Episode 624- RecoveryBridge.app Founder Burk Jackson: Bridging the Gap in Sobriety Support

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burk Jackson founder Bridgerecovery.app

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Episode 624- RecoveryBridge.app Founder Burk Jackson: Bridging the Gap in Sobriety Support

What happens in the "quiet hours" of recovery when the meetings are over, your sponsor is asleep, and the cravings start to scream?

In Episode 624, I sit down with Burk Jackson, a man who has been walking the path of recovery since October 20, 1994. With over 31 years of lived experience, Burk knows that while clinical treatment provides the foundation, it’s the human connection that provides the fuel for a lifelong change.

After decades of seeing people fall through the cracks of a fragmented support system, Burk founded RecoveryBridge.app—a revolutionary, 100% free digital platform that ensures no one has to navigate sobriety alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

·       The 31-Year Perspective: How the journey changes from Day 1 to Decade 3.

·       The "Bridge" Concept: Why Burk is removing the price tag from life-changing peer support.

·       Technology with a Heart: How an website app can foster deep, confidential, one-on-one human connection.

·       The Power of Being "Seen": Why talking to someone who has "lived it" changes the internal narrative of shame.

Whether you are on Day One or Year Twenty, Burk’s story is a powerful reminder that the bridge to a better life is built one connection at a time.

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To Reach Burk Jackson and Check out RecoveryBridge.app

Links:

· www.RecoveryBridge.app 

· https://www.instagram.com/recoverybridge.app

· https://www.facebook.com/ARecoveryBridge/

· https://www.threads.com/@recoverybridge.app

Offers: We are a free donation-based service, so no offers apply 

Contact:  burk@recoverybridge.app

"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

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#Recovery, #Sobriety, #RecoveryBridge, #BurkJackson, #AddictionSupport, #MentalHealth, #PeerSupport, #DigitalRecovery, #SobrietyTools, #HopeinRecovery

Episode 623: Dropping the Punching Gloves – Reclaiming Your Joy

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Serene Bizzy

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"Do you let yourself be treated a certain way because of your shame from the past?"

In today's episode, I’m getting real about the "Scarlet Letter" of alcoholism and how we often let old stories dictate the boundaries we set today. After a weekend of deep reflection, I realized that shame is a master at morphing into something that allows people to walk all over us. But here’s the truth: you aren't that person anymore.

Join me as we talk about:

  • The "Cha-Cha" of the First Three Steps: Powerlessness, belief, and letting go.

  • Peeling the Onion: Why recovery is a lifelong process of uncovering and healing.

  • Finding Joy in the Chaos: How a delayed flight in Austin taught me about choosing light over attitude.

  • Rising Above Respect: Understanding that while humans are fallible and will let us down, our sobriety and self-worth aren't up for sale.

It’s time to drop the punching gloves you’ve been hitting yourself with and change them for love, kindness, and compassion. You are not alone.

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"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

#ItsBizzy #LiveLoudLoveBig #BusyLivin #RecoveryIsPossible #Boundaries #DropTheShame

Episode 622-Be Healed: Transforming Trauma and Addiction through God’s Grace with Dr. Bob Schuchts

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Have you ever felt like you were doing the work—therapy, meetings, journaling—but there was still a "hole in your soul" that wouldn't heal? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and author of the best-selling book, Be Healed: Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life.

Dr. Bob brings a unique powerhouse of experience to our conversation. With over 30 years as a marriage and family therapist and a background teaching at Florida State University and the Theology of the Body Institute, he deeply understands the human struggle. He shares his incredible transition from clinical therapy to leading a global healing ministry, showing us how to bridge the gap between psychology and the spirit.

In this episode, we cover:

·       Inner Healing: Why we need more than just "coping skills" to find lasting peace.

·       The Roots of Addiction: A deep dive into understanding trauma from a spiritual perspective.

·       Faith & Community: How the people around us act as conduits for God’s grace.

·       Practical Advice: Simple, actionable steps to begin your own spiritual growth journey today.

We discuss the Theology of the Body, the wounds that drive our behaviors, and why true recovery requires us to encounter the powerful love of Jesus in our most broken places. If you are ready to move from just "surviving" to truly being healed, this conversation is for you.

If you are ready to move from just "surviving" to truly being healed, this conversation is for you.

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Email: info@jpiihealingcenter.org 

Website: jpiihealingcenter.org

Be Healed the Book: https://a.co/d/0cb0RKdm

Social Handles: 

Instagram: @jpiihealingcenter 

Facebook: @JP2HealingCenter

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LinkedIn: John Paul II Healing Center

 

"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

#BeHealed #InnerHealing #Recovery #FaithJourney #TheologyOfTheBody #ItsBizzy

 

 

Episode 621- The Power of Surrender: Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Forgiveness

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How do you move from the darkness of addiction into a life of purpose and peace? In this solo episode, I share the spiritual milestones of my recovery and the "hard truths" I had to face to find true sobriety.

I dive deep into the importance of spiritual growth and how connecting to something greater than yourself allows you to walk through fear. We discuss why forgiveness is a requirement for healing and how self-compassion can bridge the gap between who you were and who you are becoming.

Key Topics:

  • Breaking the Cycle: Moving past alcoholism into a life of abundance.

  • The Forgiveness Factor: Why holding onto resentment only keeps you in the trenches.

  • Spiritual Sobriety: How to maintain your peace when life gets messy.

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"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

#PersonalGrowth #Forgiveness #AddictionRecovery #SpiritualAwakening #ItsBizzy

Episode 620 — Stop Shrinking: Rewrite Your DNA & Reclaim Your Creator Power with Cathleen Beerkens

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Are you tired of living in the trenches of fear and old habits? In this episode, I sit down with Cathleen Beerkens, founder of A Wellness Revolution, to discuss the "motherboard of existence."

We dive deep into how you can upgrade your internal "software" to shift your consciousness, change your future timelines, and stop rescuing others at the expense of yourself. Whether you want to launch a new wellness career or master your own reality, this conversation is your roadmap.

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  • 1. Become a Certified Coach (6 Months): Ready for a career pivot? Cultivate elite coaching skills and get certified with both the ICF and NBHWC. Make a global impact while transforming your own wellbeing.

  • 2. Your Creator Matrix (4-Week Journey): You were born to create—it's time to remember how. Learn to optimize the network between your body, mind, and spirit to manifest the reality of your dreams.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The Science of Change: Using epigenetics and quantum physics to heal.

  • Walking Through Fear: How to stop the "shrinking" cycle.

  • A New Career Path: Getting certified as a Health & Wellness Coach.

  • Spiritual Awakening: Connecting to your divine nature to manifest abundance.

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Resources & Connect to Cathleen:

"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

 

#WellnessRevolution #CreatorMatrix #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualAwakening #HabitChange #ItsBizzy

Episode 619 Kindness as a Superpower: Staying Grounded in a Divided World

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"For a long time, I was running on empty carrying a heavy backpack full of remorse, shame, and bitterness that I just couldn't seem to set down. In this episode, I’m sharing about the moment everything shifted.

I’m sharing my deeply personal journey through sobriety and the spiritual awakening that changed the way I see the world. From the unexpected 'divine intervention' I found through the Hallow app to the quiet power of practicing gratitude during Lent, I’ve learned that you must empty yourself of the old hurts to make room for something divine.

Join me as we talk about finding inner peace when the world feels divided, why kindness is a superpower, and how a little bit of faith can lead to a massive amount of personal growth.

Join Our Community: 8 Tuesdays of Lent

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"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

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#SobrietyJourney #FaithAndHealing #InnerPeace #GratitudeDaily #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualAwakening #ItsBizzy

Episode 618: Rising From the Ashes with Azadeh Atzberger

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Azadeh Atzberger

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"I escaped a literal war in Iran, only to find myself trapped in a different kind of battlefield: addiction, emotional abuse, and the suffocating grip of narcissism."

In this episode of Busy Living Sober "It's Bizzy," I’m sitting down with the incredible Azadeh Atzberger. Azadeh is an Iranian-American survivor of war and emotional abuse who has become an icon of resilience and feminine leadership. With 24 years of sobriety and over a decade of high-level coaching, she brings a unique blend of "compassion and fire" to the reclamation of personal power.

We go deep into what happens when your survival instincts, forged in a war zone, meet the complex trauma of toxic relationships. We discuss:

  • The Shadow of Narcissism: Recognizing its impact on your recovery and sense of self.

  • Building Your Borders: Why setting boundaries is a survival requirement for mental health.

  • The Power With-IN: How Azadeh’s publishing platform helps women rewrite the narrative of their lives.

  • Spiritual Resilience: Finding a connection to something bigger when your world feels like it’s collapsing.

If you’ve ever felt silenced by cultural or personal oppression, this conversation is your permission slip to take your power back.

Join Our Community: 8 Tuesdays of Lent

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Connect with Azadeh Atzberger

Special Offer: Azadeh is offering $99 group coaching through the end of January (Starts Jan 6th) to help you take back your personal power. Click here to join.

"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

#Recovery #Resilience #HealingTrauma #NarcissisticAbuse #SpiritualGrowth #WomenInRecovery #BusyLivingSober #ItsBizzy

Episode 617 The Alysa Liu Effect: Why "Letting Go" is My New Superpower

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skating on hardwood LOL

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What if I told you the secret to winning wasn't pushing harder, but actually... having more fun? In Episode 617, I’m diving deep into the infectious joy of Olympic skater Alysa Liu and the gritty heart of USA Hockey to show you why surrender has become my ultimate game-changer.

I’m getting personal about those moments when we’re tempted to white-knuckle the steering wheel—whether we’re navigating sobriety, career stress, or just life’s "ice rinks." I’ve learned that when I stop trying to control every move and start trusting the process, everything shifts. It’s time to find our community, lean into positivity, and find out what happens when we finally just let go. Come join me!

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"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

  • #Podcast617

  • #MyJourney

  • #AlysaLiu

  • #ChooseJoy

  • #Surrender

  • #Sobriety

  • #LettingGo

  • #ItsBizzy

Episode 616: The Art of the Pivot with Cat Greenleaf

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cat greenleaf

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What happens when the person known for interviewing celebrities on a stoop decides to step into her own spotlight of truth? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Cat Greenleaf—four-time Emmy winner and former host of NBC’s Talk Stoop—turned fierce advocate for sobriety and recovery.

Cat pulls back the curtain on her transformative journey, moving from the high-stakes world of media to the deeply personal work of self-discovery. We explore the "language of recovery," the messy intersections of motherhood and addiction, and why community support is the ultimate backbone of a sober life.

Beyond the personal, Cat shares her mission to change the narrative for the formerly incarcerated through her Restorative Housing Organization, proving that finding a deeper purpose is the key to both personal healing and societal impact. This is a conversation about authenticity, the courage to change careers mid-stream, and the profound power of helping others find their way back.

About Cat Greenleaf

Cat Greenleaf is the creator and former host of Talk Stoop on NBC, where she interviewed hundreds of guests over nine years and earned four Emmys. After losing her job, she deepened her commitment to sobriety and founded the Restorative Housing Organization, training formerly incarcerated individuals to renovate and manage affordable waterfront housing. In 2024, she launched her own podcast, Soberness, dedicated to candid conversations about living a life in recovery.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The Transition: Moving from celebrity broadcasting to advocacy.

  • The Power of Words: How the language we use in recovery shapes our reality.

  • Parenting & Sobriety: Navigating the unique challenges of motherhood while healing.

  • Social Impact: Cat’s nonprofit work training formerly incarcerated New Yorkers to manage affordable housing.

  • The "Hacks" Moment: How a TV reference and a talk with Steve Earle sparked the Soberness podcast.

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"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first.

Live Loud. Love Big.

XO

Elizabeth “Bizzy” Chance

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