# Healing While Staying Sober: The Struggles We Don’t Talk About

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Podcast: [Wake Up with Marci](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wake-up-with-marci-7221170)
Published: 2026-01-15T13:00:08+00:00
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## Resource

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Wake Up With Marci, Marci sits down with Michelle Kalz, a recovery professional who works at a recovery center in the United States, for a raw and real conversation about sobriety, healing, and the struggles of staying in recovery. Michelle brings both professional insight and lived experience as she shares what it truly means to choose sobriety—not just once, but every single day. Together, they unpack the emotional highs and lows of recovery, the unseen battles, the moments of doubt, and the strength it takes to keep showing up for your healing. This episode is a reminder that recovery isn’t linear, sobriety isn’t perfect, and healing doesn’t happen overnight—but choosing yourself is always worth it. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey, supporting someone you love, or simply craving an honest conversation about resilience and hope, this episode will meet you right where you are. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and YouTube. Follow Michelle Kalz; https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-k-kalz-mha-9093894/ Follow Wake Up with Marci: Instagram: @wakeupwithmarci Facebook: Wake Up with Marci Website: www.wakeupwithmarci.com 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more episodes of Wake Up with Marci filled with inspiration, healing, and real conversations. #HealingInSobriety #SoberLife #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalHealing

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