You know when you meet someone and five minutes in, you’re like, “Oh… we’re going there”? That’s what happened when I sat down with Laura Cathcart Robbins — author of Stash, host of The Only One in the Room, and someone who knows what it’s like to be the one smiling on the outside while quietly falling apart.

Laura opens up about hiding a pill addiction that no one saw coming, what finally brought her to her knees (and then to a 12-step meeting), and how hard it is to be a Black woman in recovery in rooms that often don’t feel made for you. We talk about code-switching, motherhood, perfectionism, people-pleasing… and the wild idea that you don’t have to do any of it alone.
This episode hit me hard — in the best way. Laura is funny, wise, honest, and so generous with her story. You’ll laugh, you might cry, and you’ll definitely feel a little less like you’re the only one.

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(Part 2) You ever wake up after a night out and think, “Well, that probably wasn’t my proudest moment”? Emily Lynn Paulson did that—only it involved a blackout, a hotel doorman, EMTs, and a luxury car she technically “earned” by selling skincare. (Yes, this is a sobriety podcast. Yes, this episode is delicious.) Emily and I get into what happens after you quit drinking—like the surprising ways your values shift, the shady side of MLM life and how sometimes you just need to peace out of a community you built from scratch. Oh, and there’s swearing. Because come on. If you’ve ever been the wine mom, the boss babe, or the one throwing up in your inspirational Bling Suite—this one’s for you.

Emily is the author of Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing

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You ever wake up after a night out and think, “Well, that probably wasn’t my proudest moment”? Emily Lynn Paulson did that—only it involved a blackout, a hotel doorman, EMTs, and a luxury car she technically “earned” by selling skincare. (Yes, this is a sobriety podcast. Yes, this episode is delicious.) Emily and I get into what happens after you quit drinking—like the surprising ways your values shift, the shady side of MLM life and how sometimes you just need to peace out of a community you built from scratch. Oh, and there’s swearing. Because come on. If you’ve ever been the wine mom, the boss babe, or the one throwing up in your inspirational Bling Suite—this one’s for you.

This is part two of a two-part episode -

Matthew takes me on a wild ride from his years of addiction-fueled crime to the jaw-dropping moment that made him risk his own freedom to do the right thing. We talk about what it’s like to face life in prison, how sobriety sometimes hits you when you’re least expecting it (like, in a prison cell), and why being sober doesn’t mean your story suddenly gets easy. Spoiler: It doesn’t. But here’s the thing – Matthew is one of those people who somehow manages to find humor even in the absolute darkest parts of his past. He’s brutally honest, self-aware, and so damn resilient that you can’t help but root for him.

This is part one of a two-part episode -

Matthew takes me on a wild ride from his years of addiction-fueled crime to the jaw-dropping moment that made him risk his own freedom to do the right thing. We talk about what it’s like to face life in prison, how sobriety sometimes hits you when you’re least expecting it (like, in a prison cell), and why being sober doesn’t mean your story suddenly gets easy. Spoiler: It doesn’t. But here’s the thing – Matthew is one of those people who somehow manages to find humor even in the absolute darkest parts of his past. He’s brutally honest, self-aware, and so damn resilient that you can’t help but root for him.

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This week on Drunk-ish, I’m hanging out with Kay Hanley from Letters to Cleo. You know, the badass rockstar who was the soundtrack to your high school heartbreak? Yeah, that one. Kay gets real about the moment her alcoholism went from rockstar cliché to full-on life crisis, and how she finally found sobriety. We talk about the mom guilt that comes with drinking while parenting (remember when serving wine at a toddler’s birthday was practically a requirement?) and how she made peace with her past while moving forward with her music and her family. This episode is raw, real, and totally Kay—hilarious and heartbreaking all at once.

You know that friend who can make you laugh so hard you snort LaCroix out your nose, then two minutes later has you ugly crying in public? That’s Jane Edith Wilson. I’ve known Jane forever, and in this episode, she shares her deeply personal (and frequently hilarious) journey from awkward redheaded church kid with a homemade bonnet… to full-blown blackout drinker charming Vicodin prescriptions out of unsuspecting doctors. This one’s raw, heartfelt, and funny as hell. Just like Jane. Just like sobriety. Just like this show.

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Tamara comes back to the pod because she felt like she left a little bit about bipolar disorder unsaid. She delves more into what life was like after the diagnosis and how things are now. All this but IT'S FUNNY.

In this episode, I sit down with actor, mom, jewelry designer, and my sober bestie Tamara Mello. She spills all the tea (okay, mostly tequila) about her bumpy ride to two-plus years of sobriety. Tamara shares her funny, emotional, and deeply honest path through drinking, motherhood, mental health, and eventually, a life-changing decision to quit alcohol for good. From teenage wine coolers to “accidental rock bottoms,” from battling anxiety to discovering real connection and clarity, Tamara’s story reminds us that sobriety isn’t about losing fun — it’s about gaining freedom.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever questioned their relationship with drinking, or anyone who just needs to hear that change is possible — and it’s worth it.

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You think you’ve heard a wild sobriety story? Buckle up. This week I talk to my old friend Ronnie Marmo, who got sober for the first time at 13. Yes, you read that right. While I was still hoarding Lip Smackers, Ronnie was in rehab and dealing weed out of pillowcases. But Ronnie’s story isn’t just wild—it’s beautiful. He’s now 34 years sober, a working actor and director, and the guy behind two amazing shows: I’m Not a Comedian, I’m Lenny Bruce and Bill W. and Dr. Bob . Plus, I talk about that time my sister-in-law low key did an intervention on me. I think you'll love this episode.

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