2023

    Oversharing

    There's no one right or perfect way to talk about our recovery, but gahhh the vulnerability hangover of knowing we've overshared when trying to explain alcohol-free life to a normie. Host Jean McCarthy reflects on feeling awkward at a party recently and perhaps holding back a little too much for fear of turning small talk into a monologue. Resources in this episode: "Update With Ellie"  episode on The Bubble Hour (2017)   Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen from Website  The Ember Ever There: Poems on Change, Grief, Growth, Recovery, and Rediscovery by Jean McCarthy  UnPickled Prepare to be Alcohol-Free: Tips and Insights to Ease the Transition All books by Jean McCarthy are available at www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Learn more about The Bubble Hour and listen to the archives at www.thebubblehour.com Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com

    15 min

  5. 25/05/2023

    The CHIME Model of Recovery

    The CHIME model is a worthwhile addition to your recovery toolkit. CHIME is an acronym for common components found in various pathways to recovery success: community, hope, identity, meaning, and empowerment. Learn more about CHIME here. Download a free CHIME checklist and wallpaper for your smartphone here. Also in this episode: Shelley-Anne McKay on The Bubble Hour Season 5 Episode 41 Anna's Story on The Bubble Hour Season 7 Episode 11 Learn more about The Bubble Hour and listen to the archives at www.thebubblehour.com Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee See all books by Jean McCarthy: www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com

    14 min

  6. 17/05/2023

    Sober Travels

    Travelling as a person in recovery takes a little extra thought and care. Let's talk about the perks of travelling alcohol-free, and share a few precautions.  We hear expert tips and insights from Margaret Ward of Alcohol-Free Adventure Retreats (A.F.A.R.), and revisit her interview on The Bubble Hour in Season 8. Follow A.F.A.R on Facebook Learn more about The Bubble Hour and listen to the archives at www.thebubblehour.com Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee See all books by Jean McCarthy: www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com (please note that some links may be affiliate referrals that afford a small commission to this podcast at no additional cost to purchasers)

    18 min

  7. 23/04/2023

    Why Resentments Undermine Your Recovery

    Are resentments holding back your recovery? When do opinions or differences morph into resentment? What can you do to dial them back, and why should you? Resources in this episode: Maestro George Marriner Maull on The Bubble Hour: https://jeanmccarthy.ca/2020/06/22/the-bubble-hour-s8e24-maestro-george-marriner-maull/ Nicole Cameron on The Bubble Hour Season 9, Episode 16: https://jeanmccarthy.ca/2021/04/26/the-bubble-hour-s9e16-nicole-cameron/ The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide by Jean McCarthy Learn more about The Bubble Hour and listen to the archives at www.thebubblehour.com Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee See all books by Jean McCarthy: www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com (please note that some links may be affiliate referrals that afford a small commission to this podcast at no additional cost to purchasers)

    15 min

  8. 12/04/2023

    Recovery Language and Labels

    Are you intentional about the language you choose to talk about recovery? The same phrases that feel accurate and comfortable in some situations can be misunderstood by a wider audience. Does being a non-drinker mean a person is sober? Does sobriety always equal recovery? Today's show aims to help you find the right words to accurately reflect your recovery perspective. In this episode: Jean reads from her book UnPickled Prepare to be Alcohol-Free: Tips and Insights to Ease the Transition (2022) Greg Williams, director of The Anonymous People (2014) documentary  Greg William's Bubble Hour interview is available via Patreon   The Bubble Hour S9E10: Ruby Warrington, Author of Sober Curious and The Sober Curious Reset Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington The Sober Curious Reset by Ruby Warrington "Addictionary" recovery language from Recovery Research Institute Learn more about The Bubble Hour and listen to the archives at www.thebubblehour.com Support Tiny Bubbles and The Bubble Hour by joining us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thebubblehour or Buy Me a Coffee See all books by Jean McCarthy: www.jeanmccarthy.ca/books Purchase Take Good Care: Recovery Readings Inspired by The Bubble Hour at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1999299981/ Visit Jean's Blog UnPickled www.unpickledblog.com (please note that some links may be affiliate referrals that afford a small commission to this podcast at no additional cost to purchasers)

    18 min
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Boost your sobriety with quick, inspiring messages from Jean McCarthy, host of The Bubble Hour podcast. Tiny Bubbles features insights, information, and interview clips for a quick shot of recovery encouragement. Just 15 minutes long, so you can get back to that beautiful sober life you're building!

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