She Surrenders - The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sherry Hoppen
Sherry’s 10-year struggle with alcohol ended in surrender to God and a 1,000-mile bike trip. There is an easier way! Sherry started She Surrenders out of a place of needing to hear more humor and encouragement for women of faith struggling with their secrets of addiction. Her heart is to share everything about recovery and what it looks like to surrender to God and the life He is calling you to live. Whatever you struggle with, you are in the right place to find encouragement and comfort that you are not alone. We all have our stuff.
A head-on collision started a battle Tasha Williams wasn't prepared for: prescription pain medication that didn’t just numb broken bones, but also silenced years of buried fear, grief, and trauma. When relief feels like rescue, the line between treatment and opioid addiction can disappear fast. In this episode Tasha traces her story back to childhood domestic violence and the vow she made at nine years old to never be hurt again.
If you need hope for yourself or someone you love, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more women searching for Christian addiction recovery and opioid recovery can find it.
Episode Mentioned
Ep 61 | Faith, Perseverance, and Transformation: The Inspiring Journey of Susan Binkley and Blue Monarch
Blue Monarch Website
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Tasha Williams is a 41-year-old woman who knows what it means to fight—and to win daily! After surviving the chokehold of addiction, Tasha's been walking in freedom for 8 years through Jesus Christ. She is a proud mom of two “semi-grown” kids—Nevaeh (20) and Maleak (19)—who keep her grounded, grateful, and praying a little extra. Tasha serves as the Director of Residential Life at Blue Monarch, where she has the honor of walking alongside women as they rewrite their stories—because she knows firsthand that your past doesn’t disqualify you, it prepares you. Somewhere between morning coffee and leaning on God for everything, she's learned He still restores, still redeems, and still uses imperfect people to do powerful things—and she's living proof.
Instagram: @tashawilliams127
Facebook: Tasha Williams
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
Exposure of our sin can lead to shame and isolation, but Jesus responds by drawing near. On today's episode with author Laura Smith, we talk about her book Brave Woman, Mighty God and why the long-ago stories of women in the Bible still speak directly to faith-based recovery today.
If you’ve ever felt disqualified by addiction, weighed down by guilt, or afraid that God is tired of you, this conversation offers a steadier truth: Jesus is not looking for a reason to condemn you. He is moving toward you with mercy and power.
If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more women can find faith-based addiction recovery support and the promises of a new life with God.
Laura L. Smith is a speaker, podcaster and best-selling author who has written fifteen books including Brave Woman, Mighty God, The Urgency of Slowing Down, and Holy Care for the Whole Self. Smith is passionate about tearing down lies, so we can live in Christ’s truth. She lives in the picturesque college town of Oxford, Ohio, with her husband and one of their four young adult kids. There you’ll find her running the wooded trails, teaching a local Bible study, shopping at the Saturday morning farmer’s market, or going on a sunset walk. You can find more about her at www.laurasmithauthor.com
Connect with Laura
Website
Instagram: @laurasmithauthor
Substack
Book: Brave Woman, Mighty God
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
Can a desperate middle of the night prayer save your life? We sit down with Sam and Noelle Borgia as they share their story of a 20-year addiction that nearly ended in death before a 2:33 AM surrender to God changed everything.
Sam and Noelle speak honestly and vulnerably about Sam's slide into addiction, the challenges of medication-assisted treatment, and how easy it is to lose hope even when someone truly wants to change. Noelle shares what it’s like to stand in faith when everyone around you says, “Run.”
We talk healing, reconciliation, the “get-to” life of recovery, and how their book Silence The Lion and Shattered Mirror Ministries now serve people in programs and prisons across the U.S.
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After battling drug addiction (opioids, heroin, crack, suboxone) and spinning his wheels trying to get clean for 20 years, Sam Borgia tried to end his life with an overdose. Noelle had filed for divorce (still believing that the Lord would step in!), he lost his job, his health was suffering, and he had lost everything and gave up. He was left with a 5% chance to live on life support. 12 days into his hospital stay, he had an encounter with the Lord that changed EVERYTHING. Since that day, he has never used it again, and we have devoted our lives to sharing the good news that there is power in the name of Jesus to break EVERY chain. We are the founders of Shattered Mirror Ministries and authors of Silence the Lion: Wage War on Addiction and Win
Connect with Sam and Noelle
www.shatteredmirrorministries.com
Facebook: Silence the Lion
Facebook: Noelle Morabito Borgia
Facebook: Sam Borgia
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
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Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
Something happens when alcohol is no longer the price of admission to friendship. We’ve watched it in our online communities and in recovery rooms, and we’re ready to bring it to a bigger space: The Aligned Conference, a Christian alcohol-free women’s conference happening September 22–24, 2026 in Holland, Michigan, right by Lake Michigan.
Sherry Hoppen (She Surrenders and Selah House Recovery) and Christy Osborne (Love Life Sober, sobriety coach) share why we chose the word aligned, and why it fits whether you’re sober-curious, stuck in the gray area, or years into recovery. We talk honestly about surrender, letting go of guilt and shame, and the real reason so many women still feel a gap even after they stop drinking: they’re trying to heal alone.
You’ll also hear practical conference details so you can actually plan this. We cover conference dates, travel tips, and more! We also introduce our first round of speakers and the kind of testimony-driven, Jesus-centered encouragement you can expect.
Listen, then share this with a woman who needs a safe place to grow in Christian sobriety. Subscribe, leave a review, and send it to a friend who’s ready to step away from alcohol and step toward community.
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Get more information for the Aligned Conference here!
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
What if alcohol isn’t the core problem—but escape is? We sit down with Jon Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, to unpack a bracingly honest journey from cultural drinking to quiet day buzzes, from a bestselling book high to an aching low, and a night in Miami that tore the blinders off. Jon doesn’t glamorize a bottom; he shows how subtle compromises pile up when success fades, old wounds whisper, and numbing feels easier than feeling.
If you’ve ever asked why sobriety can feel flat or why white-knuckling fades, this conversation offers a clearer target and practical tools for the long haul. Freedom grows when we stop numbing, tell the truth, and let God fill what alcohol only muted. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find a path to lasting recovery.
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Jonathon M. Seidl (Jon) has been telling stories his whole life. In fact, he’s written over 10,000 posts in his lifetime, first after helping start a successful news website and then as the editor in chief of the popular nonprofit I Am Second. He writes and speaks all across the country on the power of storytelling, radical vulnerability, faith, mental health, and addiction. His first book, Finding Rest, became a bestseller in several categories and a top 100 book on Amazon. His latest book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, is his radically vulnerable story of being the Christian who became an alcoholic, his climb out of addiction, and how others can break free from all of life’s entanglements. Shortly after its release, the book became the top new release in addiction recovery on Amazon. He lives in Frisco, TX, with his wife and two young children. He holds a Masters in Theological Studies from Southwestern Seminary.
Connect with Jon
Instagram @jonseidl
ChristianAlcoholic.com
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
Some stories find their turning point in the unlikeliest moment—like a hungover Sunday when a single sermon about confession cuts through the noise. That’s where Stephanie’s path shifted from white-knuckle control to honest surrender, and the difference changed everything.
We walk through her early years in Wisconsin where football and drinking were inseparable, the college chaos that ended in a mandated detox, and the AA meeting that cracked denial. Then comes a quieter chapter and a slow slide back through “sophisticated” wine culture. She describes the hidden labor of moderation, the work events that exposed the gap between her values and her actions, and the shame of representing faith in public while self-destructing in private.
If this story resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find a path to freedom.
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Stephanie Ziebell is a wife, mom of four, and the Chief Legal Officer of a financial institution, who once believed she had to “hold it all together” while privately struggling with alcohol. Her recovery began when she stopped asking if her drinking was “bad enough” and started listening to what God was asking of her.
Connect with Stephanie
Instagram and Facebook: @radiantinbattle
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
What if surrender was the beginning of real freedom, not the end of it? Ericka Andersen—journalist, author, wife, and mom—joins us to share how she rethought alcohol through the lens of faith and rebuilt a life that’s joyful, clear, and deeply connected. Her new book, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith, offers important insights on how women’s relationships with alcohol are shifting as they grapple with increased pressures at home and work, and her approach wisely utilizes faith as a recovery tool without positioning it as a cure-all.
This is a candid, hope-filled conversation for anyone sober curious, stuck in the cycle, or longing to support someone they love. Tap play to learn concrete tools, hear hard-won wisdom, and feel seen in your questions. If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more faith-based recovery stories, and leave a review so others can find their way to freedom too.
Episode referenced: EP | 53: Sobriety Through Spirituality
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Ericka Andersen is a journalist whose writing has appeared in Christianity Today, World Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. She is the author of Leaving Cloud 9 and Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women. She lives with her husband and two children in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Connect with Ericka
Instagram: @ericka_andersen
Website: erickaandersen.com
Get the book: freelysober.com
Get her free Sober Curious Guide: sobrietycurious.com
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
A single break changed everything. Amber thought discipline would keep life in order—straight A’s, strict faith, and hours of exercise that looked healthy from the outside. When a double pirouette ended with a broken foot, the illusion shattered. What followed wasn’t instant perfection but a new kind of honesty about addiction, control, and the slow work of healing with God at the center.
Together we unpack what addiction can look like beyond substances—perfectionism, productivity, and legalism—and how to step out of their shadow with tools that actually help. Amber talks about the community that sustains her, the spiritual mentorship that keeps her grounded, and her calling as an author creating faith-based resources on anxiety, depression, and recovery.
If you’re craving a story that names hard things and still points to hope, this conversation is for you. Listen, share with a friend who needs courage today, and if the message resonates, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find a path toward faith-led recovery and real-world healing.
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Amber Ginter is a teacher-turned-author who loves Jesus, her husband Ben, and granola. Growing up Amber looked for faith and mental health resources and found none. Today, she offers hope for young Christians struggling with mental illness that goes beyond simply reading your Bible and praying more. Because you can love Jesus and still suffer from anxiety. You can download her top faith and mental health resources for free to help navigate books, podcasts, videos, and influencers from a faith lens perspective. Visit her website at amberginter.com.
Connect with Amber
Instagram: @amberginterauthor
Facebook: Amber Ginter Author
Podcast: Authentically Amber
Learn more about the Mental Reset: A Christian Co-Ed Retreat for Anxious Hearts here.
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
What if the moment you feared most became the doorway to freedom? That question sits at the center of Annetta’s story, a raw, hope-filled journey from childhood abuse and fifth-grade drinking to daily use, goth weekends, and a desperate plea on a skateboard that landed her at the door of AA.
Listen for the turning points, stay for the practical hope: how surrender can transform not just habits but identity. If this story encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find faith-based recovery that lasts.
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Annetta Caldwell is a wife, mother, dancer, and author passionate about sharing God's faithfulness. A Texas native, she trained in dance and ministry with Youth With A Mission, where she met her husband, Ryan. They moved to Virginia in 2007, where they’ve raised their seven children. Annetta now teaches others to worship through dance and shares her testimony through writing and speaking, helping others find freedom through God’s redemptive power.
Connect with Annetta:
Ftfministries.org
Purchase her book: Caught
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
What if the darkest chapter of your life could become the raw material for something beautiful? Molly joins us to share a rare, vulnerable account of moving from childhood sexual trauma and years of substance use to a grounded, faith-centered life where recovery is real and creativity heals. Her story isn’t a tidy turnaround; it’s a slow, steady walk out of confusion and into clarity, backed by scripture, community, and the kind of grace that keeps showing up.
If this moved you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find their way to the same hope.
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Molly Cherry spent years running from herself—using addiction, manipulation, and self-destruction to numb what she didn’t know how to face. But what she was really running from was the pain Jesus wanted to heal. Her escape led to broken relationships, mental hospitals, trauma, and moments when her family almost had to live without her. Yet in her darkest place, God’s grace found her. Jesus didn’t shame Molly—He rescued her, rebuilt her, and showed her real freedom. Molly's recovery is not just her story—it’s His, and proof that no one is too far gone for redemption.
Connect with Molly:
On Facebook: Art for One's Self
On Instagram: @yesterdayagain
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
When a spine infection stole her twenties, prescriptions promised relief but quietly rewired everything. In this episode, Janessa walks us through the years between her first Percocet high to a life rebuilt on surrender—forty pills a day, fentanyl patches, interventions, and the moment she chose honesty over hiding. This is not a neat redemption arc but a gritty, luminous one.
If you’ve ever wondered whether real freedom is possible after years of medicating pain, this conversation offers both candor and hope. It’s about finding a safe room where people understand and trusting God to do the heavy lifting.
Press play, share this with someone who needs a way out, and if this story moved you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s one thing you’re ready to surrender today?
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Janessa Baar is a survivor, mentor, and advocate for addiction recovery and mental health awareness. After overcoming years of pain medication and fentanyl addiction, she celebrates over 11 years of sobriety and now dedicates her life to helping others find hope and healing. A former business owner, Janessa sold her company to start an outreach program in Honduras, where she served from 2018 to 2023.
With a background marked by trauma, loss, and resilience, Janessa brings raw honesty and compassion to conversations about recovery, faith, and rebuilding life after addiction. Today, she mentors through local ministries and the Big Brother Big Sister program, offering encouragement to those walking the same difficult road she once traveled.
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of self-harming behavior.
In this episode, we hear from Jaycie on the exact day she celebrates three years sober. She shares her brave, unfiltered account of how anxiety, family trauma, and isolation fed addiction and self-harm that almost swallowed her future — and how faith and community stitched it back together.
From denial, self-blame and looking for her worth in toxic relationships, Jaycie shares how a simple moment of surrendering her life to Jesus started her journey from the depths of addiction to a life of freedom.
If you've ever wondered whether faith-based recovery can heal your deepest doubts and pain, this conversation offers the hope of restoration.
Listen, share with a friend who needs hope, and if this story moved you, subscribe and leave a review so others can find their way to freedom too.
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Jaycie Kantrud is 29 years old and lives in the land of 10,000 lakes — Minnesnowta! Once a girl bound by rejection, anxiety, and addiction, she gave her life to Jesus inside a Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge treatment center and her life has never been the same. She is now 3 year sober and living a life she only ever dreamed of. All Glory to God!
You can follow her on Instagram @jayciekantrud
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
As we launch a new season of the She Surrenders Podcast, we’re starting right where it all began — with surrender.
In this heartfelt episode, recorded live at Rush Creek Bible Church in Byron Center, Michigan, She Surrenders founder Sherry Hoppen shares her raw and powerful story of addiction, surrender, and redemption.
From growing up in a Christian home to years of hiding behind shame and alcohol, Sherry opens up about the turning points that led her back to freedom through Christ — including a life-changing 1,000-mile bike ride, the founding of Selah House Recovery, and a life rooted in Ephesians 3:20 — hope.
This message is for anyone who’s ever wondered if God can redeem their story. Spoiler alert — He can. And He will.
Scripture Focus: Ephesians 3:20
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”
Sherry Hoppen is the founder of She Surrenders, an online faith-based recovery ministry and the Executive Director of Selah House Recovery, a Christ-centered, 30-day residential program in Hudsonville, MI that she and her husband Craig founded.
Sherry’s memoir, Sober Cycle: Peddling Through Recovery One Day at A Time, chronicles her journey from addiction to surrender.
Now Sherry dedicates her days to writing, podcasting, speaking, and walking alongside women as they step boldly into the same freedom she experiences, sharing her journey with honesty, vulnerability, and a healthy dose of humor.
Connect with Sherry:
On Instagram: @shesurrenders_sherry
On Facebook: @shesurrenders_sherry
Online: www.shesurrenders.com
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
What happens when a Christian mother's deepest fears about addiction come true not just once, but twice? Dawn Ward author of "From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children," never imagined she'd write a book, yet her personal journey through her sons' addictions transformed not just her approach to parenting but her entire relationship with God.
If you're walking the heartbreaking path of loving someone struggling with addiction, Dawn's story offers both practical wisdom and spiritual hope. Subscribe now to hear how one mother learned to trust God with her children's destiny while reclaiming her own life and purpose.
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Dawn Ward is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry equipping women to live transformed lives through inspiring teaching, mentoring, and biblical resources. The ministry also offers support and encouragement to women with addicted loved ones. She is married to Steve and mom to three adult children. Her book, "From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children", published September 2024, is available for order.
Connect with Dawn:thefaithtoflourish.com
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Links Mentioned:
"From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children"
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
Kelly's story begins with a sixteen-year-old girl wearing baggy clothes to hide her pregnancy, setting the stage for a decades-long journey through trauma, addiction, and ultimately profound spiritual healing.
What makes Kelly's testimony so powerful is her raw honesty about the darkest moments and the lasting power of recovery rooted in faith.
What will you find in your own life when you stop numbing your pain and cast your cares on the Lord? Kelly's story offers hope that freedom awaits on the other side of surrender.
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Kelly Miller is a grateful believer in Jesus Christ. She has victory over prescription narcotics, alcohol, nicotine and love relationship addiction, and disordered eating. She is still working on areas of co-dependency, people pleasing, control, self doubt/guilt, and procrastination. She is a mother and grand mother! I blessed to live near most of my family in a small town in East Michigan.
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
Ever felt isolated in your struggles and wondered where to turn for hope and redemption? Join us on the She Surrenders podcast as we sit down with Sierra, a truly inspiring guest who has triumphed over addiction. Sierra shares her compelling story of moving from a place of shame and secrecy to finding liberation through faith-based recovery. Her candid revelations about living a double life and the challenges faced by Christian women in recovery offer a profound insight into the stigma around addiction within faith communities. Through her journey, Sierra reminds us that surrendering isn't about giving up—it's about gaining the freedom to live a life filled with purpose and redemption.
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Sierra is a stay at home mom of 4 young children and active member of her local church. In September, 2024 she celebrated one year of sobriety from
alcohol - a physical sobriety and the beginning of seeking emotional sobriety. Only in sobriety, has she been able to start to see that clearly. However, her identity is not as an addict in recovery but as someone who has been (and is being!) rescued and loved by Jesus over and over again.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Plain Language Big Book
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
What if the cycle of addiction in a family could be broken through the power of faith and community? Join us as we sit down with Amy Broglin, who shares her compelling journey from witnessing addiction in her family to finding solace and purpose in sobriety.
Through Amy's story, we shine a spotlight on the often-hidden anguish faced by families battling addiction and explore the immense potential for healing and breaking generational cycles through faith and surrender.
With poignant reflections on sobriety, codependency, and compassion, Amy's story serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating how faith and supportive relationships can pave the way for a fulfilling life, free from the grips of addiction.
Amy Broglin is a single mom and relator in the St. Joseph, MI area. She is passionate about acknowledging the impact that addiction has on the families of addicts. As the youngest of four children, she is the only sibling that has not suffered from drug addiction. She knows first-hand the impact that addiction has on families.
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
In this episode, Steve Kelly, shares his experience with childhood trauma, battles with addiction and mental health, and ongoing redemption through Jesus Christ.
Steve's story is filled with hope, encouragement, and perspective that only recovery can bring - including how his struggle with alcohol has become a blessing that he can use to help others in their recovery journey.
Steve Kelly is a 42-year radio veteran who currently serves as morning show host on WOOD Radio.
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
Help us reach more listeners: like, subscribe, review, and share.
Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
What if a vivid dream could change not just your life, but the lives of countless women and children? That's exactly what happened to Susan Binkley, the founder of Blue Monarch. Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Susan as she shares her inspiring journey from a dream in 1995 to the creation of Blue Monarch in 2003. Despite having no experience in recovery work, Susan overcame her initial reluctance. Her unwavering obedience, faith, and determination led her to build a sanctuary that has reunited over 350 children with their mothers and helped women heal from severe trauma.
In this episode, Susan opens up about the miraculous ways that God equipped her to start Blue Monarch and how he continues to sustain her. Listen as Susan reflects on a pivotal moment in 2012 that taught her the importance of serving rather than fixing people, a philosophy that has been crucial in preventing burnout among her team. We also discuss her book and the wealth of resources available on her website, offering listeners a comprehensive look into her impactful work at Blue Monarch. This episode is a testament to the power of obedience, faith, and the transformative impact of serving others.
Susan Binkley grew up in Tennessee and received a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee. In addition to working as a professional artist, she owned and operated a horse farm and large boarding operation, developed unique vacation rentals, created a bakery/café, and established a granola manufacturing business. In 2003, Binkley founded Blue Monarch, a Christ-centered, long-term residential recovery program for women and their children. Blue Monarch has since become one of the most unique and successful recovery programs in the country with a strong emphasis on teaching women to parent sober and by focusing on the child’s recovery as much as the mom’s. Since 2003, Blue Monarch has served nearly 1,000 women and children and over 350 children have been reunited with their mothers who had previously lost custody.
Susan authored a collection of her personal Blue Monarch stories, “From My Front Row Seat,” which quickly became an Amazon bestseller in two categories: Inspirational Christianity and Christian Missions & Missionary Work. The stories are raw and authentic combined with surprising humor, considering the heavy subject matter.
Binkley’s awards include Women in American History Award from Daughters of the American Revolution, TIAA Difference Maker, and an Honorary Doctorate in Civil Law from the University of the South. Susan lives with her husband, Clay, on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee overlooking a state park.
Connect with Susan:
On Instagram: @susanbinkleyauthor
On Facebook: Susan Binkley
Website: bluemonarch.org
Links mentioned:
From My Front Row Seat: by Susan Binkley
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
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Madison Daniels joins us to share a profound and personal story that might just resonate with you or someone you know. Madison opens up about her early encounters with alcohol, from her high school days of experimentation to the unrestrained party lifestyle she embraced in college. She candidly recounts how alcohol became her go-to for fitting in and coping with life's ups and downs, never recognizing it as a problem. Her journey is a testament to the struggles many face in recognizing and admitting to an addiction, especially within environments where such behavior feels normalized. But Madison's story doesn't end there—it takes a transformative turn through the power of faith.
Embark on a journey of hope and healing as Madison reveals how Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and her faith instigated a profound change. From initial resistance and denial to a spiritual awakening, she describes the pivotal role of AA meetings and the support of a faith community in discovering a path to recovery. Experience her moments of surrender and the courage it took to share her struggles in both personal and professional settings. Madison's story is not only an inspiring testament to the power of faith and community but also a beacon of hope for anyone battling addiction or supporting a loved one. Join us as we explore the transformative journey of embracing faith, finding peace, and creating a new way of living.
Madison is a Christian Podcaster & Author focused on sharing how you can incorporate faith into your daily life. She shares daily bible readings, study bible resources, and prayers on social media.
Madison shares how faith, AA & therapy helped her get her life back on track and now she’s sharing this with others needing a reminder that God is good even when life isn’t.
Connect with Madison:
On Instagram: @madisonwdaniels
Podcast: Jesus Saves Podcast
Links mentioned:
It's only Embarrassing if you're Embarrassed: God is good even when life isn't: by Madison Daniels
The Gap and the Gain: by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin P. Hardy
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
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Welcome back to Season SIX; I can hardly believe it! I am so happy to be back, and I have some fantastic and inspiring guests for you this season.
We are starting with Christy Osborne. Can I tell you, I just love this girl? We’ve gotten to know each other over the last few weeks, and I hope to continue. I know you will, too, after hearing her story and what she is up to these days!
Moving from sunny Los Angeles to the quaint countryside of Surrey, UK, Christy embarked on a transformative journey that reshaped her life. How does one adapt from the vibrant nightlife of California to the charming yet culture-shifting pub scene of London? Christy shares her personal story of navigating expat life, grappling with loneliness, and how the social drinking culture became intertwined with her daily routine, especially during the challenges of early motherhood.
But the tale doesn’t end there. During the isolating times of the COVID-19 lockdown, Christy faced a moment of reckoning. What happens when you confront your habits head-on and seek authenticity? We explore Christy's path to sobriety, the initial struggles, and her faith's significant role in that journey. She opens up about the deeper questions she had to ask herself and the strength she derived from her faith, which kept her anchored through the most challenging times.
What’s the ripple effect of going alcohol-free? Christy’s journey didn’t just stop at personal transformation; it extended to helping others. Discover how her sobriety journey inspired her to become a coach and write a book. From unexpected support to empowering others, Christy reveals the immense fulfillment found in guiding others on similar paths. This episode is a heartfelt testament to resilience, faith, and the transformative power of embracing one’s true self. Listen in for an inspiring story of hope and the remarkable impacts of choosing sobriety.
Want to connect with Christy? Below are the links to her Social Media, her website, and her excellent book, which was published on September 24, 2024.
Love Life Sober A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind.
http://instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy/
http://lovelifesober40dayfast.com/
https://www.lovelifesober.co.uk/
About the She Surrenders Podcast:
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery.
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Find us on Instagram @shesurrenders_sherry, on Facebook @shesurrenderssherry, and online at www.shesurrenders.com.
Imagine having the courage to change your relationship with alcohol and discovering the profound impact of accountability in that journey. On the Joyful Surrender podcast, I sit down with Lynne, Christina, Tarrah, and Kali to share personal experiences and insight into the importance of recognizing unhealthy habits and finding a supportive community. Our conversation highlights the significance of supportive friends who understand the journey, the need to plan ahead to avoid temptations, and the grace required to navigate changing relationships.
Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation that underscores the triumphs and challenges of a new life of recovery, with valuable lessons on accountability and community support. Is it hard? Yes. Is it worth it? YES!
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
Ever wondered how much more vibrant your summer could be without the haze of alcohol? Join us on this special episode of the She Surrenders podcast, where we explore the joys of a sober summer alongside our amazing guests from Joyful Surrender. They share their heartfelt stories and insights on trading chaotic, regret-filled days for enriching, memorable moments. Through laughter and camaraderie, we discuss the importance of having a plan, setting realistic expectations, and embracing the clarity and presence that come with sobriety.
This conversation highlights the power of community and faith-based recovery, showing how surrendering our past to God can lead to a fulfilling, joyous life. Get ready for an uplifting discussion that showcases the miracle of recovery and the vibrant, rewarding life that sobriety brings.
*This conversation is part of a previous recording from May 2022.
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
What happens when you surrender your addiction to God and a Community that is doing the same thing? In this episode of the She Surrenders podcast, women from the Joyful Surrender group share their deeply personal paths to recovery, illustrating the profound impact of faith and community. These heartfelt narratives underscore the critical importance of connection and faith-based support in overcoming addiction.
We delve into the feelings of shame and isolation that accompany addiction and how discovering others with similar battles can transform that experience. Through open, honest conversations, we reflect on what it means to Joyfully Surrender our addictions to God and how it leads to a life free from shame and full of fulfillment.
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On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
When Juliana Page shared her powerful testimony of overcoming addiction through faith-based recovery, it felt like a beacon of hope was lit within our hearts. Her story, one of surrender to a higher power and the subsequent healing transformation illustrates the often ignored intricacies of addiction—the self-sabotage and the escape from our deep-seated issues of codependency and a troubled upbringing. This episode journeys with Juliana as she reflects on her path of self-awareness, spirituality and how faith can lead to liberation from the chains that bind us.
Juliana Page shares her powerful testimony of overcoming the challenges of growing up with addiction in her home —the escape from the deep-seated issues of codependency and an eating disorder. This episode journeys with Julianaas, where she reflects on her path of self-awareness and spirituality and how faith can lead to liberation from the chains that bind us.
Juliana opens up about the silent yet tumultuous battle with her eating disorder, the isolation that stems from not indulging in the typical college lifestyle, the deceptive nature of high-functioning afflictions, and the internal chaos that can consume one's sense of self. Juliana gives us great insight into the importance of therapy, forging genuine connections, and the deceptive nature of these disorders, providing an invaluable perspective for anyone touched by the invisible turmoil of our secret disorders and addictions.
This episode is not just a dialogue; it's a guiding light for anyone seeking to align their beliefs with their actions and use their faith to find new freedom and opportunities in a joy-filled life. I promise you will be encouraged today as you hear the joy that radiates through our conversation!
Juliana Page is a bestselling author, master-certified life coach, and minister of God's vibes. Juliana has researched and immersed herself in the professional life coaching, ministry, leadership, success conditioning, and personal development fields. From her obsession to determine what makes the difference in people's quality of life, she helps people understand their model of the world, how to change their story to change their lives, how to steward their impact, and how to discover lasting fulfillment through contributing to the world in ways far beyond themselves.Page is a leadership and self-mastery strategist for organizations, companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals. Through her proven Spirit-Driven Success Method and The God's Vibes Mastermind program, Page delivers practical wisdom and tools that empower purpose, spiritual wholeness, sustainable health, financial freedom, and relational fulfillment.
Learn more about Juliana by visiting her website.
http://www.julianapage.com/
God Vibes Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gods-vibes-connect-with-god-strengthen-your-faith-live/id1506849521
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/msjulianapage/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/msjulianapage
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
I'm all by myself for a special episode here today as you will be the first to hear the Audible Recording of the soon-to-be-released, all-new,
Sober Cycle-Pedaling My Way Through Recovery One Day At a Time.
As the soft hum of bicycle wheels on pavement echoes through my memories, I welcome you to an episode that pedals through the gritty terrain of recovery. Embark with me, Sherry, as I vulnerably unearth Chapter 1 of the newly revised edition of "Sober Cycle." You will hear the fear in my voice and the resolve in my spirit as I share a narrative steeped in both the despair and the ironic humor that addiction sprinkles throughout my journey.
Here is the pre-order link for the hardcover and Audible Versions. https://a.co/d/i5q5mjD , which will be available on April 30! Head to shesurrenders.com and subscribe to our newsletter for all the fun details I discussed today. Thank you!
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
When Ericka first confided her struggle with alcohol with a small group gathered in her church basement, she shared her addiction bravely and honestly. Her voice beckons us to walk alongside her as she navigates sobriety through the lens of her faith as a Christian woman. Today, we're honored to share the microphone with Ericka, who gives a raw and truthful account of her path from high school warning signs to the pressures of social drinking that escalated into motherhood. It's not just about the cautionary tales but finding a balance in educating without instigating rebellion, all while upholding the values that are the bedrock of our lives. Her story is one of bravery that will resonate with anyone grappling with the complexities of being open and honest as a Christian woman in recovery. The episode culminates with a look at the indispensable role of the church in nurturing spiritual growth and supporting those in recovery.
Ericka and I met when she reached out to me via Instagram last November for an interview she was working on for Christianity Today. We had a great connection immediately. We are both women of faith leading a life of sobriety, and that interview turned into a very long conversation as we shared our experiences with each other. I knew she would be a great guest on the She Surrenders podcast!
Ericka is also the author of the Book;
Reason to Return-Why Women need the Church and the Church Needs Them. We will talk a little bit more about the book here too and of course I will link the book in the notes as well. So welcome Ericka, I am so glad we finally made this happen!
BIO
Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer in Indianapolis, Indiana. She's a mom of two and the author of Reason to Return and Leaving Cloud 9 https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Cloud-Resurrected-Poverty-Illness/dp/1400208270. You can follow her on Instagram @ericka_andersen and learn more at ErickaAndersen.com
Book Links
By Ericka Andersen:
Reason to Return-Why Women need the Church and the Church Needs Women.http://reasontoreturn.co/
Leaving Cloud Nine-The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness
https://amzn.to/3xh5XSI
Mentioned in the Podcast
Downstairs Church -Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery by Caroline Beidler
https://amzn.to/43DlhVu
Sober Spirituality-The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol https://amzn.to/3xcVuYt
*note from Sherry
"I have not personally read the books Mentioned in the Podcast so I do not place them here as a personal recommendation but as a resource for you to pursue as they were mentioned by our guest. I do plan on reading them myself but at the time of publication of this podcast I have not. "
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
When the person you love becomes a stranger consumed in the grip of addiction, the world can feel upside down. Deb's bravery shines as she recounts her experience of supporting her husband, a pastor, through his harrowing battle with prescription pain medication dependency. Our conversation delves into the heart of a marriage tested by the silent war of addiction, offering a compassionate perspective on a struggle that is far more common than many dare to admit. Deb's journey, marked by resilience and faith, provides an intimate look at the complexities of loving someone through their darkest times.
This episode doesn't shy away from confronting the uncomfortable silence that often surrounds addiction in faith communities. We discuss the church's role in the healing journey, examining the stigmas and challenges faced when seeking support. Addiction within the walls of a church can be a lonely battle, but it's a story that needs to be told, and I am grateful to Deb for telling it here. I can honestly say the book they wrote about their story is one of the best I have ever read.
Bio
Deborah Beddoe is a writer and editor who lives in the Pacific Northwest with her pastor husband, Dave. She is the author of The Heart of Recovery: How Compassion and Community Offer Hope in the Wake of Addiction (Revell, 2019). Deb is in her last year of studies for a Masters in Theopoetics and Writing from Bethany Theological Seminary. Dave, whose story is central to their book, has led recovery groups since 2009. For many years, Deb also led groups for spouses and mothers of loved ones caught in addiction or recovery. Dave and Deb are newly empty-nesters whose four children left them with a big codependent dog and a bothersome cat for entertainment.
Order their amazing book; The Heart of Recovery!
https://amzn.to/49NhIP1
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
New York Times best-selling author Karen Ehman shares her deeply personal narrative of growing up with an alcoholic father. Her courage in exposing the raw emotions of her childhood not only touches the heart but also opens the door to understanding the complexity of addiction's impact on families. Within these revelations lie powerful lessons of forgiveness and the indomitable strength found in surrendering to God those things we cannot change in those we love.
As Karen's story unfolds, we probe the silent battles faced by those raised in homes marred by addiction. It's a discussion that uncovers the lasting effects of maintaining a veneer of normalcy amidst internal turmoil and the toxic relationship patterns that can emerge from such chaos. But there's hope—mentorship, community support, and choices- leading away from pain toward a healthier future. Karen's experiences shine a light on the importance of these lifelines in breaking free from the cycles of secrecy and addiction.
Thank you, Karen, for your willingness to be vulnerable so that others will be encouraged as they listen to your story. May they find renewed hope in your story and trust that God is loving them through it.
Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and a contributing writer for Encouragement for Today online devotions and a teacher in the First 5 Bible study app which has over 2 million daily users. She has written 19 books and Bible studies including Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All and the 2020 ECPA devotional book of the year Settle My Soul: 100 Quiet Moments to Meet with Jesus.
She is a Cum Laude graduate of Spring Arbor University with a major in Social Science. Karen has been featured on TODAY Parenting, Redbook.com, Foxnews.com, Crosswalk.com, YouVersion.com, and is a monthly columnist for HomeLife Magazine. Her passion is to help women live their priorities as they reflect the gospel to a watching world. She is married to her college sweetheart, Todd, and is the mother of six children—three biological and three in-laws by marriage—although she forgets which ones are which. Karen enjoys collecting vintage Pyrex kitchenware, cheering for the Detroit Tigers, and spending her days feeding the many people who gather around her mid-century dining table to process life and enjoy her county fair blue-ribbon winning cooking.
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Picture yourself in the shoes of a man who has lost his brother to suicide and succumbed to the depths of alcohol addiction. That's the raw and heart-wrenching journey of our guest, Jared Zimmerman, whose courage led him to ultimate recovery. Today's podcast with Jared Zimmerman will impact you no matter who you are. Both Jared and his wife’s family are what we affectionally call a “grove family.” That means that both of their families went to school with ours at the little country school called Forest Grove. Heartache still finds its way into beautiful families raising kids out in the country, as you will soon hear. God has woven together a story of suicide, addiction, family, and strength that, as painful as it is, Jared is using that story for God's purpose. Jared and Summer are a living testimony of what it looks like to live your faith out loud to encourage and walk alongside others in their pain. As he paints a vivid picture of his struggles, from the anguish of losing his brother to the stigma of mental health, we can't help but be moved by his resilience and determination.
We'll introduce you to the amazing business they recently launched, "Inspire One Life," a beacon of hope for those battling mental health challenges. Driven by their personal experiences, they are turning their pain into a platform for spreading positivity and mental health awareness. As we discuss the poignant messages conveyed by their merchandise, you'll be inspired by their resilience and determination. Summer shared a verse with me that seemed very fitting as I sat with them.
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Knowing these two lovely people since they were very young made it even more special to sit and share our stories together; even more special is that these are things that the fingerprints of God are all over.
There's a special meaning to that last sentence; listen for it in the podcast!
You can find out more about Inspire 1 Life!
Website: www.inspire1life.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspireonelife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspireonelifeapparel
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A decade can drastically change a life – especially when it's a decade of triumph over addiction. Join me as I celebrate this significant milestone and share the transformation I've gone through these last ten years, from battling alcoholism to becoming a warrior in the Lord’s army. In this Joyful Surrender meeting, I commemorate the miracles, the challenges, and the triumphs that punctuate these past 10 years and give God the glory for every single one.
I share my testimony here with you and the ladies from JS follow it with some Q & A and discussion. It was a beautiful way to celebrate my ten year milestone and I am honored to share it with you.
Love, Sherry
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In this episode, Paulette Kengg shares with us her recovery story. Her spiral into alcohol addiction came as a surprise to her but like most of us who find ourselves in its grip, we are already in trouble. Paulette shares how she found her way out and why God gets the glory. . Paulette has written a book Spirit Led Sobriety and we discuss her book with some of my friends from Joyful Surrender on the podcast as well.
Paulette Kengg is a Christian wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoys writing, reading, worshiping, learning to make candles, bingeing on HGTV House Hunters, and is trying to become someone who thinks working out is fun. Happily remarried for 15 years, she and her husband live in Texas.
Instagram: spiritledsobriety22
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000576901433
On the She Surrenders podcast we are talking about women, faith and addiction all on the same platform. There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
We are back for Part II of Stephanie's inspiring journey. Today, we delve into life in recovery and the invaluable lessons Stephanie has gleaned from her own experiences. Leading her to wisdom and insights that are shaping the foundations of Selah House Recovery.
"Adderall addiction is a real and challenging issue that affects many individuals. Let's shed light on this issue to raise awareness and provide support. If you or someone you know is struggling, know that help is available. Recovery is possible, and you're not alone in this journey.
https://www.selahhouserecovery.org
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/adderall
https://genesight.com
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This podcast, while being one of the hardest ones I've ever done as far as getting through it without letting my emotions get the best of me, was also the podcast where I was pinching myself that this was happening. Steph is sharing her story, and I have the privilege of sitting here at the table with her while she shares. I don't care who you are; this is never an easy assignment, and I say assignment because that is what it is. God handed it out, and completing it is up to you. I recall that feeling well when I shared my story for the first time. I had no desire to, but I did, having no idea the freedom I would experience on the other side of the telling when I was released of the guilt and shame that kept me quiet for so long. I do not know who will hear Stephanie's story, but I know this. We only tell our hard stories for one purpose: so others can be blessed with the hope that the same miracle awaits them.
All it takes is that moment of Surrender.
Thank you, Loren and Stephanie, for using your pain for God's purpose.
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Kristen McAvoy is a little over two years sober from a dual addiction to Xanax and alcohol. Her story of how close she came to losing everything and how she fought back will inspire you.
Using substances for years to cope with her anxiety, she has found freedom in recovery and faith in God.
"Sobriety lets me be the best big sister, daughter, girlfriend, and new puppy mom to my mini Goldendoodle."
Kristen is recovering out loud on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sobergirltribe/
Look her up!
Thank you, Kristen, for being on the She Surrenders Podcast, and we look forward to seeing more of you in the faith & recovery community!
There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
Kristen McAvoy is a little over two years sober from a dual addiction to Xanax and alcohol. Her story of how close she came to losing everything and how she fought back will inspire you.
Using substances for years to cope with her anxiety, she has found freedom in recovery and faith in God.
"Sobriety lets me be the best big sister, daughter, girlfriend, and new puppy mom to my mini Goldendoodle."
Kristen is recovering out loud on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sobergirltribe/
Look her up!
Thank you, Kristen, for being on the She Surrenders Podcast, and we look forward to seeing more of you in the faith & recovery community!
There are many podcasts for women and sobriety, but very few for women seeking information and stories from others about faith-based recovery. Could you leave a review for the SS Podcast? Subscribing and Reviewing will help get this in the ears of those searching for God's word in Recovery. I'm trying hard to get the word out, and this is a way you can be a part of the solution as well. Thank you!
Trisha Fenimore is an award-winning writer, speaker, and poet. Her book
Pray For Them: The True Story of a Racist White Christian Called to Black Seminary is a memoir about her descent into a life of atheism, addiction, racism, and hate, as well as the inspiring salvation she found through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
She is a fascinating young woman with a lot, and I mean ALOT, to share.
That's why we are back for part II; there is more to the story, and I am so excited for you to hear it here. Thank you for coming back to hear how her story continues!
https://www.instagram.com/trishafenimore
Pray For Them: The True Story of a Racist White Christian Called to Black Seminary https://a.co/d/8sa9DYo
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Trisha Fenimore is an award-winning writer, speaker, and poet. Her book
Pray For Them: The True Story of a Racist White Christian Called to Black Seminary is a memoir about her descent into a life of atheism, addiction, racism, and hate, as well as the inspiring salvation she found through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
She is a fascinating young woman with a lot, and I mean ALOT, to share.
Trigger alert for Tears, Laughter, and Applause; You will be beautifully moved by all three. And this is only Part I!
https://www.instagram.com/trishafenimore
Pray For Them: The True Story of a Racist White Christian Called to Black Seminary https://a.co/d/8sa9DYo
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Continuing our conversation with Kali and Michelle about Trauma, we discuss the tools we rely on in part II. This episode has many things for you to fill up, and I've included the links below. Do you have a question for the ladies or me? We would love to answer it; email me at sherry@shesurrenders.com, and we will get back to you!
Podcasts mentioned:
https://pastorrick.com/listen-online/recovering-from-traumatic-experiences-part-1/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healing-trauma-podcast/id1444361384
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holistic-trauma-healing-with-lindsey-lockett/id1535226951
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-known-podcast/id1556261828
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-coloring-with-toni-collier/id1627335605
Website mentioned:
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/
Reading-we didn't mention books specifically, but here are some favorites in our Joyful Surrender Book Club.
Title: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (this one is a classic MUST READ FOR ANYONE)
Author: Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/0BbWO89
Title: Sober Cycle--Pedaling Through Recovery One Day at a Time (sorry, I am a bit biased about this one)
Author: Sherry Hoppen
Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/7ujDnw8
Title: Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer
Author: Lisa McCubbin Hill and Susan Ford Bales
https://a.co/d/ackblZB
Title: The Last Addiction: Own Your Desire, Live Beyond Recovery, Find Lasting Freedom
Author: Sharon Hersh
Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/3mWsBmI
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I'm not too fond of labels and decided that the Trauma label did not apply to me long ago. That decision came from a place of not understanding what Trauma really is. I thought it was only something that happened to you that met one or more of the following criteria:
- it happened when you were a child
- it was tragic
- you lost someone you loved (I handled that a long time ago 🙄)
- you watched someone you love suffer
We are so quick to disregard what we don't think applies to us, so I tuned out a lot whenever this topic came up. My view of Trauma has been enlightened, and I bet yours will be, too, when you listen to this podcast.
It's a little bit of Stuart Smalley and a whole lot of Jesus. Why? Because although it's essential to identify the problems in our lives, I would always rather talk about the solution.
Speaking of-Jesus had a perfect solution❤️
"Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest."
Thanks for being here with me today, Kali & Michelle; I couldn't have this valuable conversation without you!
The book mentioned by Michelle:
Author: Pete Walker
Title: Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving
Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/cvRc3jc
What is Trauma?
Trauma is an emotional or physical response to one or more physically harmful or life-threatening events or circumstances with lasting adverse effects on your mental and physical well-being, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA).
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My friend Janet joins me today on the podcast and starts by reading you her letter. Her breaking up with alcohol letter is impacting, raw, honest, and from her heart.
Janet's relationship with alcohol has been long and complicated, and it was time to end this unhealthy love affair with booze. How is she doing it? Listen to her share her heart with you and where she finds strength and joy in this new way of living.
Thank you, Janet, for your bravery and willingness to share your story in the hope that it will help someone else make that step to end the relationship with alcohol that is destroying their lives and everything around them.
Here are the verses Janet shared-
2 Corinthians 12:9 "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ's power may rest on me."
I Peter 1:13 13 "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming."
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Meet Carrie, A Wife, Mom, Grandma, Child of God, and a woman who fights daily to stay in Recovery from alcohol. She is a member of our Joyful Surrender Community, and she is embracing it and encouraging all of us along the way! She will share with you what she has learned this past year and the journey that brought her here. Grab a tissue; we dive in pretty deep! I know you will love listening to her as much as I do.
Thank you, Carrie, for being brave and using your story to empower someone else! The verse she references at the end is; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, and I encourage you to look it up using your favorite version. This is why you don't have to stay burdened with a heavy load of shame and guilt. Read it❤️
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Today, on the podcast, we are having an important conversation about addiction and how there are some new tools in therapy you may not be familiar with. Our youngest daughter Olivia is a Masters's Level Therapist who recently became certified in ART therapy. ART stands for Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and you will hear me stumble over those big words in the podcast.
I know you will not only enjoy our conversation as she shares what ART is all about and her personal experience with it (Fear of dogs, not my fault), but you will also be intrigued and want to know more. She has given me lots of links that I will put here for you. I welcome your comments and feedback about this episode!
It was an honor to host Olivia on the SS Podcast, but I also want to add that I am so grateful that we have this healthy relationship on the other side of my addiction.
Thanks for listening, friends,
Sherry
https://www.is-art.org
https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/olivia-brower-ann-arbor-mi/464525
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Lori Layne is an Author, Pilot, and a Recovering Alcoholic. Her story is truly an example of letting God be the pilot of our lives.
Lori shares Romans 5:3-5 with us as part of her story. You're going to be inspired by what God can do when we put aside our addictions to be used for a greater purpose!
Romans 5:3-5
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Want to more about the ministry of Pilots for Christ? Reach out to Lori at
lorilaynesec@pilotsforchrist.org
What is that “thing” that you regret you did not do sooner? Since this is a podcast about addiction and mostly alcoholism there are two answers I often hear.
I wish I had quit drinking before I actually did
I wish I had joined this group before I tried it on my own again.
This group is Joyful Surrender and in this podcast, you're going to hear what a meeting is all about.
I get countless unfinished “form” notifications each week about joining Joyful Surrender. There are five questions you have to answer.
1 Are you in Recovery? If yes, what is your sober anniversary? If no, simply answer no and move on to the next question.
2 Why do you want to be in Joyful Surrender?
3 Please review the group rules. Do you agree to honor them?
4 Is your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
AND, this is where I lose you.
5 Are you willing to talk with an Admin? If yes, follow the link to schedule a call.
In my estimations only about one in twenty follow through with #5. It makes no sense to me, but yet it does because I have been there. You want to take the final step but at the last minute, all the little voices of doubt creep in.
I'm passionate about Encouraging anyone to join A group, I am not trying to sell Joyful Surrender. I don’t make a profit there isn't a membership fee the only thing that’s required is a true desire to get sober and use your faith as the biggest tool To be accountable and to receive encouragement as well as give encouragement that’s why we are sharing this meeting with you
We will talk about;
What made us complete step 5 and schedule that phone call? What relapse in a support group looks like? Why are faith-based meetings so important?
And so much more!
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 NLT
Meet Becky!
Becky reached out to me after following She Surrenders on social media for a while. She had been praying for the next steps in her Recovery, and God nudged her to reach out to me. I am so glad she did! We had a great conversation, and I am excited to share it with you.
Becky shares Romans 8:1 "God does not want us to sin, but even if we sin, we will not be condemned because of what Jesus has done for us."
I am sure this story of faith and surrender will inspire you!
Here is the link to Becky's Blog we mentioned in the podcast. Be sure to check it out and say hi!
http://www.beckykolb.com/
Thank you Becky for your willingness to use your PAIN for PURPOSE!
Today on the podcast, we have my dear friend, Pam. Pam and I met in a unique way which we will share with you on the podcast. If you doubt that Divine Appointments are real, our story will change your mind.
This podcast is titled "Not By Chance" because I wrote a short story about our Divine Appointment, published in a short story book. This was also my first published writing, so it is extra special to me.
I am so grateful that Pam was willing to share her story with you here on the She Surrenders Podcast.
Thank you, Pam, you have blessed me many times in our friendship, and now all who listen will be blessed as well!
We have a first here today on the SS podcast, a guy!!! Not just any guy, it's my new friend Kyle who is celebrating two years of sobriety, TODAY. I thought it would be very fitting to air his story today to commemorate this milestone. Kyle shares with us how he got to his surrender moment, the scripture he lives by, and what life looks like today.
CONGRATULATIONS ON TWO YEARS TODAY KYLE!
Grateful you chose to celebrate with us here at She Surrenders, thank you.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Tarrah is back with us today. You may remember Tarrah from episode #18 here on the SS podcast when she was celebrating her 90-day hurdle, and NOW, on June 10, Tarrah celebrated one year of sobriety! She shares with us the verse she and her husband focused on the entire day of her one-year mile marker. They went hiking together and made this verse the focus of their day;
Psalm 18:2 NIV
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Tarrah shares with us what she has embraced to stay sober and how God has brought her through it. She quotes her husband's gift of these words to her.
"When I come home, I know who you are going to be." Josh
So true; we all love knowing who we will be every day in this beautiful life of Recovery. Thank you, Tarrah, for sharing your heart and your journey to one year with us.❤️
WE are back and talking about Summer! Join Debbie, Kali, Terri, Michelle, Lynne, and Myself for a few thoughts, tips, and laughs to encourage you to have your best summer yet because you are doing it SOBER. Happy Summer!
If you scroll all the way back to Episode 1 you will hear Michelle tell her story at one year of sobriety. Today she shares some sober life tips and what she is learning in year three! We're talking about therapy in recovery today and we do so shamelessly! You will be enlightened and encouraged as Mischelle shares her path in therapy with us.
If you are drinking and a Mom, you need to listen to Stephanie's story. Everyone should listen to this! Don't ever say that "this would never happen to me" Stephanie didn't think so either, but it did. She spent Mother's day 2020 in the ER after a 911 call from her kiddos saved her life. She shares how God is at the forefront of her recovery today and how God put some puzzle pieces together for her to find the ministry of She Surrenders.
Listen as Stephanie tells the rest of her story.
Join me for this honest conversation with Debbie, a friend, and admin of Joyful Surrender. Debbie shares with you how God tugged at her heart to participate in a Bible Study even though she was still drinking. Listen to Debbie's story of her path into alcoholism and the journey God brought her on to bring her to her surrender moment.
She shares scripture from Ephesians about putting on the full armor of God and what the sword of the spirit means to her.
Thank you, Debbie, for being willing to share your story to encourage others to surrender and start living a life of freedom from alcohol.
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Ephesians 6:10-17 NIV
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
How is your mindset going into New Year's Eve this year? On this last episode of our sober for the holidays series, the Sober Circle talks about how to do your first New Year's Eve sober and find joy in the celebrations without alcohol. Michelle, Kali, and Sherry have lots to say about this topic!
In today's episode, the Sober Circle is focusing on our intentions for next year. Maybe you have already started doing this as well. Maybe you use a word that defines your goal.
Whatever your plan is to achieve the bigger goal, how do you break it down to set yourself up for success? Join Kali, Lynne, and Sherry as we share some of our tips to get ready for 2022!
Here we are with Part 2 of the Sober Circle Holidays Series. This week's topic is, "When the Rest of the Family is Still Drinking."
Listen in as Sherry, Kali, Karen, and Lynne share five tips to help you navigate the family parties where alcohol is still part of the main course. These tips are helpful whether your family party is a quieter bunch with a champagne toast or it's the one whose annual Christmas get-together is a legendary rager every year. We have something for everyone! Join us and get your head in the game before the event.
This is the first of a four-part series for everyone. Whether you are newly sober, trying to get sober, or want to gain more confidence for yourself as you navigate through the next month, this series is for you. It is also a great source of information for you if someone you love is going through this for the first time. We will help you answer the question, what can you do to be supportive through the season?
Today's episode is all about prepping for the holidays. There is a lot of it this time of year, but we’re not talking about decorating, cooking, and shopping. What are you doing to prepare yourself to embrace the holidays sober?
Join Kelly, Michelle, and Terry, and myself as we share our personal experiences with you in hopes you take away a tip to strengthen your sober muscle this holiday season.
This week on the Sober Circle we have Sherry, Lynne, Debbie, Karen, and Kali at the table and we are talking about Rock Bottoms! What is Rock Bottom and do you need to have one to start a life of sobriety? Join us for the discussion as we discuss our own rock bottoms and you will hear that this looks different for all of us.
Are you a new girl in sober life? If so, you will like listening to Kari today. She recently joined our Joyful Surrender Group, has been knocking down the sober days ever since, and recently celebrated thirty days of sobriety! She has been at this milestone before, but this time is different, and she wants to share that with you. I am grateful that Kari is sharing her story in the early days of sobriety. Sharing her story is a prime example of giving back in recovery where the giver benefits as well. Sharing our struggles and achievements is empowering, and in turn, we all win. Thank you, Kari, for stepping up to the microphone here at She Surrenders!
Welcome to the Sober Circle!! Today we are talking about the importance of community in recovery. This verse from Ecclesiastes 4:10 sums it up well:
"If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.”
Thanks for being here, and we welcome your comments and questions!
Welcome to The Sober Circle, where we record conversations about all things God, sobriety, how we get there, and stay there. We also answer questions from our listeners, focus on topics in the media today (of which there are many), or whatever is on our hearts. Together with Terri, Debbie, Kali, Michelle, Karen, Lynne, and myself, we have valuable conversations, and we want to share them with you. Sometimes you will hear all of us in the conversation and other times just a few of us. Just know that the time spent in the Sober Circle will be informative, inspiring, and faith-based. We want to show you what can happen when you make God bigger than the bottle and surrender your addiction to Him.
Christina is a friend from Melbourne, Australia. I like to say she represents the international chapter of She Surrenders! I love her, her humble heart, and her accent. She shares her story of building this life of increased, accumulating busyness until it fell and alcohol remained. I appreciated hearing more of Christina’s story and so will you. Thank you, Christina, for sharing your story of what happens when you say yes to God and no to alcohol.
For more information on the recovery group we refer to, visit shesurrenders.com/groups.
To listen to the media appearances we talked about go to shesurrenders.com/media.
This week we have the pleasure of listening to Tarrah’s story. Tarrah is one of the newer faces at She Surrenders and she is sobered up and showing up for recovery life. I love her enthusiastic spirit and her participation in our Joyful Surrender group. Thank you, Tarrah, for your willingness to be vulnerable and share your story.
Welcome back from summer break! We are kicking off the Fall season here with Lynne. Lynne is a part of our She Surrenders community and also a member of Joyful Surrender, our private recovery group. She authentically shares her addiction journey of alcoholism with you here and I am so glad she did. From marital conflict to cross country moves she learned that alcohol doesn't care where you are, it will follow. But so does Recovery. Listen and Learn! Thank you Lynne for being here with us.
Elaine and I met through a mutual friend and she reached out to me after reading my book. She discovered we had a lot of similarities in our stories and I have loved corresponding with her. Elaine shares her recovery story with so much bravery and I am in awe of her! She is a pastor's wife, farm girl, boy mom, and avid lover of the Lord. In today's podcast, Elaine shares about the trauma that set her up for addiction and also her relapse after twenty years of sobriety.
Elaine talks about the support group, SEVEN. SEVEN is a safe place, a support group for anyone with hurts, habits, or hangups based on the 12 steps of Recovery and Biblical comparisons to each step.
If you would like to get in touch with Elaine and find out more about the group, please email me at sherry@shesurrenders.com and I will make that happen.
Thank you, Elaine, for sharing your hard story to encourage others!
You may recall my conversation with Kelly in one of my first podcasts. Recently, Kelly reached out to me with some perspectives she wanted to share with you. So to celebrate her three-year sober birthday, we continued the conversation. You will be enlightened and appreciative of all she shares with us.
Thank you, Kelly!
I so enjoyed my time with Alyssa. This is one of the longer podcasts because we couldn’t quit talking. The conversation was so good! Can’t wait for you to listen and also the unique way that we found each other.
Alyssa has a website and you can visit it at thisthorn.com. The name comes from the thorn Paul references in 2 Corinthians 12. I will always have the thorn of addiction "poking" me in the side to remind me of my need to depend on God for relief. Alyssa says, “It's the thing that He's used to draw and keep me close to Him.”
I love that! Check it out and find her on social media too. Thank you, Alyssa!
website: thisthorn.com
Instagram: @this_thorn
alyssaadkins@thisthorn.com
I hope you enjoy the conversation with Meredith as much as I did! Below you will find all the links to all things Meredith. Thank you, Meredith, for sharing your story of joy in recovery!
meredithterpeluk.com
tuneinwithmeredith.buzzsprout.com
youtube.com/channel/UCR_KBHN5dUWtki3HMA8xKyA
Becky is a friend of mine I met through this ever-expanding world of addiction and recovery. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother who loves the Lord and is very committed to recovery work! She is also a leader at Celebrate Recovery here in Holland, MI.
For more information on Celebrate Recovery, you can find it at celebraterecovery.com.
Becky would also be happy to tell you more. If you would like to connect with Becky, just reach out to me at shesurrenders.com/resources. At the bottom of the page, you'll see “let's have a conversation” and leave me a message.
Thank you, Becky, for sharing your message of what God can do in our lives when we say yes to what He is asking!
Today we welcome Marilyn to the She Surrenders podcast. You will love her story of 16 years of faith-based recovery after her "Aha" moment that gave her the desire to put down her glass for good!
This week I am sharing a message with you that I did virtually for Grace Christian University in Grand Rapids last month. Like many other events, this one was supposed to be in person but it didn’t happen. There have been so many changes like this in 2020, hasn’t there? Changes that bring unexpected fears and anxiety. I wanted to speak into how to not only put faith over fear but put your faith into action as well!
To check out Grace Christian University, visit gracechristian.edu
I met Limor at a She Recovers Event in New York in May of 2017. We sat next to each other at a session and had a stimulating conversation and have kept in touch via Facebook ever since. She is a busy lady and has quite a story of which you will hear more about in the podcast. I invite you to check out her website and learn more about what she does.
This is a bit of a different interview than what we have done previously here on the SS podcast, but I wanted to recognize that there are many paths to recovery. Limor addresses and encourages her clients to follow a path of spirituality with the higher power they have chosen. I think the tools of accountability and assignment that we talk about together are key to recovery, along with your spiritual life.
Limor is the Founder and Executive Director of Bespoke Wellness Center in New York which opened this past September amidst the pandemic. No small accomplishment
Limor is a Licensed Psychotherapist and an Eating Disorder Specialist practicing in New York City. Limor is extremely passionate about the prevention of mental illness and the promotion of wellness.
As a mother of three, wife, and psychotherapist, Limor has dedicated her life to helping others navigate their way through the personal challenges and behaviors that inhibit happiness and harmony in their lives. Originally from Israel, Limor credits her experience living on a Kibbutz as an adolescent, during her own family struggles, along with her service as a commander in the Israeli military, with giving her a strong sense of purpose, discipline, and values. She has personally developed a structured therapeutic program called The KARMA Method, which helps individuals and their families lead a happier and healthier lifestyle.
KARMA stands for:
KNOWLEDGE
ACCEPTANCE
RELEASE THE PAST
MAKE MEANING
ACHIEVE AUTHENTICITY
Thank you, Limor for being a guest here and sharing some more valuable tools for recovery.
You may remember Nicki from a previous podcast. If you missed it, go back to Episode #5 and listen to Nicki’s story about her relationship with alcohol. She is with us today to speak about the relationship between sugar and alcohol. Why they have such a close relationship and what we need to be aware of. She shares with us why processed sugar is so addictive and how it relates to alcohol addiction as well. Spoiler alert: the hangover is the same. Listen and learn!
Want to know more about Nicki? She has a blog and you can find it at: http://anextraordinarylife.net/3-major-effects-alcohol-and-sugar-have-on-your-fitness-goals/
She has also passed on some valuable reading for you as well about all things sugar.
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/alcohol-abuse/faq/alcoholism-sugar-addiction-related/
https://www.allinahealth.org/healthysetgo/nourish/10-tips-for-weaning-off-sugar
Thanks for giving us valuable insight, Nicki!
Today’s story is a first here on She Surrenders - The Podcast. You will not hear the story from the addict but from the addict's mother. Carla shares with us the story of her son's journey into addiction and the pain that it brought their family. She shares his story to encourage other families in the same situation and to show others what God can do when we accept that God's plan is the best plan.
Carla went on to start a support group called REFRESH - an acronym that stands for Rendering Encouragement for Finding Pathways to Reconciliation Enabling Support and Healing! The inspiration to do this started with a nudge from God and this verse: “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” - Proverbs 11:25
For more information on REFRESH, you can contact Carla by texting 870-261-3530, giving her your first name and the number you’ll call from. That way she will know its a legit call and connect with you.
Thank you, Carla, for your willingness to share, being vulnerable, and sharing the hope and healing that we can only find in Him.
This is a recording of a talk I did for Grace Christian University in Grand Rapids, MI. In Mark chapter 5, we read about a woman who worked really hard to get to Jesus so she could just touch his coat and be healed. My story of addiction is woven through here because that's all I wanted. To touch his coat and say goodbye to addiction. Little did I know that this is where the real work would begin. There were some visual slides used in this talk so you will have to use your imagination, but I believe the message still comes through clearly. Thanks for listening!
I had a great time doing this interview for you! Today, you will hear from my friend Nicki. She is all things health, nutrition, and physical fitness and a huge inspiration to me to want to do better in all of those areas. She shares her descent into binge drinking and how she put the brakes on it and made the choice to do life better.
Nicki is a young wife and mother who is a testament to the power of prayer and a firm belief in divine intervention. She shares her story here to encourage all of us, but especially for all of you Moms in the trenches of raising littles.
She will be back here on another episode to share some wisdom about a few other things that we struggle with as women especially and some tips on how to get on track.
Today's interview is with my friend Mary. A young woman who definitely had a moment that brought her to her knees and into recovery. Her message is a riveting account of the journey that she was on that brought her to knees and into recovery.
I hope this message speaks to you, it certainly did to me. Honestly, it brought me to tears while she was speaking, and again when I listened to the song she quotes, "Redeemed" by Big Daddy Weave.
"All my life I have been called unworthy
Named by the voice of my shame and regret
But when I hear you whisper, "child lift up your head"
I remember oh God you're not done with me yet"
I have grown pretty close to this special lady. She is a voice of recovery and so much more. Her testimony of how God moved her into putting down her drink for the last time is one you will appreciate. After you listen be sure to show some positive support and leave a comment over in the She Surrenders community. I'm so grateful for Kelly's willingness to share and I know you will be too.
This week on the She Surrenders Podcast, we have Michelle. Michelle shares with us what it felt like to be an extremely high functioning Christian woman caught in the grips of an addiction to alcohol. Sound familiar?
For Michelle, the tipping point was the death of her Mom."I felt like my soul was being worn away by alcohol." Tune in for the rest of Michelle's story and the hope she brings about conquering addiction.
What, or who, is She Surrenders? Meet Sherry Hoppen, founder and creator of She Surrenders - a place for women who need encouragement and hope in the entanglement of addictions. Join us and know: you're not alone.