The Bubble Hour

26/03/2024

SHE RECOVERS is coming home to Victoria and Canada in June 2024!

For those of you who know the story of She Recovers - the growth of this movement that we started 13 years ago has taken place mostly across the United States and in the global virtual space.

Will you join us for our celebratory launch event in Victoria, British Columbia on June 22nd? So excited to announce that Elaine Alec and The Bubble Hour's Jean McCarthy are our guest speakers!

Registration is open - here is the link:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/she-recovers-foundation-canada/events/launch-of-she-recovers-foundation-canada

12/02/2024

12/02/2024

The new episode of Sober Awkward is out now! What an honour to have the legendary and wonderful Jean McCarthy for our first ever interview episode recorded in front of a live audience.
Jean is a writer and recovery advocate from Alberta in Canada.

She has covered all of the bases of in the sober world.

Sober since 2011, Jean shared her story in her blog Unpickled, she has listened to the sobriety stories of hundreds of others in her Bubble Hour podcast which stretched over a fantastic 10 series and has over 5 million global downloads. She has even written 5 books on the subject!

Bubble Hour was the first sobriety podcast Vic ever listened to - and she would go onto be one of the final guests the podcast ever had!!
Hame learnt more in one hour of speaking to Jean than he has in over 70 hours of speaking to Vic. Mind you...there were a few less sexual innuendos or references to root vegetables!
Enjoy!

04/12/2023

14/07/2023

So looking forward to this event! Join SoberAwkward and me for tea:

The lovely is coming down under! Come and hang out with us! Tickets are on the www.cuppa.community Join us for tea, cake and a sober Q&A … see you there x

23/06/2023

Do you find it hard to answer questions about your recovery without oversharing? It happens! Jean shares her struggles as a recovering chatterbox and revisits a Bubble Hour conversation with former host Ellie.

‎Show Tiny Bubbles: Recovery Inspiration, Ep Oversharing - Jun 20, 2023

17/05/2023

Planning a trip this summer? We’re talking about alcohol-free travels on today’s episode of Tiny Bubbles, featuring info from Alcohol Free Adventure Retreats
✈️🚍🚊🚕🚲🧳🚞💺🚢🚂

‎Show Tiny Bubbles: Recovery Inspiration, Ep Sober Travels - May 17, 2023

16/04/2023

Ever wonder if you’re using recovery language correctly? Or notice that others use some terms differently? Learn to speak about recovery with confidence and intention!

‎Show Tiny Bubbles: Recovery Inspiration, Ep Recovery Language and Labels - Apr 12, 2023

05/04/2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tiny-bubbles-recovery-inspiration/id1655694830?i=1000607607466

‎Show Tiny Bubbles: Recovery Inspiration, Ep Call Your Grandma: The Quiet Plight of Seniors with Addiction - Apr 5, 2023

05/04/2023

Jean McCarthy returns to the show to talk about her book, “Take Good Care” which is a collection of encouragement, reflections, and inspiration for sober living. Jean is an award-winning author, blogger, and podcaster who is best known as a voice of recovery advocacy. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of recovering out loud, as well as, Jean’s decision to end The Bubble Hour podcast and how in doing so, she created a special documentary and book that catalogs her ten-year journey as a podcaster and recovery advocate.

PLUS, we are doing a BOOK GIVEAWAY! Win a copy of Jean’s book, “Take Good Care!” Be sure to listen to this episode to find out how.

Find the episode on your favorite podcast app or on the web at http://andreaowen.com/517

31/03/2023

It's a sweet day when both podcasts (The Bubble Hour & Tiny Bubbles) hit the top charts together--in three separate countries!

Links to listen and subscribe:

The Bubble Hour: https://link.chtbl.com/acMwVTog

Tiny Bubbles: https://link.chtbl.com/fPq8mhl2

30/03/2023

Hear The Bubble Hour host Jean McCarthy share her story with Casey Davidson on The Hello Someday Podcast!

In the episode, Jean and Casey chat about...

✅ Why The Bubble Hour was created and why it’s ending after 10 years, 300 episodes + over 4.2 Million Downloads

✅ Insights into the early stages of recovery + how to imagine a life without alcohol

✅ Jean's story of drinking and recovery

✅ How to find our favorite free Facebook sober support group, the BFB (Booze Free Brigade)

✅ How the sober movement and sobriety podcasts have grown in the last 10 years

✅ Tiny Bubbles, Jean's UnPickled recovery book series, and what's next…

Listen at: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/the-bubble-hour-sobriety-podcast/

29/03/2023

Today’s Tiny Bubbles invites you to consider if shame has been serving as motivation. Featured conversations and insights include Julie Elsdon-Height and Dawn Nickel of She Recovers.

Tiny Bubbles is the 15-minute podcast featuring the best bits of The Bubble Hour! Quick bursts of recovery inspiration.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This show is my new fav.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tiny Bubbles is a great ‘pick me up’.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love the cheerful music and Jean’s commentaries. The short format is like having a friend drop in to say hi.

‎Show Tiny Bubbles, Ep Drop the Shame - Mar 28, 2023

27/03/2023

Reviews like this make my heart burst - thank you for taking the time to leave such kind words!

The Bubble Hour
New Reviews
Gratefully sober
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How many stars do you give a podcast that helped saved your life? This podcast has been my North Star through the pandemic and I will be forever grateful and a listener.

20/03/2023

Jean celebrates her 12th soberversary with an episode on recovery milestones.

‎Show Tiny Bubbles, Ep Sober Milestones and Anniversaries - Mar 19, 2023

10/03/2023

What is recovery capital and how can it help you at any stage of life after alcohol? Learn more in this episode of Tiny Bubbles - all the best bits from The Bubble Hour in quick 15-minute episodes!

What is ‘recovery capital’ and how can it help you at every stage of life after alcohol? The concept is becoming a mainstream tool for assessing a person’s current capacity for recovery that also helps indicate the best treatment options. Learn how to score your recovery capital and use this i...

25/02/2023

New TINY BUBBLES episode featuring interview highlights from Veronica Valli and Andrea Owen:
https://sites.libsyn.com/448419/other-people-and-our-emotions

Living alcohol-free can make us feel pretty vulnerable at times, and navigating our emotions becomes even trickier when we feel confronted, judged, or rejected. This week, we revisit Bubble Hour interviews with Veronica Valli and Andrea Owen to explore this topic.

Can others make us feel a certain way? Living alcohol-free can make us feel pretty vulnerable at times, and navigating our emotions becomes even trickier when we feel confronted, judged, or rejected. This week, we revisit Bubble Hour interviews with Veronica Valli and Andrea Owen to explore this top...

10/02/2023

Mrs D | February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 | Recovery Videos | 0 Jean McCarthy is a wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, daughter, property manager, painter, podcaster, writer ... and she is sober. Jean is the host of The Bubble Hour and Tiny Bubbles recovery podcasts, author of the blo...

26/01/2023

Surprise! Tiny Bubbles is on the road…or, erm….over the water….

Hello from Australia! I hobbled together a quick episode from the road to remind you that sober travels are extra special. Sober travellers waste no time or money on impairment! 100% present and ready for adventure - or, in my case for this trip, ready for big emotions. 

08/01/2023

Have you checked out Tiny Bubbles, our spin-off pod?

Listen and subscribe:
https://link.chtbl.com/fPq8mhl2

26/12/2022

https://sites.libsyn.com/448419/life-is-better

Do you ever wonder if you did the right thing getting sober? Learn about a study that looks at how quality of life relates to the level of abstinence for people in recovery.

When I quit drinking in 2011, I thought life after alcohol would be glum and boring. I thought the work of sobriety was learning to tolerate a life sentence of abstinence form alcohol. Boy was I wrong. Life is better! What a happy surprise!  Sobriety doesn't guarantee happiness. It takes effort...

24/12/2022

Go gently, friends. Or don’t go at all. Whatever you do, know that you aren’t the only one who isn’t drinking tonight. Glad to be in it together with you. Onward.

17/12/2022

Many of us are inclined to shoulder far too much on our own, and need a little nudge to seek and accept help from others. We also need to reassess our supports from time to time. We learn more about this from psychotherapist and sober coach, Kathy Robbins.   Then we revisit , as guest...

17/12/2022

A new Tiny Bubbles episode to enjoy! I'm having fun putting these together for you. How do you like our new little spin-off pod so far?

Many of us are inclined to shoulder far too much on our own, and need a little nudge to seek and accept help from others. We also need to reassess our supports from time to time. We learn more about this from psychotherapist and sober coach, Kathy Robbins.   Then we revisit , as guest...

09/12/2022

Have you heard?! We have a spinoff podcast called ‘Tiny Bubbles’ -- the best bits of The Bubble Hour in 15 minute episodes!

Boost your sobriety with quick, inspiring messages from Jean McCarthy, host of The Bubble Hour podcast. Tiny Bubbles features insights, information, and interview clips for a quick shot of recovery encouragement. Just 15 minutes long, so you can get back to that beautiful sober life you're building!

02/12/2022

Here we gooooooo!

It's the first epsiode of Tiny Bubbles!  We start with a few words from Lotta Dann of and Also a great reminder to be where we are today, and take as small of steps as needed to keep moving forward. Rememeber to check out the new book and - you'll find the links .

24/11/2022

Our new spin-off pod, TINY BUBBLES, is moving up the top charts! Subscribe on your fav pod app to catch the new episodes staring next week. TINY BUBBLES is recovery encouragement in quick little episodes, featuring the best bits of The Bubble Hour. Super handy for, say….hiding in the bathroom during a family dinner….. Thank you for supporting this new project!

23/11/2022

One of the surprises revealed in Season 10 is a special Bubble Hour book!
https://amzn.to/3TWPatD
(affiliate link)

22/11/2022

The final season of The Bubble Hour begins by looking back at the orgins of the show. Ellie and Lisa unfolded this project in 2012 with no idea if anyone would even listen. Soon pal Amanda helped out on and off the air, and many others joined as callers and guests.

What started out as a bit of fun soon grew into a recovery tool helping people around the globe feel connected. Staying sober is a little easier with friends to lean on, and The Bubble Hour hosts and guests became allies in recovery to listeners everywhere.

The final season of The Bubble Hour begins by looking back at the orgins of the show. Ellie and Lisa unfolded this project in 2012 with no idea if anyone would even listen. Soon pal Amanda helped o…