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
  

• Dr. Sarah Michaud: Instagram | Book: Co Crazy

• Amy Liz Harrison: amylizharrison.com | @amylizharrison

TakeawaysKey TimestampsResources & LinksBook Discussed: All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert