It's Bizzy
Busy Living Sober "It's Bizzy"
Hosted by Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance
Recovery isn’t just about stopping; it’s about starting.
Welcome to Busy Living Sober "It's Bizzy," the podcast where we move past the "shame" of the past and dive headfirst into the vibrant, messy, and beautiful reality of life in recovery. I’m your host, Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance—recovery coach, speaker, and your biggest cheerleader in the journey to reclaim your power.
After years of my own journey, I realized that "getting sober" was only the beginning. The real magic happens when we learn how to stay busy living. This show is a weekly masterclass in resilience, featuring deep-dive conversations with world-renowned experts like Dr. Bob Schuchts, survivors like Azadeh Atzberger, and industry leaders who are rewriting the rules of wellness and spirituality.
On this show, we talk about it all:
- Navigating the "war within" and healing deep emotional wounds.
- Identifying toxic patterns and setting bulletproof boundaries.
- Integrating spirituality and psychology for a "whole-person" recovery.
- Transitioning from surviving to thriving in your career and relationships.
Whether you are 24 hours sober or 24 years in, this is your home for actionable wisdom, unfiltered truth, and the reminder that you don't have to do this alone.
It’s time to stop just "staying sober" and start Busy Living.
Connect with Bizzy:
- Podcast & Coaching: www.BusyLivingSober.com
- Instagram: @BusyLivingSober
- Work with Me: Learn more about Busy Living Coaching at [Website Link]
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It's Bizzy
Episode 652: Elli Rose Cikovic on Addiction, Blackout Drinking, and Getting Sober at 25
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In Episode 652 of It's Bizzy, I sit down with author Elli Rose Cikovic to discuss her memoir, The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic, and her powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and self-discovery.
Elli shares how she began drinking at 13, experienced blackouts by 14, and spent years navigating family dysfunction, divorce, shame, and the emotional challenges that often accompany alcoholism. Together, we explore what recovery looks like for younger generations, the impact of social media on mental health, the role family dynamics play in addiction, and the courage it takes to rebuild a life after alcohol.
What I loved most about this conversation is Elli's honesty. She openly shares her struggles, her recovery journey, and the lessons she's learned along the way. We also discuss the differences between generations when it comes to drinking, sobriety, technology, and healing.
In this episode we discuss:
• Growing up with alcoholism in the family
• Blackout drinking and alcohol dependency
• Recovery in your twenties
• Social media, anxiety, and mental health
• Family dysfunction, divorce, and healing
• California sobriety and personal growth
• Writing as a tool for recovery and transformation
• Finding purpose after addiction
Elli Rose Cikovic is a writer, speaker, and author of The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic. Her work explores addiction, recovery, identity, healing, and the realities of getting sober as a young adult.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol addiction, please know that recovery is possible and you are never alone.
As always, thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting It's Bizzy. I am grateful you're here.
For coaching, podcast updates, and more, visit ElizabethChance.com.
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Connect with Elli Rose Cikovic:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellirosecikovic/ and https://www.instagram.com/diaryofa25yearoldalcoholic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elli.rose.586908
Book: The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic https://a.co/d/00IeTZHJ
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol addiction, know this: recovery is possible, and you are not alone.
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