Recovery Rocks

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Recovery Rocks

Co-hosted by recovery advocates Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara. A rock and roll-loving Gen X lawyer in 12-step recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs. An equally rock-obsessed Millennial writer who found addiction recovery through blogging. Give them a couple microphones and you get the Recovery Rocks podcast, a new kind of discussion about the issues impacting those who struggle and recover, reflecting different perspectives, but finding much in common.

  1. 1D AGO

    Why We’re Taking a Summer Break

    Tawny and Lisa are taking a summer break from the podcast, but encore episodes will air until they’re back in September. They talk about how it feels to pause and what they’ll be doing. It’s an opportunity for play and a chance to reset and reflect. But giving themselves time off brings up different emotions for both of them. They go deep on their feelings about routines, financial insecurity, and perfection.Music Minute features Sheryl Crow, The White Stripes, and EminemOrder The Sobriety DeckListen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah GardnerOrder Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the BoozeSubscribe to Tawny's newsletter https://tawnylara.substack.com/ "Beyond Liquid Courage"Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses) Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    32 min

  2. JUL 11

    Nurture Yourself with Nature

    City girls love nature, too! Tawny and Lisa talk about the role it plays in their recoveries. Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being. But you can also bring nature into the home with herbs, plants, flowers or anything that connects with you. And nature is not just the mountains or the ocean – it can be anywhere you feel connected, like a dog park in the city!Check out the APA article Music Minute features Michael Jackson, Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and SoundgardenOrder The Sobriety Deck Listen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah GardnerOrder Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the BoozeSubscribe to Tawny's newsletter, "Beyond Liquid Courage"Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses)Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    30 min

  3. JUL 4

    Call Your Friends. Literally. Then Go Outside.

    Tawny and Lisa talk about the power of being with people in person, including on their recent travels. What’s different when we’re off the screens? How do we motivate ourselves when it feels easier to just stay home? Can we find the flexibility to pick up the phone when it’s not on the calendar? And how do we manage our energy budgets when sometimes the juice just isn’t there? Hint: Phone a friend!   Music Minute features Blondie, Lionel Richie, Adele and The Police   Order The Sobriety Deck    Listen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah Gardner   Sign up for Tawny’s Writing Classes   Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze   Subscribe to Tawny's newsletter  "Beyond Liquid Courage"   Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses)   Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    34 min

  4. JUN 27

    The Perks of Slow Success with Chris Marshall of Sans Bar

    Chris Marshall, founder of Sans Bar, the first non-alcoholic bar in North America, wrote a book! Faster Than Light covers Chris’ journey, shaped by early childhood trauma, from being a young Black man in an affluent Texas suburb to rising as a leader in the recovery community. He talks with Tawny and Lisa about the writing process and entrepreneurism. Then they dig into Sans Bar, Sans Bar Academy, and Chris’ role in sparking a movement rooted in authentic, alcohol-free connection. The moral of the story: Don’t rush it!Music Minute features Explosions in the Sky and Hamilton SoundtrackFind Sans Bar on Instagram Order The Sobriety Deck Listen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah GardnerOrder Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the BoozeSubscribe to Tawny's newsletter  "Beyond Liquid Courage"Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses)Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    47 min

  5. JUN 20

    Finding Humor in Sobriety with Tiffany Jenkins

    Tiffany Jenkins, the bestselling author of High Achiever, is here! She’s out with a new can’t-put-it-down memoir, A Clean Mess. It chronicles her life after addiction—the raw, the dark, and the hilarious—from setting out with nothing but a backpack to discovering her marriage was built on a shakier foundation than she’d ever imagined to staying sober when life fell apart. She talks with Tawny and Lisa about asking for help, connection with a sober community, gratitude, and sharing her story publicly.Music Minute features Blue OctoberFollow Tiffany on InstagramFind Tiffany on Facebook Check out The Tiff & Flip ShowCheck out the Take It or Leave It Order The Sobriety Deck Listen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah GardnerSign up for Tawny’s Writing ClassesOrder Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the BoozeSubscribe to Tawny's newsletter  "Beyond Liquid Courage"Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses)Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    33 min

  6. JUN 13

    Dublin, Paris, and Jim Morrison - Tawny’s EuroTrip Recap

    Tawny spent a week teaching a writing course in Dublin, followed by a long weekend pursuing Parisian pleasure. She talks about the impact of her trip, both on her recovery and her art. With the pressure off, she immersed herself in being present on the trip, and new ideas emerged. Tawny’s carrying the vibe of the trip into her everyday now, including redesigning her office to reflect how she feels on the inside. They also discuss Dublin’s thriving non-alcoholic drink scene. Guinness 0 on tap everywhere!   Music Minute features Jim Morrison, Lorde, and Janet Jackson   Order The Sobriety Deck   Listen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah Gardner   Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze   Subscribe to Tawny's newsletter https://tawnylara.substack.com/ "Beyond Liquid Courage"   Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses)              Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    31 min

  7. JUN 6

    Sports Betting + Tech Addiction with Carl Erik Fisher

    Tawny and Lisa talk with Carl Erik Fisher, an addiction physician, bioethicist, person in recovery, and author of The Urge: Our History of Addiction. Carl recently wrote a powerful essay, The Price We Pay Betting on Sports, for The New York Times. They talk about sports betting, how it’s changed with 24/7 online availability and cultural normalization, as well as the associated risks and ways to address them.   Music Minute features audiobooks, EPIC: The Musical, and The Odyssey    Check out Carl’s Substack newsletter, Rat Park.   Find all things Carl at carlerikfisher.com   Check Carl out on Instagram and other socials @DrCarlErik      Order The Sobriety Deck    Listen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah Gardner   Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze   Subscribe to Tawny's newsletter, "Beyond Liquid Courage"   Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses)   Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    44 min

  8. MAY 30

    Artist Appreciation: Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen

    What a dangerous time we live in when the President personally attacks artists for speaking against America’s current fascist regime. The Boss (Bruce Springsteen) spoke truth to power at a recent London show while Taylor Swift weathered another round of the President’s weird obsession with her. Tawny and Lisa talk about why they love both artists and how their music has impacted their recoveries. They discuss everything from Ryan Adams covering 1989 to Springsteen’s inspiration from Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. And shout out to Neil Young, Eddie Vedder, Jack Antonoff, and all the artists out there speaking up!   Music Minute features both artists!   Check out Swift Steps    Order The Sobriety Deck    Listen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah Gardner   Sign up for Tawny’s Writing Classes   Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze   Subscribe to Tawny's newsletter  "Beyond Liquid Courage"   Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses)   Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    36 min
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Co-hosted by recovery advocates Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara. A rock and roll-loving Gen X lawyer in 12-step recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs. An equally rock-obsessed Millennial writer who found addiction recovery through blogging. Give them a couple microphones and you get the Recovery Rocks podcast, a new kind of discussion about the issues impacting those who struggle and recover, reflecting different perspectives, but finding much in common.

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  • Creator
    Recovery Rocks
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    287
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    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2025 Recovery Rocks
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