Unbottled

After 38 years of sobriety and 5 years of podcasting, I finally had the good sense to put the two together. Unbottled is where we crack open all things sobriety—without the shame, the whispering, or the “I’m fine” face we all perfected in the 90s.

This is a space for honest conversations, practical tools, laugh-so-you-don’t-cry stories, and the kind of truth that only comes after decades of doing the work and living to tell about it. Whether you’re sober-curious, long-time sober, or somewhere in the messy middle, we’re going to talk about the habits, people, boundaries, victories, and ridiculous moments that shape a sober life.

Think of Unbolted as the place where we unhook the armor, loosen the bolts, and talk real sobriety—candid, witty, a little sassy, and full of hope because life gets a whole lot lighter when you stop tightening everything down and start opening up.

Contributors

Host

Marcy Backhus

Marcy Backhus is the host of Unbottled, a podcast dedicated to honest conversations about sobriety, recovery, and creating a meaningful life without alcohol.

A recovering alcoholic herself, Marcy shares her personal experiences with humor, compassion, and authenticity. She understands that recovery is about much more than putting down a drink—it’s about rebuilding relationships, finding purpose, navigating life’s challenges, and learning how to show up as your true self.

Through candid storytelling, practical wisdom, and a healthy dose of humor, Marcy creates a welcoming space for anyone who is sober, sober-curious, newly in recovery, or supporting someone they love through the recovery process.

When she’s not behind the microphone, Marcy can be found swimming, traveling, exploring downtown Chicago, and hosting her other podcasts, Inside Marcy’s Mind and Aging Ain’t for Sissies.

https://marcybackhusmedia.com/