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The Art Of Imperfect AdultingGetting Sober When You Think You Can’t Quit with Mary Alice StephensIn this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Mary Alice Stephens about her journey from high-functioning alcoholic housewife to sobriety and self-acceptance. Based in Marin County, California, Mary Alice Stephens shares candid reflections on growing up in a family with a deep culture of drinking, how alcohol shaped her adult social and professional life, and the pivotal moment that led to quitting for good. This conversation is packed with insights for anyone sober-curious, struggling with social anxiety, or navigating recovery—highlighting the emotional transformation and lasting inner peace Mary Alice discovered on the other si...
2026-01-2245 min
Wake Up Your Soul With Andrea Lynn50 TV Producer Overcomes Alcoholism and Finds Her True SelfIn this deeply moving episode of Wake Up Your Soul, Andrea Lynn sits down with former TV producer Mary Alice Stephens, who shares her courageous journey of overcoming alcoholism and rediscovering her authentic identity.Mary Alice opens up about the hidden struggles behind high-functioning addiction, the pivotal moments that led her to choose sobriety, and the profound healing that came from faith, honesty, and inner work. Her story is a powerful reminder that transformation is possible—no matter how broken or lost you may feel.This episode offers inspiration, hope, and practical insight fo...
2025-12-2538 min
State of the BayMonday's Quick Hits From Around the BayCalifornia's wine industry struggles; Bay Area weather stagnates; the downlow on San Francisco's new police chief; author Mary Alice Stephens on life without alcohol.
2025-12-0954 min
The Sober Mom LifeIt’s Not You, It’s the Alcohol with Mary Alice StephensGiving up alcohol originally felt to Mary Alice Stephens like leaving so many things behind - ‘Fun Mary’, date nights with her husband, friendships that centered around wine, and a father who expressed his love through alcohol. Now fourteen years sober, Mary Alice can look back and confidently say that the leap was so worth facing her fears. Mary is the author of the new book Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over. In the book and in our conversation she shares the wisdom she has gleaned from almost a decade and a hal...
2025-12-0154 min
SoberfulUncorked - What Happens When You Put the Drink Down With Mary Alice StephensMary Alice Stephens loved alcohol; she drank every day and made sure her social life was full of opportunities to drink. Coming from a large Irish Catholic family, drinking was normalised and celebrated. She joins Veronica to discuss what happens after you put the drink down. To learn more, visit the show notes.
2025-10-2230 min
Inside The Moms ClubFinding Hope, Humor, and Sobriety: Mary Alice Stephens author of Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting OverIn this deeply moving and honest episode, we sit down with author Mary Alice Stephens to talk about her courageous path from alcohol addiction to recovery--and what she's learned about motherhood, self-compassion, and healing along the way. Mary Alice opens up about how she faced her alcoholism, the turning point that led her to sobriety, and the challenges and rewards of rebuilding her life with clarity and hope. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone who's ever struggled to hold it all together while caring for everyone else.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...
2025-10-2050 min
Weight Loss WinformationEpisode 246: Skincare and Weight Loss with Dr. Mary Alice MinaWe all care about our face and how our skin looks and feels! Double board certified dermatologist, Dr. Mina, who hosts the SkinReal Podcast joins us today to talk about caring for our skin, focusing on how our skin changes through the weight loss process and as we age! The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss...
2025-09-1745 min
Teatime with Miss LizMiss Liz's Serves Mary Alice Stephens Voices of Courage: Turning Challenges into ChangeTeatime with Miss LizSeptember 2nd, 7 pm ESTTitle: Rise in Your Own Voice, her book called “Uncorked”Topic: Courage, healing, and the power of telling your storyJoin me at 7 PM EST for Teatime with Mary Alice Stephens—an author, speaker, and advocate whose work centers on brave storytelling and community healing. Mary Alice brings a grounded, heart-forward approach to turning lived experience into purpose, inviting us to face truth, choose courage, and create change one conversation at a time.Gues...
2025-09-031h 00
Teatime with Miss LizMiss Liz's Serves Mary Alice Stephens Voices of Courage: Turning Challenges into ChangeTeatime with Miss LizSeptember 2nd, 7 pm ESTTitle: Rise in Your Own Voice, her book called “Uncorked”Topic: Courage, healing, and the power of telling your storyJoin me at 7 PM EST for Teatime with Mary Alice Stephens—an author, speaker, and advocate whose work centers on brave storytelling and community healing. Mary Alice brings a grounded, heart-forward approach to turning lived experience into purpose, inviting us to face truth, choose courage, and create change one conversation at a time.Guest Bio (short):Mary Alice Stephens is a storyteller and speaker focused on resilience, self-worth, and community care...
2025-09-031h 00
No More Booze - The PodcastMary Alice Stephens- Finding Freedom Beyond AlcoholIn this episode of No More Booze our guest is Mary Alice Stephens @maryalicewrites who is the author of the powerful memoir *Uncorked* which was released on Friday. With 14 years of sobriety under her belt, Mary shares her inspiring journey from a life consumed by alcohol to one filled with authenticity and self-discovery. Mary candidly discusses the pivotal moments that led her to quit drinking, including a harrowing experience that struck a deep chord with her parenting instincts. We dive into her early sobriety challenges, the profound impact of intimacy without alcohol and the methods she's found...
2025-08-1044 min
Spoken Word by AnamikaMaking Peace with Fun MaryMary Alice Stephens is a creative nonfiction storyteller. As a television writer-producer for HGTV, Food Network, and other media outlets, she shared others’ stories on everything from outdoor adventures to home improvement. In her debut book, Uncorked, Mary shares her own powerful story of alcoholism, recovery, and starting life anew at 45. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Dominican University of California and resides in Northern California. When not writing, she can often be found cyber-stalking her teens, planning her family’s next adventure, or searching for her elusive phone. For more, visit her websiteMa...
2025-08-0311 min
Spoken Word by AnamikaMaking Peace with Fun MaryMary Alice Stephens is a creative nonfiction storyteller. As a television writer-producer for HGTV, Food Network, and other media outlets, she shared others’ stories on everything from outdoor adventures to home improvement. In her debut book, Uncorked, Mary shares her own powerful story of alcoholism, recovery, and starting life anew at 45. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Dominican University of California and resides in Northern California. When not writing, she can often be found cyber-stalking her teens, planning her family’s next adventure, or searching for her elusive phone. For more, visit her websiteMary's Memoir: Uncorke...
2025-08-0311 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 10: Wisdom"Detroit has a soul… that's the power of it to me. It's very unique and very progressive in so many ways." – Carmen N'Namdi Detroit is a Phoenix – its fire is lit through human diversity – its ideas and creativity define its possibility and future. This final chapter brings together multiple narratives to spread the wisdom of the "D" far beyond the Motor City… Featuring the voices of: Carmen N'Namdi, Sandra Turner-Handy, Anthony Benavides, Kwaku Osei Bonsu, Pam Esshaki, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, Penny Bailer, Shirley Birch, Kirk Mayes, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Fatou-Seydi S. Sarr, Rash...
2023-07-1838 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 9: Vision"Detroit is America. I'll keep fighting for it." – Rochelle Riley Detroit's unique identity creates opportunities for its residents to reimagine and create a new vision of belonging… built from the ashes of post–industrial decline, its people display a gritty vision of a future sculpted from hard won victories of hustle and resilience. Featuring the voices of: Zina Davis, Carlos Neilbock, Lauren Hood, Eric L. Miller, Ozzie Rivera, jessica Care moore, George N'Namdi & Rochelle Riley. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition...
2023-07-1137 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 8: Faith"Every human being born is powered. It's a matter of enabling and awakening to your power." – Rev. Larry L. Simmons Faith is active belief and is manifest in the hope that a better future is possible through collaborative engagement. Listen to Detroiters who are inspired by the spiritual to guide them in delivering purpose to the streets, neighborhoods and communities of the city. Featuring the voices of: Rev. Larry L. Simmons, Maria Anita Salinas, Martin Herman, Lisa Johanon, ShaCha Geronimo, Shaffwan Ahmed & Dawn Dandridge. – All sound recordings were created in the City of...
2023-07-0435 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 7: People"Big up to everybody in Detroit that's making an impact or trying to make an impact, even the ones we don't see."– Larry Austin From the sidewalk to the local grocery store everyday people in Detroit create opportunities for us to witness the extraordinary transformation in our societies built by those who just do… accolades, titles & awards don't drive these people… their vision is a society where service is the norm and creating space for others to thrive is the only reward that counts. Featuring the voices of: Matthew Naimi, Michele Marie Oberholtzer, Efe Bes, B...
2023-06-2740 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 6: Serve"Being silent in Detroit is not an option." – Rashida Tlaib What leads us to acts of service? Purpose can be the foundation of the change we wish to see. In Detroit those who choose to serve and elevate others, advocate for community equity, and inspire action for a better tomorrow define the spaces where significant societal change is created. Featuring the voices of: Rashida Tlaib, Crystal Bernard, Chase L. Cantrell, Misha Stallworth, Shannon Smith & Ayesha Ghazi Edwin. All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited editi...
2023-06-2029 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 5: Life"Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus"– We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes – Motto of the City of Detroit Survival is life in Detroit. In the face of multiple challenges the people of the city continue to stand tall. The city's collective resilience is unwavering. The narrative of the city is defined by its north star: self–determination. Featuring the voices of: Bryan C. Barnhill II, Natasha T. Miller, Mary A. 'Lisa' Franklin, Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Deborah Love-Peel, Shamayim 'Shu' Harris & Terrence West. All sound recordings were created in the City of Det...
2023-06-1325 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 4: Art"Culture is not complete if you don't have all the components in it. You have to have the dance, the music, the language, the taste, and the feel." – Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr The human desire to express our ideas through creative practice is one of the bedrocks of the City. Detroit has navigated its many pasts and its most hopeful future through the power of spoken word, jazz, motown and techno, painting, poetry and sculpture – the city is built on a creative freedom that defines its every heartbeat. Featuring the voices of: jessica Care moore, Chazz Miller, Scott Hockin...
2023-06-0634 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 3: Word"When there's someone in need, there are those that respond." – Pamela Good Knowledge and education are the roads to self–discovery and understanding a world beyond. In Detroit the challenge to celebrate the written word and build a new landscape of universal literacy takes many forms… in this chapter seasoned campaigners and visionary youth leaders explore the spaces where they seek to have real impact across the city. Featuring the voices of: Pamela Good, Khali Sweeney, Pashon Murray, Elijah Craft, Shanel Adams & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. All sound recordings were created in the City of...
2023-05-3022 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 2: Heart"Our strength is stronger when we work together." – John J.George Detroit is a city where knowledge of the past fuels today's reimagining – an evolution built from strength and a creative, mobilization of community. In this Chapter, Detroiters focus on their love, understanding, and commitment to the city – a passionate collaboration to create a meaningful future for their children, families and neighborhoods. Featuring the voices of: Jamon Jordan, Hanan Ali Yahya, John J. George, Monica Lewis Patrick & James Feagin. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limi...
2023-05-2321 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 1: Spirit"Community is people watching your rhythm" – Satori Shakoor Detroit: A city of deep history, a people driven by resilience and hustle – experience the city through the diverse voices of its people, understand and immerse yourself in the city's personality through the purpose–driven narratives shared by Detroiters. Featuring the voices of: Satori Shakoor, Giizhigad/Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Suzy Villarreal-Garza & Kirk Mayes. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9...
2023-05-1618 min
Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland78. Lisa Ann: The "Wandering Tree" podcast and Connection with the Adoption CommunityRecommended resources by adoptee podcasters, Lisa Ann and Jennifer Dyan Books:Ann Fessler “The Girls Who Went Away”"The Gathering Place" - Emma Stevens"The Lies that Bind" - Laureen Pitman"Tree of Strangers" - Barbara Sumner "Searching for Mom: A Memoir" - Sara Easterly@Because Adoption (Mary Herbert) on InstagramAdoptee Voices Writing Group founded by Sara Easterly(Co-facilitators; Ridghaus, Alice Stephens, Kate Murphy and Jennifer Dyan Ghoston) www.adoptee-voices.comBetty Jean Lifton “Twice Born”Jean Stra...
2022-08-0953 min
Classical FixNina ContiGuest presenter Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist for his music-loving guest. This week, Linton is joined by actress, ventriloquist and comedian Nina Conti.Nina's playlist:Witold Lutoslawski - Variations on a theme of Paganini (arranged by Alexander Warenberg)
Ester Magi - Vesper
Meredith Monk - Earth Seen from Above
Francis Poulenc - Gloria
Inez S. McComas - The Middle Pigeons
Alice Mary Smith - Symphony in C minor (2nd movement)Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go...
2021-11-0129 min
Stars in the Rafters22. Fields and flowers1. The Bee’s Knees / Hey, Rusty! / A Boy’s Lament for His Dragon - Joanne Garton (Montpelier, VT). Performed with Michael Ayles, Simeon Chapin, Hollis Easter, and Aaron Marcus on Joanne's 2019 album The Bee's Knees. Joanne says, “‘The Bee's Knees’ was written one summer night in gratitude for the friendship of two amazing friends who truly encompass the tune's name. ‘Hey, Rusty!’ comes from a fiddle soulmate in Melbourne, Australia. ‘A Boy's Lament’ was learned from my piping teacher, Ken MacKenzie of Montreal.” www.joannegarton.com/ 2. i thank you, by e.e. cummings. Read by Charis Boke (Springfield, VT)....
2020-09-1000 min
The MEAT Improv with Jake Jabbour and Josh Simpson194 - 2019's BEST of the MEAT SLABTACULAR PRIME CUTS AND JUICY PATTIES Part IWe did it Meatheads! Another year of amazing stories and silly improv with the greatest improvisers and friends we know! Check out some of ours and your favorite scenes from Marissa Strickland (Bad Dad Game Show, Assembly, Pappy) and Mary Sasson (Bad Dad Game Show, Winslow, Robbie), Alice Bebbington (Reductress) and Mia Schauffler (UCB's Leroy), Lisa Gilroy (UCB's Bitchin, Hail Mary) and Mike Christian (Gutter, I'm Susan), Mikey Stephens (UCB's Bitchin, Powerline) and Rachel Van Nes (Reductress, Bitchin')Molly Doan (WILD, UCB's Devil Hawk, Poppy) and Rob Scerbo (I'm Susan, UCB's Devil Hawk), Madison Lanesey (UCB Scream) and Genetra T...
2019-12-241h 25
Red Hairing: A Batwoman PodcastRH: A Batwoman Podcast - "The Rabbit Hole"In this episode, we discuss Batwoman Season 1, Episode 2 “The Rabbit Hole”. We see how crazy Alice is and it is “should be viewed after 10pm” crazy. We are glad Kate and Alice had a chance to talk and love the beautiful cinematography that ensued. Mary is badass and nobody’s victim and her mom has at least one foot in sketchy waters. There is also another funny outtake that is the result of staying up way past one’s bedtime, specifically Shelley’s bedtime. Endorsements Shelley: Comic Book Men https://www.amazo...
2019-10-2055 min