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  • Recover Outloud: Episode 113: Radical Honesty, Real Recovery

Recover Outloud: Episode 113: Radical Honesty, Real Recovery

Wednesday 10th December 2025

Martha Burich shares her journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of radical honesty and emotional responsibility.
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49 minutes
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Radical Honesty: Martha Burich's Path to Real Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Embrace radical honesty to overcome personal hurdles.
  • Emotional responsibility is key to sustained sobriety.
  • Service work can be transformative in recovery.
  • Build a strong support network through AA.
  • Overcome the 'bondage of self' for true personal growth.
Take what you need, leave the rest. Put your ego aside. Let some more information in.
How do individuals find hope in the darkest times? In this episode of 'Sitting with Sean,' Martha Burich shares her journey from feeling unwanted to finding purpose through radical honesty and real recovery. As a long-time educator, AA volunteer, and jail mentor, Martha brings a refreshing dose of truth without sugar-coating. She candidly discusses her early life struggles, the drinking patterns that led her astray, and the hard-won lessons that helped her rebuild a life of service and emotional maturity.
Martha breaks down the 'bondage of self,' the excuses addicts cling to, and highlights why emotional responsibility is crucial for sustained sobriety. With a mix of humour, candour, and compassion, she offers insights into working the steps and overcoming personal hurdles. Her stories about her jail and treatment centre work are both heartwarming and eye-opening, illustrating the transformative power of support and community.
If you're curious about how honesty and service can lead to a fulfilling sober life, this episode is a must-listen. Are you ready to embrace the truth and change your life?
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