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