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Ever wonder what it’s like to go on your first sober date? Or survive a wedding without liquid courage? How about dancing stone-cold sober or dealing with your first breakup without wine?

If so, you’re in luck because you can join bestselling authors and longtime sober friends Lisa Smith and Anna David as they talk to guests—and each other—about addiction and recovery, including all the “firsts” that come with sober living. From awkward to amazing, cringe-worthy to surprisingly poignant, they’re discussing what it’s like to experience life without substances.

Lisa is the author of the award-winning memoir Girl Walks Out of a Bar, while Anna wrote Party Girl, a comic novel about addiction and recovery in the vein of Rachel’s Holiday and Postcards From the Edge. Together, they explore the real-life moments behind the kinds of stories that shape how people understand recovery.

Whether you’re newly sober, sober-curious or just want to hear some honest stories about recovery, Recovery Rocks is here for all of it.

Because as it turns out, when you can remember everything that happened, life gets a lot more interesting.

New episodes weekly. Real stories, real recovery, real talk.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 187: Episode 187: Special Guest Dawn Nickel Aug 31, 2023

Show notes

Tawny and Lisa talk with Dawn Nickel, a founder of the SHE RECOVERS® Foundation, a groundbreaking organization serving women and non-binary individuals globally in or seeking recovery from mental health issues, trauma, substance use and related life challenges. It recognizes that we are all recovering from something and no one should have to recover alone. Dawn is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, with a PhD and consulting expertise related to women and health care policy. Her book, “She Recovers Everyday: Mediations for Women” is available now.

Music Minute features Brandi Carlile.

Find Dawn on Facebook and Instagram.

Buy “She Recovers Every Day: Meditations for Women” here.

Check out all the support at SHE RECOVERS here.

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 follow them at @sourhumanoid

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating & relationships advice column "Beyond Liquid Courage"

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 186: Episode 186: Grief and Losing Friends Aug 24, 2023

Show notes

Tawny has recently experienced the loss of several friends from drugs, alcohol and by suicide, mainly in Waco, Texas, where she grew up. It’s a mental health desert where many are encouraged to “pray away” addiction or depression. She and Lisa talk about coping with grief in sobriety, which means feeling your feelings and leaning into resources.

Music Minute features KISS and King’s X.

Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/

Pre-order Gina Moffa’s book, MOVING ON DOESN'T MEAN LETTING GO

Find Gina on Instagram

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 follow them at @sourhumanoid.

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating advice column, "Beyond Liquid Courage" Click here to submit a question.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 185: Episode 185: Special Guest Ann Dowsett Johnston Aug 17, 2023

Show notes

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 risky drinking gender gap. Now a psychotherapist, Ann also runs her popular memoir-writing course called Writing Your Recovery, open to women. They talk about the changes in the recovery community over the last 10 years and the power of writing our truth.

To sign up for Ann’s October workshop, click here or here.

Music Minute features Van Morrison.

This episode is sponsored by Soberlink's commitment to accountability for folks in recovery. Request an exclusive $50 off promo code by visiting: www.soberlink.com/recovery-rocks

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating advice column, "Beyond Liquid Courage" Click here to submit a question.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 184: Episode 184: Managing Our Energy Budgets Aug 10, 2023

Show notes

Tawny is full-steam ahead on huge projects (you can pre-order her book!), including a new sober dating and relationships newsletter. She and Lisa talk about ways to manage busy – and not so busy – times. They look at their energy budgets (available time and resources) like money in a bank account. It means not saying yes to everything. It also means building in time to rest and take a break. They use meditation and mindfulness tools to avoid distraction. And they ask for help when they need it.

Music Minute features Drake and Guns ‘n Roses.

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 follow them at @sourhumanoid.

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating advice column, "Beyond Liquid Courage" Click here to submit a question.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 183: Episode 183: FOMO, JOMO and FOMA Aug 03, 2023

Show notes

Tawny and Lisa talk about FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) and FOMA (Fear of Missing Alcohol). Feelings of missing out are common, particularly when social media is full of friends and family on seemingly perfect summer vacations. And for those in early sobriety these feelings can be particularly tough. But there are lots of ways to combat it. And you can even find the JOMO that Tawny and Lisa truly love!

Music Minute features The Who, The Stones, Lana Del Rey, Sublime, and Hanson.

This episode is sponsored by Soberlink's commitment to accountability for folks in recovery. Request an exclusive $50 off promo code by visiting: www.soberlink.com/recovery-rocks

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating advice column, "Beyond Liquid Courage"Click here to submit a question.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 182: Episode 182: Ozempic and Addiction Jul 27, 2023

Show notes

Tawny and Lisa talk about Ozempic, a diabetes medication that can have the side effect of weight loss. Word of that side effect caused a run on the drug that led to a supply shortage for people with diabetes. Normalizing off-label use of a prescription drug (as opposed to taking a weight-management drug while under a doctor’s care) as a route to losing weight undermines the progress society has made on body positivity. It perpetuates stigma around body size and shape. And for Tawny and Lisa, even if they had a had a pill to remove their cravings, they still would have needed community, therapy and support for to be mentally healthy.

Music Minute features Megan Trainor, Lizzo and Eminem

Read What Ozempic Reveals About Desire

Check out Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture

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 atsourhumanoid.com and follow them at @sourhumanoid.

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating, sex, and relationships advice column, Beyond Liquid Courage.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 181: Episode 181: Sober Travel Jul 20, 2023

Show notes

Tawny and Lisa talk about the challenges – and big rewards – of sober travel. Particularly when everyone is in “vacation mode,” more booze will be flowing, and we can feel left out. It also takes us out of our routines and comfort zones. Their trick is to bring their sobriety toolkits along with us for support. Connecting with supportive friends and family while away, appreciating being fully present in the unique moment, and carving out time for themselves help keep Tawny and Lisa sober on vacay.

Music Minute features Red Hot Chili Peppers, The GoGos and Madonna

This episode is sponsored by Soberlink's commitment to accountability for folks in recovery. Request an exclusive $50 off promo code by visiting: www.soberlink.com/recovery-rocks

Check out Il Meneghello Tarot

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating, sex, and relationships advice column, Beyond Liquid Courage.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 180: Episode 180: “Beyond Liquid Courage” newsletter and DRY HUMPING! Jul 13, 2023

Show notes

Tawny and Lisa talk about the excitement leading up to Tawny’s book launch on September 19! She also recently launched a weekly advice column called “Beyond Liquid Courage,” diving into all of the tricky questions and issues around sober sex and dating. It also features interviews, resources, and recommendations. She and Lisa also discuss the importance of building a community of support and connection on an ongoing basis both online and IRL.

Music Minute features the Beatles and Depeche Mode.

Sign up for "Beyond Liquid Courage"

Tawny has an article in Tracy Anderson's Mindy, Body & Soul Magazine.

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 atsourhumanoid.com and follow them at @sourhumanoid.

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating, sex, and relationships advice column, Beyond Liquid Courage.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 179: Episode 179: New 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Jul 06, 2023

Show notes

Tawny and Lisa talk about the 988 Lifeline, a new national service modeled after the 911 emergency hotline. 988 is focused on suicide and mental health crisis support. Not only can those in need call 988, but they can also text, an important feature for many who are more comfortable communicating with a counselor that way. The Lifeline also provides targeted support for LGBTQ+, Veterans, Blacks, Native Americans, mothers, and more at-risk populations. It meets people where they are.

Music Minute features Blondie, Logic, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce.

Check out To Write Love on Her Heart

This episode is sponsored by Soberlink's commitment to accountability for folks in recovery. Request an exclusive $50 off promo code by visiting: www.soberlink.com/recovery-rocks

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating, sex, and relationships advice column, Beyond Liquid Courage.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

Episode 178: Episode 178: “Wellmania” and Idealized Wellness Jun 29, 2023

Show notes

Tawny and Lisa talk about the Netflix series, “Wellmania,” starring Celeste Barber. The show knocks down the idea that a fad diet or a stay at a spa will get us “well.” It’s also a realistic portrayal of the panic attacks and blacking out from anxiety that many of us have experienced. They also talk about John Mulaney’s stand-up comedy special, “Baby J.” Stories that make them think, “that used to be me,” are cathartic and a good reminder of why they stay sober.

Music Minute features the Wellmania soundtrack, Bo Burnham's Inside, and Matchbox 20.

Check out Wellmania

Follow Celeste Barber on Instagram.

Watch Jon Mulaney’s Baby J.

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 follow them at @sourhumanoid.

Pre-Order Tawny’s book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze

Subscribe to Tawny’s sober dating, sex, and relationships advice column, Beyond Liquid Courage.

Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

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