An honest and provocative look into how two people navigate marriage, recovery, parenting, and the monotonous grind called life!
The So I Married an Alcoholic podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of recovery podcasts. With its raw and honest approach, host Chris and Meg provide listeners with an unfiltered look into their lives as they navigate addiction, recovery, and raising a family. The chemistry between the hosts is undeniable, and their quick wit and humor make for an entertaining listen every week.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the relatability factor. Chris and Meg share personal stories and experiences that many listeners can resonate with. Whether you are someone in recovery or love someone who is, this podcast offers a unique perspective from both sides of the equation. The hosts' openness about their struggles, triumphs, and ongoing journey helps to create a sense of community for those listening.
Another standout aspect of The So I Married an Alcoholic podcast is the perfect blend of humor and seriousness. While there are plenty of moments that will have you laughing out loud, there are also heartfelt discussions about topics such as sobriety, mental health, relationships, and parenting. This balance keeps the podcast engaging and ensures that it doesn't become solely focused on entertainment.
In terms of drawbacks, one possible criticism could be the occasional use of inappropriate banter or language. While some listeners may find this humorous and authentic, others may prefer a more professional tone. However, it's important to note that Chris and Meg's style is what sets them apart from other recovery podcasts, so it ultimately comes down to personal preference.
In conclusion, The So I Married an Alcoholic podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in addiction, recovery, or simply enjoying a humorous yet meaningful conversation. Chris and Meg's candidness combined with their ability to provide insight into life's ups and downs make this podcast both entertaining and impactful. Whether you're looking for laughter or inspiration on your own journey, this podcast delivers in all aspects.
Addressing the most pressing issues of the day, Meg and Chris talk about "the best rehab solution for my loved one." Answering a question sent in from a listener part 2.
Happy Birthday Murica! This week we bring you....unmanageability! You're welcome!!!
We catch up and wrap up the fear of the unknown and discuss a phenomenon known as "Future Tripping." What worries you dear listener, what keeps you up at night?
We listened to a new audio book this week. Last episode we eluded to talking about "The Fear of the Unknown." Coincidentally the audio book we listened to gave us a fresh new perspective on a few things....even the fear of the unknown. Be sure to like, follow, and leave us a review on your preferred Podcasting platform!
This week we take a brief dive into Religion on the heels of The Easter Holiday. One of us has some strong opinions, the other is productive as usual. Thank you all for your feedback! Please continue to like, listen, share, follow and SPREAD THE WORD!
Why is it that we use the ones closest to us as our whipping posts? Chris proving time and time again that Communication is one of the fundamentals of a rock solid relationship!
Keeping with the theme of 2023, Chris and Meg discuss Body Image and the double standard.....as usual, it takes them awhile to get there!
UUUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Living with an Alcoholic is tiring :/
Continuing with our "Hard Things" theme we discuss failure this week. Why is it looked upon as such a negative event rather than a learning experience? Our dear little Frankie joins us and makes her podcasting debut!
Life, work, kids, family, relocating parents....but always Sobriety First!
From a request by a listener, we dive into Finances this week. Is there really any difference between making insane purchases or using Drugs and Alcohol as a coping mechanism? You be the Judge!!!
Living up to our 2023 resolution, we begin the journey of talking about hard things. This week we discuss shame, guilt, and remorse as it relates to Alcoholism and even parenting. Thank you for your support, we truly appreciate it!
Making the inaugural voyage of 2023 in the Boob Studio Meg and Chris discuss the final days of 22' and the beginning of 2023. Doing their best to evolve as Alcoholics and Podcasters, they discuss show plans for the New Year! Be sure to follow on Social Media and as always.....LEAVE A REVIEW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST STREAMING SERVICE!
In preparation for the upcoming Holiday Season, we have a discussion about helping those who may not want or know they need help. Is there a one size fits all approach? Tune in to find out!
A very special Thanksgiving Episode, Meg and Chris look back on the past year and the changes that have taken place. A bedrock principle of any good Self-Improvement program is changing the person you were to the person you want to be. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We discuss Megs 20th High School Reunion and all the thoughts and feelings that go along with it. As always Thank You for your support, we truly appreciate it! Be sure to leave us a rating and send some feedback!
This week we take a dive into the possible consequences of our previous lifestyle choices.
Making their Triumphant return and newly certified as the worlds only Gluten Free Podcast, Chris and Meg discuss the changes necessary to prolong their sobriety. Meg has a very unnecessary hair update for you all! Thank you for your support and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you subscribe!!!!!
How will your Obituary read? Our most sincere apologies for missing last week, we had to head up to Boston for a Funeral. On the way back we had a long discussion about our own Obituaries. A morbid but great topic!
On this episode we take a question from one of our listeners. We talk about Isolation. Before and post recovery. Often times it's more dangerous to Isolate in Sobriety. Keep your eyes and ears open.....Look out for eachother!
Aaaaand they're back. A little bit of a Summer in Review and a rather lengthy explanation of why we haven't been around for a few weeks. Thank you to all those who reached out to check on us, we appreciate you!
What is Hope and what does it mean to you? There's a universal thought we can all understand....having little or no hope is a terrifying state! Meg and Chris take a dive into the past two weeks and discuss Hope!
Experience, Strength, and Hope. The experience this week was the Elton John concert Meg and Chris attended. Strength as always brought to you by Meghan.....and the Hope is your children never turn out to be like Chris!
Heading back to The Great State of Pennsylvania, we downloaded Anthony Bourdain's book "Kitchen Confidential" and it inspired us to have a deep discussion about Mental Health, Addiction and Alcoholism.....and because we are self centered....ultimately it gave us an opportunity to talk about ourselves and our own short-comings!
Happy Fourth of July! This week we road trip it to Mumzies and then head to Auntie GayPees to hang out for a few days. We discuss time and fate....two intertwining ideas that are the core of Recovery! Be sure to follow us on social media and reach out with any questions you may have! soimarriedanalcoholic@gmail.com. Like, listen, follow on Social Media @soimarriedanalcoholic
Apologize for the hiatus. Since we were MIA last week we decided to argue less on the Podcast and bring everyone a very thought provoking question! What are you running from and what are you running to? Be sure to send your feedback to soimarriedanalcoholic@gmail.com
The mind...it can be your biggest dream killer or your biggest cheerleader. What will you decide? Thank you to all the support from the sponsors, friends, family, riders and participants in this years Ruff Ride Philly. The So I Married an Alcoholic Family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts!
Nick Liermann from Teamfoster.org joins us in the Boob Studio to discuss the Ruff Ride happening 06/04-06/05 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. A great organization that does such tremendous work for our Veterans. There is still time to sign up and join us! Visit teamster.org for details and join the So I Married an Alcoholic Team as we raise money to help connect Veterans with Service Dogs!
After a multi state road trip the crew stops in Pittsburgh for the night to enjoy some local fare and talk all things Alcoholism. Meghan and Chris both enjoy a "lightbulb" moment and are given some great thoughts to ponder. Up next we have Nick Liermann from Team Foster joining us in anticipation of the Team Foster Ruff Ride Philly which is happening 06/04-06/05 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. There's still time to sign up and join or donate to the So I Married an Alcoholic Team. Visit teamfoster.org for details!
Happy Birthday to baby Frankie, Auntie GayPee, and all the other May Birthdays. We celebrated Frankies second Birthday with a raging party. Coincidentally, we also upgraded the HVAC and by doing so upgraded our own individual Spirituality. Funny how the World works sometimes!!!!!
Back after a brief hiatus, we crack the mics at the famed So I Married an Alcoholic Studio to bring you our Mothers Day Episode. Meg shares some of her best and worst parenting moments to date. Thank you for all your feedback, please continue to listen, like, follow, and share!
Synchronicity is our key to survival and lately we have been out of step. Who knew all it took was a conversation to put us back in order!? Team Foster RuffRide is coming up and out team is growing...sign up at teamster.org and help us help some very deserving Veterans. Send any and all feedback to soimarriedanalcoholic@gmail.com!
When the show hits the road, the shit hits the fan. Thank you to our listeners abroad, we were invited to chair an AA meeting in Bahrain (via Zoom of course)....what an honor! Be sure to send us feedback on any of our social media platforms or to soimarriedanalcoholic@gmail.com!
What's your parenting style? Different than your significant others? Are you always on the same page? Hey, even if you're not a parent you can listen to us talk about how shitty we are! Don't forget....Team Foster Ruff Ride is coming up. Head over to teamster.org to sign up and join the So I Married an Alcoholic Team. Be sure to like, listen, follow, and leave us a review on your favorite Podcast Streaming Service!
Gerard Breslin joins us this week to discuss a few things. He is hosting a JBF (Just Between Friends) at The Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood PA on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For tickets and info go to: https://easternmainline.jbfsale.com . He also discuss' his ascension into Major League Baseball and how a career ending injury shaped the next several years of his journey. Such an awe inspiring and amazing story. We are so grateful and blessed to have this opportunity to spend some time with him and hear his experience, strength, and hope! Questions, comments, concerns...reach out to soimarriedanalcoholic@gmail.com.
Meg and Chris take a deep dive into Chris' most recent DRs appointment. What is self care....excuses to engage in selfish activities or the promotion of Mental Well Being? Keep the feedback coming, Chris and Meg love and appreciate every one of you. Several amazing guests are coming in the next few episodes, please continue to download! Thank you for all of your support!
Sharing some of her own story, Meg chronicles the program that allowed her to keep her Medical License. As always, thank you for your feedback and continued support. Coming up in a few weeks, we have a very special, very local guest to share some of their own experience, strength, and hope!
Life have you stressed? Really though, who isn't stressed? Ways that we dealt with stress during the "using" days vs how we deal in Sobriety. Chris' methods for dealing with stress albeit vulgar, usually are effective. Sound financial advice from a Bank Robbing Junkie as well as the proper way to consume an elephant! Looking forward to meeting some of you at the Team Foster Ruff Ride event in Philly this year on June 4th/5th.
Arriving safely in PA, Chris and Meg talk about their trip to NC. Coming off the heels of the Papa Dick Episode, the So I Married an Alcoholic duo feels it prudent to take a deep-ish dive into Chris' story. Please keep the feedback coming to: soimarriedanalcoholic@gmail.com and as always continue to listen, like, follow, share, and leave a review where you stream your favorite Podcast!
Taking the show on the road this week, we find ourselves strolling down Tobacco Road in good ole Hillsborough NC. We speak with Papa Dick (Chris' Dad) and discuss what life was like dealing with Chris from the parents perspective. Per usual, Dick provides us and all of you with valuable insight. The take-away: Only you can help you! If you are struggling please- put your hand up, reach out, ask for help!
1 is too many and 1000 is never enough? Explained in great detail in this episode, Chris and Meg talk about an event that hits home and reminds all of us how true that statement is. Thank you for all your support. Please continue to spread the word and always send us your feedback to SoImarriedanAlcoholic@gmail.com or via any of our Social Media platforms!
The Super Bowl, Valentines Day, and Meg trades in the Rolling Dumpster! Did you know there was 25 years of Sobriety between 2 of the artists at The Super Bowl Half-Time show? So awesome! Keep the feedback coming, we appreciate and love it!
Thank you for all your support, we truly appreciate it! This episode touches on Dry January and what that's like for the Alcoholic vs Non Alcoholic. Meg also discusses the worst man made Holiday ever, Valentines Day!
Brother Rick stops by and joins us in the studio to discuss Fears, Doubts, Insecurities, Chris' impeccable dress, and Megs boobs. There's still time to join the So I Married an Alcoholic team as we help raise money for Team Foster! Continue to send in your feedback and as always like, listen, follow, and share!
Meg and Chris discuss the Birthday boy turning the BIG 41, Chris answers some questions from Meg (hold onto your hats folks) and offers advice to his younger self. Stay up to date on our Social Media Happenings and of course like, listen, follow, and leave a review. @SoIMarriedanAlcoholic.
Sex. It is what it is! In this episode Chris and Meg take a deep dive into their sex lives. (In Chris' case, it's more of a shallow dive) Time is running out on signing up for the Team Foster Ruff Ride event June 4th/5th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philly. Join us in helping out a great organization with a critical mission....connecting Veterans with Life Saving and Altering Service Dogs.
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