"I mean, I was to the point where I had to look up the liquor laws and different states so that if I was traveling with my kids, it's like, okay, when I land, how am I going to get booze? I was doing all that stuff which presents as unmanageable in my life, right?"

In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Amy Liz Harrison, who shares her raw and real journey from addiction to becoming a 'Supermom.'

5 Highlights:

Personal Transformation: Amy discusses how recognizing her alcohol dependency led to a life-changing commitment to sobriety and the Twelve Step program.

Parental Openness: She talks about the importance of transparency with her children regarding her struggles, helping to foster understanding and support within the family.

Children’s Literature: Amy highlights her journey into writing children’s books that address complex family issues like addiction, aiming to assist other families in similar situations.

Empowerment through Recovery: The discussion covers how Amy’s sobriety helped reclaim her life and redefine her goals, emphasizing empowerment and self-awareness.

Supportive Community: The value of a supportive community in recovery and personal growth is underlined, showcasing the roles that open conversations and empathetic connections play.

TLDR:

Amy Liz Harrison shares her transformative journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the crucial role of openness with her children and the power of supportive communities in fostering lasting wellness.

Connect with Amy

http://amylizharrison.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/amylizharrison/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/amylizharrison

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylizharrison

Latest book: Mommy Goes To Meetings

Amy recently released a children's book series called Kiss Your Brain. As a mother and a writer, Harrison felt inspired to create the “Kiss Your Brain” series of children’s books in 2023. This series tackles the big mental health topics her family—and all families—face. With five stories written from a child’s point of view, this series addresses substance abuse, eating disorders, and other mental health issues in a way that appeals to even the littlest readers.

Connect with Megan Swan

http://www.meganswanwellness.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellness/

Keywords

Amy Liz Harrison, Twelve Step program, alcoholism recovery, children's books, addiction awareness, sobriety coach, recovery mental health advocate, indie publishing, Mommy Goes to Meetings, Eternally Amy podcast, DUI, postpartum depression, adult ADHD, mommy wine club, Megan Swan, wellness podcast, neurodivergence, role models, women's wellness, feelings of insecurity, rejection sensitivity, empowerment of women, vulnerability, societal expectations, lack of self-confidence, alcohol dependency, transformation, open communication with children, mental health struggles, family challenges