Episodios

  • 86. Closing This Chapter, but the Work Continues
    Jan 31 2026

    Thank you for trusting me with your time and your attention. That has never been something I take lightly.

    This chapter of the podcast is closing, but the work and the conversation continues in other ways.

    You can find me sharing more day-to-day over on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/jessicaduenas24/

    And for deeper storytelling and reflection, you’re always welcome to join me on Substack:
    https://jessicaduenas.substack.com/

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    4 m
  • 85. Signs I Ignored About My Alcoholic Liver Disease
    Jan 2 2026

    In this episode:

    I talk about the physical warning signs I ignored while drinking, including my experience with alcoholic liver disease, and the stories I told myself to keep drinking. I share how sobriety forced me to actually listen to my body instead of overriding it with fear, minimization, or control.

    Resources:

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

    ⁠Follow Jessica on Instagram

    ⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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    9 m
  • 84. Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You: Healing Trauma and Recovery with Author Priscilla María Gutiérrez
    Nov 21 2025

    In this episode:

    In this episode of Bottomless to Sober, I talk with trauma-informed life coach and author Priscilla María Gutiérrez about breaking generational cycles and healing from trauma in sobriety. We dive into what recovery looks like beyond putting down the bottle—unpacking childhood abuse, eating disorders, and the pressures of the American Dream. We also explore Latina body image, self-worth, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. If you’re a cycle breaker or someone healing from generational trauma, this conversation is for you.

    Resources:

    Get Priscilla's Book - Break the Cycle Before It Breaks You

    Follow Priscilla on Instagram

    Follow Priscilla on LinkedIn


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    59 m
  • 83. How I Stay Sober While Grieving: Tools for Holiday Healing
    Nov 15 2025

    In this episode:

    In this episode of Bottomless to Sober, I open up about navigating grief during the holidays while staying committed to my sobriety. After losing my mother earlier this year and experiencing past losses connected to pregnancy, partnership, and family—I share the tools that have helped me stay grounded, present, and alcohol-free.

    Resources:

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

    ⁠Follow Jessica on Instagram

    ⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

    Transcript

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    14 m
  • 82. How to Say No to Alcohol During the Holidays (Without Explaining Yourself)
    Nov 8 2025

    In this episode:

    In this episode of Bottomless to Sober, I’m talking about how to say no to alcohol during the holidays and protect your boundaries when others don’t respect them. In my near five years sober, I’ve been to countless parties, family gatherings, and work events where alcohol was front and center—and I know how uncomfortable it can feel when people question your choices or push you to drink. I’ll share how I navigate those moments with confidence and self-respect, without needing to overexplain or defend my sobriety. Whether you’re new to recovery, sober curious, or simply choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle, this episode will help you protect your peace and enjoy the holidays on your own terms.

    Resources:

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

    ⁠Follow Jessica on Instagram

    ⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

    Transcript

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    12 m
  • 81. “You Can’t Be a B**ch to Yourself If You Have Daughters” — Healing Body Image in Sobriety and Motherhood
    Nov 1 2025

    In this episode:

    I share a deeply personal reflection inspired by a quote I saw online: “If you have daughters, you can’t be a bitch to yourself about your looks anymore.” As a sober mom raising my daughter, Amara, I talk about what it means to model peace instead of self-criticism and how recovery has helped me redefine beauty, strength, and worth. This episode is for anyone learning to replace self-judgment with compassion and to say, “I am enough.”

    Resources:

    The Instagram Post That Inspired This Episode

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

    ⁠Follow Jessica on Instagram

    ⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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    10 m
  • 80. You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Change
    Oct 18 2025

    In this episode:

    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

    ⁠Follow Jessica on Instagram

    ⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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    15 m
  • 79. Turning Pain Into Purpose: Alex Lange on Grief, Healing, and Living With Intention
    Oct 11 2025

    In This Episode:

    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

    Follow Alex on Instagram

    Jessica's Links:

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

    ⁠Follow Jessica on Instagram

    ⁠Bottomless to Sober – Coaching, Classes, and Workshops⁠⁠⁠

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    49 m