Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance
Episode 597 From Busyness to Being: Lessons on Aging, Stillness, and the Value of 'No'
Episode 597 From Busyness to Being: Lessons on Aging, Stillness, and the Value of 'No'
Episode 597 From Busyness to Being: Lessons on Aging, Stillness, and the Value of 'No'
Tuesday 9th December 2025
Elizabeth Chance shares lessons on ageing, sobriety, and embracing stillness amidst life's chaos. Discover the value of saying 'no'.
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Elizabeth Chance
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Finding Peace in the Quiet: Elizabeth Chance on Ageing and Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Embrace stillness as a gift rather than a void.
- Sobriety transforms social interactions and priorities.
- Ageing brings unexpected joys and challenges.
- Saying 'no' can lead to personal growth and clarity.
- Quiet moments offer space for reflection and creativity.
"Doing nothing, by the way, is doing something."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Elizabeth Chance, affectionately known as Bizzy, takes listeners on a reflective journey through the art of saying 'no' and embracing stillness in the hustle and bustle of life. Episode 597, titled 'From Busyness to Being: Lessons on Aging, Stillness, and the Value of 'No',' is a candid exploration of how life changes with age and sobriety.
Bizzy shares her personal experiences with ageing and the unexpected joy found in slowing down, especially during the holiday season. She chats about how sobriety has transformed her social life, replacing chaotic nights with meaningful quiet moments. Her reflections are peppered with humorous anecdotes, like the struggle of suddenly needing reading glasses at 57, and the delight in finding colourful readers on Amazon.
Through heartfelt storytelling, Bizzy challenges listeners to embrace the quiet and recognise it as a gift rather than a void. It's a gentle reminder that life’s seasons change, and finding peace in stillness can be just as fulfilling as chasing busyness. So, what would you do with your newfound quiet time? Grab a cup of tea, settle into your favourite chair, and let Bizzy's wisdom guide you through the chaos to a place of serene clarity.