Recovery Rocks

What Was I Asking Alcohol to Do for Me?

Kelly Schuster — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:35 -0700

In Episode 3 of Recovery Rocks! with Kelly, host Kelly dives deep into a transformative question: "What was I asking alcohol to do for me?" Kelly explores how drinking often wasn't about wanting alcohol itself, but seeking escape, permission to rest, and relief from the overwhelming pressures of people-pleasing and motherhood. She discusses the vital difference between temporary quiet and true peace, reframing hard days in recovery, and learning to ask the question that matters most: "What do I need right now?" This episode offers an honest, empowering message for women and mothers working to build a life they no longer feel the need to escape from.

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Why Women Can’t Drink Like Men

Kelly Schuster — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Recovery Rocks with Kelly, host Kelly explores the biological realities of how alcohol affects women differently than men. Breaking down the science behind body water concentration, liver damage, heart risks, and breast cancer, Kelly shares her personal story of moving from a "weekend drinker" mom to surviving liver failure. She challenges the pervasive "mommy wine culture" and encourages listeners to ask honest questions about their relationship with alcohol, offering support and empowerment for women evaluating their health, mind, and future.

Join my private group on Recovered Life here.

Join my private group on Recovered Life here.

I Almost Lost Everything to Alcohol. Now I’m a Mom 11 Years Sober

Kelly Schuster — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:56:13 -0700

Welcome to the very first episode of Recovery Rocks with Kelly.

Kelly shares the story behind her 11 years of sobriety—from alcohol addiction, liver failure, relapse, and struggling to stay sober to finally finding the tools, community, and hope that changed her life.

But recovery didn’t end when she stopped drinking. Today, Kelly is a wife and mom raising three teenagers while navigating the very real challenges of motherhood, relationships, family, self-care, and staying connected to her recovery.

Recovery Rocks is for moms and women who need to know they’re not alone. It’s about getting sober, staying sober, being present for the people you love, giving yourself some grace, and building a recovery that rocks.

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