Recovery Rocks
Episodes
Episode 25: Prioritizing Our Recovery
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To stay sober, Tawny and Lisa have certain "non-negotiables": things they have to do and make time for no matter how hectic life gets or how comfortab...
Episode 24: Sober Sex
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're going there. Tawny and Lisa discuss how sex changes in recovery, including dealing with the mental and emotional challenges that come with being...
Episode 23: When Sobriety Sucks
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest. Sometimes sobriety sucks and we have bad days. Tawny and Lisa talk about their different approaches to getting through the tough spot...
Episode 22: Sober Relationships with Family & Friends
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Lisa talk about how their relationships with friends and family changed when they got sober, in ways both expected and unexpected. Sure, the...
Episode 21: Alternative Paths to Recovery
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery is an extremely personal journey of self-work. No two people recover in exactly the same way. There are a variety of programs and methods to ...
Episode 20: Lapse vs Relapse
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Tawny talk through their very different views of Lapses and Relapses in recovery. Tawny shares a nuanced perspective on her personal experien...
Episode 19: Self-Care in Sobriety
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking care of ourselves and taking time out to do it is critical to our recovery. Tawny and Lisa talk about what works for them and how they learned ...
Episode 18: Relationships in Recovery
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Tawny discuss how their interpersonal relationships have changed in recovery. They share personal stories about family dynamics, co-workers, ...
Episode 17: Coping with Co-Existing Mental Health Issues while in Recovery
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's common to self-medicate mental health issues with substance abuse. Lisa and Tawny did this for years before embracing sobriety. This week they sh...
Episode 16: Emotional Recovery: Season 2 Premiere!
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Tawny and Lisa got sober, these crazy things called "feelings" showed up and they couldn't drink them away. Some of those feelings included regre...
Episode 15: Control Issues
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tawny and Lisa both struggled with what they could and could not control, including their drinking and drug use. In sobriety, they still face this cha...
Episode 14: Money Matters: Look Back, But Don't Stare
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Substance abuse and addiction aren't just bad for your health; they're also terrible for your bank account. Lisa and Tawny blew a lot of money while d...
Episode 13: Sobriety vs Recovery: What’s the Difference?
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When we put down drugs and alcohol, we learned about the meanings of sobriety (abstaining from certain substances and behaviors) and recovery (working...
Episode 12: Entertain Us! Our Favorite Recovery Books, Movies, and More
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Tawny dish on their favorite recovery-related movies, TV shows, books, and blogs. From Mom to Love to Shame to Party Girl to Some Kind of Mon...
Episode 11: Our Other Addictions
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When an addict stops drinking or using drugs, their addictive personality typically sticks around, often transferring to other substances or behaviors...
Episode 10: People, Places, and Things
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A big concept in 12-Step recovery is avoiding the "people, places, and things" that can trigger us or make us uncomfortable. Tawny and Lisa talk throu...
Episode 9: Sober For the Holidays
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year. Alcohol and other substances seem to be everywhere. And many of us find ourselves in challenging social and family situations....
Episode 8: Allies in Recovery: Asking for Help and Supporting Others
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Tawny discuss the important role that allies play in the recovery community. They also discuss the parallels between sobriety and being in th...
Episode 7: Sober Dating
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Tawny discuss how sobriety restored their self-esteem and taught them to enjoy being single before they embarked on sober dating. It also hel...
Episode 6: Our Relationships to Alcohol and Why We Dumped It
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone's relationship to alcohol is the same. Tawny was a career bartender and social butterfly who rarely drank alone. Lisa was a so-called "hi...
Episode 5: Finding Happiness with the Reality of Sobriety
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it does get better! This week, Tawny and Lisa talk about the big things and the little things we discover and can achieve if we kick the booze an...
Episode 4: Love/Hate relationship with Social Media
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Social media. It's the ultimate double-edged sword. It can inspire us and give us community. It can also be toxic and make us feel less than those we ...
Episode 3: To 12-Step or Not To 12-Step
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are multiple paths to recovery and which one to take is a hugely personal decision. Lisa got and stays sober through 12-step programs. Tawny got...
Episode 2: Getting outside your comfort zone
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While the "get outside your comfort zone" rhetoric can be helpful at times, Lisa and Tawny discuss the beauty of comfort zones and the important role ...
Episode 1: Welcome to Recovery Rocks: Overview
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Tawny welcome you to the debut episode of Recovery Rocks podcast! Lisa talks about being a lawyer/author in recovery while living in Manhatta...
Recovery Rocks Trailer
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the beginning of a trip, where you will discover how two different generations join efforts to demonstrate that it is possible to leave behind...