The Bubble Hour

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The Bubble Hour is a weekly podcast hosted by recovery author and blogger, Jean McCarthy. Real People. Real Stories. Real Hope. The "Bubble" is what we use to stay safe and happy in sobriety (especially early sobriety). We surround ourselves with things and people who bring us joy, laughter and comfort. What do you put in YOUR bubble?

Episode Date
FINALE Goodbye from the Hosts (full episode)
Nov 22, 2022
Part 10 of 10: Goodbye from The Hosts
Nov 22, 2022
Part 9 of 10: Listeners Say Farewell
Nov 22, 2022
Part 8 of 10: Standout Moments
Nov 21, 2022
Part 7 of 10: Author Interviews
Nov 21, 2022
Part 6 of 10: Changes
Nov 21, 2022
Part 5 of 10: The Boston Meetup
Nov 21, 2022
Part 4 of 10: Perfectly Imperfect
Nov 21, 2022
Part 3 of 10: The Hosts
Nov 21, 2022
Part 2 of 10: Good Talks and Shared Wisdom
Nov 21, 2022
Part 1 of 10: Looking Back to the Beginning
Nov 21, 2022
Looking Back and Forward for a New Year
Dec 31, 2021
10 Tips for Hosting a Sober Guest
Dec 20, 2021
Holiday Tips from UnPickled Blog
Dec 13, 2021
Jean Reflects on Time Off
Dec 12, 2021
Victoria Vanstone
Jul 14, 2021
Betsy Byler
Jun 22, 2021
Sherry Hoppen, Author of SOBER CYCLE
Jun 14, 2021
Summer Update from Jean
Jun 07, 2021
Jenny Dalton
May 11, 2021
Bev Sartain
May 04, 2021
Nicole Cameron
Apr 27, 2021
Cybele Botran
Apr 20, 2021
Lori Massicot
Apr 13, 2021
Penni Moussa
Apr 06, 2021
Maureen Towns
Mar 23, 2021
Ruby Warrington
Mar 16, 2021
Spring Check-in
Mar 09, 2021
Sean McCann and Andrea Aragon
Feb 16, 2021
Deb's Story: Sober Life with BPD
Feb 09, 2021
Kelly's Story
Feb 01, 2021
Matt Salis
Jan 25, 2021
Nichol's Story
Jan 18, 2021
Shelby John
Jan 11, 2021
New Year's Wishes
Jan 06, 2021
Darcy's Story
Dec 29, 2020
Kathy L.
Dec 21, 2020
Michael Blanchard "Through a Sober Lens"
Dec 08, 2020
Louise A
Dec 01, 2020
Michael Gallagher
Nov 24, 2020
Julie's Story
Nov 17, 2020
Dr Maureen Talks Alcohol and Health
Nov 10, 2020
Kate Baily and Mandy Manners
Nov 02, 2020
Jennifer's Story
Oct 26, 2020
Lotta Dann and The Wine O'Clock Myth
Oct 19, 2020
MaryBeth Murphy on Holistic Wellness in Recovery
Oct 12, 2020
Dawn's Story
Oct 06, 2020
Adam Fout
Sep 28, 2020
Dr Heidi Dalzell on Eating Disorders and Alcohol Addiction
Sep 21, 2020
Chekesha Kay Ellis
Sep 07, 2020
Dennis Berry
Sep 01, 2020
Kate Russell
Aug 25, 2020
Jenny's Story
Aug 03, 2020
Guest Ben Heldfond
Jul 28, 2020
Listener Q&A with Jean
Jul 20, 2020
Maria's Story
Jul 13, 2020
Erica C. Barnett, author of QUITTER
Jul 06, 2020
Maestro George Marriner Maull
Jun 23, 2020
Guest Lucy Hall
Jun 15, 2020
THE SOBER LUSH authors Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire
Jun 08, 2020
Margaret's Celebration
Jun 01, 2020
Lynn Matti of Sobersoul Recovery
May 27, 2020
Kara's Story
May 11, 2020
Audrey's Story
May 04, 2020
Jill's Story
Apr 27, 2020
Leslie's Story
Apr 21, 2020
Gigi Langer
Apr 13, 2020
Adrienne Enns of "May You Know Joy"
Mar 31, 2020
Winged Victory
Mar 24, 2020
Kristie's Story
Mar 17, 2020
Kathy Robbins, Psychotherapist and Recovery Coach
Mar 02, 2020
Gayle Macdonald of Sober Bliss
Feb 24, 2020
Clare Pooley
Feb 17, 2020
Jen McNeely of She Does the City
Feb 11, 2020
Guest Heidi Busche
Feb 03, 2020
Guest Kendra Ogdon
Jan 27, 2020
Natalie's Story
Jan 20, 2020
Linda Parmar on Addiction, Recovery and Money
Jan 14, 2020
Linda's Story
Jan 07, 2020
How They Did It
Jan 01, 2020
Perspectives on Recovery and the Holidays
Dec 28, 2019
Holiday SOS
Dec 25, 2019
Holiday Greetings Episode
Dec 22, 2019
2019 Year End Update from Jean
Dec 09, 2019
Emily Lynn Paulson
Dec 02, 2019
Robin K's Story
Nov 21, 2019
Guest Colleen Schroeder
Nov 04, 2019
Michellene's Story
Oct 22, 2019
Maria's Story
Oct 07, 2019
Lori's Story
Oct 01, 2019
Keith Keller, Author of "The Infinite Recovery Handbook"
Sep 16, 2019
Mo's Story: Nine Months Sober
Sep 09, 2019
Guest: Jacob Evans
Aug 20, 2019
The "Ask Me Anything" Episode
Jul 30, 2019
"This Way Up" Author Patti Clark
Jul 23, 2019
Jenn's Story
Jul 15, 2019
An Update from Lisa N
Jul 01, 2019
An Update from Catherine
Jul 01, 2019
An Update from Amanda F
Jul 01, 2019
An Update from Ellie S.
Jun 24, 2019
Vanessa Klugman of Resilience Recovery Coaching
Jun 18, 2019
Jennifer's Story
Jun 18, 2019
Nancy's Story
Jun 11, 2019
Chris Engen of Nutrition for Recovery
Jun 05, 2019
Julie's Story: Sober in England
May 30, 2019
Casey McGuire Davidson of Hello Someday Coaching
May 21, 2019
Sarah's Story: Recovery after Relapse
May 03, 2019
Courtney from Canada
Apr 26, 2019
Liz's Story
Apr 02, 2019
Guest: Sam Anthony Lucania
Mar 25, 2019
Anna's Story
Mar 19, 2019
Listener Letters Season 7
Mar 12, 2019
Patrick from Ireland
Mar 04, 2019
Guest: Virginia Kerr
Feb 20, 2019
Guest Sarah Roberts
Feb 12, 2019
Sherry Hoppen, Founder of She Surrenders
Jan 29, 2019
Jill's Story: The First Soberversary
Jan 25, 2019
Brendan's Story
Jan 22, 2019
More Voices in Recovery
Jan 20, 2019
Sober in Sweden
Jan 08, 2019
Voices of Early Recovery
Dec 31, 2018
Andrea Owen on Planning for The New Year
Dec 18, 2018
Kelly Beck of Shining Bright Recovery
Dec 13, 2018
"Betty Ford" Biographer Lisa McCubbin
Oct 22, 2018
Emily's Story: Six Months
Oct 21, 2018
Kate's Story: Alcohol-free by choice
Oct 14, 2018
Laura Ward, Blogger and Recovery Coach
Oct 10, 2018
Lisa Boucher, Author of "Raising the Bottom"
Sep 06, 2018
Taylor's Story
Sep 04, 2018
Cathy Taughinbaugh of Treatment Talk
Aug 15, 2018
Dana Bowman, Author of "How to be Perfect Like Me"
Aug 14, 2018
A Letter from Ella
Aug 13, 2018
Sara's Story
Aug 08, 2018
Thoughts on Recovery from Dawn Nickel
Jul 30, 2018
Erin W Part 2: Jean Becomes The Guest
Jul 23, 2018
Erin W., Managing Editor of She Recovers Blog
Jul 16, 2018
Victoria's Story: A Crisis of Health
Jul 11, 2018
Sober in Ireland (Guest Brid McGill)
May 29, 2018
Kayak Time with Jean
May 24, 2018
Marie's Story
May 03, 2018
Amanda's Story
Apr 11, 2018
Jan's Story
Apr 09, 2018
Guest: Kelley Kitley
Apr 03, 2018
Pete's Story
Mar 27, 2018
Amy Dresner, Author, Columnist, Comic
Mar 14, 2018
Shelli's Story of Recovery
Mar 09, 2018
Sherry Gaba on CoDependency and Love Junkies
Feb 27, 2018
Emails from Charles
Feb 23, 2018
Bonus Edition: Jean's Interview on Recovery Today with Sherry Gaba
Feb 03, 2018
ODAAT Chat Podcast Host Arlina
Feb 01, 2018
"Suburban Betty" Blogger Christina
Dec 12, 2017
Guest: Andrea Owen
Nov 30, 2017
Jessica's Story: Back and Forth on the Decision to Quit
Nov 26, 2017
Mini Pod: Holiday Pep Talk
Nov 23, 2017
Guest Annika O'Melia of Mother Recovering
Nov 20, 2017
Guest: Shelly-Anne McKay
Nov 14, 2017
Guest Deborah Baska
Nov 09, 2017
Guest Kate Bee, Creator of The Sober School
Nov 07, 2017
Alison's Story: Stone Cold Temperate
Oct 20, 2017
Jessie's Story
Aug 29, 2017
An Interesting (Sober) Life: Meaghan's Story
Aug 04, 2017
Quitting Everything: Ingrid on dumping cigarettes, booze, and diets
Jul 02, 2017
Mary of Life Without Vodka Rocks Blog
Jun 27, 2017
Shauna's Story: It's Complicated
Jun 05, 2017
Jessica's Story: Treatment and Multiple Diagnoses
May 31, 2017
The Sober Hipster: Lisa's Story
May 23, 2017
Help Others But Stay Humble: Veronica Valli and Julie Elsdon-Height
May 16, 2017
Olivia Pennelle of Liv's Recovery Kitchen
Apr 25, 2017
Taryn Strong: Growing Up in Recovery
Apr 21, 2017
Listener Letters on Staying Sober Through Grief
Apr 12, 2017
Guest: Sasha Tozzi
Feb 13, 2017
Veronica Valli: Recovery and Relationships
Feb 02, 2017
Sober Julie on Life Straight Up
Jan 25, 2017
Laura Silverman of The Sobriety Collective
Jan 24, 2017
"A Hangover-Free Life" Author Louise Rowlinson
Jan 17, 2017
An Update Interview with Ellie, Co-Creator of The Bubble Hour
Jan 12, 2017
Celebrating One Year: Cory's Story
Nov 11, 2016
Kirsten's Story
Oct 08, 2016
Courtney's Story
Sep 27, 2016
Sober Mom, Grateful Daughter (Guests Leslie and Amy)
Sep 20, 2016
Relapse Around Us (Guest: Former Co-Host Catherine)
Aug 30, 2016
Karlyn Pipes: "The Do-Over"
Aug 25, 2016
Who Am I Now? (Guest: Margaret)
Aug 23, 2016
Gaby's Story: Back from the Edge...Twice
Aug 22, 2016
Listener Letters and Questions August 2016
Aug 15, 2016
Karen's Story
Jul 22, 2016
Sobriety and Borderline Personality Disorder (Guest: Michelle)
Jul 06, 2016
The First Year (Guest: Robin)
Jun 28, 2016
Sobriety Through a Crisis (Guest: Anne S.)
Jun 23, 2016
Kelly's Story
Jun 21, 2016
Update from Jean
Jun 20, 2016
Things We Used To Drink Over, And What We Do Today
Mar 21, 2016
Special Guest Nikki Myers from Yoga of 12 Step Recovery
Feb 29, 2016
Special Guest - Mary Killian, Author, "The Roustabout Heart"
Feb 08, 2016
Dropping the "A" Word - Moving From Contemplation to Action
Jan 25, 2016
Signposts of Alcoholism, and An Honest Conversation About Hitting Bottom
Jan 04, 2016
Speaker Discussion 'Meeting" with Liz F.- Getting Sober When You Are Young
Dec 21, 2015
Teaching People How To Treat Us - Setting Boundaries in Early Recovery
Dec 07, 2015
Plan Ahead for a Sober AND Fun Holiday Season!
Nov 23, 2015
Let's Talk About Recovery Meetings
Nov 02, 2015
Speaker/Discussion "Meeting" with Tammy L.
Oct 19, 2015
Interview with Dana Bowman, Author of "Bottled; A Mom's Guide To Early Recovery"
Sep 28, 2015
Back From Summer Break! And An Honest Conversation About Balance
Sep 21, 2015
Speaker/Discussion "Meeting" With Greg
Jul 13, 2015
The Truth About Honesty In Our Recovery
Jun 29, 2015
Special Father’s Day Speaker Meeting With Frank F. – It’s A Family Disease
Jun 22, 2015
Sober In The Summer
Jun 15, 2015
Special Guest: Andrea Owen of Your Kick Ass Life Discusses Isolation
Jun 08, 2015
Speaker Meeting with Emily S.
Jun 01, 2015
Speaker "Meeting" with Raquel A.
May 18, 2015
Speaker "Meeting" with Dayna B
May 04, 2015
Interview With Sherri VandenAkker, Creator of the Film My Name Was Bette
Apr 27, 2015
Sober Vacations
Apr 20, 2015
Impostor Syndrome
Apr 13, 2015
Speaker Meeting with Lisa U.
Apr 06, 2015
Speaker/Discussion "Meeting With Kristin S.
Mar 23, 2015
Special Guest: Lori Butterfield, Director of the Documentary, Lipstick & Liquor
Mar 16, 2015
Drinking Dreams
Mar 09, 2015
Interventions: What They Are, Who Needs One, And How To Do Them
Mar 02, 2015
Celebrating Sobriety Milestones
Feb 23, 2015
Speaker/Discussion "Meeting" with Lisa B.
Feb 16, 2015
Alcohol and Hormones: Menopause, Peri-Menopause and Recovery
Feb 09, 2015
Speaker/Discussion "Meeting" with Lisa N. (Co-Founder & former Co-Host of TBH)
Jan 26, 2015
Getting Unstuck
Jan 19, 2015
Feeling Our Feelings: A Brave New World
Jan 12, 2015
New Years - A Time For Reflection & Hope
Jan 05, 2015
Relapse Triggers
Dec 29, 2014
Shame Does Not Define Us: Tools, Tips and Advice on Working Through Shame
Dec 22, 2014
Sober Fun - "We Are Not a Glum Lot!"
Dec 15, 2014
Holiday Survival Guide for People in Recovery
Dec 08, 2014
Intimacy and Sex In Recovery
Dec 01, 2014
The Power of Gratitude
Nov 24, 2014
Surviving & Striving During The Holidays for Recovering People Pleasers
Nov 17, 2014
Understanding PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)
Nov 10, 2014
Speaker/Discussion "Meeting" with Lisa
Nov 03, 2014
High Functioning Alcoholics - Addiction in the C-Suite
Oct 27, 2014
An Open Discussion About Rehab - Why, When and How To Go
Oct 20, 2014
I Relapsed: Now what?
Oct 13, 2014
Sober On Stage
Oct 06, 2014
Special Guest: Dr. John Kelly - The Science of 12 Step Facilitation
Sep 29, 2014
Strength in Numbers: How Community Helps Us Stay Sober
Sep 22, 2014
Sober "Firsts" - Part 2
Sep 15, 2014
Getting Sober When You Live With Someone Who Drinks
Aug 25, 2014
Service in Recovery
Aug 11, 2014
The Gift of Desperation
Jul 28, 2014
Special Guest: Lotta Dann of “Mrs D is Going Without”
Jul 14, 2014
In Recovery, We Find Freedom!
Jun 30, 2014
Sober "Firsts" - Part 1
Jun 23, 2014
Codependency: Detaching With Love
Jun 16, 2014
Perfectionism
Jun 09, 2014
Speaker/Discussion "Meeting" with Jo
Jun 02, 2014
Beyond Our Best Thinking: Surrendering the Ego in Recovery
May 19, 2014
Motherhood & Recovery: Perspectives on Telling our Kids
May 12, 2014
Early Sobriety - Am I Ever Going To Feel Better?
Apr 28, 2014
What Do You Put In Your Recovery Toolbox? (Part 2)
Apr 14, 2014
Special Guest, Dr. John Kelly: Changing the Stigma of Addiction Through Science
Apr 07, 2014
From Self-Medicating to Self-Care
Mar 31, 2014
What Do I Drink If I No Longer Drink?
Mar 24, 2014
A Little Willingness Goes A Long Way
Mar 10, 2014
Soberiety Bloggers
Mar 03, 2014
What Do You Put In Your Recovery Toolbox? (Part 1)
Feb 17, 2014
Adult Children Of Alcoholics
Feb 10, 2014
Staying Sober While Traveling
Jan 27, 2014
The God Thing - Spirituality / Religion / Humanism
Jan 20, 2014
How To Talk To Family & Friends About Your Recovery
Jan 13, 2014
Sobriety Anniversaries - The Celebrations & The Triggers
Jan 06, 2014
Keeping It Simple In The New Year
Dec 30, 2013
Grief in Recovery
Dec 23, 2013
A Sober Holiday Is A Happy Holiday!
Nov 25, 2013
Ann Dowsett Johnston, "Drink, The Intimate Relationship Between Women & Alcohol
Nov 18, 2013
On Balance
Nov 04, 2013
Denial Equals Death
Oct 21, 2013
Accepting Acceptance
Oct 14, 2013
Shame. How it hurts our recovery, and ways to overcome.
Sep 23, 2013
Starting Over - Facing Ourselves After Relapse
Jul 22, 2013
The Importance of Boundaries
Jul 08, 2013
The Importance of Balance
Jun 24, 2013
SPECIAL GUEST - Dawn Nickel from She Recovers
Jun 18, 2013
Let's Talk About Asking For Help
Jun 10, 2013
Parenting, Alcoholism and Recovery
May 27, 2013
Let's Talk About Denial
May 20, 2013
Special Mother's Day Episode
May 13, 2013
It's A Thinking Disease, Not Just A Drinking Disease
May 06, 2013
Understanding the Addictive Personality
Apr 29, 2013
Total Recovery - Ways To Get and Stay Sober
Apr 22, 2013
What You Don't Know About PAWS May Surprise You
Apr 15, 2013
Recovery and Relationships
Apr 08, 2013
Story Time
Mar 25, 2013
Special Guest - Author Amy Hatvany
Mar 18, 2013
Relapse Prevention: Tools, Tips and Tales
Mar 11, 2013
Straight Talk About Alcoholism Signs and Symptoms
Mar 04, 2013
Vulnerabiltity And Recovery
Feb 25, 2013
Special Guest - Courtney Webster, CPCC, ACC
Feb 18, 2013
Let's Talk About Rehab
Feb 04, 2013
Special Guest Sacha Z. Scoblic - Author of "Unwasted"
Jan 28, 2013
Featured Guest - Andrea Owen from Your Kick-Ass Life
Jan 21, 2013
'Understanding the High Functioning Alcoholic' Author/Guest
Jan 14, 2013
The Power of Truth and Story: Drinking and Shame
Jan 07, 2013
The Stigma of Alcoholism
Dec 31, 2012
The Gifts of Sobriety
Dec 24, 2012