Lights of Recovery
Powerful true stories of self-growth that inspire others to do the same.
Lights of Recovery showcases powerful true stories of personal transformation and self-growth, inspiring all listeners to embark on their own journeys of change. This compelling series illuminates the profound narratives of individuals grappling with addiction alongside the experiences of their families, providing a beacon of hope and guidance.
Each episode not only shares these heartfelt stories of recovery but also illuminates a path forward for others struggling with similar issues, encouraging empathy and understanding. Join Jessica as she explores these inspiring tales, lighting a way for recovery and positive change and inspiring listeners to believe in the possibility of a brighter, healthier future.
Putting Your Best Foot Forward – Madison’s Story
Madison and I chat about her journey from social drinker to spin queen, and how reexamining her relationship with alcohol became her motivator for change. Madison is the perfect example of a lot of us in recovery: for many people, losing control over drinking or other substance abuse doesn’t always look loud or messy. Sometimes, it’s in the subtle ways we start to see it sabotage our success and rob us of joy. We recorded this awhile back, but everything we discuss is timeless. (Plus time travel is cool!) It’s also wild to see how much MORE we’ve both grown since we sat down to record this together.
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Breaking the Cycle: Emily’s Story
An Aries and a Scorpio sit down for a chat… In all seriousness, I had SO MUCH FUN with Emily (self-proclaimed “typical Scorpio”) discussing recovery. And we really got to explore what “recovery” can mean. For Emily, recovery is about addiction sobriety AND recovering from an eating disorder. We got pretty deep during our conversation, but I promise it’s not all serious. (This episode may also win the award for most f-bombs bleeped out, go us.) Join me for this hilarious and inspiring chat about recovery, parenting, body image, astrology, self-love, and living authentically.
From Junkie to Judge: Mary Beth’s Story
Mary Beth talks about her addiction and recovery journey through her memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, which I had the sincere pleasure to read before we sat down together!
Recovery as Self-Care: Ashley’s Story
Ashley and I met to chat about her battle with booze—including how it started and why she left drinking in our past. Her story reminds me a lot of some of my own experiences with alcohol. The way it creeps up on you, the self-loathing, the weird “gotta-drink-but-don’t-wanna” feeling… And how do you eleven get out of it once you realize it might be an issue? Does it always take crashing and burning to realize you need help?
Taking Recovery One Day At A Time (ODAAT): Jeremy’s Story
I am so stoked to talk to Jeremy Webster, founder of ODAAT Apparel, entrepreneur, designer, father, and all-around good dude. How does a person go from a problematic drinker to the owner of a recovery-celebrating clothing brand? Turns out Jeremy’s path covers A LOT of ground—literally and figuratively!
From “Monster” to Spartan: Dylan’s Story
Dylan and Jessica chat about what it takes to get sober, the spiritual aspect of recovery, and the mental fortitude that goes into being a Spartan Race finisher (!!!) as well as a person in recovery. This was a fun chat—I mean, they all are, but this one was a lot of fun.
Definitely, Totally NOT an Addict: Maricay’s Story
Addiction is something that happens to other people, but not to us! Right? Maricay and Jessica talk about substance abuse, death, grief, witchcraft, childhood, authenticity… and we might’ve even cried a little. Join them for this weird and wonderful episode, in which we made poor Kyle (our video editor) have to bleep out a lot of f-bombs.
Lindsay Villandry’s Story: From Addicted to Addiction Counselor
Lindsay Villandry and Jessica talk about what it takes to go from being “lost in the sauce” to someone who can support her recovery community one person at a time. But how does someone go from one extreme to the other? What a great question, invisible audience person! You should hang out with us for Episode 3 and find out!
Jessica’s Story – Pouring Out The Past
In this episode, Jessica sits down with Jessica Foutz, her long-term friend (and incredible human being), to get into the details of her recovery story. They chat about self-medicating, trauma, cycle-breaking, and how the social acceptance of drinking might be leading a lot of us to fall into a spiral of anxiety, self-loathing, and fear.
Ashley’s Story: Second Chances & Nine Lives
Welcome to "Lights of Recovery." In our first episode, host Jessica Miller talks with Ashley Mullins Sayre about her journey from early addiction to recovery after years of substance abuse and incarceration. Join us for this inspiring story of transformation and hope.