Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
197: A Little Spark of Willingness Is All It Takes with Amy Liz Harrison
197: A Little Spark of Willingness Is All It Takes with Amy Liz Harrison
197: A Little Spark of Willingness Is All It Takes with Amy Liz Harrison
Monday 5th September 2022
Join Amy Liz Harrison as she shares her journey from alcohol addiction to a fulfilling life, overcoming challenges and finding hope in sobriety.
48 minutes
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inspiring
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Amy Liz Harrison shares her struggle with alcohol addiction.
- Motherhood played a significant role in her journey.
- Faith and belonging were central themes in Amy's story.
- Amy discusses the paradoxes of recovery and transformation.
- Her story offers hope and insight into a meaningful life.
Consider the possibility that maybe, just maybe, it could be better on the other side.
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind engages in a heartfelt conversation with Amy Liz Harrison, a mother of eight, podcast host, and author of several notable books. Amy shares her transformative journey from struggling with alcohol addiction to living a fulfilling, meaningful, and authentic life. Her story is one of hope, resilience, and the power of willingness.
Amy's sobriety journey began on April 23rd, 2011, a date she never envisioned as part of her life trajectory. Growing up in California, Amy was immersed in a world of faith, attending church regularly and building a foundation that anchored her during challenging times. Despite this strong foundation, Amy often felt like an outsider, grappling with feelings of inadequacy and questioning where she belonged. Motherhood added layers to her identity struggles.
As a mom of eight, Amy faced the overwhelming demands of parenthood, which sometimes led her to seek solace in alcohol, hoping to alleviate the boredom and unease she felt. Her journey took a serious turn when she realized the consequences of her addiction, particularly when it affected her family life. Amy's story unfolds with raw honesty, recounting moments of desperation and the turning point that led her to embrace recovery.
She describes the paradoxes encountered during her rehabilitation, where the challenges were intense yet the outcomes gradually became rewarding. Her insights into recovery reveal the gradual dissipation of the obsession to drink, replaced by the comfort of confronting emotions rather than numbing them. Throughout the episode, Amy emphasizes the importance of considering the possibility of a better life beyond addiction, encouraging listeners to hold onto hope.
Her journey is not only a testament to personal transformation but also an inspiring narrative for anyone facing similar challenges. Amy Liz Harrison can be found on her website, AmyLizHarrison.com, and across social media platforms where she continues to share her story and support others on their recovery journeys. Duane Osterlind invites listeners to explore Amy's work and engage further through The Addicted Mind Podcast community.