Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance
Episode 611: Letting Go of the Steering Wheel: 19 Years of Lessons in Recovery
Episode 611: Letting Go of the Steering Wheel: 19 Years of Lessons in Recovery
Episode 611: Letting Go of the Steering Wheel: 19 Years of Lessons in Recovery
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Elizabeth Chance shares her 19-year sobriety journey, revealing the unexpected joys and lessons learned along the way.
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Episode Overview
- Embrace community support for lasting recovery.
- Letting go of control can lead to unexpected freedom.
- 12-step meetings offer diverse and unconditional support.
- Sobriety opens doors to joy and personal growth.
- Trusting a higher power can guide you through challenges.
"It's not about that dirty martini, you guys. It's about feeding your soul."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? Elizabeth Chance shares her heartfelt journey through 19 years of sobriety in Episode 611 of 'Busy Living Sober'. With a wool hat on her head and gratitude in her heart, Elizabeth recounts the initial fears and misconceptions she faced when she first embraced sobriety. She thought life would be dull and friendless, confined to church basements.
Yet, she found the opposite—a vibrant community full of diverse people, from all walks of life, supporting each other without judgement. Elizabeth candidly reflects on the struggles and triumphs of her early days in recovery, revealing the unexpected joy and freedom she discovered through 12-step meetings. Her anecdotes are peppered with humour and honesty, painting a vivid picture of her transformation from a blackout drinker to someone who finds peace and purpose in everyday life.
The episode touches on the importance of letting go, trusting a higher power, and embracing the unpredictability of life. Elizabeth uses relatable analogies to illustrate how she learned to relinquish control, comparing herself to a child with a toy steering wheel or a paddler in a canoe guided by a greater force. For anyone facing their own battles with addiction or seeking hope and guidance, Elizabeth's story is a testament to the power of community and personal growth.
Her message is clear: you're not alone, and there's always a new chapter waiting to be written. So, what drives you to seek a life without alcohol?