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There are some episodes you record which you just can't wait to produce and release - and this is one of them!  In today's episode, Stacee and Doug interview Caryn Ross (the SassyMama).  Caryn shares her powerful and inspiring story of recovery in her private battle with alcoholism.  With authenticity, vulnerability and humor, Caryn shares about struggles growing up and stresses as a young mother which led  to seeking relief in "Mommy's sippy cup" - her afternoon glass of wine to relax from the pressures of raising two young children and to numb out from the deep loss she was experiencing in her life.  As Caryn shares, her glass of wine expanded into 44 ounces hidden in a Styrofoam cup so that her children and others wouldn't see her growing dependence on alcohol.  Caryn admits to quickly becoming an alcoholic and about the moment of brokenness and crisis which began her recovery journey.  

Regardless of the struggle you are facing, you will connect with Caryn's story and be inspired as she shares of the journey to sobriety, discovering the value of community, re-connecting with her faith, and most of all finding hope and life.

Today Caryn is a well-known member of the Oklahoma City media as the Food and Travel host for News 9 (Central Oklahoma's CBS affiliate) sharing her famous recipes and unique travel experiences from around the world.  As Caryn began her sobriety journey, she unexpectedly won a national cooking competition, was featured on the Rachel Ray show and in Real Simple magazine and began her career in broadcast media.  Caryn is also well known on social media as the SassyMama sharing recipes, encouragement, and the joy of life from her family's adventures.

Caryn not only loves to share her joy of cooking and travel, but she also has a passion for sharing about the risks posed by alcohol, particularly for women, and the hope and freedom she has found living in sobriety.

Learn more about Caryn at https://www.news9.com/story/62326868335003072898effc/caryn-ross

You can find Caryn on Instagram at @carynsassymamaross and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/caryn.ross.9

To find help in a struggle with alcohol, other addiction, or to connect with a recovery group near you, visit HopeisAlive.net, celebraterecovery.com, or AA.org.  Or find help at another recovery program or center near you - help and hope can be experienced!

To learn more about the Speak Out Loud podcast and hosts Stacee and  Doug Goetzinger, visit www.speakoutloud.me.

The Speak Out Lout podcast seeks to bring hope and encouragement to those struggling with mental health and to those who love and support them.