Why Desperation, Not Inspiration, Finally Got Me Healthy

Have you ever felt like a fraud saying something nice about yourself? Like the second the words leave your mouth, some voice in your head goes, "Girl, who are you kidding?" That's exactly what my producer Ashley admitted to me when we sat down for this episode and it's a feeling I bet almost everyone has.This week I’m joined by my producer Ashley Feller and she turns the mic on me!  We talk about the real story behind writing my book,  *Joy Is My Favorite Color* and why growing up in an alcoholic home taught me that gratitude and forgiveness were the tools that helped me survive. We also share what's ahead for Season 9!Episode Highlights:[2:29] Turning Words Into Action[10:21] Sponsor Shoutouts: Team Patriot & Holiday Beach Companies[16:21] The Fear Behind Writing My First Book[18:15] Why It's Never "Just Words”[19:53] The Health Scare That Changed Everything[22:03] Radical Gratitude & Radical Forgiveness as Daily Practice[24:09] Advice for Children of Alcoholics on Forgiveness and Peace[38:16] Looking Ahead to Season 9[41:25] Sheldon's Sobriety [45:33] Built Bars, Grandkids & Weird Van Finds[45:52] Knowing When You Can't Do It AloneBig Thanks To Our Sponsors:Beachy Beach Real Estate:https://www.beachybeach.comTeam Patriot Home Solutions:https://teampatriotllc.comHoliday Beach Mechanicalhttps://holidaybeachmechanical.comGypsy Willowhttps://gypsywillowretail.comAmor Boutiquehttps://amorboutiquepc.comFerrucci's Ristorantehttps://ferruccipc.comSomething's Cookinghttps://somethingscookincatering.comElysian Med Spahttps://elysianpcb.comHue Salonhttps://www.huesalonandboutique.comNew Merch & Book Updates!My New Merch: Check out our official *Joy Is My Favorite Color* and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.meThe Book: *Joy Is My Favorite Color* is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9GSign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement, sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com**Let's Stay Connected!**Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.Be sweet, y'all! 💕Presented By ADF Media