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Swan Huntley is the author of the new book GETTING CLEAN WITH STEVIE GREEN, a novel about one woman’s messy (and very funny) journey from self-delusion to self-acceptance. Lisa couldn’t put the book down and talked to Swan, who’s been sober for 11 years, all about it. They covered the humor we find in our stories, letting go of trying to control all we encounter, and learning to be kind to ourselves, as well as how there is no right or wrong way to recover.  Music Minute features classic Counting Crows.  You can find Swan’s writing and more here:  https://www.swanhuntley.com/

New Year, same pandemic. Tawny and Lisa talk about the keeping sane in a continuing crazy time. One key is not putting pressure on themselves with New Year’s resolutions or other vows to “fix” things. Even something like meditating can become a stressor if the pressure to do it is amped up.  It’s all about progress, not perfection, and staying in the day. They also talk about the fun they’re having taking an online Tarot class together. There’s joy to be found in sharing hobbies that don’t feel like “work.”Music Minute features Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, and Season of the Witch.Sponsor: soberlink.com  

Shahjehan Khan is the creator and host of KING OF THE WORLD, a riveting, bingeable podcast about his experience as a Pakistani American Muslim teenager who comes of age post 9/11. He also happens to be 11 years sober and a member of an internationally renowned punk rock band! Shahjehan talks with Lisa about all of this and more, including stigma, relationships with family and friends, and all the possibilities a sober life can offer.  You can find Shahjehan here:  https://www.shahjehankhan.com/KING OF THE WORLD podcast:  https://www.rifelion.com/shows/kingoftheworld

Amanda’s book, Not Drinking Tonight launched this week, and Tawny and Lisa were thrilled to talk all about it with her. Amanda is a therapist behind the insanely popular Instagram account, @therapyforwomen. The book goes far beyond how to stop drinking. It addresses the history of stress, addiction switching, recovery strategies, drinking culture, how our biology fits in, and much more. Not just for sober folks, the book will help anyone weighing the risks and benefits of drinking.Buy Not Drinking Tonight here: https://www.hachettego.com/titles/amanda-e-white-lpc/not-drinking-tonight/9781549136344/Music Minute featured Taylor Swift and Amanda’s Tik Tok! 

Tawny and Lisa celebrate 100 episodes of Recovery Rocks! They talk about how the showstarted, how it’s evolved, and how much joy it brings them. What began on a big, red couch inNew York City has gone bi-coastal and virtual. They extend a special thanks and appreciation toall the listeners who have made continuing this podcast possible.Music Minute features that that time Tawny and Lisa went to a Rolling Stones show, Red HotChili Peppers, and Bo Burnham.

In sobriety, life can get big. Tawny and Lisa talk about using their newfound time to do thingsboth fun and cathartic. Hobbies can be tools in working out energy, anger, and difficultemotions in recovery. But they should also be activities you enjoy without necessarily having agoal. Whether it’s crafty, cerebral, outdoorsy, or experimental, hobbies are a great way to enjoynew ideas and adventures that weren’t possible when so much of their time was spent drinkingor hungover.Music Minute features getting out there to see live music, as well as listening to and learningabout old favorites and new artists.https://www.thediscoveryhouse.com/new-diversions-9-unique-hobbies-for-recovering-addicts/