Intelligence on the Rocks

From our founding fathers to the national bird Ben Franklin actually wanted, we’re cruising through history without stopping at our local watering holes.

Lizzy and Antonio wrap up season 8 with special guest Melissa Silverstein of The Healed Professional . Why would high achievers rather burn out than ask for help and what becomes possible when you finally stop carrying everything alone? 

Sobriety does not swoop in and turn back time.  Often, we are facing the difficult truth that things will never be the same.  Join us in an honest conversation with Ericka, a mom who has faced these truths and challenges and is making a difference in this sober community.

Special guest Belinda Morey.  Tired of polished recovery narratives? So is Belinda. Join us as she talks raw progress, tiny wins, and the real work of healing.  

On the first episode of 2026, join Lizzy and Antonio as they meet with Lori Ada Jaroslow to discuss her musical, More Than All The Sky.  A powerful and deeply human work of art, the musical explores addiction, love, loss, and most importantly, hope.

Sometimes it can feel like we’re in a rut.  It’s hard to change and grow, but in sobriety it’s extra important not to become stagnant. 

How can we set intentions for the holidays to help us prepare for the people, places and situations that can be uncomfortable?  Toño and Lizzy sit down and discuss some helpful ideas for this holiday season.

In sobriety things can seem boring.  What are we supposed to do with our hands? How are we supposed to connect with others?  Where can we find joy?  Don’t worry, boredom is a good thing and the joy is right there waiting for us.

Are we as genuine as we think we are? To be genuine we must understand ourselves.  In sobriety this can be very difficult to navigate. Join Lizzy and Toño to explore the question the caterpillar asks Alice, “Who are you?”

It happens to all of us at some point, our brain hits the brakes.  It could be putting the phone in the refrigerator or the backpack on the dog, “What am I doing?!” What exactly is this phenomenon and how does it relate to sobriety? Join us as we try to navigate.

Lizzy and Toño speak with Ginny, who shares her incredible tragedies and triumphs in sobriety.  

Lizzy and Toño sit down with Ginny, whose story was, on the surface, a complete 180 from their own experiences.  Yet, throughout their conversation, they found more similarities and within those similarities, more strength to continue down this road of recovery. Trigger warning: this episode deals with sexual assault, sexual abuse, death and attempted suicide. If you need emotional support, reach...

Lizzy and Toño sit down with Ginny, whose story was,on the surface, a complete 180 from their own experiences.  Yet, throughout their conversation, they found more similarities and within those similarities, more strength to continue down this road of recovery. Trigger warning: this episode deals with sexual assault, sexual abuse, death and attempted suicide. If you need emotional support, reach o...

On October 3rd, a new podcast is joining the sobriety community!  Lizzy and Antonio had the pleasure of speaking with the creator in this exclusive mid season episode.  Jake Fisher,its_not_about_the_milk_podcast, is bringing something new and much needed into the community. Please welcome him and mark your calendars for his October 3rd premiere ⭐️

Join Lizzy and Toño as they explore an addiction treatment with a 98% success rate.   Drawing from neuroscience, trauma-informed therapy, and a spiritual mindset, Dr. Kelly breaks down why addiction is rarely just about alcohol.

Join Lizzy and Toño as they explore an addiction treatment with a 98% success rate.   Drawing from neuroscience, trauma-informed therapy, and a spiritual mindset, Dr. Kelly breaks down why addiction is rarely just about alcohol.

This is one of my favorite Shel Silverstein poems and before we recorded this podcast, I was listening to the poem in my head on repeat.  The quest to be perfect is absolutely fruitless, so why do we think it’s actually possible and not realize the power this quest has to derail our sobriety.

50% of people with eating disorders have co-occurring disorders with drugs or alcohol.  The similarities between the two are staggering and frightening.  Our special guest, Dr. Rachel Kaplan, shares her personal experience with her own eating disorder as we discuss the resemblance between these two illnesses and the importance of integrated treatments for recovery.

Join us with special guest, Austin Karr, verified life coach and creator of 100 Days of Sobriety, as we dive deep into finding happiness in the power of today.

Rejoin Lizzy and Dr. Elizabeth Miller in the second half of their discussion on depression and addiction. 

We hear about depression so often that many people have become almost desensitized to the actual risks inherent with it.  Join Lizzy and Dr. Elizabeth Miller in part one of this collaborative series as they dive deep into the importance of understanding and healing depression through a holistic approach. WARNING: This episode talks about suicide, If you or someone you know is struggling with suici...

We’ve seen interventions on television and in movies, but what are actual interventions like?  Join Lizzy, Toño , and Mary Beth Lee as they discuss all the different types of interventions, when they can be helpful and what can go wrong.  When it comes to saving lives, knowledge is power.

Meeting people where they are can actually be more successful than total abstinence from alcohol.  Every person has a different experience and the ultimate goal is saving lives. Join us along with Mary Beth Lee to explore the benefits of harm reduction.

There’s no question that sobriety can be daunting.  It’s often quite difficult to overcome our own stereotypes and fears  to take that leap of faith into an existence without alcohol!  Join Lizzy and Toño as they discuss some of these obstacles with a special guest, Aili, from the upper peninsula of Michigan.  

In part two of their series with Mary Beth Lee, LMSW, Lizzy and Antonio uncover some difficult issues that can arise in sobriety.  Mary Beth shares some frightening statistics, as well as some words of hope and encouragement. WARNING: This episode talks about suicide, If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. You can call or text the 988 Suicide &a...