Strong Roots, Wayward Soul (Feat. Christy Hughes)

Episode 68: Be sure to catch this week’s episode featuring author (and friend), Mrs. Christy Hughes! During the show we discuss several details about her new book “Strong Roots, Wayward Soul.”  Didcussions include her relationships with family, her struggles with alcohol, and her path to sobriety. 

We also chat about 80s teen heartthrobs, collecting vinyl records, owning pet snakes, and discover the real reason she refuses to listen to Blue Öyster Cult. 

0:00 - Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:10 - Welcome Christy! / Hamilton, Texas
3:47 - Meeting in Phoenix
8:08 - Josh's Mention in Book
10:01 - Vinyl Records / Crawfish Parties
12:51 - Packers Fan in Texas
14:50 - Writing Book
17:04 - Grandmother Polly
23:04 - The Mall / Football Game
27:09 - 80s Tiger Beat Crushes
31:01 - Blue Öyster Cult / Record Collection
34:35 - Teen Anxiety / Breakfast Club
36:32 - Ex-Boyfriends & Parents Reading Book
41:53 - First Drinks / Excuses to Celebrate
45:29 - Reasons People Drink
47:55 - Hangovers / Pat O'Brien
49:45 - Giving Up Alcohol 
54:01 - Blackouts & Wasting Days
58:48 - Christy's Calendar / First Drink Last Drink Challenge
1:02:27 - Road To Sobriety / Sober Birthday
1:08:09 - New Hobbies & Responsibilities
1:11:46 - Reconnecting with Spirituality
1:14:27 - Keeping Polly's Sprit Alive / Talents
1:19:20 - Future Writing Projects
1:21:09 - Tattoos, Toy Apple, Eddie Rabbitt
1:24:28 - Pet Snake & The Traveling Dog
1:26:58 - How To Purchase Book
1:28:07 - Outro / Close

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STRONG ROOTS, WAYWARD SOUL
★ Autographed Copy ⇢ https://rb.gy/mcuoxa
★ Amazon.com ⇢ https://rb.gy/nraifm

CHRISTY'S WEBSITE (THE BRAVE KIND)
★ https://www.wearethebravekind.com

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