Breaking Down 'Mommy Wine Culture' with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
Episode Overview
Stephanie Wilder-Taylor opens up about her personal journey with alcohol and the 'mommy wine culture' The hosts provide a safe space for listeners to explore their own relationships with alcohol and find solidarity Stephanie shares her initial reluctance to accept her alcohol problem and exposes the societal pressures of the 'mommy wine culture' The episode delves into the music that formed the soundtrack to Stephanie's recovery, revealing a softer, more vulnerable side to her The conversation provides relatable experiences and insights for those navigating recovery from alcoholism
But look at how much you've helped people. They do get invested. It's like when we normalize, you know, these experiences we have, I mean, alcohol, whether you're an alcoholic or not, or identify that way or have substance use disorder, regardless, it's a toxic, addictive substance, especially when you drink too much.
Ever felt like the 'mommy wine culture' was a sneaky trap? In this episode of Recovery Rocks, Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara sit down with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, a well-known author and TV personality, to unpack this very topic. Stefanie, who co-hosts the podcast 'For Crying Out Loud' and wrote 'Drunk-ish: Loving and Leaving Alcohol', shares her raw and real journey with alcohol.
She talks about how she initially brushed off her drinking habits as just part of being a fun mom, only to realize it was a deeper issue. Stefanie opens up about the societal pressures that push mothers toward alcohol and how she navigated her way out of that haze. The conversation isn't just heavy; it also includes some lighter moments with a 'Music Minute' segment featuring yacht rock classics from artists like Michael McDonald and Styx.
Lisa and Tawny's candid chat with Stefanie is a breath of fresh air for anyone feeling the weight of 'mommy wine culture'. It's an episode filled with honesty, humor, and hope, offering listeners a chance to reflect on their own relationship with alcohol and find community in shared experiences.