Eve Milford

Relationships In Recovery

Eve Milford

  • Episode #19 - Dating & Relating Without Booze: Insights from Tawny Lara's Book 'Dry Humping”

Episode #19 - Dating & Relating Without Booze: Insights from Tawny Lara's Book 'Dry Humping”

Thursday 14th September 2023

Join Eve Milford and Tawny Lara as they discuss sober dating, intimacy, and self-empowerment. Inspired by Tawny's book 'Dry Humping'.
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Relationships In Recovery
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Eve Milford
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Sober Dating Demystified: Tawny Lara's Take on Love Without Booze

Episode Overview

  • Tawny Lara opens up about her personal journey to sobriety and navigating sober dating and relationships
  • The conversation emphasises advocating for pleasure, self-empowerment, and navigating intimacy and boundaries in the context of sobriety
  • Tawny Lara's book 'Dry Humping' offers essential tools and resources for anyone grappling with similar challenges in sobriety
  • The podcast explores the complex landscape of sober dating and relationships, addressing body image, sexual empowerment, and queer sober spaces
  • Tawny Lara's insights aim to help readers replace 'liquid courage' with 'intrinsic courage' and empower themselves with self-advocacy in sobriety
The thesis of my book is to help readers replace what I call liquid courage with intrinsic courage. It's not about waiting for the fear to go away, but about empowering yourself with self-advocacy and reclaiming pleasure in sobriety.
Ever wondered how to date without the crutch of alcohol? Eve Milford sits down with Tawny Lara, the 'sober sexpert' and author of 'Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze', to tackle this very question. In this episode of 'Relationships in Recovery', Tawny opens up about her personal journey to sobriety and dives into the challenges and joys of dating without alcohol.
The conversation is a mix of heartfelt stories and practical advice, focusing on advocating for pleasure and self-empowerment in a sober life. Topics range from moving through trauma and recovery to the fear of dating and sex, and even touch on body image and trauma bonding. Whether you're new to sobriety or have been sober for years, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights to help you navigate the complex landscape of sober relationships.
Tune in for an engaging and enlightening discussion that promises to leave you feeling more confident about dating without booze.