Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance
•Episode 601: I’m Done With the Holiday Blues—Here is How I’m Reclaiming My Joy and Planning for 2026.
•Episode 601: I’m Done With the Holiday Blues—Here is How I’m Reclaiming My Joy and Planning for 2026.
•Episode 601: I’m Done With the Holiday Blues—Here is How I’m Reclaiming My Joy and Planning for 2026.
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Elizabeth Chance shares personal insights on coping with holiday loneliness, gratitude, and setting goals for a brighter 2026.
24 minutes
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Hopeful
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Elizabeth Chance
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Embrace creativity as a therapeutic outlet during tough times.
- Gratitude can be a powerful tool in maintaining sobriety.
- Set personal goals and create a vision board for the future.
- Reflect on family dynamics and adjust expectations during holidays.
- Focus on self-care and finding joy in small things.
"While we are alive, there is hope."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In Episode 601 of 'Busy Living Sober,' Elizabeth Chance celebrates a milestone of 600 episodes, reflecting on the journey and sharing her personal insights into reclaiming joy during the holiday season. Elizabeth opens up about her own experiences with loneliness and expectations, particularly around Christmas time when family dynamics shift as children grow up and move away.
With her characteristic warmth, she discusses the importance of self-care and gratitude, especially when life's realities don't match our dreams. Elizabeth invites listeners to embrace creativity as a way to cope with holiday blues, suggesting activities like painting or baking as therapeutic outlets. She highlights the power of gratitude in maintaining sobriety and encourages listeners to create a vision board for 2026, dreaming big and setting personal goals.
Throughout the episode, Elizabeth's candidness shines as she talks about the challenges of being alone during the holidays, yet she remains hopeful and optimistic about the future. Her message is clear: while circumstances may change, there's always room for growth, love, and new beginnings. So, what will you do to reclaim your joy this holiday season?