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137 - The Final Episode

2021/7/6
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Ep 138 Where are they now?

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Tricia Lewis: 本期是播客的最后一期,主持人将解释结束节目的原因以及她未来生活的计划。她回顾了过去三年播客的成功,以及她组织的活动和参与的项目。她还解释了她决定结束播客的原因,包括工作量过大、需要更多时间关注个人康复和生活,以及社交媒体带来的负面影响。她感谢了所有听众和嘉宾,并表示未来可能会举办一些关于呼吸练习的活动或创建一些冥想引导。她鼓励听众继续关注自己的康复,并可以创建自己的播客分享经验。 Tricia Lewis: 播客的成功和影响。过去三年,播客下载量超过110万次,这说明人们对庆祝新生活的戒酒播客有很大的需求。她回顾了她在过去三年中组织的活动,包括清醒音乐节和静修营,以及她尝试的各种无酒精饮料。她还谈到了播客对她个人康复的意义,特别是如何在疫情期间保持责任感。她强调,戒酒不仅改变个人,也会影响家庭和人际关系。她鼓励听众发现并强化自身最佳部分。

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Why is Tricia Lewis ending the Recovery Happy Hour podcast?

Tricia Lewis is ending the podcast to focus on living her recovered life and to create more personal time for herself. She has been managing the podcast alongside two other jobs, which has led to overworking and a lack of work-life balance. She also wants to prioritize her own recovery and personal well-being over the demands of podcasting.

What achievements has the Recovery Happy Hour podcast accomplished in its three-year run?

The podcast has been downloaded over 1.1 million times, placing it in the top 3% of podcasts. Tricia also organized and hosted events like the Sober by Southwest music festival and the Beyond the Bottle retreat. Additionally, she has taught workshops at recovery retreats and explored various non-alcoholic drinks.

What topics were covered in the last nine episodes of Recovery Happy Hour?

The last nine episodes featured topics such as mommy wine culture, high-functioning alcoholism, and people-pleasing. These episodes included links to other related episodes in the show notes for listeners to explore further.

What advice does Tricia Lewis give to new listeners who are considering quitting drinking?

Tricia encourages new listeners to focus on the positive aspects of sobriety and to understand that quitting drinking is about discovering the best parts of themselves. She emphasizes that they are not defined by their past behavior and that recovery will positively impact their relationships and personal growth.

What challenges has Tricia Lewis faced with social media and her podcast audience?

Tricia has faced challenges with audience entitlement, receiving demanding and sometimes hurtful messages from listeners who expect specific advice or content. She finds it difficult to manage these expectations and has decided to step back from social media to focus on her own well-being.

What future plans does Tricia Lewis have after ending the podcast?

Tricia plans to focus on personal activities like gardening, training for a 10K, and cooking. She is also considering hosting another Beyond the Bottle retreat and exploring breathwork and guided meditations. She will announce any new events or projects via her email list.

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This chapter introduces the Recovery Happy Hour podcast, its focus on celebrating recovery from alcohol addiction, and its approach to sobriety. It also explains the host's decision to end the show and move on to the next chapter of her life.
  • Focuses on life beyond alcohol abuse and the joys of sobriety.
  • Challenges the fear of missing out (FOMO).
  • Celebrates various recovery methods.
  • Emphasizes that one doesn't need to be an alcoholic to quit drinking.
  • Highlights personal transformation and the positive impact on relationships.

Shownotes Transcript

Recovery Happy Hour celebrates inspiring stories of recovery from alcohol addiction and gray area alcohol abuse.  Hosted by Tricia Lewis, we look at life beyond the bottle and what's current in the culture of recovery and sobriety. This is the final episode of the series.  It's been a pleasure and an honor to have happy hour with you all for the last 3 years.   Links: www.recoveryhappyhour.com)