Hi My Name Is

We can do hard things. We know, we know, that's already the name of another podcast. But really, we CAN do hard things. Take a listen to how Chani & Jimmy walk straight through issues that would (and are) tearing many people apart right now, by applying the tools of the program of recovery and leading with love. The only way out is through, even though both of their natural tendencies are...

This week was a tough one. A few days after the recent heartbreaking events Chani talks about how this has affected her personally, and the things she is doing to stay sober in the face of tragedy. We get to see in real time how the tools these two have talked about are put into practical application when the going gets tough. Join us for an honest, vulnerable and moving episode as Chani and Jimmy...

In this weeks episode Jimmy and Chani walk the fine line of divulging some of their dirtiest darkest secrets while still maintaining the respect of their families!! It’s a hoot and we wouldn't want you to miss out on it!!

It's not you, it's us... No really, we are not well! Join us in this episode as we unpack what impact early childhood breakups have had over the course of our lives. Hear our fables and tales of sorted breakups before getting sober and having the tools to navigate intimate personal relationships. Finally we share the differences in how we handle ending relationships (romantic or otherwise)...

In this weeks episode Jimmy and Chani explore their individual journeys with loneliness and the tools they've been able to implement to help them with those feelings crop up. Spoiler alert: Chani still gets lonely sometimes. Jimmy claims he doesn't. Listen to this episode and let us know if you believe him!

Let us take you on a trip... Pack your bags and come along as Jimmy and Chani discuss their own personal experiences with traveling both in and out of sobriety. Hear what vacations and were like for these saucy sisters before they finally handed over their precious pills and Grey Goose once and for all. (or at least for today.) In this episode they share tips and tricks to help make travel in sobr...

We are literally obsessed with you! On this episode the former drunken duo talk about obsession and the alcoholic tendencies to lean towards obsessive thoughts. Hear about Chani and Jimmy’s experience with the mental obsession towards alcohol and drugs when they were active in their addictions. They also share how being sober their brains can still easily go into an obsessive mindset, and the tool...

On this episode Jimmy and Chani discuss intimacy in all its forms. Hear how different forms of intimacy have taken on new meaning for them since getting sober. From relationships with their sponsors, connections with other sober people, romantic intimacies, to intimate relationships with themselves, they cover it all. They discuss interesting ideas like how in recovery we can know each other's...

In this episode Chani celebrates her 16 years of continuous sobriety, and Jimmy talks about just having a birthday as a non-boozy suzy. Hear what special occasions used to be like for them before putting down the sauce, and how they honor important milestones now with intention, love, purpose and integrity. (and fun duh) To submit a question for the segment, "Talk About it Don't Drink About it" yo...

On this episode Chani and Jimmy talk about money. Cold hard cash. They discuss what their relationships to money were like growing up, and any kind of financial education they may or may not have received. Hear how their perspectives on money have shifted since getting sober, and how Chani has been able to deepen her spiritual connection through 12-step money programs. Jimmy talks about how as his...

Why the hell Jimmy & Chani decide to get sober? The last year, the last months, the feelings, the circumstances and situations that led to Chani & Jimmy finally putting down the hooch. A switch was flipped, and the impossible became possible. It seemed VERY unlikely that either of them would ever stop drinking, and it is nothing short of a miracle that they are both sober today. Brain inju...

Let's talk about (sober?) sex baby! Chani & Jimmy are excited to bring you the highly anticipated first episode about sex in sobriety. Learn what sex and intimacy looked like for them both before and after getting sober. Hear how they were able to navigate some of the awkwardness of initial sexual encounters after putting down the pills & hooch. Chani teaches Jimmy the Yiddish word for...

On this episode childless Jimmy & Chani discuss parenting with their guest Megan who actually does have kids. Hear about how she manages to navigate "mommy drinking culture" in sobriety, while not seperating herself from other normie parents. Listen to what her social life was like before and after getting sober, and how she now applies the tools of sobriety into her parenting style....

On this episode Jimmy and Chani discuss facing their fears in sobriety. Learn how fearless they believed they were when they were drunk (fist-fights included), and how they are now able to draw stength from difficult past experiences when faced with new challenges. They discuss getting out of their own way, and realizing that the only person preventing us from doing anything at all in this world i...

In this episode Jimmy and Chani discuss navigating the devistating loss of a loved one to a drug overdose while staying sober and grounded. In addition to that you'll hear what actions we take in sobriety to prepare for weddings. From doubling down on our routines, prayer, and meditation; to maintaining our daily meetings and staying connected to our sober peeps. We hope that our experiences o...

This episode unpacks Chani & Jimmy's daily sober routines. From meetings, staying connected to other sober peeps, service, prayer & meditation. Hear all the actions it takes these recovering Boozy Suzies to stay sober each day. Spoiler alert- they actually enjoy doing them everyday. To submit a question for the segment, "Talk About it Don't Drink About it" email us at: questions@himynameisrecovery...

Lay back and enjoy this episode, Hi My Name is Therapy while learning about Chani & Jimmy's first experiences with therapy as little baby alcoholics. Hear about teenage Jimmy's shrink who said, "screw it, hop on a bus to NYC and get the hell outta town." Decide for yourself about the big changes Chani may or may not have made over the past year in Somatic Therapy. By the end...

Take a deep dive into Chani and Jimmy's "god sized holes," as we embark on their dating adventures before and after getting sober. From Chani's adventures getting picked up on the side of the road & dipping her toe in the lady pool; to Jimmy navigating coming into sobriety in a 17 year relationship. You are sure to be captivated by all the twists and turns of 2 former Boozy S...

Chani & Jimmy discuss the differences with their careers both being sober and not being sober. From losing diamonds in the diamond district to lectures from old queens in drag bars, they've done it all! To submit a question for the segment, "Talk About it Don't Drink About it" email us at: questions@himynameisrecovery.com

Meet your Podcasters! Chani Lisbon is a stand up comedian, motivational speaker, and performer. She produces the consistently sold-out show UnOrthodox Comedy in Brooklyn while performing all over New York City. Chani has also made them laugh in Tucson, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Israel. She headlined a sold-out show at StandUp NY, Boca Raton Florida and is a frequent speaker/performer at colleges,...