Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks
Episode 168: Episode 168: Special Guest Laura Cathcart Robbins
Episode 168: Episode 168: Special Guest Laura Cathcart Robbins
Episode 168: Episode 168: Special Guest Laura Cathcart Robbins
Friday 21st April 2023
Join Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara as they chat with Laura Cathcart Robbins about addiction, recovery, and resilience in this episode of Recovery Rocks.
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Get the buttons here!From Hiding to Healing: Laura Cathcart Robbins on Addiction and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Laura Cathcart Robbins shares her journey through addiction, divorce, and recovery, offering hope and understanding to those facing similar challenges.
- The discussion highlights the complexities of following intuition and navigating societal pressure, shedding light on the transformative power of recovery.
- The trio delves into the impact of addiction on relationships, the significance of seeking support, and the resilience required to overcome societal constructs of shame and pride.
- The conversation provides a raw and honest portrayal of the journey to healing and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of embracing vulnerability and confronting societal pressures.
- Laura's reflections offer a compelling insight into the complexities of addiction, recovery, and the transformative power of resilience, inspiring listeners to find hope and strength in their own journeys.
I was very prideful. I was a very prideful self-sufficient. I had navigated my way through life. It felt like on my own, even though I had parents and I had a stepfather who wasn't very nice to me, but I still had him. I had adults in my life who were guiding me, but I felt like, you know, like, you know, those, those people who need a lot, like they can't order on a menu, an item on a menu without, you know, running it past you or asking someone. And I pride it myself on never being one of those people. I don't need your help to order lunch. I don't need your, I don't need to know what you ate or what you, where you went on vacation in order for me to plan mine. Like I, that was a weird example, but I'm, but I, I prided myself on that.
Ever felt like you're hiding your true self from the world? In this episode of Recovery Rocks, hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara sit down with Laura Cathcart Robbins, the author of 'Stash, My Life in Hiding'. Laura opens up about her struggle with addiction, the emotional toll of her divorce, and the journey towards recovery. She talks about how she concealed her addiction from everyone around her and what it took to finally seek help.
The conversation dives deep into the themes of trusting your gut, facing societal pressures, and the painful mix of shame and pride Laura calls 'shide'. Laura also shares her insights on race, recovery, and divorce, topics she has written about in Huffpo and The Temper. With mentions of Amy Winehouse, Taylor Swift, Doja Cat, and The Weekend in their Music Minute, this episode blends personal stories with cultural touchstones.
If you're looking for an honest discussion that tackles the complexities of addiction and recovery head-on, this episode is a must-listen.