Recent Episodes

Sept. 10, 2025

From Rising Star to Rock Bottom—and Back

Send us a text In this episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, Hilary opens up about life in the spotlight as a child star and the hidden battles that came with it. From the pressures of fame to the escape she found in drinking and addiction, Hilary shares her raw truth about how quickly success can …

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Aug. 30, 2025

From Blocks to Breakthroughs: Energy Healing with Cheryl Stelte

Send us a text As the founder and CEO of the Star of Divine Light Institute and the Azarias Energy Healing Certification Program, Cheryl has spent over 30 years helping women break free from subconscious blocks, reconnect wit...

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Aug. 21, 2025

How To Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No

Send us a text After nearly 40 years of therapy and self-help work, Barb thought she had it all figured out — until she hit the walls of codependence, trauma, and self-neglect that no amount of “trying harder” could fix. At 52, she walked into a 12-step room and everything changed. In this episode …

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Recent Blog Posts

Aug. 9, 2025

How to Stay Sober When Your Home Environment Isn’t Safe Yet

Recovery isn’t just about putting down the drink or the drug—it’s about creating a life where sobriety can actually thrive. But what happens when your living situation doesn’t support that? Maybe you’re back in the sa…

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April 18, 2025

Enabling the Addict: A Quiet Trap Disguised as Love

From the outside, it looked like love. A mother who answered every call. A husband who covered every lie. A friend who always showed up with money, rides, excuses—whatever was needed in the moment. But underneath those kind gestures lived a tr…

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Jan. 14, 2025

How to Overcome Resentments and Find Freedom

When I first entered recovery, I carried a heavy burden of resentment. It felt like a suit of armor I wore to protect myself from the pain I didn’t want to face. In reality, it wasn’t protecting me at all—it was weighing me down, k…

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