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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 294
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode 33: When It Gets Lonely
Tawny and Lisa talk about loneliness, what it means to them, and strategies for getting through it. Single or in a relationship, home alone or surrounded by other people, we can feel lonely at any ti…
00:27:47 |
Fri 20 Mar 2020
Episode 32: Catching Up
They’re back! After a year on hiatus, Tawny and Lisa talk about what they’ve been up to, including a cross-country move and a loved-up in-town move. New situations and protecting sobriety through dec…
00:28:48 |
Fri 20 Mar 2020
Episode 31: Special Pre-Season Bonus Episode with Guest Mike Russell!
Mike is a cancer survivor, recovery advocate, and the founder of Monument, a platform designed to connect those struggling with alcohol to medical providers and community to support either sobriety o…
00:40:30 |
Fri 13 Mar 2020
Episode 30: Season 2 Finale: Music Chat with Ruby Warrington and Dave Starr
Lisa and Tawny wrap up Season 2 of the show with guests Ruby Warrington and Dave Starr talking about the importance of music in their lives and in their sobriety. This episode was filmed in front of …
00:30:45 |
Wed 24 Apr 2019
Episode 29: LIVE with Dave Starr (aka Tawny’s dad!)
Tawny and Lisa chat with Dave Starr (a.k.a. Tawny's dad!) about sobriety and being a heavy metal musician. This unique episode is full of laughter, tears, rock n roll chat, and father-daughter reflec…
00:27:15 |
Wed 17 Apr 2019
Episode 28: LIVE with Ruby Warrington, author of Sober Curious
Tawny and Lisa chat with Ruby Warrington about all things "sober curious": what it means, the questions to ask, avenues to explore, and why there's no judgment in whatever works for any one person’s …
00:32:13 |
Wed 10 Apr 2019
Episode 27: Revealing Our Recovery
Getting sober is an intensely personal decision and journey. Tawny and Lisa describe their experiences telling -- and not telling -- other people in their lives about their recovery. From family and …
00:26:18 |
Wed 27 Mar 2019
Episode 26: How Recovery Changes Over Time
Sobriety is not a static thing. As we move through recovery and get healthier, our feelings about the past, present, and future evolve. We do it differently, but we've both become more accepting and …
00:29:28 |
Thu 21 Mar 2019
Episode 25: Prioritizing Our Recovery
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 comfortable they feel in their recovery. These can include…
00:27:08 |
Wed 13 Mar 2019
Episode 24: Sober Sex
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 sober between the sheets. Intimacy, one-night st…
00:27:09 |
Wed 06 Mar 2019
Episode 23: When Sobriety Sucks
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 spots without picking up a drink or a drug. Spoiler a…
00:25:22 |
Wed 27 Feb 2019
Episode 22: Sober Relationships with Family & Friends
Tawny and Lisa talk about how their relationships with friends and family changed when they got sober, in ways both expected and unexpected. Sure, there can be FOMO and challenges, but there are also…
00:27:36 |
Wed 20 Feb 2019
Episode 21: Alternative Paths to Recovery
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 help people get and stay sober. Tawny and Lisa ar…
00:26:31 |
Wed 13 Feb 2019
Episode 20: Lapse vs Relapse
Lisa and Tawny talk through their very different views of Lapses and Relapses in recovery. Tawny shares a nuanced perspective on her personal experience of acting out sexually due to heartbreak and h…
00:27:09 |
Wed 06 Feb 2019
Episode 19: Self-Care in Sobriety
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 to make self-care part of their lives. From makin…
00:28:08 |
Wed 30 Jan 2019
Episode 18: Relationships in Recovery
Lisa and Tawny discuss how their interpersonal relationships have changed in recovery. They share personal stories about family dynamics, co-workers, romantic partners, and most importantly...their r…
00:27:25 |
Wed 23 Jan 2019
Episode 17: Coping with Co-Existing Mental Health Issues while in Recovery
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 share what their depression and anxiety look like, …
00:30:00 |
Thu 17 Jan 2019
Episode 16: Emotional Recovery: Season 2 Premiere!
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 regret and shame about the past. Not to mention dealin…
00:26:56 |
Wed 09 Jan 2019
Episode 15: Control Issues
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 challenge, but have developed tools, from yoga to pr…
00:23:23 |
Wed 02 Jan 2019
Episode 14: Money Matters: Look Back, But Don't Stare
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 drinking and using drugs. They have accepted that …
00:26:14 |
Thu 27 Dec 2018
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