Laughing Without Liquor

Have you ever wondered how your DNA affects your health and longevity? In this episode of the LWL Podcast, join hosts Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy as they delve into Tamar's journey of unlocking the secrets hidden within her DNA and transforming her life. From her mission to help women create a life so good for themselves they never want to go back to their old way of living to her inspiring pat...

Are you worried that life in recovery might be boring? Wondering how laughter and comedy can play a role in long-term recovery? In this episode of the LWL Podcast, host Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy sit down with special guest Richie Satori, a comedian and advocate for addiction recovery. They discuss how laughter has helped Richie in his own recovery journey, the importance of finding healthy ou...

Are you experiencing unexplained redness in your face? Have you considered the role of histamines in your body? In this episode of LWL Podcast, Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy dive into Tamar's personal journey with histamine overload and the surprising impact it has on weight retention. They explore the significance of genes like DAO and HNMT, discuss the dangers of histamine responses from everyd...

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of your genetic blueprint? In this episode of LWL Podcast, hosts Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy dive deep into the world of genetics and explore the fascinating topic of hormone pathways. Join them as they discuss how understanding your genetic makeup can help you live a healthier, more fulfilled life in recovery. Don't miss this enlightening episode that will...

In this Episode of the LWL Podcast we dive into the importance of knowing your DNA and how it can impact your life. Why does knowing your DNA matter? Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford explore this question and discuss the fascinating findings from Tamar's DNA blueprint, including a gene linked to obesity and weight loss resistance. In this thought-provoking episode, they share how understanding these...

Have you ever wondered how weight gain and sobriety are connected? In this episode of the LWL Podcast, Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy dive deep into this complex topic, exploring the link between unhealthy coping mechanisms and weight fluctuations in recovery. They share their personal experiences, while also discussing the importance of understanding one's DNA, finding spiritual connection, and s...

Are you feeling stuck in your career? Unsure about how to navigate a major transition? In this episode of the LWL Podcast with special guest Leighann Lovely, we dive deep into strategies for building a new professional path. From assessing your circle of influence to identifying transferable skills, Leighann shares valuable insights on how to make successful career transitions. Join us as we discu...

Are you ready to take your recovery to the next level and truly thrive in sobriety? In this episode of the LWL Podcast, join Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy as they dive into the importance of long-term sobriety and active participation in your recovery. Discover the secrets to finding fulfillment, practicing honesty, and nurturing yourself in the journey towards self-preservation. Learn how small...

Topics Discussed: Balancing parents' values with a child's learning Strategies for finding common ground and understanding in parent-child relationships Identifying and prioritizing values through values assessment tools Creating a safe space for children to express themselves Building routines and behaviors from a young age to prevent conflicts. Episode Description: In this episode of the LWL Pod...

Topics Discussed: Why Lane started drinking at the age of 12 years old. How marriage and kids were not in her plan but they happened anyways. How she got over her anger and rage issues. What helped her achieve long term recovery. Join The Club! Website: https://club.laughingwithoutliquor.com/ Connect with Laughing Without Liquor: Website: www.laughingwithoutliquor.com Social Media Handles: Instagr...

Topics Discussed: Why so many people are suffering in their relationships. Why natural boundaries like the kids being at school and going to work can keep our relationships healthy. The question you can ask your partner daily that can build a stronger relationship. Why therapy isn't always the answer. Episode Description: Eli is a Social Work Therapist (LCSW )who has worked in a psych hospital, in...

Topics Discussed: How the seed of recovery/sobriety was planted. What ultimately made Tamar give up the alcohol. How Tamar found purpose as a result of being in recovery. When Tamar came to terms with her sexuality and what that looks like today. Resources Mentioned: Tamar's First Book: Hope Elevated Tamar's Second Book: Beyond Recovery Join The Club! Website: https://club.laughingwithoutliquor.co...

Topics Discussed: Supporting our children through their mental health challenges and still being able to experience joy. How do you find joy when you watching someone you love struggling? Learning to set boundaries so we can focus on our own self preservation. Why we need to gain the courage to reach out and ask for help when we're struggling. Episode Description: Moyra Gorski is a podcaster, well...

Topics Discussed: How more and more therapists are sharing their own story. Different types of recovery that work. How to become your authentic self. How mental health and substance use is intertwined. Getting straight to the point in your therapy sessions. Episode Description: Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Steve Bisson moved to Massachusetts in 1999 to pursue his dream of working in the me...

Topics Discussed: How we can use laughter as a form of medicine. How laughing can reduce our stress. How to stop taking yourself seriously. Does laughter really work for pain relief? How to laugh while you're struggling with depression and you feel like the walls are tumbling down on you. Connect with Laughing Without Liquor: Website: www.laughingwithoutliquor.com Social Media Handles: Instagram:...

Topics Discussed: How to have fun without alcohol. The benefits of fun without the use of alcohol. Strategies you can use to go to a dinner party or social function and not drink. How the media glamorizes the use of alcohol. Owning your internal dialogue about being socially awkward. Connect with Laughing Without Liquor: Website: www.laughingwithoutliquor.com Social Media Handles: Instagram: https...

Topics Discussed: How sometimes we have to hit our bottom to make changes. Being able to see when your purpose finds you. Learn about intentional living. 4 Questions you can ask yourself daily. Episode Description: Join us today as we chat with our friend Megan Miller. Megan Miller is an International Best-Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Intentional Living Expert, & host of Attention to Intentio...

Topics Discussed: Why the Wine-Mom Culture is contributing to the normalization of alcohol dependency What contributes to the stigma of alcoholism. How the Wine-Mom Culture can impact our parenting and role modeling. What else can mom's do the cope.  Connect with Laughing Without Liquor: Website: www.laughingwithoutliquor.com Social Media Handles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laughingwith...

Topics Discussed: Why using popular techniques for therapy isn't always the answer. Why our kids aren't developing the way they used too. How our brains are being compromised and it is affecting our ability to connect and relate. Are therapy apps doing more hard than good? Episode Description: Eric Nance is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist who specializes in adult services. His approach promotes...

Check out this week's partner we love and start sweating for free with Lane! Join The Class for two weeks Free then use this link for 50% off LANE50 Topics Discussed: What are the downsides about drinking alcohol. The negative side effects of drinking daily and how it can poison our body and mind. Why alcohol can remove the joy in our lives. Breaking our beliefs around alcohol. Episode Description...

Topics Discussed: How to learn to express ourselves more. Looking at your life through a creative lense. How we tend to unlearn our creative side as we age. What are the day to day things we do that can be looked at as creative. Learning to sustain our creativity. How you can solve problems using creativity. Episode Description: Get ready for an episode that will ignite your creative spark! Join u...

Topics Discussed: Things that you can do to laugh a little more. Did you know that laughing can help you live longer? Why some people aren't laughing when they get sober. Learning to laugh without the booze. Take yourself out and people watch for a day. Episode Description: Join us for an uplifting and enlightening episode, "Learning to Laugh Again." In the midst of life's challenges. We share inv...

Topics Discussed: How many people who get sober dive right into fitness. What is your new 100% We need to ask for help before it's too late. What not being physically active does to us. The connection between physical active and our brain during midlife. Episode Description: Join Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy for an enlightening conversation with guest Adam Barfoot. Explore building resilience in...

Topics Discussed: Why we turn to alcohol in the first place. The effects of being hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Using alcohol to deal with our hormone fluctuations. Using more than alcohol to sooth our emotions. Episode Description: Tamar and Lane discuss their experiences with alcohol and how it affected their lives in this new episode of their podcast, "Laughing Without Liquor". They talk abou...

Topics Discussed today: The relationships we gain in recovery that create value and worth in our lives. Letting go of wanting to control others in our relationships. How to connect with a power greater than ourselves. Building better boundaries. Got a question for us? We love to have fun on the show and we encourage our listeners to be a part of that conversation! Do you have a specific question,...