Laura Cathcart Robbins

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.

A mother's struggle with addiction to sleeping pills after the birth of her second child, hiding her secret for years until reaching a breaking point. The podcast delves into the challenges of motherhood, societal pressures, navigating addiction and divorce, and the power of sharing secrets to create connections.

Gillian Tietz, a chemistry professor and host of Sober Powered, shares her early sobriety experiences alongside Laura Cathcart-Robbins, author and founder of The Only One in the Room, and Paul Churchill, host of Recovery Elevator. Together, they delve into the emotional challenges of recovery, emphasizing the vital role of community support. They discuss the transformative power of gratitude, honesty, and vulnerability in overcoming addiction, while highlighting the importance of identifying triggers and fostering connections that promote lasting change.