Holly Whitaker

Laura Cathcart-Robbins, host of "The Only One in the Room" and author, shares her personal journey through addiction and recovery. Carl Erik Fisher, an addiction specialist from Columbia University, offers a bioethical perspective on recovery pathways. Holly Whitaker, author of "Quit Like a Woman," discusses women's unique experiences with alcohol. Together, they explore the differences between sobriety and recovery, the significance of community support, and the implications of Dry January, challenging traditional views on relapse and medication-assisted treatment.

Holly Whitaker, author of Quit Like a Woman, discusses the societal acceptance of alcohol and the lack of meaningful conversations surrounding alcohol use. The podcast explores addiction, challenges recovery culture, and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to recovery. The dangers of alcohol addiction and the need for alternative approaches are also discussed.

Join the conversation with Holly Whitaker as she shares her personal journey to sobriety, the importance of self-exploration and self-care, challenging traditional addiction narratives, the role of community in recovery, and the future of addiction treatment.

Guests Natalie Lue and Holly Whitaker discuss reframing people-pleasing behaviors, exploring the origins and impact of this behavior. They delve into the fawn response, societal pressure, and the negative effects of people-pleasing on well-being. The conversation emphasizes setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and the importance of personal responsibility in relationships.

Holly Whitaker, author of 'Quit Like A Woman,' discusses the societal impact of alcohol on women, embracing the trial-and-error journey to sobriety, and shifts in the recovery movement. The podcast explores new perspectives on sobriety, challenges in quitting alcohol, and the importance of sharing experiences in changing attitudes towards addiction and recovery.