Real Women LIVE
Jessica Stipanovic
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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, the conversation has expanded to include topics that touch women worldwide.
Jessica Stipanovic knows this journey firsthand. Sharing her story publicly changed her life instantly opening doors for her that she never imagined. She has spent over a decade as a freelance writer, lived alcohol-free for more than 20 years and walked beside hundreds of women as they rediscovered their strength through adversity. These experiences have shaped how she listens, the type of questions she asks and the kinds of conversations that are created. The powerful truth when we own ours is that people don't love us less when they know our story, they love us more.
Today, she helps women discover what's possible on the other side of silence, one story at a time. Many guests go on to write books, build communities, launch podcasts, start businesses, and create meaningful impact from the very challenges they once tried to hide. As the founder of The Female Entrepreneur Organization, Jessica Stipanovic provides resources, education, and opportunities to help turn their experiences into purpose-driven platforms.
Share your story. Change your life.
New episodes each Tuesday.
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Finding Faith, Purpose, and a New Beginning Through Music
Send us Fan MailSarah Smith returns to share her spiritual journey from traditional Christianity to finding her own path through sobriety, and how this transformation has influenced her music career…
God Wrecked My Life - In the Best Possible Way
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when liquid courage becomes spiritual bondage? Crystal Cuellar's story illuminates the unexpected path from social drinking to spiritual awakening, revealing how faith…
S1E50 Rewiring the Addicted Brain
Send us Fan MailThe 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…
S1E49 From Bartender to Author: A Life Rebuilt
Send us Fan MailWayne 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…
S1E48 The Power of Sober Motherhood
Send us Fan MailWhat 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…
S1E47 From School Shooting Survivor to Healing Advocate: Melissa's Message
Send us Fan MailSurviving 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.…
S1E46 Trading Happy Hours for Sunsets: Health Coach Danette's Life Re-Imagined
Send us Fan MailPicture 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…
S1E45 Designing A New Life: Jessica Summer's Comeback Story
Send us Fan Mail How does a successful fashion designer find herself in the throes of addiction, battling homelessness, and rising again to help others find their path? In this episode, we sit down…
S1E44 How Going Alcohol-Free Transforms Your Relationships
Send us Fan MailJoin our FREE Sober Living Stories FB Group for Inspiration, New Episodes, Guest Highlight & Free Resources Click Here 🫵 Sober Living Stories | Facebook In 2009, as Louie…
S1E43 Ditch the Binge: Renae Saager’s No-BS Approach to Life Without Addiction
Send us Fan MailHost 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…
S1E42 Faith, Forgiveness & Freedom: Doug’s Mission to Help Men Conquer Addiction
Send us Fan MailImagine 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…
S1E41 Finding Solace in Spirituality: Veronica Barragan's Holistic Approach to Inner Peace
Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to overcoming addiction lies not in conventional methods, but in the depths of spiritual and holistic practices? Join us as Veronica Barragan, a remarkable holistic…
S1E40 The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism
Send us Fan MailIn 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…
S1E39 New York Times Bestselling Author Lisann Valentin: A Personal Story of Empowerment
Send us Fan MailJoin 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…
S1E38 How to Love Someone Through Their Hardest Battle | Anna's Story
Send us Fan MailCan love survive the storm of addiction? 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…
S1E37 A Rockstar's Guide to Sobriety: Sarah Smith's Music and Life
Send us Fan MailJoin 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…
S1E36 Positive Sober Vibes: Courtney Andersen's Story
Send us Fan MailHave 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…
S1E35 Beyond Trauma: Stephanie McAuliffe's Journey Through Generational Alcoholism
Send us Fan MailWelcome to another episode of the Sober Living Stories Podcast. Meet Stephanie McAuliffe, author of two international best-sellers, as she shares her personal story. From surviving…
S1E34 Normalizing Sobriety: Leigh’s Alcohol-Free Lifestyle & the Birth of @Macrosnmocktails
Send us Fan MailMeet Leigh of @macrosnmocktails, a first-class female on a mission to normalize sobriety by bravely sharing her life as a sober mom one post at a time. Join host Jessica Stipanovic as…
S1E33 Friendship and Recovery: Lisa Dare's Story on Supporting Sobriety with Loved Ones
Send us Fan MailHave you ever witnessed a friend or family member suffer from alcoholism or addiction and wondered how you could help?Join us as we share Lisa Dare's powerful journey of witnessing a…
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Real Women LIVE has published 53 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Business, Education.
Real Women LIVE is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 39m.
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