Tawny and Lisa talk about the holiday season and how to get through it with your sanity and sobriety. Tawny shares talking points if you want to challenge family members who are aligning themselves with the *wrong* side of history. They also share tips for self-preservation if you opt out of political tension at the dinner table. Set the terms on which you’re willing to engage and stick to them. Feel free to take a pass on family and friends to protect your recovery. As always, go gently with yourself.

Music Minute features Bruce Springsteen, Lindsey Buckingham, Wham!, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and Hanson.

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Tawny and Lisa talk about the U.S. election and its devastating implications. They discuss what happened, what it means, and how we can organize around going forward. There’s anger and fear, but also determination to be part of the fight for democracy. Most of all, to stay or get sober, take care of yourself however that means – exercise, rest, tuning out of social media, and diving deep into community. 

Music Minute features Rage Against the Machine, 4 Non Blondes, Limp Bizkit, and System of a Down.

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Tawny and Lisa talk about how they look back on their drinking days now. There’s compassion for their old selves, gratitude for living a booze-free life, and an appreciation that in all the drama and mess, there are happy memories to look back on. Not to mention, that they wouldn’t have the lives they have today without living through all the experiences they had before.

Music Minute features Texas country music and Oasis.

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Tawny and Lisa talk about what having Tawny’s book out in the world for a full year has brought. They catch up what’s followed on from the book’s publication, including THE SOBRIETY DECK. Things have changed, some for the good, with sober dating apps and sober mixers popping up. But some of the big sober dating challenges remain. Tawny also shares about reader reactions. 

Music Minute features the Stranger Things score and The Beatles.

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Tawny and Lisa talk with Satya Doyle Byock, LPC, about her book, QUARTERLIFE: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood. Satya is a practicing Jungian psychotherapist in Portland and the director of The Salome Institute of Jungian Studies, where she regularly teaches online seminars. They talk about the changes that happen in early adulthood, as well as how find a therapist despite all of the challenges, including insurance.

Music Minute features Bill Evans, Maggie Rogers, and Beyonce

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Tawny and Lisa talk with Hilary Sheinbaum about her new workbook, GOING DRY: A Practical Guide to Drinking Less and Living More. The workbook takes readers through all phases of a sober or sober-curious journey, ranging from assessing your relationship with drinking to setting realistic expectations to discovering new experiences that bring you joy without booze. 

Music Minute features Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, and Flow State on Substack 

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Find Hilary on IG: @hilarywritesny and @goingdry.co 

More on socials: #goingdrybook

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Tawny and Lisa talk about the specific challenges that addiction to the internet and phones bring. We need them for our work and personal lives. But they can also take over, causing problems and stress through compulsive scrolling, checking social media, and diving down rabbit holes. They talk about Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous and the broad range of habits and behaviors it helps address. 

Music Minute features Blondie and Beyonce/Lady Gaga

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Tawny and Lisa talk with Crystal Hill, President and CEO of Twin Cities Wellness Center and Recovery Gym, an intensive outpatient treatment program that includes a physical fitness component. They discuss the benefits of exercise in co-occurring disorder treatment, the importance of finding the right community, and Moral Reconation Therapy. 

Music Minute features Iggy Azalea and Liquid Stranger.

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Tawny and Lisa chat with Betsy Frost, the CEO of Hoplark, a non-alcoholic beverage brand brewing hop teas and waters with layered flavors. They talk about the evolving NA drink scene and innovations. The drinks aren’t just for sober folks, but for anyone focused on their health and wellness. The also talk about mentorship for women in business, fostering leadership and community.

Music Minute features the Minnesota Orchestra and Nathaniel Rateliff.

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Tawny and Lisa talk with Ted Mandell, Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. Tawny has been a guest speaker for Ted’s class, “Drunk on Film: The Psychology of Storytelling with Alcohol and its Effects on Alcohol Consumption.” They talk about the reasons kids drink more when they get to college, the persistence of the excessive drinking culture, and ways to reframe how students think about alcohol.

Music Minute features a one-week course Ted taught with Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Todd Rundgren. 

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Tawny and Lisa talk about dry months and dry challenges. For folks considering getting sober, they’re a great way to take an intentional look at your drinking. They share ideas to set yourself up for success: grab an accountability buddy, stock your fridge with yummy NA drinks, and journal to reflect. But most of all, be gentle with yourself!  

Music Minute features Monster Mash, Macy Gray, Pink, Natalie Merchant, and Taylor Swift.

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