Recovery Rocks

Recovery Rocks

Recovery Rocks

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Episode 178: Episode 178: “Wellmania” and Idealized Wellness

Friday 30th June 2023

Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith discuss 'Wellmania' and John Mulaney's 'Baby J', exploring recovery, anxiety, and wellness through pop culture.
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Wellmania and Baby J: Real Talk on Recovery and Pop Culture

Episode Overview

  • Tawny and Lisa discuss the realistic portrayal of panic attacks and blacking out from anxiety in the Netflix series 'Wellmania'
  • Insights into the search for wellness and the pursuit of balance depicted in 'Wellmania'
  • Exploration of recovery, mental health, and intergenerational friendships through pop culture references and personal reflections
  • Revelations and deep dive into comedy shows, stand-up specials, and music choices as tools for distraction and self-care
  • The potential impact of intergenerational friendships and learning experiences through shared pop culture interests
I think there was a lot of that happening in the show, right? Of her figuring out really, do I want this? You know, if I truly want this for me, I got to work really hard on it.
Imagine kicking back with your favorite rock tunes while diving deep into the nitty-gritty of recovery and wellness. That's exactly what hosts Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith bring to the table in this episode of Recovery Rocks. They take a hard look at the Netflix series 'Wellmania' starring Celeste Barber, which challenges the idea that a quick fix like a fad diet or spa retreat can make everything better.
Instead, it offers a raw portrayal of panic attacks and anxiety blackouts, something many of us know all too well. But that's not all. The conversation gets even more interesting as Tawny and Lisa dissect John Mulaney's stand-up special 'Baby J'. They share those