Podcast appearances and mentions of amy lee coy

In this episode, Paul vents a little bit of his frustration and anger in recovery about AA and “big alcohol”.  Without alcohol in our lives to help us deal with difficult emotions.. anger, resentment, and frustration (to name a few) often rise to the surface.  Paul expresses his concern for the abundance of alcohol in society, despite the overwhelming evidence that it is destructive and harmful.  Katie, with 496 days since her last drink, shares her story:   SHOW NOTES   [12:00] Paul Introduces Katie. Katie is 29 years old, originally from New York, but lived in Colorado for a while and now lives in Dallas, Texas.  Since quitting drinking and she is now into fitness.  She recently ran her first half marathon.    [15:45] How did you realize you had a problem and how did you get sober? Katie drank a lot in school.  After college, she moved to Denver.  She started going out every night, and developed insomnia.  Went to the doctor, was prescribed Xanax.  The medication eventually stopped working.  The insomnia continued.  She medicated on both ends of her sleep.    [19:50] When did you realize the core problem wasn't being solved?  In Dallas, the doctors tried to taper down her medications.    [23:33] When did rehab enter the picture? She felt alone and stuck.  She broke down in her apartment.  While moving, she found pills that she was hiding from herself.  While her father was helping her move, they went to therapy and had a break down in front her her therapist and her father.  Therapist told her she was still young and had a lot of life in front of her.    [27:45] You realized you had a drinking problem while in rehab? Yes. She was in denial about why she was going.  Thought it was just for rest.  Left sober, but with the intention of using her meds normally, or as prescribed.  In rehab, she slept well.    She was going to try to use meds to stay sober... realized she was an alcoholic.    [30:35]  What was it like after? Returning to Dallas was tough.  She had no support structure.  Started to make friends through the sober community.  Got into fitness.  Met a guy who was a big drinker, turns out he had been sober for a while and understood her situation.  [37:00] How did you overcome the desire to relapse? She lost a romantic partner, and it was difficult.  She insisted on making it to 1 year, though.  She realized that emotions are fleeting.  [38:10]  What is your proudest moment in sobriety? She's visiting her best friend from college.  They're celebrating sobriety together.  She's also found out that many other people are getting sober.  [40:26]  What is something that you've learned about yourself in sobriety? She's resilient.  She's been hitting her fitness goals more easily.    [41:41] Rapid Fire Round What was your worst memory from drinking? Woke up in a disgusting apartment with bug bites. Did you ever have an “oh-shit” moment? The moment of clarity in rehab. What’s your plan moving forward? Focus on the positive, and keeping the eye on the prize. Don't mess with the routine.  What’s your favorite resource in recovery? Her gym. A tough workout, with intention setting.  What’s the best advice you’ve ever received (on sobriety)? It's a lot easier to stay sober than it is to get sober. What parting piece of guidance can you give listeners who are in recovery or thinking about quitting drinking? Just try it. You can always go back to the life with alcohol.  You might be an alcoholic if... You have a parking permit at the liquor store so you can park there without worrying about driving drunk.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Visit Rxbar.com/elevator and use the promo code elevator for 25% off your first order. The Sober Truth – a book by Lance and Zachary Dodes, debunking recovery programs From Death Do I Part – a book by Amy Lee Coy, her story about overcoming addiction Connect with Cafe RE- Use the promo code Elevator for your first month free Sobriety Tracker iTunes Sobriety Tracker Android Sober Selfies! - Send your Sober Selfie and your Success Story to info@recoveryelevator.com     “We took the elevator down, we gotta take the stairs back up, we can do this!”

Join Monica and blogger Gunthar 2000 from expose AA blog, Author Hank Hayes and Amy Lee Coy for a one hour show celebrating my journey on the blog talk radio scene! Gunthar 2000 is responsible for inspiring me to host my own Radio Show after being a guest on his show The Stinkin Think Outreach Program.  call 818-475-9211 to talk to the host or ask a question. Please feel free to go to itunes and rate the show. Search monica richardson, then click on Safe Recovery.

Join Monica and blogger Gunthar 2000 from expose AA blog, Author Hank Hayes and Amy Lee Coy for a one hour show celebrating my journey on the blog talk radio scene! Gunthar 2000 is responsible for inspiring me to host my own Radio Show after being a guest on his show The Stinkin Think Outreach Program.  call 818-475-9211 to talk to the host or ask a question. Please feel free to go to itunes and rate the show. Search monica richardson, then click on Safe Recovery.

This is a previously recorded show. Enjoy! I will be back  'live" next week with Gunthar 2000 and Hank Hayes and maybe a few other special guests. 

This is a previously recorded show. Enjoy! I will be back  'live" next week with Gunthar 2000 and Hank Hayes and maybe a few other special guests. 

A previously recorded show with author, and recover mentor Amy Lee Coy  whose book teaches how one can heal through self care. Monica interviews Amy Lee Coy and finds that Amy has a really sincere voice that teaches the young and the old that once again AA is not the only way. Her book is a fresh approach to healing from drug and alcohol over use.

A previously recorded show with author, and recover mentor Amy Lee Coy  whose book teaches how one can heal through self care. Monica interviews Amy Lee Coy and finds that Amy has a really sincere voice that teaches the young and the old that once again AA is not the only way. Her book is a fresh approach to healing from drug and alcohol over use.

Live from LA. It's an interview with Amy Lee Coy, Author, Singer- Songwriter, Creator of soon to be unveiled Illumine ROOM.  A Self Recovery, Self healing Empowering woman. Amy was dropped off at Rehab at 13 years old. Years of Failed 12 step and failed Rehab, through her own personal writings, AMy found a way to heal thru, loving, kindness to herself.  Call in and ask Amy your questions. 

Live from LA. It's an interview with Amy Lee Coy, Author, Singer- Songwriter, Creator of soon to be unveiled Illumine ROOM.  A Self Recovery, Self healing Empowering woman. Amy was dropped off at Rehab at 13 years old. Years of Failed 12 step and failed Rehab, through her own personal writings, AMy found a way to heal thru, loving, kindness to herself.  Call in and ask Amy your questions. 

Why does AA not work for some. What are the other choices for help. So you Hate AA. You are not Powerless You hate the sponsor running your life You think AA is a cult You dont have a disease So What are your other choices? google alternatives to 12 step

Why does AA not work for some. What are the other choices for help. So you Hate AA. You are not Powerless You hate the sponsor running your life You think AA is a cult You dont have a disease So What are your other choices? google alternatives to 12 step

Are you fed up with archaic literature and male dominated dogma?  Have you found a better way to get clean & sober.  We want to know.    CAll in to share how you did it. How you are coping    BEYOND THE 12 STEPS lunacy!!!

Are you fed up with archaic literature and male dominated dogma?  Have you found a better way to get clean & sober.  We want to know.    CAll in to share how you did it. How you are coping    BEYOND THE 12 STEPS lunacy!!!

After 20 years in and out of 12 step and rehab Amy Lee Coy finds that her book gives her the tool she needs to heal completely from addiction. Amy is a singer/songwriter and published author. If AA/NA and rehab has not worked for you this episode is for you. Empowered-loving-gentle approach to her healing from addiction! No Boot Camp mentality here. Parents, this is a must listen to segment.  DO not drop your 14 year old at a rehab with strangers! Might not be a good idea. Come listen in a talk with my new friend AMY! I loved her book. Find it on Amazon.com http://www.fromdeathdoipart.com

After 20 years in and out of 12 step and rehab Amy Lee Coy finds that her book gives her the tool she needs to heal completely from addiction. Amy is a singer/songwriter and published author. If AA/NA and rehab has not worked for you this episode is for you. Empowered-loving-gentle approach to her healing from addiction! No Boot Camp mentality here. Parents, this is a must listen to segment.  DO not drop your 14 year old at a rehab with strangers! Might not be a good idea. Come listen in a talk with my new friend AMY! I loved her book. Find it on Amazon.com http://www.fromdeathdoipart.com

Our first guest is Amy Lee Coy, author of "From Death Do I Part: How I Freed Myself From Addiction," who will tell us of her journey to self-recovery from addiction. Data from the NIAAA suggests that self-recovery, rather than formal treatment or AA, is the most common way for people to overcome addictions.   Our second guest is New York City addictions therapist Brian Murphy LCSW M Ed. Brian is CEO of Self-Led Solutions, a harm reduction based practice which helps people to make changes in ways which they choose for themselves.   Stanton Peele joins us to close the show for the week.