Best Recovery Rocks Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 249: Episode 244: Dry Humping Turns One! 28:52

44m ago28:52

28:52

Tawny and Lisa talk about what having Tawny’s book out in the world for a full year has brought. They catch up what’s followed on from the book’s publication, including THE SOBRIETY DECK. Things have changed, some for the good, with sober dating apps and sober mixers popping up. But some of the big sober dating challenges remain. Tawny also shares …

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Episode 248: Episode 243: How to Find a Therapist with Satya Doyle Byock 46:55

5d ago46:55

46:55

Tawny and Lisa talk with Satya Doyle Byock, LPC, about her book, QUARTERLIFE: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood. Satya is a practicing Jungian psychotherapist in Portland and the director of The Salome Institute of Jungian Studies, where she regularly teaches online seminars. They talk about the changes that happen in early adulthood, as well …

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Episode 247: Episode 242: Dry Month 101 with Hilary Sheinbaum 36:52

12d ago36:52

36:52

Tawny and Lisa talk with Hilary Sheinbaum about her new workbook, GOING DRY: A Practical Guide to Drinking Less and Living More. The workbook takes readers through all phases of a sober or sober-curious journey, ranging from assessing your relationship with drinking to setting realistic expectations to discovering new experiences that bring you joy…

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Episode 246: Episode 241: Internet and Technology Addiction 39:41

19d ago39:41

39:41

Tawny and Lisa talk about the specific challenges that addiction to the internet and phones bring. We need them for our work and personal lives. But they can also take over, causing problems and stress through compulsive scrolling, checking social media, and diving down rabbit holes. They talk about Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous and the…

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Episode 245: Episode 240: Recovery and Exercise 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Tawny and Lisa talk with Crystal Hill, President and CEO of Twin Cities Wellness Center and Recovery Gym, an intensive outpatient treatment program that includes a physical fitness component. They discuss the benefits of exercise in co-occurring disorder treatment, the importance of finding the right community, and Moral Reconation Therapy. Music M…

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Episode 244: Episode 239: A Healthy NA Drinking Culture 41:55

1M ago41:55

41:55

Tawny and Lisa chat with Betsy Frost, the CEO of Hoplark, a non-alcoholic beverage brand brewing hop teas and waters with layered flavors. They talk about the evolving NA drink scene and innovations. The drinks aren’t just for sober folks, but for anyone focused on their health and wellness. The also talk about mentorship for women in business, fos…

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Episode 243: Episode 238: “Drunk on Film” with Ted Mandell 42:01

2M ago42:01

42:01

Tawny and Lisa talk with Ted Mandell, Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. Tawny has been a guest speaker for Ted’s class, “Drunk on Film: The Psychology of Storytelling with Alcohol and its Effects on Alcohol Consumption.” They talk about the reasons kids drink more when they g…

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Episode 242: Episode 237: Sober October is Coming! 32:48

2M ago32:48

32:48

Tawny and Lisa talk about dry months and dry challenges. For folks considering getting sober, they’re a great way to take an intentional look at your drinking. They share ideas to set yourself up for success: grab an accountability buddy, stock your fridge with yummy NA drinks, and journal to reflect. But most of all, be gentle with yourself! Music…

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Episode 241: Episode 236: Catching Up! 42:40

2M ago42:40

42:40

Tawny and Lisa catch up at the end of summer on all that’s gone on and what they’re up to. They talk about Tawny’s honeymoon and the importance of taking a real break to recharge and reflect. Lisa talks about how if she was ever to believe Mercury Retrograde was a real thing, August would be the clincher. They also talk books, TV, and movies. Read …

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Episode 240: Episode 235: The Power of Hope 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Tawny and Lisa chat about how finding hope in a period of stress and anxiety transforms their mental states. And acting on that hope reminds them that they do have power to try to change things. Since VP Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party’s candidate for the presidency, they both feel like a weight has been lifted physically and their mental…

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Episode 239: (Rebroadcast) Episode 168: Special Guest Laura Cathcart Robbins 38:59

2M ago38:59

38:59

Hey fam! We’re on a summer break, but will be back soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this encore episode! This episode is sponsored by the sober entrepreneurs at Sour Humanoid vinegar. Add a splash of these artisanal vinegars to your dinner to brighten up the flavor of your protein and veggies. Order a bottle today at sourhumanoid.com and fo…

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Episode 238: (Rebroadcast) Episode 185: Special Guest Ann Dowsett Johnston 37:39

3M ago37:39

37:39

Hey fam! We’re on a summer break, but will be back soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this encore episode! Tawny and Lisa talk to (and fangirl!) Ann Dowsett Johnston, the bestselling author of DRINK: THE INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WOMEN AND ALCOHOL, the book that broke the story on the pinking of the alcohol market and the closing of the r…

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Episode 237: (Rebroadcast) Episode 212: Gray Area Drinking with Jolene Park 44:32

3M ago44:32

44:32

Hey fam! We’re on a summer break, but will be back soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this encore episode! Tawny and Lisa talk to Jolene Park, founder of Healthy Discoveries. Jolene is a functional nutritionist and a pioneer in the area of “gray area drinking,” the kind where there’s no rock bottom, but where one drinks to manage anxiety and …

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Episode 236: (Rebroadcast) Episode 164: Special Guest Zach Braff 28:00

3M ago28:00

28:00

Hey fam! We’re on a summer break, but will be back soon. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this encore episode! This episode is sponsored by the sober entrepreneurs at Sour Humanoid vinegar. Add a splash of these artisanal vinegars to your dinner to brighten up the flavor of your protein and veggies. Order a bottle today at sourhumanoid.com and fo…

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Episode 235: Episode 234: The New Whole30 with Melissa Urban 37:31

3M ago37:31

37:31

Tawny and Lisa talk with Melissa Urban, the co-founder and CEO of Whole30 and an authority on helping people create lifelong healthy habits. She is a seven-time New York Times best-selling author, and her books have sold millions of copies in 20 languages. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband, son, and a poodle named Henry. Melissa i…

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Episode 234: Episode 233: Drink Spiking Prevention with Shirah Benarde 40:14

4M ago40:14

40:14

Tawny and Lisa talk with Shirah Benarde, CEO and Co-Founder of NightCap, a line of multi-purpose drink spiking prevention products. When she was just 16-years old, the idea for NightCap came to Shirah in a dream after hearing about the horrors of drink spiking from friends who experienced it. By 2021, NightCap was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank serie…

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Episode 232: BONUS: The Sobriety Deck Pre-Launch! 12:44

4M ago12:44

12:44

Watch the special video convo here! Our card deck is available for pre-order! We’re so excited! The deck comprises 50 cards, with a glossary and additional resources, that offers guidance and inspiration for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol. We’ve loaded it with practical tools and inspirational prompts to help you conquer the chal…

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Episode 233: Episode 232: Modern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb 41:01

4M ago41:01

41:01

Tawny and Lisa talk with Anna Goldfarb a journalist, author and speaker. Called “The New York Times’ friendship correspondent”, Anna’s work explores the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. They talk about making friends, keeping friends, and approaching friendship with empathy. Her new book, Modern Friendship: How to Nurture …

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Episode 231: Episode 231: Outrage Overload and Staying Sober 34:11

4M ago34:11

34:11

Tawny and Lisa talk about how the 24/7 news cycle, algorithmically designed to spark extreme reactions, can make us feel overwhelmed and sometimes hopeless. They go back to their sobriety tool kits to not only keep them sober, but to reset their thinking. This includes remembering where they are in the moment, reminding themselves of what they can …

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Episode 230: Episode 230: Addiction is a Family Disease 30:18

4M ago30:18

30:18

Tawny and Lisa talk about addiction as a family disease. Whether it’s with your birth family or your chosen family (or both!), healing individually and as unit can break cycles of addiction and unhealthy behaviors. They both talk about their experiences with their families and how it’s an imperfect journey that never really ends. Music Minute featu…

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Episode 229: Episode 229: TikTok, Self-Diagnosing Disorders, and Mental Health in Schools 39:22

5M ago39:22

39:22

A recent article in The New York Times discussed two recent studies that cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. But most specialists in adolescent mental health still agree that lack of access to treatment is the biggest problem young people face, along with the damage social media can do. Tawn…

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Episode 228: Episode 228: Trauma Recovery Through Art 46:09

5M ago46:09

46:09

Tawny and Lisa talk with composer Melissa Dunphy, an award-winning composer who specializes in vocal, political, and theatric music. Her work includes, LISTEN (2019), two choral movements set to testimony by Anita Hill in 1991 and Christine Blasey Ford in 2018. They talk about creating art as a tool for healing trauma and understanding ourselves. C…

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Episode 227: Episode 227: Music in Recovery with Emmy Jo 39:00

5M ago39:00

39:00

Tawny and Lisa talk to Emmy Jo, an indie-soul pop musician based in New York City. Emmy Jo's first viral moment came with her Spotify single "yellow year". Her music, self-dubbed "sad girl bangers," creates a space where melancholy meets infectious beats, inviting listeners to share in the collective human experience. They get into mental health, h…

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Episode 226: Episode 226: Catching Up! 26:29

5M ago26:29

26:29

Tawny and Lisa catch up on what’s been going on lately. Tawny has been settling into post-book tour and post-(parentheses) launch life and taking time to go to cultural events and see live music. Lisa spent time in Nashville to speak at a benefit for the Women’s Center at Cumberland Heights, a nonprofit addiction treatment center. They also talk ab…

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Episode 225: Episode 225: Loneliness and Food Cravings 32:24

6M ago32:24

32:24

Tawny and Lisa talk about a recent article in The Washington Post, "Why Loneliness is Associated with Food Cravings in Some Women." It reports on a new study that suggests that alterations in the lonely brain may be why some women are more susceptible to unhealthy food choices. And why they often crave sweet, calorie-rich foods, in particular. They…

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Episode 85- Jessica Yaffa 15:43

6M ago15:43

15:43

Meet Jessica Yaffa, my good friend who is an incredibly special person. She is hosting a relational wellness women’s weekend retreat where YOU will Immerse yourself in a connective weekend journey that prioritizes nurturing the most important bonds in your life – the ones you have with yourself and the people around you. The retreat is taking place…

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Episode 224: Episode 224: Tawny’s Changing Relationship with Substances 29:56

6M ago29:56

29:56

Tawny gives Lisa an update on her changing relationship with substances, which she wrote about in her recent newsletter. They talk about her discovery of plant medicine and its benefits for her. They also talk harm reduction and stigma. For both Tawny and Lisa, it all comes down to the fact that one day at a time is the only approach that actually …

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Episode 223: Episode 223: People Pleasing is Over 33:18

6M ago33:18

33:18

Tawny and Lisa talk about Tawny’s recent Beyond Liquid Courage newsletter, "People Pleasing is Over." She learned through years of recovery and therapy that her people-pleasing is tied to her codependency. Lisa learned in early recovery that if she didn’t stop always trying to please others, she wasn’t going to be able to stay sober. People pleasin…

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Episode 222: Episode 222: Declining the Invitation 30:53

6M ago30:53

30:53

Tawny and Lisa talk about being discerning with what we add to our plates and what we say “no” to. Our tendency to be “people pleasers” means we end up saying yes to things we don’t want or need to do to avoid disappointing others. But oftentimes, that concern can be misplaced or exaggerated. We can also tweak the way we accept invitations if they …

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Episode 221: Episode 221: Gambling Addiction 39:50

6M ago39:50

39:50

Tawny and Lisa talk to Steve Rose, an addiction counselor specializing in gambling addiction, with a Ph.D in sociology. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about how gambling addiction is on the rise. This trend is closely linked to broader addictive behaviors such as smartphone and social media usage, which draw on many of the same psychologica…

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Episode 220: Episode 220: Poetry for Recovery 34:00

7M ago34:00

34:00

Tawny and Lisa talk to Camille St Martin, an author and recovery advocate who recently released Spilled, her book of poetry inspired by her recovery journey. Like so many of us, she felt alone in her drinking spiral and found relief and catharsis in writing. Poetry was a passion she had as a teen and sobriety brought her the chance to reconnect wit…

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Episode 219: Episode 219: Boisson, Book Proposals, and Bestie Catch-Up 36:54

7M ago36:54

36:54

Tawny talks about what’s going on with Dry Humping six months out and how she’s promoting her new drink, (parentheses). She’s also teaching a class on writing a nonfiction book proposal on May 22nd. They also talk about Lisa’s 20th SoBerthday and how indie non-alcoholic bottle shops are the heartbeat of the burgeoning non-alcoholic drink industry. …

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Episode 218: Episode 218: Recovery Rock Stars: Art Alexakis of Everclear 47:29

7M ago47:29

47:29

Tawny and Lisa talk to Art Alexakis, frontman for Everclear, one of the defining bands of the 1990s, still going strong. Art has almost 35 years of recovery, living very much one day at a time. They talk about recovery and Art’s writing process, including the iconic song, “Father of Mine.” They also discuss what it takes to know when you’re done wi…

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Episode 217: Episode 217: Glimmers: The Opposite of Triggers 31:16

7M ago31:16

31:16

Tawny and Lisa talk about “glimmers,” mini-moments of calm and even joy. Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. They create a subtle, but meaningful mood shift. Think of how you feel when you pet a dog or hear a song you love. They also talk about “golden shadows,” which, similar to glimmers, are small bright spots that break through when doing dif…

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Episode 216: Episode 216: How to Set Up Your Home Up for Recovery 31:58

8M ago31:58

31:58

Tawny and Lisa talk about creating a home that supports your recovery. This can look different for everyone. It can range from clearing out anything you might find triggering, to setting up a space that makes you feel calm and content, to changing up your routine on arriving home. Like everything in recovery, it’s a process that doesn’t happen over…

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Episode 215: Episode 215: Why Do People in Recovery Getting into the Mental Health Field? 34:00

8M ago34:00

34:00

Tawny and Lisa talk to Raam Roch Hai and Dr. Anthony Foster, Co-CEOs and Founders of AHA! Recovery, a new approach to treating substance use disorders. They discuss the effectiveness of therapists who are themselves in recovery working with others seeking recovery or supporting a loved one. AHA! Recovery blends three evidence-based therapeutics pra…

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Episode 214: Episode 214: Young and Sober with Alex Kosinski 35:33

8M ago35:33

35:33

Tawny and Lisa talk with Alex Kosinski, a 20-something sober friend, who’s building a new life in his adopted city of San Diego. They talk sober dating, healthy habits, and being open to new experiences. Alex finds connection through pursuing passions like fitness, chess and studying Spanish, as well as leaning into the local recovery community. Mu…

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Episode 213: Episode 213: Boundaries, Codependency and Energy Vampires 34:49

8M ago34:49

34:49

Tawny and Lisa talk codependency, something many folks in recovery grapple with. Melody Beattie, author of Codependent No More, defines codependency as, “The concept of losing one’s self while taking care of another.” Anticipating other people’s needs all the time leads to anxiety, projection, and manipulation. The answer is to stop trying to contr…

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Episode 212: Episode 212: Gray Area Drinking with Jolene Park 44:32

9M ago44:32

44:32

Tawny and Lisa talk to Jolene Park, founder of Healthy Discoveries. Jolene is a functional nutritionist and a pioneer in the area of “gray area drinking,” the kind where there’s no rock bottom, but where one drinks to manage anxiety and later regrets how often or how much they drink. They talk about Jolene’s recent Substack piece on the online sobe…

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Episode 211: Episode 211: Catching Up on Life, Books, Movies and TV! 41:48

9M ago41:48

41:48

Tawny and Lisa catch up on what’s been going on so far this year. They also share some of their latest picks for reading and watching. Tawny has finally had some time to decompress from all of the book tour craziness. Lisa has been diving into all kinds of distractions to try to keep things light in a challenging year. Music Minute features Taylor …

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Episode 210: Episode 210: Eating Disorders, Consent, and Elvis with Paulina Pinsky 48:05

9M ago48:05

48:05

Tawny and Lisa talk to Paulina Pinsky (she/they), a writer, writing coach, and figure skater living in Los Angeles. She writes the Substack newsletter "newly sober" and she is the co-author of the teen guide to consent IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AWKWARD. They talk about Paulina’s experience and recovery, including incorporating TCB (Trust, Compassion an…

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Episode 209: Episode 209: After Dry January 31:16

9M ago31:16

31:16

Now that Dry January is in the rearview mirror, what comes next? Tawny and Lisa discuss how taking a break from booze gives us an opportunity to be intentional and consider what a dry or damp month can provide. Maybe it helped to identify triggers and stressors – including people – and how you might handle them without alcohol going forward. Maybe …

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Episode 208: Episode 208: Mommy Wine Culture with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor 40:32

9M ago40:32

40:32

Tawny and Lisa talk to Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, an author, TV personality, and cohost of the popular podcast For Crying Out Loud, about her new book, DRUNK-ISH: Loving and Leaving Alcohol. She is the co-host of the podcasts, For Crying Out Loud, Rose Pricks, and Bored A.F. She co-created and hosted the late-night comedy parenting show Parental Discr…

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Episode 207: Episode 207: Good News and Sad News: Announcing Our Card Deck & Honoring Matthew Perry 32:53

10M ago32:53

32:53

Tawny and Lisa announce their new card deck out next fall! The Sobriety Deck is for anyone making the choice not to drink today, whether sober or sober-curious. It will provide support, guidance and inspiration in an easy-to-use format that can be drawn on anytime you need a little boost or help. While the deck is a real light, they also discuss th…

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Episode 206: Episode 206: Productivity Dysmorphia 32:08

10M ago32:08

32:08

Tawny discovered a name for the Venn diagram of burnout, imposter syndrome, and work addiction than many of us struggle with: Productivity Dysmorphia. Focused on output and feeling like we’re never doing enough, productivity dysmorphia keeps us from understanding how much we truly do and have already done. To fight it, we can recognize it as a feel…

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Episode 205: Episode 205: Heading into 2024 27:07

10M ago27:07

27:07

Tawny and Lisa talk about what’s ahead in 2024. It’s a Strength card year in the Tarot – showing up and standing with a lion. And we know it’s going to be a challenging year in U.S. with so much at stake in our election. How do we take care of ourselves? One day at a time, for sure. And also asking, how can I “go first” in my life, while still show…

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Episode 204: Episode 204: Special Guest Dr. Brooke Scheller 41:57

10M ago41:57

41:57

Tawny and Lisa talk to Dr. Brooke Scheller, the creator of Functional Sobriety and New York City’s top nutritionist specializing in alcohol use. Her new book, How to Eat to Change How You Drink, is a guide to leverage food and nutrition to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption, develop mindfulness, and promote a healthier relationship with alcoho…

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Episode 84- Jamie Fay 20:08

10M ago20:08

20:08

On this episode I speak with Jamie Fay, the Co-Founder and CEO of Rationale Brewing, a kick-ass non-alcoholic brew. After losing both of his parents to alcoholism, Jamie was having a deep conversation with his son about being responsible as he was heading off to college. It was this conversation about the importance of moderation and the family's h…

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