Healing While Staying Sober: The Struggles We Don’t Talk About

Healing While Staying Sober: The Struggles We Don’t Talk About

Author: Marci Hopkins January 15, 2026 Duration: 43:21
In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Wake Up With Marci, Marci sits down with Michelle Kalz, a recovery professional who works at a recovery center in the United States, for a raw and real conversation about sobriety, healing, and the struggles of staying in recovery.

Michelle brings both professional insight and lived experience as she shares what it truly means to choose sobriety—not just once, but every single day. Together, they unpack the emotional highs and lows of recovery, the unseen battles, the moments of doubt, and the strength it takes to keep showing up for your healing.

This episode is a reminder that recovery isn’t linear, sobriety isn’t perfect, and healing doesn’t happen overnight—but choosing yourself is always worth it.

Whether you’re on your own recovery journey, supporting someone you love, or simply craving an honest conversation about resilience and hope, this episode will meet you right where you are.

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There’s a certain kind of conversation that doesn’t just skim the surface-it digs into the real stuff, the messy and beautiful work of being human. That’s what you’ll find in Wake Up with Marci. Hosted by award-winning TV personality and author Marci Hopkins, this podcast creates a safe, honest space where life’s toughest transitions aren’t just discussed, but deeply explored. Whether it’s navigating mental health, the complexities of addiction, the weight of grief, the challenges of parenting, or the journey of personal recovery and reinvention, no topic is off limits. Each episode brings a blend of powerful personal stories from guests and grounded expert advice, all delivered with a raw vulnerability that feels like a genuine talk with a trusted friend. It’s not about quick fixes; it’s about radical healing and the gradual process of understanding your own strength. Tuning in, you’ll hear conversations that encourage you to heal from past wounds, grow through current challenges, and ultimately wake up to your inherent worth. This is for anyone who believes that talking about the hard things is the first step toward building a softer, stronger life for yourself and your family.
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