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In this episode of Bottomless to Sober, I talk about why “rock bottom” is a myth and how recovery doesn’t have to wait for a crisis. I share how I kept finding new lows in my own journey and what it really means to stop digging and start healing. I also offer guidance for those watching someone they love struggle—how to protect your peace when their “bottom” isn’t enough for them to change.

Resources:

Watch Jessica’s TEDx Talk – What’s Success Without Self-Worth

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In this deeply moving episode of Bottomless to Sober, I sit down with Navy veteran, men’s coach, and fellow TEDx speaker Alex Lange, a man in recovery who opens up about losing his 18-month-old son, Liam, and how grief reshaped his life. Alex shares his process for healing and how he transformed unimaginable pain into purpose. We also talk about breaking the stigma around death, redefining masculinity through vulnerability, and what it truly means to live fully in the present moment.

In this deeply moving episode of Bottomless to Sober, I sit down with Navy veteran, men’s coach, and fellow TEDx speaker Alex Lange, a man in recovery who opens up about losing his 18-month-old son, Liam, and how grief reshaped his life. Alex shares his process for healing and how he transformed unimaginable pain into purpose. We also talk about breaking the stigma around death, redefining masculinity through vulnerability, and what it truly means to live fully in the present moment.

Resources:

Watch Alex's TEDx Talk - Transforming Pain Into Purpose

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Jessica's Links:

Watch Jessica's TEDx Talk - What's Success Without Self-Worth

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In this episode, I sit down with Abigail Teixeira for a powerful conversation on sobriety, generational healing, and parenting with intention. Abigail opens up about the courage it took to share the parts of her story that had been “silenced for too long” and what reclamation and decolonization look like in her daily life. In our conversation, we address breaking cycles of trauma and addiction, how recovery connects to healing our lineage, and the ways imperfection and vulnerability shape how we show up as mothers. This conversation is an honest reminder that sobriety is about more than not drinking—it’s about reclaiming your voice, breaking cycles, and living in alignment.

Resources:

About Abigail Teixeira:

Abigail Teixeira is a trauma recovery coach, international speaker, and 3x best-selling author devoted to helping cycle-breaking women heal their trauma and rise into leadership. A former nurse turned decolonized business mentor, Abigail blends over 17 years of clinical experience with deep lived experience, ancestral wisdom, human design, nervous system healing, and woman-centered coaching.

Abby empowers mothers and creatives to rewrite their stories, reclaim their voice, and lead with purpose. Her mission is to end cycles of pain by building legacies rooted in love, sovereignty, and truth.

With four children and a thriving coaching business, Abigail shows that sacred boundaries, bold vision, and healing are the foundation of true success. She believes that our deepest pain often holds the key to our greatest power—and that healing ourselves is how we heal the world.

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In this episode:

I sit down with award-winning investigative journalist Shoshana Walter, author of Rehab: An American Scandal, to discuss the hidden truths of America’s rehab industry and what her reporting reveals about treatment, recovery, and justice.

Resources:

Purchase Rehab: An American Scandal via Shoshana Walter's Site

Shoshana Walter on LinkedIn

Shoshana Walter on Instagram

NY Times Magazine Article Referenced

Also mentioned:

Book Study On The Mountain Is You

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In this episode:

I reflect on a passage from The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest and what it means to truly be where your feet are. I share how recovery has taught me to embrace stillness, simplicity, and the quiet moments that used to feel empty. Life doesn’t have to be loud or flashy to be full, and sometimes, the real transformation happens in the most unglamorous routines. If you’ve ever wondered whether your peaceful, sober life is “enough,” this one’s for you.

Resources:

Find me on Substack!

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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So, what is ego, anyway? In this episode, I talk about how ego shows up in everyday life, especially in recovery, and how choosing presence over control can bring more peace and connection. I share personal insights, a favorite quote, and a few reflection questions to help you soften and stay curious.

Resources:

Find me on Substack!

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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In this eposode:

I sit down with Robert Marino, founder of Rolling Hills Recovery Center and Novara Recovery Center, to talk about what really happens inside a treatment facility. We explore how to know when it’s time to seek help, what to expect from a 30-day program, and why not all treatment centers are created equal. Robert also opens up about his own journey from addiction to long-term recovery and I speak about my own experience, having been to treatment seven or eight times. If you’ve ever wondered whether you or a loved one might be “bad enough” to need help, or felt shame about how many times you’ve tried, this conversation is for you.

To listen to my own rehab story, go to Episode 4: My Rehab Story.

Resources:

Rolling Hills Recovery Center

Rolling Hills Recovery Center on YouTube

Novara Recovery Center

Jessica's Resources:

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode:

In this episode, I open up about breaking the cycle of people-pleasing, learning to trust discomfort as a boundary, and why I’ll never force my daughter to smile, hug, or perform for anyone. If you’ve ever silenced your inner “no” to keep the peace, this one’s for you.

Resources:

⁠Six-Week Writing for Healing Program Is Open for Enrollment!⁠

⁠Coaching Information⁠

⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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