Dennis Berry
Dennis Berry
Jean McCarthy | UnPickled: Holiday Survival Guide | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry
Jean McCarthy | UnPickled: Holiday Survival Guide | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry
Jean McCarthy | UnPickled: Holiday Survival Guide | Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry
Monday 23rd November 2020
Jean McCarthy offers practical tips for staying alcohol-free during the holidays on The Funky Brain Business Podcast with Dennis Berry.
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Get the buttons here!Jean McCarthy's Tips for a Sober Holiday Season
I have to honestly admit that there's a problem. I have to honestly admit that things aren't going well and there needs to be changes, and then, once I do that, the door opens and I become open to seeing new ways of living, and then I become willing to make those changes.
The festive season can be a minefield for those trying to stay sober, but Jean McCarthy is here to help. An award-winning author, blogger, and podcaster, Jean has made it her mission to support people on their sobriety journeys. In this episode of The Funky Brain Business Podcast, hosted by Dennis Berry, Jean shares her own experiences and practical advice on staying alcohol-free during the holidays.
Jean's blog, UnPickled, began in 2011 as a personal diary of her path to sobriety. It has since inspired countless readers to quit drinking. She turned her insights into a book, 'UnPickled Holiday Survival Guide: Staying Alcohol-Free During the Festive Season', which offers strategies for navigating holiday gatherings without alcohol. During the podcast, Jean dives into the challenges that come with holiday traditions and how they can trigger addictive behaviors.
She stresses the importance of being mindful of substitute addictions—those sneaky habits that can replace alcohol but are just as harmful. Her advice? Recognize these tendencies and focus on healthier coping mechanisms. Jean also talks about her poetry collection, 'The Ember Ever There: Poems on Change, Grief, Growth, Recovery, and Rediscovery', which reflects her journey of personal growth and recovery. Additionally, she co-hosts 'The Bubble Hour', a podcast that provides a supportive space for those in recovery.
Whether you're newly sober or have been on this path for a while, Jean's tips and stories are bound to resonate. She emphasizes the power of honesty and the willingness to change, saying, 'I have to honestly admit that things aren't going well and there needs to be changes, and then, once I do that, the door opens and I become open to seeing new ways of living'.
Tune in to this episode for a blend of heartfelt stories and practical advice that will help you navigate the holiday season with confidence and grace.