
She Rises and Thrives: A Conversation with Britt Brandon
not all there: stories of sobriety and recoveryShow Notes
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Chad sits down with health and wellness expert, author, and advocate Britt Brandon for a deep conversation about addiction, sobriety, and the real, daily work of active recovery. Britt shares her lived experiences — the highs, the rock bottoms, and the hard-won lessons that have shaped her path. She opens up about how her passion for health and wellness became not just a personal lifeline, but a mission to help others find their way through recovery with strength, self-compassion, and sustainable habits. Together, Chad and Britt discuss what "active recovery" really looks like, far beyond the early milestones, and why embracing your full story — scars and all — is essential for lasting change. Listeners can find Britt’s work and books at, https://sherisesandthrives.com/ and get ready for her inspiring new release, She Rises and Thrives, available May 27, 2025! PLUS: Britt will be one of the featured live storytellers at the next Not All There Sober Soirée happening this Friday, May 2, 2025, at the beautiful Ravenswood Loft in Chicago. Can’t make it in person? We’ve got you — the evening will be live streamed at www.notalltherepod.com. You don't want to miss this one.
Britt Brandon https://sherisesandthrives.com/ Ravenswood Loft https://www.ravenswoodloft.com/ For the Soire Live Stream https://notalltherepod.com/
Keywords recovery, addiction, wellness, community, mental health, sobriety, faith, identity, support, personal growth
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