In this Boozeless Bookclub edition of Eternally Amy, Amy Liz Harrison and Dr. Sarah Michaud unpack All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert — diving deep into the messy, magnificent world of codependency, grief, and emotional recovery. From laughter to loss, this conversation reminds us that healing isn’t about control — it’s about awareness, compassion, and connection. Expect humor, raw honesty, and soul-level truth bombs that hit close to home for anyone navigating sobriety, spirituality, or self-discovery.
Grief is a teacher you don’t choose — but it changes you forever.
Literature as therapy: Stories can reveal our own denial and hope.
Codependency can kill people — but awareness can save them.
Humor and truth coexist: Laughter keeps the healing honest.Recovery is not about control; it’s about connection.
[00:00] – Amy welcomes Dr. Sarah and introduces Boozeless Bookclub
[00:05] – “Codependency can kill people” — the truth behind the patterns
[00:20] – The intersection of addiction, love, and literature
[00:33] – “It took separation for me to wake up” — Dr. Sarah’s turning point
[00:47] – “Grief is a teacher I never wanted” — Amy’s story of loss and growth
[00:55] – Final reflection on recovery, awareness, and compassion
Amy Liz Harrison: amylizharrison.com | @amylizharrison
TakeawaysKey TimestampsResources & LinksBook Discussed: All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert