Episode 630: Families Don’t Have to Wait for Rock Bottom | Amber Hollingsworth on Addiction Recovery

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Episode 630: Families Don’t Have to Wait for Rock Bottom | Amber Hollingsworth on Addiction Recovery
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

In this insightful interview, Amber Hollingsworth shares her journey from an accidental entry into addiction counseling to becoming a leading advocate for family-centered addiction recovery. She dives into common misconceptions about addiction, highlights the vital role of family involvement, and offers practical strategies for supporting loved ones through recovery. Amber’s energetic, conversational approach makes complex topics relatable, providing hope and guidance for anyone impacted by addiction.

Key Topics:

  • Misconceptions about addiction

  • Family involvement in recovery

  • Effective treatment strategies

  • Avoiding enabling and breaking cycles

  • Spiritual connection and relapse prevention

Sound Bites / Quotes:

  • "Most opinions about addiction are myths."

  • "If you don't want recovery, you won't get it."

  • "You're never alone in addiction recovery."

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To Reach Amber Hollingsworth

Social Media Handles: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.

                   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT8PE1v0xFR9zLXOijxM6hg

                   IG : https://www.instagram.com/puttheshoveldown/
                   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/addictionrecoveryhope

                   Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-hollingsworth-833111b8/

 

Thank you so much for listening to It’s Bizzy. If this episode helped you, please share it with someone who might need it. Your support means everything and helps us continue these honest conversations about recovery, healing, and living fully. I’m so grateful you’re here.

"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


#addiction, #recovery, #familysupport, #treatment, #mental health, #sobriety, #addictionmyths, #therapy, #spiritualconnection, #relapseprevention

Episode 629 Why I Didn’t Drink When Life Fell Apart (Easter Gave Me Hope) | Elizabeth Chance

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Episode 629 Why I Didn’t Drink When Life Fell Apart (Easter Gave Me Hope) | Elizabeth Chance
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

Faith, recovery, staying sober through heartbreak, and finding hope during hard times.

In this very personal solo episode of It’s Bizzy / Busy Living Sober, I open up about one of the hardest seasons of my life.

Recently, I’ve been deeply hurt and let down by people I trusted. The pain has been real, and at times it felt overwhelming. I’ll be honest — there were moments when I thought about drinking just to escape the hurt.

But I didn’t.

Instead, I leaned into my recovery, my faith, and the tools that have kept me sober for nearly 20 years.

Recorded on Easter Monday, this episode is about what Easter taught me about suffering, hope, and trusting that God still has a plan even when life feels like it’s falling apart.

I also share why I’m leaving for Europe, what this trip means for me, and why sometimes we have to step outside of our normal environment to see our lives more clearly.

If you’re going through a difficult season right now, please remember:

You are not alone.

I truly believe that miracles can happen when we stay open and willing.

And as always, remember you are not alone — and keep getting busy living sober.

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Thank you for listening to It’s Bizzy. If this conversation helped you think differently about sugar, sobriety, or recovery, please share it with someone who might need it. Your support helps grow this community and keeps these honest conversations going.

"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

 

 

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#YouAreNotAlone
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Episode 628-Beyond the Magic: Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine on Turning Addiction Recovery into Executive Power

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Episode 628-Beyond the Magic: Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine on Turning Addiction Recovery into Executive Po
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

How do you go from "calling your shot" at Disney to celebrating 19 years of sobriety while coaching top-tier executives? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine, an executive coach and conflict analyst who is pulling back the curtain on what it truly means to lead with authenticity.

Dr. Liz shares her powerful journey through addiction and recovery, explaining how the internal patterns we develop in our darkest moments can actually become our greatest leadership strengths. We dive into her "Onstage and Backstage" framework, the subtle signs that guide personal growth, and why she believes vulnerability is a non-negotiable for high-achieving leaders.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The Pivot: How Dr. Liz transitioned from marketing roles at Disney and iHeartRadio to helping leaders untangle complex internal conflicts.

  • Sobriety as a Superpower: Lessons learned from a two-decade recovery journey and why Dr. Liz chooses to speak openly about it.

  • The "Disney" Way: Leadership takeaways from one of the world’s most iconic brands and how to apply them to your own career.

  • Kindness in Communication: Practical ways to navigate professional failures and resolve conflict with radical authenticity.

Whether you are navigating your own path to recovery or looking to level up your executive presence, Dr. Liz’s no-nonsense approach offers a masterclass in resilience.

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To Reach Dr. Liz Dubois and her Special Offer for listeners

Promo Codes/Offers: Private executive coaching and bespoke marketing consulting. 20% off packages for anyone mentioning It's Bizzy when scheduling free consult call at www.drlizdubois.com.

Email Address: drliz@drlizdubois.com

Website: www.drlizdubois.com

Social Media Handles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bizdrliz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizdrliz

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrliz/

"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

#ItsBizzy #LeadershipDevelopment #SobrietyJourney #ExecutiveCoaching #Authenticity #RecoveryIsPossible #DisneyLeadership #MentalHealthMatters

 

Episode 627: I Don’t Know. Nobody. Not Me. The Marker of Adulthood

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Episode 627: I Don’t Know. Nobody. Not Me. The Marker of Adulthood
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

In this episode, I reflect on responsibility, authenticity, and the societal pressures we’re all facing today. Inspired by a recent homily and my own recovery journey, I talk about three phrases I keep hearing everywhere: “I don’t know,” “nobody,” and “not me.” These phrases reveal how easily we avoid accountability — and why taking responsibility is the true marker of adulthood.

I share my thoughts on self-respect, owning our actions, and how personal responsibility plays a critical role in recovery and personal growth. I also discuss celebrity culture, social media’s influence on identity, and how these forces are shaping the way we see ourselves and the world around us.

Finally, I talk about my concerns for younger generations — how distraction, social media, and a lack of foundational knowledge are impacting responsibility, leadership, and confidence.

This episode is about stepping into accountability, embracing growth, and choosing to live with intention — one responsible decision at a time.

Key Topics

• Why responsibility is the marker of adulthood
• “I don’t know, nobody, not me” mindset
• Recovery and radical ownership
• Celebrity accountability
• Social media and avoidance culture
• Self-respect and personal growth
• Teaching responsibility to the next generation
• Faith and personal transformation

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Email: elizabeth@elizabethchance.com

Keywords

Responsibility, Accountability, Recovery, Personal Growth, Self-Respect, Adulthood, Social Media, Leadership, Sobriety, Faith

 

Episode 626: Turning Pain into Purpose with CHELZZZ

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Chelzzz

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Episode 626: Turning Pain into Purpose with CHELZZZ
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

CHELZZZ (Chels Henson) — Amazon Bestselling Author, Recording Artist, and Founder of Race Towards Recovery.

In this powerful episode, we welcome CHELZZZ, a powerhouse creator and advocate who has transformed her journey through addiction and codependency into a beacon of hope for thousands. As the author of the memoir Heroin Heroine, Chelzzz uses raw honesty to guide others toward clarity and recovery.

Her impact has earned her the title of Atlanta’s Remarkable Woman of the Year and a spot as a national finalist for the 2026 Remarkable Women award. Beyond her nonprofit work, Chelzzz is a rising hip-hop artist and a competitive MMA athlete who embodies the connection between physical grit and mental healing. Join us as we explore how she balances life as a VP, a parent, and a partner while proving that healing and ambition can thrive together.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The Shift in Mindset: Moving from victimhood to radical ownership and accountability.

  • Healing the Spirit: How MMA training and music serve as essential, unconventional tools for mental health.

  • Breaking Bonds: Navigating the complexities of codependency and finding strength in community.

  • Advocacy in Action: The mission behind her nonprofit, Race Towards Recovery, and helping others access life-saving treatment.

Join Our Community: Tuesdays of Lent

I am so excited to invite you to a special Zoom gathering Tuesday 31st For the last Tuesday 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:

Connect with me:

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To Reach CHELZZZ

Contact:  booking@therealchelzzz.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."

XO

Bizzy

Live Loud. Love Big. — Bizzy #ItsBizzy

Episode 625 Is Your Phone Stealing Your Joy? (How to Break Up with Your Screen)

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Episode 625 Is Your Phone Stealing Your Joy? (How to Break Up with Your Screen)
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

Stop! Put down the phone (after you hit play on this episode, of course!). 📱✨

In Episode 625, I’m getting real about the digital noise that’s living rent-free in our heads. We’ve all been there: you go to check the weather and forty-five minutes later you’re watching a video of a goat playing the piano while feeling a weird sense of "I’m not doing enough."

Today, I’m sharing my personal journey of breaking up with the "scroll-hole" and finding my way back to real life. We’re talking:

·       The Social Media Detox: Why your mental health will thank you for hitting "unfollow."

·       AI & Tech: Is it a tool or a trap? (Spoiler: It’s both).

·       The Power of the Pause: How I’m using silence, nature, and a little bit of prayer to kick anxiety to the curb.

·       Simple Joys: Reclaiming the quiet moments that the "Like" button tried to steal.

It’s time to trade FOMO for the joy of missing out on the nonsense and tuning back into yourself. Let’s get quiet, get centered, and get back to what actually matters.

Join Our Community: 8 Tuesdays of Lent

I am so excited to invite you to a special Zoom gathering tonight! For the 2 remaining 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:

Connect with me:

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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

#itsbizzy #liveloudlovebig

Episode 624- RecoveryBridge.app Founder Burk Jackson: Bridging the Gap in Sobriety Support

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burk Jackson founder Bridgerecovery.app

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Episode 624- RecoveryBridge.app Founder Burk Jackson: Bridging the Gap in Sobriety Support
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

Episode 624- RecoveryBridge.app Founder Burk Jackson: Bridging the Gap in Sobriety Support

What happens in the "quiet hours" of recovery when the meetings are over, your sponsor is asleep, and the cravings start to scream?

In Episode 624, I sit down with Burk Jackson, a man who has been walking the path of recovery since October 20, 1994. With over 31 years of lived experience, Burk knows that while clinical treatment provides the foundation, it’s the human connection that provides the fuel for a lifelong change.

After decades of seeing people fall through the cracks of a fragmented support system, Burk founded RecoveryBridge.app—a revolutionary, 100% free digital platform that ensures no one has to navigate sobriety alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

·       The 31-Year Perspective: How the journey changes from Day 1 to Decade 3.

·       The "Bridge" Concept: Why Burk is removing the price tag from life-changing peer support.

·       Technology with a Heart: How an website app can foster deep, confidential, one-on-one human connection.

·       The Power of Being "Seen": Why talking to someone who has "lived it" changes the internal narrative of shame.

Whether you are on Day One or Year Twenty, Burk’s story is a powerful reminder that the bridge to a better life is built one connection at a time.

Join Our Community: 8 Tuesdays of Lent

I am so excited to invite you to a special Zoom gathering starting tonight! For the 2 remaining  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:

Connect with me:

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To Reach Burk Jackson and Check out RecoveryBridge.app

Links:

· www.RecoveryBridge.app 

· https://www.instagram.com/recoverybridge.app

· https://www.facebook.com/ARecoveryBridge/

· https://www.threads.com/@recoverybridge.app

Offers: We are a free donation-based service, so no offers apply 

Contact:  burk@recoverybridge.app

"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, #Sobriety, #RecoveryBridge, #BurkJackson, #AddictionSupport, #MentalHealth, #PeerSupport, #DigitalRecovery, #SobrietyTools, #HopeinRecovery

Episode 623: Dropping the Punching Gloves – Reclaiming Your Joy

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Serene Bizzy

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Episode 623: Dropping the Punching Gloves – Reclaiming Your Joy
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

"Do you let yourself be treated a certain way because of your shame from the past?"

In today's episode, I’m getting real about the "Scarlet Letter" of alcoholism and how we often let old stories dictate the boundaries we set today. After a weekend of deep reflection, I realized that shame is a master at morphing into something that allows people to walk all over us. But here’s the truth: you aren't that person anymore.

Join me as we talk about:

  • The "Cha-Cha" of the First Three Steps: Powerlessness, belief, and letting go.

  • Peeling the Onion: Why recovery is a lifelong process of uncovering and healing.

  • Finding Joy in the Chaos: How a delayed flight in Austin taught me about choosing light over attitude.

  • Rising Above Respect: Understanding that while humans are fallible and will let us down, our sobriety and self-worth aren't up for sale.

It’s time to drop the punching gloves you’ve been hitting yourself with and change them for love, kindness, and compassion. You are not alone.

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:

Connect with me:

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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

#ItsBizzy #LiveLoudLoveBig #BusyLivin #RecoveryIsPossible #Boundaries #DropTheShame

Episode 622-Be Healed: Transforming Trauma and Addiction through God’s Grace with Dr. Bob Schuchts

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Episode 622-Be Healed: Transforming Trauma and Addiction through God’s Grace with Dr. Bob Schuchts
Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

Have you ever felt like you were doing the work—therapy, meetings, journaling—but there was still a "hole in your soul" that wouldn't heal? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and author of the best-selling book, Be Healed: Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life.

Dr. Bob brings a unique powerhouse of experience to our conversation. With over 30 years as a marriage and family therapist and a background teaching at Florida State University and the Theology of the Body Institute, he deeply understands the human struggle. He shares his incredible transition from clinical therapy to leading a global healing ministry, showing us how to bridge the gap between psychology and the spirit.

In this episode, we cover:

·       Inner Healing: Why we need more than just "coping skills" to find lasting peace.

·       The Roots of Addiction: A deep dive into understanding trauma from a spiritual perspective.

·       Faith & Community: How the people around us act as conduits for God’s grace.

·       Practical Advice: Simple, actionable steps to begin your own spiritual growth journey today.

We discuss the Theology of the Body, the wounds that drive our behaviors, and why true recovery requires us to encounter the powerful love of Jesus in our most broken places. If you are ready to move from just "surviving" to truly being healed, this conversation is for you.

If you are ready to move from just "surviving" to truly being healed, this conversation is for you.

Join Our Community: 8 Tuesdays of Lent

I am so excited to invite you to a special Zoom gathering starting tonight! For the 4 remaining  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:

Connect with me:

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Want to Reach out to Dr. Bob Schuchts

Email: info@jpiihealingcenter.org 

Website: jpiihealingcenter.org

Be Healed the Book: https://a.co/d/0cb0RKdm

Social Handles: 

Instagram: @jpiihealingcenter 

Facebook: @JP2HealingCenter

X: @JPIIHealing

LinkedIn: John Paul II Healing Center

 

"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

#BeHealed #InnerHealing #Recovery #FaithJourney #TheologyOfTheBody #ItsBizzy