After 38 years of sobriety and 5 years of podcasting, I finally had the good sense to put the two together. Unbottled is where we crack open all things sobriety—without the shame, the whispering, or the “I’m fine” face we all perfected in the 90s. This is a space for honest conversations, practical tools, laugh-so-you-don’t-cry stories, and the kind of truth that only comes after decades of doing the work and living to tell about it. Whether you’re sober-curious, long-time sober, or somewhere in the messy middle, we’re going to talk about the habits, people, boundaries, victories, and ridiculous moments that shape a sober life. Think of Unbolted as the place where we unhook the armor, loosen the bolts, and talk real sobriety—candid, witty, a little sassy, and full of hope because life gets a whole lot lighter when you stop tightening everything down and start opening up.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAfter 38 years of sobriety and 5 years of podcasting, I finally had the good sense to put the two together. Unbottled is where we crack open all things sobriety, without the shame, the whispering, or the “I’m fine” face we all perfected in the 90s.
Unbottled is hosted by Marcy Backhus. The show has published 46 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How To Rewire The Daily 5 O’Clock Drinking Habit" (30 October 2026, 28 minutes), "How To Handle Parties When You’re Newly Sober" (23 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "How To Build A Real Life After Quitting Alcohol" (16 October 2026, 21 minutes).
Unbottled publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 46 episodes.
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Marcy Backhus hosts Unbottled, an education podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Episode #46
Send us Fan Mail contact me anytime marcybackhusmedia@gmail.com We talk through the “five o’clock witching hour,” that spike in cravings when old drinking routines come calling, and why it can feel so powerful even when...
Episode #45
Send us Fan Mail Invitations to parties and holidays can feel like a threat in early sobriety, so we break down how we decide whether to go, how we leave safely, and how we protect our peace without guilt. We share...
Episode #44
Send us Fan Mail I hit record, thought I captured a whole conversation, and realized I hadn’t been recording and honestly that irritation is a perfect doorway into today’s topic. Because sobriety isn’t just about not...
Episode #43
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Unbottled , we break down the AA Promises in plain language—and talk about what they do and do not guarantee when you’re new to sobriety. The Promises aren’t about getting a perfect...
Episode #42
Send us Fan Mail Big life hits me hard, and 38 years sober still doesn’t give me a force field. Sobriety gives me something better: the ability to stay present, feel everything, and get through a medical crisis without...
Episode #41
Send us Fan Mail I’m recording from my hospital room after a scary cardiac episode, and I’m leaning hard on the same recovery tools that got me through early sobriety. Sobriety doesn’t prevent life from getting...
Episode #39
Send us Fan Mail Thirty-eight years sober should mean I have life all figured out, right? I don’t. What I do have is a clearer view of what sobriety really is after the early glow wears off: you quit drinking and you’re...
Episode #38
Send us Fan Mail We reach Step 12 and talk about how recovery becomes a way of living, not a summer project you complete and file away. We break down spiritual awakening, carrying the message, and practicing principles...
Episode #37
Send us Fan Mail Step 11 asks me to get quiet, create space from my loud thinking, and build a daily practice of prayer and meditation that actually works in real life. I talk through “God as we understood him,” how to...
Episode #36
Send us Fan Mail We talk about AA Step 10 as recovery maintenance that helps us stop creating new wreckage while we live sober day to day. We focus on awareness over perfection, including how to admit wrongs promptly...
Episode #35
Send us Fan Mail I walk through AA Step 9 and why making amends is about responsibility and repair, not shame, forced forgiveness, or dumping guilt onto someone else. I share simple, practical ways to do direct amends...
Episode #34
Send us Fan Mail We break down AA Step Eight into something you can actually do: write the list, name the harm, and build willingness without drowning in shame. We talk about impact, boundaries, safety, and why you...
Episode #33
Send us Fan Mail The sneakiest version of control is the one that looks like growth: asking for help, then handing over a rulebook on how to help you. I’m digging into AA Step 7, “humbly asked Him to remove our...
Episode #32
Send us Fan Mail We walk through Step Six and get honest about why “defects of character” aren’t proof we’re broken but proof we learned how to survive. We trade perfection for willingness and use simple questions to...
Episode #31
Send us Fan Mail I'm on vacation this week, so I'm bringing back one of my favorite episodes. If you missed it the first time—or if you need the reminder—this one's worth another listen. In this episode, we talk about...
Episode #30
Send us Fan Mail I'm taking a little time away to refill my cup on vacation, so this week I'm sharing one of my favorite repeat episodes. Whether it's your first time hearing it or you're listening again, I hope it...
Episode #29
Send us Fan Mail We talk through AA Step Five and why telling the truth to God, ourselves, and another person can feel terrifying while also being the most freeing move we make in sobriety. We connect the work of Step...
Episode #28
Send us Fan Mail We break down AA Step Four and replace the dread with a simple truth: an inventory is information, not condemnation. We walk through resentments, fears, and patterns so we can stop chasing relief and...
Episode #27
Send us Fan Mail The moment AA Step Three comes up, I can feel the tension rise, and I get it. “Turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him” can sound like a religious demand, a loss of...
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