In Part 1 of this heartfelt two-part conversation, Amy Liz Harrison welcomes spiritual director and recovery coach Anne-Marie Cribben to explore how ritual, rhythm, and Celtic wisdom can transform recovery. Anne-Marie shares her journey from Irish Catholic roots and burnout to a life of sacred pacing and deep self-compassion. Together, they unpack what it means to create safe and brave spaces—and why slowing down might just be the most powerful form of healing.
Healing begins when we create safe and brave spaces for truth.
Rituals aren’t religious—they’re restorative practices for everyday life.
Recovery thrives when we move “at the rate of trust.”
The Celtic calendar invites us to align with nature’s rhythm, not hustle culture.
Compassion replaces shame as the true measure of progress.
[00:02:00] Amy shares how Anne-Marie’s work inspired her through ritual[00:06:00] Creating safe and brave spaces in recovery[00:09:00] Anne-Marie’s story: Irish roots, Catholic upbringing, and the illusion of “glamorous” drinking[00:12:00] The turning point — from burnout to sobriety through compassion[00:16:00] Introducing The Wellspring: recovery in rhythm with the Celtic calendar[00:22:00] The radical wisdom of rest and release
Guest: Anne-Marie Cribben – Thirsty for Wonder
The Wellspring – Celtic Recovery Program
Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker
TakeawaysKey TimestampsNotable Resources & Guest LinksAmy Liz Harrison: amylizharrison.com