Episode 458- What are Going to do to Stay Safe this 4th of July?

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It’s so crazy to think that you need a plan on the 4th of July but, there could be triggers and you probably want to stay sober even if it is a holiday. Can you imagine waking up on the 5th and being back at the start? If you do drink I would hope that you would be able to get back on the wagon ... .but, what if???

I am definitely not trying to scare you!

What I am trying to do is make you aware that holidays, even America’s birthday can be a trigger and you want to be sure that you take care of you! 

I hope you find today’s podcast helpful. 

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Episode 457 Courage and Strength with Chaplain and Former Operation Iraqi Freedom Vet Michael Le Buhn

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Michael Le buhn

This week is the 4th of July and what better way to celebrate our Country's birthday than by having veteran Michael Le Buhn on the show.  Michael is a chaplain, a veteran, a dad, a son, and a person in recovery. His story brought me to tears a couple of times. Michael is absolutely amazing! 

Taking time to think of our freedoms and to say thank you is what being an American is all about. 

Chaplain Michael Le Buhn received care from the VA and credits his therapist there for helping him get to the place where he is today. 

Michael has so much courage and faith, we all can learn something from his story. I can’t thank him enough for serving our country and showing us that no matter how hard it was for him to reach out for help, he did it! 

Michael didn't have a lot of choices after high school and enlisting in the military sounded like the best option. Where he grew up no one really went to college. His story starts in the military but today not only did he go to college but he also got his master’s degree. 

Again I can’t thank him enough for coming on BLS. 

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Elizabeth aka Bizzy


Episode 456 It Hasn’t Happened Yet

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What hasn’t happened yet for you? 

I haven’t gone to jail yet, what haven’t you done yet? Think about when you are drinking; all bets are off! Once you ingest alcohol your decision making is impaired and your motor skills don’t react as quickly as they would if you were sober. But we don’t think about that when we pick up a drink. 

In my opinion when we pick up a drink all we think about is that we can’t wait to feel the buzz. The warm feelings, the false sense that alcohol gives us. I know it made life more manageable for me. Everything was a little better when I had a drink in my hand during my active alcoholism. 

You don’t have to live like this anymore! There is a solution! 

God!

Prayer!

Meditation!

Friendship!

Hope! 

What is in your hot pink, blinged out toolbox? 

I hope you enjoy today’s show! 

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Elizabeth aka Bizzy



Episode 455 with Mitch Motivates

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MITCH MOTIVATES

Today I spoke to Mitch Motivates. He is an absolute riot! He lives his life one day at a time and loves being sober and helping others. 

He was down and out and now he is living a successful life helping others. Mitch was excited to tell me all about his new book, “My Addiction; My Super Power.” 

In his story, he talks about going to treatment when he was one week shy of his 19th birthday and how he stayed sober, relapsed, and came back! He has been sober for 16 years and is so grateful. I just loved speaking to him and I hope you do too! 

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Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Episode 454: Vulnerability

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Feeling a little vulnerable

In today’s episode, we talk about honesty, being transparent when you want to hide, and finding the voice to share with others! When we remove our crutch (for me, alcohol), we can’t mask or remove our feelings. We have to be willing to be vulnerable with ourselves and others. Being honest in every aspect of your life is one of the greatest gifts sobriety offers -- if we accept it.

I hope you enjoy today’s show! 

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Episode 453 Talking Recovery with my Husband

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Jf and i celebrating our friends

Today I am thrilled to share with you a conversation with my husband, JF, where we talk about life, God and recovery. 

JF shares his theories on religion, his journey in recovery over the last 25 ½ years, and happiness. We are all searching for happiness and JF shares his experience, strength and hope. 

Our conversation is filled with nuggets of wisdom and tools that have worked for him on his path. 

I hope you enjoy our talk! 

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Elizabeth aka Bizzy


Episode 452 Are you willing to be Transparent?

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In today’s podcast I talk about how transparency and authenticity is at the core of being sober, if you can’t be honest sobriety is almost impossible. 

We all have choices and why do we choose the easier way — which for a lot of people is choosing to continue to use and stay in the personal hell of active addiction. 

When we are able to find someone that will love us and not judge us we have the chance to really get better!

God is so good and having a relationship with God is of the utmost importance when it comes to living a peaceful and serene life. I don’t believe you find harmony if you don’t find faith. 

I traveled to El Salvador in 2013 and it was the most deadly country in the world! Today, in 2024 it is the safest country in the Western Hemisphere! Why?  The President of El Savador contributes his success to God and prayer! 

I promise that if you are open to changing and allowing God in your life everything can and will change for you! 

Trust and love opens our hearts to the light. 

Listen to today’s podcast and find out! 

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Elizabeth aka Bizzy


Episode 451: Amberlie Johnson’s husband OD’d twice and he is still alive

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Amberlie Johnson’s book cover

Today's story is a testament to love and commitment. This is a very gut wrenching story and will touch anyone’s heart! 

Amberlie attributes her strength and determination to God. She has incredible faith. 

Amberlie isn’t different from many of us. She fell in love in high school and got married to the man of her dreams. Her husband’s job was hard and physical. Like so many stories we hear he hurt his back, went to the doctor and the doctor prescribed Oxycodone. 

What happened after taking the drug is a common story. In an all-too-familiar scenario, he got addicted. 

Again, this story is somewhat tough to listen to because Amberlie’s husband did not die, but his life is changed forever. 

We all need to realize that what is happening with drugs and alcohol in our country is an epidemic. Here is a story about a real incident that changed these people's lives forever. 

Thank you Amberlie for coming on Busy Living Sober. 

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Elizabeth aka Bizzy


Episode 450 Stop Staring at a Closed Door

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Do you ever find yourself staring at a closed door? I don’t mean literally, but when you really want something to be different and it isn’t! You try to change what is happening in your life and you want some person to change and they aren’t and you can’t change it but you wish!!! What if you prayed instead of wishing?

Life is very challenging these days but what can we do to change? We can’t change anything but ourselves unfortunately. Asking for help is where you can find hope! 

Today I talk about my closed doors and how my staring hasn’t changed anything! In fact it brings me back to my pity party! No one ever wants to go to a pity party, including me. 

What am I doing to change?

Listen to today’s podcast and find out! 

“If you truly want to change your life, you must first be willing to change your mind.” ~Dan Altman

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Elizabeth aka Bizzy