Busy Living Sober with Host Elizabeth Chance

Send us a Text Message. Do you feel like you are being tested all over the place? 2+2 does not equal 4! I am proud to say that I was a stay-at-home mom — it brought me so much joy and heartache. I gave it 100% and I don’t want to feel ashamed or stigmatized for the fact that I decided for me it was more important to stay home. We all have to make our own individual decisions and make them with our spouse or partner. My belief that Harrison Butker was an amazing husband and father speaking to college graduates about the importance of the stay-at-home mom. He had a lot of backlash but let's face it, it had to be said! Life is hard enough and to think you are judged by whether or not you stay home with your children. I felt that it was a privilege for me to be able to be with my children when they were growing up. It was really hard at times and I didn’t have the money or resources like our neighbors but I did my best. It was my choice and I don’t think I need to feel badly for that choice. Right and wrong….. You aren’t crazy! It is just all of that Noise… Here is the link for Kenny Chesney’s song and the lyrics: https://open.spotify.com/track/0XN2BcoaKE4Z2hnq1ZeDY1?si=ab77bb3830954696 Wreckin' balls, downtown construction Bottles breakin', jukebox buzzin' Cardboard sign says "The Lord is Comin', Tick, Ticktock" Rumors turn the mills back home Parkin' lot kids with the speakers blown We didn't turn it on but we can't turn it off, off, off Sometimes I wonder how did we get here Seems like all we ever hear is Noise Yeah we scream, yeah we shout 'til we don't have a voice In the streets, in the crowds, it ain't nothin' but noise Drownin' out all the dreams of this Tennessee boy Just tryna be heard in all this noise 24 hour television gets so loud that no one listens Sex and money and politicians talk, talk, talk But there really ain't no conversation Ain't nothin' left to the imagination Trapped in our phones and we can't make it stop, stop this Noise Yeah we scream, yeah we shout 'til we don't have a voice In the streets, in the crowds, it ain't nothin' but noise Drownin' out all the dreams of this Tennessee boy Just tryna be heard in all this noise Every room, every house, every shade of noise All the floors, all the walls, they all shake with noise We can't sleep, we can't think, can't escape the noise We can't take the noise, so we just make Noise Yeah we scream, yeah we shout 'til we don't have a voice In the streets, in the crowds, it ain't nothin' but noise Drownin' out all the dreams of this Tennessee boy Just tryna be heard in all this noise All this noise Can't take the noise Can't take the noise Can't stand the noise Can't take the noise If you have any topics

Send us a Text Message. Do you know what today’s holiday is about? Memorial Day is about all of the troops that died while in the line of duty. It is important that we remember them and that they didn’t die in vain. They were and are important to all of us, without them would we have our freedoms? Or what is left of them…. I hope you will take some time today to think of our fallen soldiers and send a thank you! If you have any topics or subjects that you would like for me to cover please email me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busylivingsober YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. Happy Wednesday! After hearing from so many listeners about how great they feel after putting down the drink I thought I would talk about it. They call it a “pink cloud” in 12 step meetings. What is it and how long does it last? Life is so nice when you are sober and not ashamed. Please hold your head high, you deserve it! Have a happy, happy If you have any topics or subjects that you would like for me to cover please email me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busylivingsober YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. It was great connecting with Kurt! Not only is he sober, but he is also from my hometown of St. Louis, MO. Kurt Schmidt is a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who merges personal resilience with professional expertise. With an MSW from Missouri State University and an MBA from Webster University, Kurt draws from 15 years of business, technology, and service experience to offer effective peer support for mental health and substance use disorders. He helps build meaningful connections with individuals and families, empowering them to embrace their strengths for positive change. Kurt's journey from culinary school to mental health advocate showcases the transformative power of resilience. Battling addiction since his early twenties, Kurt's story is a testament to committing to recovery. His roles as a Peer Support Specialist and LMSW reflect both personal milestones and professional achievements. The creation of The Peer Network signifies Kurt's commitment to equitable opportunities for peer support specialists. Supported by his wife Melinda and their daughters, Kurt's story inspires hope for recovery and renewal. I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busylivingsober YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com To connect with Kurt: The Peer Network: https://thepeernetwork.com/ Email: info@thepeernetwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeernetwork/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Peer-Network/100088690969381/ Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I talk about spring and all the changes that are around. Children are graduating, celebrations are happening, and you get to change! We think change is so hard! We use the word have too much! “I have to go to this party”, “ I have to go to graduation”, “I have to go to a meeting”! What if you changed the Have to GET! “ I get to go to this party”, “I get to go to graduation”, “I get to go to a meeting”, “I get to change”! Life is not a dress rehearsal — please don’t treat it like one. Enjoy! Life is soooo GOOD! If you have any topics or subjects that you would like for me to cover please email me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busylivingsober YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is Tracy Viola! She started to crash and burn at 19 years old. At 47, she’s proud to say she’s been sober for the past 27 years. Tracy wrote her book Pretty Wrecked, to share her experiences and help others escape addiction. I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busylivingsober YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com To connect with Tracy Get her book, Pretty Wrecked: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWMGTNP9 Instagram and Facebook: @tracyviolaauthor Website: www.tracyviolaauthor.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone, thanks for listening. In today's podcast I talk about Italy and the adventures I had. The ability to look back gives one perspective and now that I am home, I realize that my whole life transformed after my trip. Medjorgia is where it all began! We have to get back to the basics. The book I am reading is: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Will-Triumph-Mirjana-Soldo/dp/0997890606 I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest, Donna Martson, knows the pain of dealing with addiction first-hand. Her experience helping her son through his heroin addiction has led her to coach others in similar struggles. She shares her journey and the wisdom she learned along the way in today’s moving episode. Now, she uses her voice and expertise to guide other parents who face challenges with their children and offers tools for coping, understanding, and healing. She is credentialed as a coach and runs workshops as well as online support groups for those who need help along the way. I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com To connect with Donna Martson: Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/Donna4Support Website: https://sharingwithoutshame.com/ Podcast: https://sharingwithoutshame.com/pages/donnas-podcast You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone, I’m back from a complete adventure that was so transformative! If your heart opens you can do anything! I am proof of that! When I said yes to going to Medjoria I had no idea what I was going to learn, see, or experience. But, because I was willing, the gifts have come abundantly. In today’s episode I tell you all that happened and I apologize for going over an hour! I had no idea that I had so much to say! The place where the people go for treatment is https://communitycenacolo.ie/. They have a facility in St Augustine, FL as well. I pray you get something from the podcast…most importantly that you feel hope, faith and love! We need more love and light today! I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy *CORRECTIONS There were 6 Visionaries Father Danial is a Franciscan Priest

Send us a Text Message. Morgan Adams is a transformative holistic sleep coach who empowers women to conquer their battle with sleepless nights, without reliance on sleep medications. With her powerful sleep toolkit, Morgan not only ensures that women experience a profound enhancement in their sleep quality, but she also guides them in rekindling their relationship with sleep, paving the way for less stressful and more fulfilling days. Having struggled with insomnia and dependency on prescription sleeping pills for almost a decade, Morgan intimately understands the profound impact sleep has on one’s quality of life. Morgan’s resilience shines bright as a two-time breast cancer survivor. This experience fueled her advocacy for a lifestyle rooted in disease prevention. Her wisdom and guidance extend far beyond just sleep, as she champions holistic well-being in all aspects of life. I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com To connect with Morgan: Free mini course on morning/evening routines for better sleep: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/sleepresetsolution Email: morgan@morganadamswellness.com Website: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganadams.wellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganadamswellness/ Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode from Nov 20th, 2019 JF and I talk about gratitude and spirituality, Thanksgiving was right around the corner and we spoke about the gifts that we had received due to our sobriety. I remember this episode like it was yesterday. All of the things that we spoke of are still relevant today. Enjoy Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. I am thrilled to be able to share my friend and behind the scenes at Busy Living Sober guru Caroline Niziol’s story of sobriety. Caroline and I met through a friend that had no idea that Caroline is SOBER! What I call a God wink! Caroline didn’t get sober the way I did but she did use similar tools that I did but she found those resources organically. Listen to her story…. To reach Caroline: caroline@elizabethchance.com I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. On this day 7 years ago I talked about Alcohol Awareness Month! We are still celebrating alcohol awareness 7 years later so I think the topic is relevant. I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. Meet Annika, a Sleep & Health Coach for women and the owner of Sleep Like A Boss. She's on a mission to provide holistic sleep coaching options for women dealing with burnout, brain fog, and even bloat. Her goal? To help high-achieving women get restful sleep, kick anxiety to the curb, and sort out their digestion so they can rock it as amazing moms, supportive partners, and influential leaders. Annika's expertise has even caught the eye of big-name publications such as People Magazine Online, Sleepopolis, mindbodygreen, and The Spruce. I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Connect with Annika: Play the game of sleep: https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/ Email: contact@sleeplikeaboss.com Website: https://sleeplikeaboss.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleeplikeaboss YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleeplikeaboss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__annikacarroll/ Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. I am away in Europe but I wanted to bring you back to the very beginning. There is NO VIDEO with today's episode! This is my very first podcast!!!! I cringed when I heard my voice and I pray that I sound better today 7 years later but I think the message is the same…life is so much better sober! One thing that I did say is that I promised to never go over 30 minutes with my podcast. I think I didn’t adhere to that…LOL!!! Enjoy and be kind. This was my very first one! I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. With compassion and an innate ability to help others reach their potential, Mark Cain serves as a spiritual guidance counselor and sobriety coach. Mark’s early career as an Executive Chef took him on adventures and world travels that connected him with people of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. His experiences and exposure taught him many life lessons and led him to key foundational truths that he is compelled to share in his first book, Letters of Hope. In his book Mark has drawn from his personal victory over alcohol addiction to guide others on a path to sustainable freedom, utilizing a hybrid practical and spiritual approach. Mark is a New York native, and has been married to his loving wife for 20 years and is the proud father of three beautiful daughters. I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com To connect with Mark: Website: https://markanthonycain.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555943126123 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-cain-4a4b74171/ Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. “Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~Carl Jung In today’s episode I talk about going down the self doubt rabbit hole... It feels extremely yucky and self deprecating. We all wonder….”is this it?” Life is all about the ebbs and flows…nothing is stagnant including your feelings. We never stay in one spot, we can always change. It takes courage to change and I know that You are Courageous! Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com. Always remember, you're not alone! Live life one day at a time! You've got this! Wishing you a fantastic day! With love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. I had a delightful chat with Georgie! She is an ICF accredited coach who helps clients harness their ADHD superpowers to reach their full potential. She is also a leading figure in the sober community on Instagram. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw To Reach Georgie Instagram: @the_sober_flow For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com. Always remember, you're not alone! Live life one day at a time! You've got this! Wishing you a fantastic day! With love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. Life is a journey and finding the right recovery for you is imperative, it is life or death. So many options…it’s like a buffet of choices. Which choice is right for you? Today I talk about what choices are available and what choice was right for me and why. Here are some of the choices I talked about: SMART Recovery: Facilitator-led, based on principles of cognitive behavioral therapy Recovery Dharma: Buddhist approach Refuge Recovery: Buddhist approach Women for Sobriety: Helping women recover from substance use disorders LifeRing Secular Recovery: Secular approach to recovery, helpful for those who’d prefer a lack of spiritual or religious overtones Sober Sis on Facebook Started in 2017 You are not alone. I hope you enjoy today's show. Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy

Send us a Text Message. Holly Carney and her husband John Carney, NFL Place-kicker [23 years], began fundraising through their 501c3 Kick Start for Kids which raised over 60% of the revenue for Freshstart Surgical Gifts, in their first thirteen years. Today, Freshstart has its own wing in Children’s Radys Hospital. Holly and John went on to open several more 501c3s: Breaking the Walls of Jericho to help teens in crisis, Dinner with the Pros which aided several Catholic Charities in Southern California, The John Carney Foundation to aid families in need, and God’s Rave which gathered youth groups for the summer months to allow youth ministers a rest and support. As an educator, Holly wrote a children's book regarding step-mothers and produced a song to accompany her book. Holly opened her first company to launch an online store for her children’s book Wicked Not, along with apparel and cards for blended families. Over two decades, Holly created and wrote curriculum for a variety of elementary school, junior high and high school programs involving athletics and faith formation. In parallel, her enthusiasm for creating and teaching transitioned into her passion for producing family friendly films and development for content in film and television. Holly began her career in the film industry as a Development Executive for the Independent Film space. Holly works alongside her adult children, JD Carney and Kiki Carney, to make a difference leaving a positive impact on the culture through film. I enjoyed our conversation and I’m sure you will too! Be sure to connect with Busy Living Sober! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busylivingsoberpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_chance_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethchance X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusyLivingSober Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elizabethlchance/busy-living-sober/ Sign up for email updates: http://eepurl.com/iDtRnw Read more about Holly’s work: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9016529/ Holly’s website: https://www.hollycarney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollypeoplescarney For more information, feel free to reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Thanks for listening! Always remember, you're not alone! Remember you can reach out to me at elizabeth@elizabethchance.com You are NOT ALONE I PROMISE! Wishing you a happy, happy! Love, Elizabeth aka Bizzy