221 episodes

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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    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 125 Ratings

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.

    Episode 220: Poetry for Recovery

    Episode 220: Poetry for Recovery

    Tawny and Lisa talk to Camille St Martin, an author and recovery advocate who recently released Spilled, her book of poetry inspired by her recovery journey. Like so many of us, she felt alone in her drinking spiral and found relief and catharsis in writing. Poetry was a passion she had as a teen and sobriety brought her the chance to reconnect with it. Music Minute features Ani DiFranco. Purchase Spilled hereJoin Camille's newsletter for a chance to win a free signed copy hereFollow Camille on InstagramFollow Camille on Tik TokCheck out the Facebook Self-Publishing Support Group Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Sign up for "Beyond Liquid Courage" Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses) Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    • 34 min
    Episode 219: Boisson, Book Proposals, and Bestie Catch-Up

    Episode 219: Boisson, Book Proposals, and Bestie Catch-Up

    Tawny talks about what’s going on with Dry Humping six months out and how she’s promoting her new drink, (parentheses). She’s also teaching a class on writing a nonfiction book proposal on May 22nd. They also talk about Lisa’s 20th SoBerthday and how indie non-alcoholic bottle shops are the heartbeat of the burgeoning non-alcoholic drink industry. Music Minute features Khruangbin and Beyonce.  Sign up for Nonfiction Book Proposal 101 with Tawny here!  Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Sign up for Tawny’s newsletter, "Beyond Liquid Courage" Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses) Order Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    • 36 min
    Episode 218: Recovery Rock Stars: Art Alexakis of Everclear

    Episode 218: Recovery Rock Stars: Art Alexakis of Everclear

    Tawny and Lisa talk to Art Alexakis, frontman for Everclear, one of the defining bands of the 1990s, still going strong. Art has almost 35 years of recovery, living very much one day at a time. They talk about recovery and Art’s writing process, including the iconic song, “Father of Mine.” They also discuss what it takes to know when you’re done with drugs and alcohol, to ask for help, and to live in humility and gratitude.  Music Minute features Everclear and The Beatles Check out all things Everclear  Find Art on Instagram  Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Sign up for "Beyond Liquid Courage" Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses) Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar 

    • 47 min
    Episode 217: Glimmers: The Opposite of Triggers

    Episode 217: Glimmers: The Opposite of Triggers

    Tawny and Lisa talk about “glimmers,” mini-moments of calm and even joy. Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. They create a subtle, but meaningful mood shift. Think of how you feel when you pet a dog or hear a song you love. They also talk about “golden shadows,” which, similar to glimmers, are small bright spots that break through when doing difficult shadow work.  Music Minute features Bleachers, Ashlee Simpson, and Fleetwood Mac Read the Psychology Today article  Check out You're Wrong About  Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Sign up for "Beyond Liquid Courage" Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses) Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    • 31 min
    Episode 216: How to Set Up Your Home Up for Recovery

    Episode 216: How to Set Up Your Home Up for Recovery

    Tawny and Lisa talk about creating a home that supports your recovery. This can look different for everyone. It can range from clearing out anything you might find triggering, to setting up a space that makes you feel calm and content, to changing up your routine on arriving home. Like everything in recovery, it’s a process that doesn’t happen overnight, but is created and adjusted over time.  Music Minute features Talking Heads, CSNY, Phillip Phillips, Madness, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Read the Washington Post article  Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Sign up for "Beyond Liquid Courage" Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses) Purchase Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    • 31 min
    Episode 215: Why Do People in Recovery Getting into the Mental Health Field?

    Episode 215: Why Do People in Recovery Getting into the Mental Health Field?

    Tawny and Lisa talk to Raam Roch Hai and Dr. Anthony Foster, Co-CEOs and Founders of AHA! Recovery, a new approach to treating substance use disorders. They discuss the effectiveness of therapists who are themselves in recovery working with others seeking recovery or supporting a loved one. AHA! Recovery blends three evidence-based therapeutics practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention and Shame Resilience Therapy.Music Minute features sober techno festivals and Gordon Lightfoot Check out AHA! Recovery  Order Tawny’s book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Sign up for Tawny’s newsletter, "Beyond Liquid Courage" Order Tawny’s new NA drink, (parentheses) Order Lisa’s memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
125 Ratings

125 Ratings

OKeanner ,

Recovery Rocks

I’m so glad I found this podcast. I’ve been in recovery for almost 3 years and finding this podcast was perfect timing for me. I was longing reassurance that there’s more than one way to recover from alcohol abuse disorder - I need to carry recovery in my pocket. Thank you Tawny & Lisa
❤️Nora O

Still waking out of a bar! ,

Lisa Smith

Your book is changing my life! I have been trying to get sober for years. Your story is so similar to mine. I have been binging every episode and sharing with my sober friends about your podcast. Thank you both for the amazing work you are doing!

GinaVergel7 ,

This pod is my ME time.

I often feel as if I’m at a restaurant w Tawny & Lisa when I’m listening to this show. I was always the most over-the-top party girl among my circle of girlfriends so dialing back & eventually quitting drinking was on my own. My awesome friends could not relate as going out and having 0 or just 1 drink was normal to them. So I appreciate this show. There’s no shame in it. It’s real life. Makes me stronger in my WHY!!!

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