Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is type of “situational” depression. It happens during certain

seasons of the year—most often fall or winter. Shorter days and less daylight may trigger a

chemical change in the brain leading to symptoms of depression. Light therapy and

antidepressants can help treat SAD. Tawny and Lisa talk about their experiences with SAD and

what helps them.

Music Minute features Annie Lennox, Garbage, Soundgarden, and Gary Allen. They also laugh at Ilana Glazer brilliant portrayal of SAD on an episode of Broad City.

Info on Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Tawny and Lisa talk about coming through challenging periods and how they’re taking care of

themselves. Tawny has turned in her book, “DRY HUMPING,” out next fall! And Lisa has been

helping her mom transition into the next phase of life. When they experience overwhelming and

stressful situations, they both reach into their sobriety tool kit. And they find what brings them

Joy.

Music Minute features Tawny’s recent concert and show experiences: Melissa Etheridge, Funny

Girl, and Lizzo. They also discuss Leigh Stein’s brilliant satirical novel, Self Care

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Tawny and Lisa are back together, and they’re talking about the holidays. Sometimes called the Bermuda Triangle of sober life, they can be a lot happier when we set and maintain boundaries, check in with how we’re feeling throughout, and celebrate in ways that are meaningful to us. They also talk about great zero-proof options for holiday events. Go to Tawny’s website for discount codes! https://www.tawnylara.com/affiliates

Music Minute features Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, and Melissa Etheridge.

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Tawny and special guest co-host Irina chat with actor, radio personality, and sober badass, Carlos Navarro. You might have seen him on TV in "Bloodline," "The Walking Dead,"  and most recently, Marvel's "Hawkeye." Carlos wasn't always on top. His story will connect with anyone who has ever experienced life's highs and lows and struggled with addiction. He has been broke, jobless, and self-destructive, drank too much, partied too hard, earned three mugshots, and landed in jail after an infamous on-stage fight in 2006 with a former radio colleague. But Carlos turned it around in 2007 by self-motivating, doing the work on himself to be a better human, digging deeper spiritually, and yes, giving up drinking. When he changed his thinking and gave up alcohol, it became a pivotal moment in his life and career taking off. Seven years sober, he’s now sharing his “mugshot to Marvel” journey to recovery.

The Music Minute highlights Eminem and Billy Joel.

Guest Co-Host: Irina Gonzalez

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Learn more about Carlos: www.itstartswithatap.com

Tawny is Mexican, Jewish, and 100% Heavy Metal. Special guest co-host Irina is a Cuban and Russian immigrant. But are they Latina? Spoiler alert: YES! In this intimate episode about identity and culture, Irina talks about growing up in Florida around only fellow Cubans while Tawny discusses not feeling “Mexican enough” despite growing up in Texas, teaching Zumba, and learning Spanish. How have these feelings impacted their recovery? What is machismo culture, and how does it relate to drinking? They discuss the lack of Latinx resources for sober folks and the problematic role that religion often plays in Latinx folks seeking help for mental health. Irina shares her advice for Latinas in recovery who want to stay sober while embracing their culture.

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Guest Co-Host: Irina Gonzalez

Tawny's Past Life as a Zumba Instructor

Sober Latinx Celebrities

Irina's Sobriety and Latinx Articles:

Why It’s Difficult to Talk About Recovery As a Latina

How to Navigate Latinx Family Gatherings When You're Sober

5 Ways To Set Boundaries With Familia When Staying Sober

The “B” in LGBTQIA+ is often seen as flaky, a phase, or promiscuous. Although we’re the largest subsect of the queer population, many bisexuals feel like they are not enough — which can impact our recovery. Tawny and special guest co-host Irina discuss how their bisexuality impacts their recovery, how they realized they were queer, and some of the bisexual characters on TV that impacted public views of bisexuality. They discuss the biggest bisexual myth: No, it’s not synonymous with polyamory. And they share how drinking impacted their views of themselves as bisexuals and how being sober has opened up their queer hearts. Finally, they share a few resources for those who think they may be bi or want to get more comfortable with their sexuality.

The Music Minute celebrates Crazy Ex Girlfriend's "Gettin' Bi" and "Heavy Boobs"

Guest Co-Host: Irina Gonzalez

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Tawny's Playboy Essay

Tawny's Sobriety & Bisexuality Essay

Irina's Sobriety & Bisexuality Essay

Bisexual Icons to follow: Zachary Zane and Yours Truly

Writing and journaling can often be a big part of our recovery — some of us feel the need to share our stories with the world (or a close few), to heal through our words, and help others through shared experiences. Tawny and special guest co-host Irina talk about how they first met (writing!), how they connected and became writing besties through working on Tawny’s book, and what that process has been like. They give an inside baseball look at the publishing industry and how long it can take between that spark of an idea and seeing your book in bookstores. And of course, they discuss the music that gets them writing. The Music Minute highlights Macklemore's "10,000 Hours" and Tawny's writing playlist on Spotify.

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What does recovery from alcohol use disorder look like if you have Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Special guest co-host Irina and Tawny talk about getting a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and how it impacts Irina’s sobriety today. They talk about the three different sub-types of ADHD, how those sub-types present differently in men vs women, and some of the most common (and uncommon!) symptoms. And Irina gives some tips for neurotypicals in love with someone who is neurodivergent. They also discuss what dopamine has to do with drinking, recovery, and ADHD.

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Guest Co-Host: Irina Gonzalez

Irina's talk on ADHD in Recovery

And now for something completely different…Lisa chats with Eric Miranda, one of her very first and closest friends in recovery. They talk about the amazing things that can happen in sobriety, making sober friends, the importance of humor, and, of course, rock music! They also talk about food, other substances, and finding balance in recovery.

Music Minute features live music with the Rolling Stones and U2.

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Lisa interviews Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of “Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You,” and a recovery coach. Like many of us, Karolina found herself in an unfulfilling career, not feeling good about herself, and drinking to mask the issues. But a break from alcohol led her to a whole new life that she now shares with others who could benefit from taking a break. She and Lisa chat about it all.

You can find all things Karolina here:  https://euphoricaf.com/  

Karolina’s book: 

Music Minute features Portugal the Man and No Doubt.

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