Amy Liz Harrison
Amy Liz Harrison
Breaking Free from Disguised Dependencies: Emotional Sobriety and Recovery
Breaking Free from Disguised Dependencies: Emotional Sobriety and Recovery
Breaking Free from Disguised Dependencies: Emotional Sobriety and Recovery
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Explore disguised dependencies with Amy Liz Harrison as she discusses emotional sobriety and self-awareness in the recovery journey.
54 minutes
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Amy Liz Harrison
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Understanding and identifying disguised dependencies.
- The importance of self-awareness in recovery.
- Insights into emotional sobriety and personal growth.
- The role of mental health professionals.
- Challenges within the 12-step community.
Feeling up and down is normal. It's not normal to feel ecstatic every single day.
In the latest episode of 'Eternally Amy,' host Amy Liz Harrison, a sober mom of eight and mental health advocate, delves into the concept of disguised dependencies. These are subtle emotional and behavioral patterns that many people may not recognize as they navigate their recovery journeys. Through her candid reflections and unique humor, Amy explores how these dependencies can continue to influence our lives, even when sobriety is achieved.
Amy introduces the idea of disguised dependencies as the 'treadmill that never actually turns off,' requiring significant self-awareness to identify and manage. Before achieving sobriety, Amy admits she lacked this level of self-awareness but underscores its critical importance in the recovery process. She emphasizes that becoming self-aware is a journey that demands courage and honesty as individuals confront their own behaviors and emotional needs. In the episode, Amy also advocates for the invaluable support of mental health professionals.
Despite not being a therapist herself, she strongly encourages listeners to consider professional help if they are struggling with mental health issues, describing it as a worthwhile investment. Furthermore, Amy addresses a current debate within the 12-step community regarding the Plain Language Big Book. This new publication is designed to make the principles of recovery more accessible to a wider audience, including those dealing with various forms of addiction.
She acknowledges the diverse nature of addictions today, highlighting that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Amy's discussion extends to the emotional dependencies that can manifest in everyday situations, such as seeking validation in the workplace or relying on external circumstances for personal happiness. She urges listeners to reclaim their emotional autonomy and recognize that true emotional sobriety involves ongoing self-improvement and self-support.
By sharing her personal experiences and insights, Amy offers a message of hope and empowerment to her audience. She encourages them to embrace self-awareness and emotional sobriety as tools for a more fulfilling and authentic life.