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Hosted by Jessica Stipanovic · education · EN-US · 60 episodes
Welcome to Real Women LIVE (formerly Sober Living Stories) , a podcast where women discover what's possible on the other side of silence. A show built on the belief that the stories we are most afraid to tell often become our greatest sources of strength, wild possibilities, and purpose. Each week, host Jessica Stipanovic sits down with women who have lived through the moments that changed everything, from loss, addiction, betrayal, grief, reinvention, family hardship, recovery, and starting over. These are not surface-level conversations but honest accounts of what happened, what was learned, and what changed when these women found the courage to stop performing, start telling the truth out loud, and own every version of themselves. Real Women LIVE evolved from Sober Living Stories, a podcast rooted in the power of personal transformation. While our foundation remains grounded in raw, honest stories of resilience and hope, t
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Real Women LIVE (formerly Sober Living Stories), a podcast where women discover what's possible on the other side of silence. A show built on the belief that the stories we are most afraid to tell often become our greatest sources of strength, wild possibilities, and purpose.
Real Women LIVE is hosted by Jessica Stipanovic. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Wrongly Diagnosed Bipolar" (21 October 2026, 29 minutes), "How Travel Can Help You Discover Your True Self" (13 October 2026, 28 minutes), and "You Can Rebuild After Abuse And Still Raise Strong Kids" (29 September 2026, 36 minutes).
Real Women LIVE publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 60 episodes.
Booking probability for Real Women LIVE is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Real Women LIVE requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Real Women LIVE's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Real Women LIVE are Family & Social Services and Health & Wellness Services. Real Women LIVE has an education audience.
Jessica Stipanovic hosts Real Women LIVE, an education show with 60 episodes published.
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Episode #61
Send us Fan Mail A single label can quietly rewrite your entire life and not always for the better. Jessica Stipanovic sits down with Ellen Lubensky, an attorney who was diagnosed with bipolar I at 20 after a short...
Episode #60
Send us Fan Mail A beach vacation sounds simple until it changes what you believe you’re allowed to want. We’re joined by Serenity Leslie, a coach and traveler who shares how her first real trips, including Puerto...
Episode #58
Send us Fan Mail "Stay for the kids" is a line we often hear, but no one explains what kids actually learn when home feels tense, unsafe, or full of quiet disrespect. We sit down with Leanne Hutchinson, host of Life...
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Send us Fan Mail Trauma doesn’t always show up as a single memory you can point to. Sometimes it shows up as a life that feels “off,” a voice that doesn’t sound like yours, reactions that feel bigger than the moment...
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<p>What happens when liquid courage becomes spiritual bondage? Crystal Cuellar's story illuminates the unexpected path from social drinking to spiritual awakening, revealing how faith became the foundation for her...
Episode #50
<p>The complexity of addiction extends far beyond what most people understand. Join Jessica Stipanovic and Psychologist Faust Ruggiero, with over 35 years of clinical experience, as they bring profound insight into this...
Episode #49
<p>Wayne Kicklighter shares his 22-year journey of sobriety, from growing up with generational alcoholism to becoming a published author of a daily reflections book called "Peaceful Wisdom: Reflections on God, Life, and...
Episode #48
<p>What happens when a mother's fierce love for her children collides with the unrelenting grip of alcoholism? In this raw and moving conversation, Jenny breaks her silence to share a 16-year journey of motherhood in...
Episode #47
<p>Surviving a school shooting and witnessing the tragic loss of her brother could have defined her path, but instead, these challenges fueled her passion for nursing and healing. Melissa Armstrong's story is nothing...
Episode #46
<p>Picture this: leaving behind the confines of a corporate cubicle and trading it for the open road, a van, and a trusty canine companion. That's exactly what Danette Deichmann did, and her story is inspiring. In our...
Episode #45
<p> How does a successful fashion designer find herself in the throes of addiction, battling homelessness, and rising again to help others find their path? </p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Summers, a mom...
Episode #44
<p>Join our FREE Sober Living Stories FB Group for <b>Inspiration, New Episodes, Guest Highlight & Free Resources </b> Click Here 🫵<b> </b><b>Sober Living Stories | Facebook</b><b> </b><br/><br/>In 2009, as Louie...
Episode #43
<p>Host Jessica Stipanovic and Renae Saager sit down to talk about how Renae teaches go-getter women worldwide how to start living a powerful, authentic life free from food and weight obsession. Tapping into her own...
Episode #42
<p>Imagine finding redemption at your lowest point—Doug Sweeney did just that. After a journey marked by addiction and run-ins with the law, Doug discovered a life-transforming faith that reshaped his entire existence...
Episode #41
<p>What if the key to overcoming addiction lies not in conventional methods, but in the depths of spiritual and holistic practices? <br/><br/>Join us as Veronica Barragan, a remarkable holistic therapist and wellness...
Episode #40
<p>In this episode of the Sober Living Stories podcast, we're joined by Tina Sasso, a nurse practitioner, holistic wellness health coach, and survivor of relationship trauma who is passionate about empowering Women...
Episode #39
<p>Join us for an empowering episode with Lisann Valentin, a lawyer turned actor and New York Times bestselling author, who shares her compelling journey from a childhood immersed in drinking culture to an adulthood...
Episode #38
<p>Can love survive the storm of addiction? <br/><br/>Join us as we uncover the powerful story of Anna Kingsley, a psychotherapist from London, who opens up about the ups and downs of being married to an active...
Episode #37
<p>Join Jessica Stipanovic as she sits down with Sarah Smith, a Canadian roots rock songwriter, who shares her sobriety story and how she lives it out on the road enjoying a 26-year music career. <br/><br/>Sarah returns...
Episode #36
<p>Have you ever wondered how a single day can change your life forever? Meet Courtney Andersen, a sober life coach, podcast host, and author. She is the founder of Sober Vibes and National Sober Day and helps women...
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psychologist and author of The Fix Your Addiction Handbook
holistic health expert, former nurse
Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, ex-VP at Quora, ex-Director at Facebook, St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy and Christ the King Catholic Academy
Vice President of Supply Chain, National Sober Day
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