Lisa Smith and I have a conversation about breaking the stigma of alcoholism and mental health, particularly for professional women.

Lisa Smith is the author of the award-winning book, Girl Walks Out of a Bar. She is an attorney and had a very successful career in law. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, among many others.

She is a recovery coach, helping so many women towards a path of recovery. Lisa continues to write and inspire so many. More of her work can be found at www.lisasmithauthor.com and @girlwalksout on Instagram and Twitter.

Lisa is also the co-host of Recovery Rocks Podcast.

Lisa Smith and I have a conversation about breaking the stigma of alcoholism and mental health, particularly for professional women. Lisa Smith is the author of the award-winning book, Girl Walks Out of a Bar. She is an attorney and had a very successful career in law. Her work has been published in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, among many others. She is a recovery coach, helping so many women towards a path of recovery. Lisa continues to write and inspire so many. More of her work can be found at www.lisasmithauthor.com and @girlwalksout on Instagram and Twitter. Lisa is also the co-host of Recovery Rocks Podcast.

Girl Walks out of a Bar - Breaking the Stigma

For all of the moms who have felt chained to their bottles who are suffering in silence as we did.

For the moms who put on a mask every day for those around them. For the moms who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You are in the right place. Come on in.

Leslie Shapiro, a New York/New Jersey native, and Vanessa Merlini, a Seattle native, hit it off when they met in a recovery meeting at the beginning of the global pandemic in March of 2020.

Leslie's direct and witty approach, combined with Vanessa's gentle spirit creates a space for healing, honest conversations, and friendship that everyone can relate to. 

Whether you have been sober for 10 minutes, 10 years, or not sober at all, please join us as we get to know each other - literally!  We will talk about our recovery journeys and do our part to reduce the shame and stigma associated with being a mom and being an alcoholic/addict. A spectacular life is possible. We promise.

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For all of the moms who have felt chained to their bottles who are suffering in silence as we did. For the moms who put on a mask every day for those around them. For the moms who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You are in the right place. Come on in. Leslie Shapiro, a New York/New Jersey native, and Vanessa Merlini, a Seattle native, hit it off when they met in a recovery meeting at the beginning of the global pandemic in March of 2020. Leslie's direct and witty approach, combined with Vanessa's gentle spirit creates a space for healing, honest conversations, and friendship that everyone can relate to. Whether you have been sober for 10 minutes, 10 years, or not sober at all, please join us as we get to know each other - literally! We will talk about our recovery journeys and do our part to reduce the shame and stigma associated with being a mom and being an alcoholic/addict. A spectacular life is possible. We promise.

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