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Keithy: Young, Bipolar, and Latina in Recovery

December 13, 2022 The Phoenix Sober Active Community Season 1 Episode 26
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Keithy: Young, Bipolar, and Latina in Recovery
Show Notes

#26:  There is a lot of laughter in today's conversation, and we're overjoyed to share the lighthearted energy Keithy brings to the show.  But make no mistake, Keithy worked hard for this life that she loves, and she continues to work every day to keep it, and to share what she's learned.

In this episode, we dive into Keithy's story, including the following topics:

  • Her family's history with alcohol use, and how attempts to demonize drinking may have had the opposite effect,
  • Learning to live with and manage Bipolar Disorder as a Latina woman (there is no word for "Bipolar" in Spanish!),
  • The moment she realized that her substance use was not only hurting her, but harming and disrespecting the people she loves,
  • Why she celebrates two recovery birthdays, more than 7 years apart,
  • How an unexpected Demi Lovato song may have saved her life,
  • What conversations with her family look like today.

CW: In this episode we mention suicide attempts.  If that conversation feels unsafe for you, it is always ok to skip a week, or to have a trusted friend listen first. 

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Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .


Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.

Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .

Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive