Eternally Amy

Amy Liz Harrison

Best-selling author Amy Liz Harrison as she chats about being a sober mom of 8, her tips on writing books, deconstruction of faith while in recovery. https://www.amylizharrison.com/

  1. 11h ago

    Emotional Sobriety in the Writing Process

    What obstacles can arise when sharing your vulnerable story with the world?   Amy Liz Harrison opens up about the emotional challenges and unexpected hurdles of writing her memoir during a challenging time in her life. She discusses the difficulties faced with her publisher, the impact of ADHD and rejection sensitivity, and how these experiences have shaped her writing journey.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Navigating publisher expectations and the impacts of poor communication. The unique challenges of writing with late-diagnosed ADHD and rejection sensitivity. The importance of embracing your vulnerabilities and using them to grow as a writer.   If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light. Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her bi-weekly for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning. Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources. About Eternally Amy Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, the Eternally Amy Podcast dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken parts of life. From addiction and recovery to anxiety, ADHD, motherhood, and identity shifts, Amy brings honesty, humor, and lived experience to every episode. Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just trying to figure things out, you'll find something here that resonates. About the Host Amy Liz Harrison, MA, CPC, CLC is a bestselling author, publishing consultant, podcast host, and sober mom of eight. She is the author of the Eternally series, including Eternally Expecting and Eternally Awkward, and the Kiss Your Brain children's book series. Amy is the Founder and CEO of A-Team Press and a contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Sober since 2011-era chaos gave way to clarity, she writes and speaks at the intersection of sobriety, mental health, and identity. Connect with Amy Website: https://www.amylizharrison.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylizharrison/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylizharrison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylizharrison/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyLizHarrison TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amylizharrison Listen + Subscribe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternally-amy/id1620477794 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Hjp3uFDmCb36XxDj6deo5 Eternally Amy is also featured in Recovery Podcastland on The Sober Curator: https://thesobercurator.com/recovery-podcastland-network/eternally-amy/ Credits Production by Podcast Impact Studios https://podcastimpactstudio.com/  Branding + Marketing managed by Magnetic Media Labs https://magneticmedialabs.com/

  2. Aug 5

    Navigating Boundary Challenges with Loved Ones

    Are unclear boundaries affecting your relationships and well-being?   In this episode, Amy Liz Harrison and Dr. Sarah Michaud delve into the complexities of setting boundaries, highlighting insights from "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab. They explore why setting clear boundaries is essential for healthy relationships and personal peace, despite the discomfort it may cause.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Boundaries help to protect personal peace and foster healthy relationships. Clarity and consistency are crucial when setting and maintaining boundaries. The process of setting boundaries might be uncomfortable but leads to long-term benefits.   GUEST BIO Dr. Sarah Michaud is a seasoned psychologist with a deep understanding of codependency and emotional wellness. She offers valuable insights into boundary setting and its impact on mental health.   If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light. Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her bi-weekly for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning. About Eternally Amy Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison, the Eternally Amy Podcast dives into the messy, meaningful, and often unspoken parts of life. From addiction and recovery to anxiety, ADHD, motherhood, and identity shifts, Amy brings honesty, humor, and lived experience to every episode. Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just trying to figure things out, you'll find something here that resonates. About the Host Amy Liz Harrison, MA, CPC, CLC is a bestselling author, publishing consultant, podcast host, and sober mom of eight. She is the author of the Eternally series, including Eternally Expecting and Eternally Awkward, and the Kiss Your Brain children's book series. Amy is the Founder and CEO of A-Team Press and a contributing writer for The Sober Curator. Sober since 2011-era chaos gave way to clarity, she writes and speaks at the intersection of sobriety, mental health, and identity. Connect with Amy Website: https://www.amylizharrison.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylizharrison/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylizharrison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylizharrison/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyLizHarrison TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amylizharrison Listen + Subscribe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternally-amy/id1620477794 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Hjp3uFDmCb36XxDj6deo5 Eternally Amy is also featured in Recovery Podcastland on The Sober Curator: https://thesobercurator.com/recovery-podcastland-network/eternally-amy/ Credits Production by Podcast Impact Studios https://podcastimpactstudio.com/  Branding + Marketing managed by Magnetic Media Labs https://magneticmedialabs.com/

  3. Jun 2

    Why Your Messy Story Matters More Than You Think

    Ever feel like your story is too messy to matter?   In this vulnerable conversation, Amy sits down with her podcast producer and friend Tamar Routly to talk about why the stories we're most ashamed of are often the ones that can help someone else the most. They discuss the power of breaking silence, the danger of secrets, and why your messy, imperfect story might be exactly what someone needs to hear today. Amy also reveals details about her upcoming app, Pen Pals, designed to help anyone with a story finally get it out of their head and onto the page.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Your story doesn't have to be polished or perfect to be worth telling — it just has to be honest We are only as sick as our secrets, and sharing breaks the cycle of isolation Writing your story is an act of self-healing first, and service to others second You can tell your story respectfully without exposing everyone involved — there are creative ways to honor truth while protecting privacy The moment you share what you've been most afraid to say out loud is when resonance and connection happen   GUEST BIO Tamar Routly is a podcast producer, app developer, and creative who specializes in helping people bring their big ideas to life. She's also a fellow Gen X mom navigating neurodivergence, recovery, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with midlife reinvention.   If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light.   Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison — author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her each week for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning. Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.

  4. May 27

    Why Your Evolution Will Make People Uncomfortable — And That's Okay

    Have you ever caught yourself getting dressed up to go to the doctor so you'd be believed? Amy, Anne Marie, and Dr. Sarah dive deep into Florence Given's "Women Don't Owe You Pretty" in this month's Boozeless Book Club. What starts as a book discussion becomes a powerful exploration of how sobriety creates space for questioning everything — from why we automatically move aside for men on sidewalks to the emotional labor we carry without realizing it. KEY TAKEAWAYS - Your evolution will make people uncomfortable, and that's not your responsibility to manage - Sobriety creates the cognitive capacity to examine patriarchal conditioning we've internalized - Women often perform "presentability" without questioning who it's really for - Safety concerns shape women's daily decisions in ways men rarely consider - The witch wound — how women have been conditioned to compete rather than support each other - Medical settings often require women to advocate more assertively for their needs - Generational change is happening as younger people learn about consent and boundaries NOTABLE QUOTE "After years of being objectified, nothing feels sexier than feeling safe." — Florence Given If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light. Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison — author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her each week for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning. Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.

  5. Apr 15

    The Hidden Gender Gap in Healthcare That's Literally Blinding Us

    Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor who couldn't figure out what was wrong with you?   Amy and Dr. Sarah dive deep into the disturbing reality of gender bias in healthcare, sparked by Amy's two-year medical nightmare that ended with 14 contact lenses being removed from her eye. Through their discussion of "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez, they uncover how the entire medical system has been built around male-centered care, leaving women misdiagnosed, undertreated, and sometimes fighting for their lives.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Women are routinely dismissed in medical settings, with pain often attributed to anxiety or being labeled as "whiny women" in medical charts Medical research predominantly uses male subjects, then applies those results to women despite significant biological differences Heart attack symptoms present differently in women but are still diagnosed based on male presentations The cost of advocating for yourself in healthcare goes far beyond money — it's about quality of life and sometimes survival Learning to trust your instincts and speak up for yourself isn't being difficult — it's being responsible for your own health Gender bias extends far beyond medicine into design, engineering, and everyday products that assume a male default   NOTABLE QUOTE "The bottom line is being female in a medical setting can mean receiving less accurate diagnosis, less effective treatment, and less attentive care because the entire system has been based on male centered care. This isn't just inconvenient, it's life threatening." — Dr. Sarah Michaud   If this conversation reminded you to slow down and breathe, share it with a friend who needs that same permission. Then subscribe to Eternally Amy for more truth-telling, laughter, and light.   Eternally Amy is hosted by Amy Liz Harrison — author, memoir coach, sober mom of eight, and spiritual storyteller. Join her each week for honest conversations about recovery, motherhood, and meaning. Visit amylizharrison.com for books, coaching, and resources.   LINKS & RESOURCES Book: "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez Dr. Mary Claire Haver on menopause and medical bias

  6. Mar 10

    Boozeless Bookclub: What Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed Taught Us About Emotional Sobriety

    The Boozeless Book Club: Brave Enough, Grief, and Learning to Play the Hand You're Dealt What if the loneliness you feel isn't proof you're broken — just proof you're human? Amy and Dr. Sarah Michelle return for another episode of The Boozeless Book Club, this time diving into Cheryl Strayed's Brave Enough — a slim collection of quotes that packs a serious emotional punch. From the danger of "gathering receipts" to prove you're an outcast to the necessity of saying your feelings out loud even when it feels like vomiting, this conversation is raw, relatable, and real. They talk about codependency, compassion, courage in close relationships, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is grieve what didn't happen so you can finally move forward. If you've ever felt too messy, too much, or too alone — this one's for you. Key Takeaways Loneliness and feeling like an outcast are often self-created stories — and saying them out loud breaks the spell"You're only as sick as your secrets" — vulnerability is the spark of human connectionNot everything will be okay, and that's okay — acceptance is a small, quiet roomDon't own other people's crap — their unkindness is usually about them, not youGrief is about time, feeling your feelings, and eventually realizing you're okayYou have to be brave enough to tell the truth in close relationships — even when it's uncomfortableSometimes healing means moving forward even when it still hurts Guest Bio Dr. Sarah Michelle is a psychologist, recovery advocate, and co-host of The Boozeless Book Club with Amy. She brings decades of clinical experience, spiritual curiosity, and a healthy dose of Gen X wit to every conversation. Episode Resources Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed Notable Quote "We know we're telling the truth when we feel like vomiting." — Dr. Sarah Michelle Connect with Amy Amy Liz Harrison: amylizharrison.com | @amylizharrison Amy's Books: amylizharrison.com/books Memoir Coaching & Courses: amylizharrison.com/services-7 Eternally Amy is hosted by bestselling author Amy Liz Harrison — a sober mom of eight sharing her journey from jail to joy with humor, heart, and hard-won wisdom. Each episode blends raw storytelling, spiritual insights, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel less alone. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This podcast shares personal stories and spiritual insights. It is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or addiction treatment. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.

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Best-selling author Amy Liz Harrison as she chats about being a sober mom of 8, her tips on writing books, deconstruction of faith while in recovery. https://www.amylizharrison.com/