Recovery Rocks

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. The...

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 th...

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 ma...

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 pres...

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 conne...

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,...

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...

Recently recognized by Axios Charlotte on its list of “25 women helping to shape Charlotte in 2023 ," Molly Ruggere is a writer, Certified Lumia Life Coach, Certified This Naked Mind Coach and Founder of Counterculture Club , a global alcohol-free community, based in Charlotte, NC, challenging the mainstream belief that alcohol is a necessity for connection and a fulfilling, fun life, using social...

Tawny and Lisa talk to acclaimed author and friend, Ruby Warrington, about her new book, WOMEN WITHOUT KIDS: THE REVOLUTIONARY RISE OF AN UNSUNG SISTERHOOD. Many listeners will know Ruby from her groundbreaking book, SOBER CURIOUS , which coined the term. With 20+ years’ experience as a lifestyle journalist and editor, Ruby is known as an astute cultural commentator and true thought leader. They t...

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     Tawny and Lisa talk to Sarah Levy, the author of the fantastic new book, “ Drinking Games .” The book is part memoir and part social critique, telling the story of how Sarah drank and lived― and how, for her, the las...

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   Laura is an alcohol-free advocate and longtime friend of Tawny and Lisa. She’s the founder of Zero Proof Nation and Booze Free in DC...

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     Tawny and Lisa talk to sober trailblazer Anna David about her new book, “ On Good Authority: How Founders and CEOs Can Prepare, Promote and Profit from a How-To Book that Makes Them the Go-To Expert ,” as well as all...

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   Simone Finch is the Creator and Executive Producer, of Tawny’s and Lisa’s favorite television show, “ Single Drunk Female ,” on Hulu...

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   Tawny and Lisa talk about how high expectations can lead to low serenity, disappointment and negative self-talk. Tawny thinks about the saying, “you can do anything, you can’t do everything,” Often, unrealistic expectat...

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 Tawny and Lisa chat with Talia Bennick, who launched Crisp & Crude zero proof cocktails in Austin in 2020. After going alcohol-free...

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   Tawny and Lisa discuss the New York Times article linked below, advocating for offering paths to recovery other than Alcoholics Anonymous, in which a Higher Power is a central concept. Lisa talked about her experience w...

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 Tawny and Lisa talk with Laura Cathcart Robbins about her must-read new #quitlit memoir, “ Stash, My Life in Hiding .” After concealing...

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   Tawny and Lisa talk to Laura McKowen, author of the bestselling memoir We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life . In 2020, Laura founded The Luckiest Club , a global sobriety support community. Her new...

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 Emily Lynn Paulson is the author of Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life , and the forthcoming, Hey, Hu...

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   Welcome to Spring! Tawny and Lisa caught up on what they’re reading and watching. Television includes some old-school TV, from The Office and The IT Crowd to the BBC Mystery series. They’re also looking forward to seaso...

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 Tawny and Lisa interviewed actor, writer, and director Zach Braff! A Good Person, his latest film, is a gripping story of addiction, gri...

Tawny and Lisa talk about a recent piece in The New York Times entitled, “How to Stop Ruminating.” Rumination is described as that feeling when your thoughts about an event, conversation, or something else are so excessive and overwhelming that you can’t stop them, or they are impacting other aspects of your life. Ways to avoid the rumination cycle are 1) divert your attention, 2) set a worry time...

Tawny and Lisa talk with Ken Middleton, a wellness advocate and author of the upcoming book, “Bamboozled: How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All.” He is also the editor of the Medium publication, “AINYF: Alcohol is Not Your Friend.” Ken helps people build the best versions of themselves by demonstrating that alcohol holds us back from living life to the fullest. His sobriety started as an experiment th...

Tawny and Lisa talk to Laura Crossett of Soberlink, which provides a hand-held, remote alcohol breathalyzer, a great tool for accountability and rebuilding the trust of others. Laura is also in long-term recovery and shares her recovery story out loud. She notes the challenges she had trying to earn the trust of family members she alienated when she was using. They talk about how alcohol/drug test...

Tawny and Lisa finally got their IRL reunion in New York City and are still buzzing about it. Thanks again to everyone who voted for the podcast in the inaugural Signal Awards ! They talk about hanging out at the awards party, Tawny’s new fab apartment, and Lisa speaking at Columbia Law School. And now you can pre-order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A GUIDE TO DATING, RELATING, & HOOKING UP WITHO...