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Sarah & Amy - The Children of Alcoholics Podcast

by Sarah Drage & Amy Dickson
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    December 8, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min

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    October 9, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

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    August 21, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

    In this episode, Sarah and Amy sit down with John Taylor – counsellor, accredited family therapist, filmmaker and author – to talk about growing up as the child of an alcoholic, his journey into recovery, and his mission to support…

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  • Sophie K: Talking to your inner child as an ACOA

    August 1, 2025 · 59 min

    Being a child of an alcoholic (COA) is a thing. It's measurable. It impacts us physically and emotionally throughout our life.  Today we sit down with the amazing Nacoa patron Sophie K to discuss where she is at on her recovery journey…

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    May 1, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

    In this powerful episode of Children of Alcoholics, Amy and Sarah sit down with Maya Parker, MA – co-founder and trustee of Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics). Maya brings a lifetime of experience, both personal…

  • Coping with an alcoholic mum! with Jen Payne and Arabella Byrne

    March 28, 2025 · 45 min

    Mother’s Day Special: Breaking the Silence with Arabella Byrne & Jen Payne This Mother’s Day, the Children of Alcoholics Podcast opens up a heartfelt and honest conversation about the complex emotions that can surface for those who grew…

  • COA Week special! Josh Connolly and Chanita Stephenson

    February 11, 2025 · 60 min

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    December 5, 2024 · 60 min

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About the show

Join Sarah & Amy in this one of a kind podcast talk exclusively about how they and their guests have been affected by addiction in the family. In short, being the child of an alcoholic. It's a thing! Each episode will focus on a different topic or guest, increasing understanding of and breaking down stigmas around alcoholism and addiction. Sarah & Amy are unapologetically honest when discussing their own experiences with their Dads (both called Steve). Dark humour at times, so be warned!