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"I escaped a literal war in Iran, only to find myself trapped in a different kind of battlefield: addiction, emotional abuse, and the suffocating grip of narcissism."

In this episode of Busy Living Sober "It's Bizzy," I’m sitting down with the incredible Azadeh Atzberger. Azadeh is an Iranian-American survivor of war and emotional abuse who has become an icon of resilience and feminine leadership. With 24 years of sobriety and over a decade of high-level coaching, she brings a unique blend of "compassion and fire" to the reclamation of personal power.

We go deep into what happens when your survival instincts, forged in a war zone, meet the complex trauma of toxic relationships. We discuss:

• The Shadow of Narcissism: Recognizing its impact on your recovery and sense of self.
• Building Your Borders: Why setting boundaries is a survival requirement for mental health.
• The Power With-IN: How Azadeh’s publishing platform helps women rewrite the narrative of their lives.
• Spiritual Resilience: Finding a connection to something bigger when your world feels like it’s collapsing.

If you’ve ever felt silenced by cultural or personal oppression, this conversation is your permission slip to take your power back.

Join Our Community: 8 Tuesdays of Lent

I am so excited to invite you to a special Zoom gathering starting tonight! For the 8 Tuesdays of Lent, we will be meeting to connect and build a community where we can share in a safe, supportive space.

If you are interested in joining us and being part of this journey, please reach out to me directly:

• Email: elizabeth@elizabethchance.com
• Phone: 561-818-4885

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Connect with Azadeh Atzberger

• Website: www.finallyfreelife.com
• Email: azadeh@finallyfreelife.com
• Instagram: @breakfree_riseandrebuild
• LinkedIn: Azadeh A.
• TikTok: @breakfree_riseandrebuild
• Facebook: Finally Free Life
• YouTube: @Breakfree_riseandrebuild

Special Offer: Azadeh is offering $99 group coaching through the end of January (Starts Jan 6th) to help you take back your personal power.

"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

#Recovery #Resilience #HealingTrauma #NarcissisticAbuse #SpiritualGrowth #WomenInRecovery #BusyLivingSober #ItsB

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What if I told you the secret to winning wasn't pushing harder, but actually... having more fun? In Episode 617, I’m diving deep into the infectious joy of Olympic skater Alysa Liu and the gritty heart of USA Hockey to show you why surrender has become my ultimate game-changer.

I’m getting personal about those moments when we’re tempted to white-knuckle the steering wheel—whether we’re navigating sobriety, career stress, or just life’s "ice rinks." I’ve learned that when I stop trying to control every move and start trusting the process, everything shifts. It’s time to find our community, lean into positivity, and find out what happens when we finally just let go. Come join me!

Join Our Community: 8 Tuesdays of Lent

I am so excited to invite you to a special Zoom gathering starting tonight! For the 8 Tuesdays of Lent, we will be meeting to connect and build a community where we can share in a safe, supportive space.

If you are interested in joining us and being part of this journey, please reach out to me directly:

• Email: elizabeth@elizabethchance.com
• Phone: 561-818-4885

Connect with me:

🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/elizabethchance
💙 Facebook: facebook.com/itsbizzypodcast
📸 Instagram: @itsbizzypodcast
▶️ YouTube: @elizabethchance
🎵 TikTok: @bizzychance
🐦 X: @itsbizzypodcast
📌 Pinterest: @BusyLivingSober
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabethchance
💌 Updates: eepurl.com/iDtRnw
📬 Story ideas: elizabeth@elizabethchance.com

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"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

• #Podcast617
• #MyJourney
• #AlysaLiu
• #ChooseJoy
• #Surrender
• #Sobriety
• #LettingGo
• #ItsBizzy

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What happens when the person known for interviewing celebrities on a stoop decides to step into her own spotlight of truth? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Cat Greenleaf—four-time Emmy winner and former host of NBC’s Talk Stoop—turned fierce advocate for sobriety and recovery.

Cat pulls back the curtain on her transformative journey, moving from the high-stakes world of media to the deeply personal work of self-discovery. We explore the "language of recovery," the messy intersections of motherhood and addiction, and why community support is the ultimate backbone of a sober life.

Beyond the personal, Cat shares her mission to change the narrative for the formerly incarcerated through her Restorative Housing Organization, proving that finding a deeper purpose is the key to both personal healing and societal impact. This is a conversation about authenticity, the courage to change careers mid-stream, and the profound power of helping others find their way back.

About Cat Greenleaf

Cat Greenleaf is the creator and former host of Talk Stoop on NBC, where she interviewed hundreds of guests over nine years and earned four Emmys. After losing her job, she deepened her commitment to sobriety and founded the Restorative Housing Organization, training formerly incarcerated individuals to renovate and manage affordable waterfront housing. In 2024, she launched her own podcast, Soberness, dedicated to candid conversations about living a life in recovery.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Transition: Moving from celebrity broadcasting to advocacy.
• The Power of Words: How the language we use in recovery shapes our reality.
• Parenting & Sobriety: Navigating the unique challenges of motherhood while healing.
• Social Impact: Cat’s nonprofit work training formerly incarcerated New Yorkers to manage affordable housing.
• The "Hacks" Moment: How a TV reference and a talk with Steve Earle sparked the Soberness podcast.

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📸 Instagram: @itsbizzypodcast
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🐦 X: @itsbizzypodcast
📌 Pinterest: @BusyLivingSober
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Connect with Cat:

• Website: www.soberness.com
• Instagram: @catgreenleaf
• YouTube: @sobernesspodcast
• Email: cat@soberness.com

"Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first.

Live Loud. Love Big.

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