380 A Clean Mess: Love, Loss, and Starting Over In Sobriety With Tiffany Jenkins380 A Clean Mess: Love, Loss, and Starting Over In Sobriety With Tiffany Jenkins
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1:17:34•19 Jun 2025
380 A Clean Mess: Love, Loss, and Starting Over In Sobriety With Tiffany Jenkins
Episode Overview
- Tiffany Jenkins shares her story of recovery and healing.
- Discusses postpartum depression and public divorce.
- Explores rebuilding life and finding love after loss.
- Highlights challenges of parenthood and identity.
- Offers insight into therapy and sobriety.
“If you give me a sip, I will not stop till I'm in a ditch with no clothes on fighting earthworms.”
In this episode of the One Day At A Time Podcast, host Arlina Allen engages in a deeply personal conversation with Tiffany Jenkins, best-selling author, comedian, and recovery advocate. Tiffany shares her tumultuous journey through addiction, recovery, and the challenges she faced when her life fell apart just as her book was hitting shelves.
Known for her transparency and humor, Tiffany discusses the aftermath of her ex-husband's relapse, a public divorce, and the severe postpartum depression that led her to contemplate faking her own kidnapping. Throughout the episode, Tiffany emphasizes the importance of honesty in recovery and the therapeutic practices that have helped her heal. She talks candidly about the struggles of rebuilding her life from scratch and finding real love along the way.
Her story resonates with anyone who has faced identity challenges, the complexities of parenthood, or the daunting task of starting over while maintaining sobriety. Arlina and Tiffany explore the emotional impact of loss, particularly the grief of losing family members to cancer, which Tiffany describes as a blessing in disguise, allowing her time to mentally prepare for their absence.
The conversation also touches on the societal pressures of parenthood, the fear of inadequacy, and the relentless demands of being a mother. Tiffany's journey is one of resilience and transformation, offering hope and inspiration to listeners who may be grappling with similar issues. Her candidness about the ups and downs of recovery and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, despite life's challenges, underscores the episode's theme of perseverance and growth.
As the episode concludes, Arlina invites listeners to connect with the podcast on social media and subscribe to a bi-weekly email featuring book recommendations, meditations, and other recovery resources. Tiffany Jenkins' story serves as a powerful reminder that, even amidst chaos, one can find strength, rebuild, and thrive.
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