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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 45 MIN

Episode 652: Elli Rose Cikovic on Addiction, Blackout Drinking, and Getting Sober at 25

from It's Bizzy · host Elizabeth "Bizzy" Chance

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 652 of It's Bizzy, I sit down with author Elli Rose Cikovic to discuss her memoir, The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic, and her powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and self-discovery.Elli shares how she began drinking at 13, experienced blackouts by 14, and spent years navigating family dysfunction, divorce, shame, and the emotional challenges that often accompany alcoholism. Together, we explore what recovery looks like for younger generations, the impact of social media on mental health, the role family dynamics play in addiction, and the courage it takes to rebuild a life after alcohol.What I loved most about this conversation is Elli's honesty. She openly shares her struggles, her recovery journey, and the lessons she's learned along the way. We also discuss the differences between generations when it comes to drinking, sobriety, technology, and healing.In this episode we discuss: • Growing up with alcoholism in the family • Blackout drinking and alcohol dependency • Recovery in your twenties • Social media, anxiety, and mental health • Family dysfunction, divorce, and healing • California sobriety and personal growth • Writing as a tool for recovery and transformation • Finding purpose after addictionElli Rose Cikovic is a writer, speaker, and author of The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic. Her work explores addiction, recovery, identity, healing, and the realities of getting sober as a young adult.If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol addiction, please know that recovery is possible and you are never alone.As always, thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting It's Bizzy. I am grateful you're here.For coaching, podcast updates, and more, visit ElizabethChance.com.Connect with Me🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/elizabethchance 💙 Facebook: facebook.com/itsbizzypodcast 📸 Instagram: @itsbizzypodcast ▶️ YouTube: @elizabethchance 🎵 TikTok: @bizzychance 🐦 X: @itsbizzypodcast 📌 Pinterest: @BusyLivingSober 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabethchance 💌 Updates: eepurl.com/iDtRnw 📬 Story ideas: [email protected]: [email protected] with Elli Rose Cikovic:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellirosecikovic/ and https://www.instagram.com/diaryofa25yearoldalcoholic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elli.rose.586908 Book: The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic  https://a.co/d/00IeTZHJ     If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol addiction, know this: recovery is possible, and you are not alone.#ItsBizzyPodcast #ElliRoseCikovic #DiaryOfATwentyFiveYearOldAlcoholic #Sobriety #Recovery #AlcoholismRecovery #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #YoungAdultRecovery #HealingJourney #RecoveryPodcast #ElizabethChance #ItsBizzy Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 652 of It's Bizzy, I sit down with author Elli Rose Cikovic to discuss her memoir, The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic, and her powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and self-discovery. Elli shares how she began drinking at 13, experienced blackouts by 14, and spent years navigating family dysfunction, divorce, shame, and the emotional challenges that often accompany alcoholism. Together, we explore what recovery looks like for younger generations...

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