Reimagining Recovery (Holly Whitaker): ADDICT...

I got to chat with Dr. Jill Biden about: the first draft of her memoir View from the East Wing; her new job and her forever love of teaching; her early family life; grieving, processing anger, and attempting forgiveness; caregiving and aging; and moments of divine intervention. P ...  عرض المزيد

In October’s solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve read this month (including the rare novel, which I loved!), and what’s inspiring my latest attempts to resist the compulsion to overwork. I’m also sharing my takes on some things that are happening now in the media landscape: chang ...  عرض المزيد

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen are joined by author of the book “Quit Like A Woman” and founder of Tempest, an organization that helps individuals live an alcohol free life, Holly Whitaker. They begin by discussing what it’s like to start drinking at a young age and t ...  عرض المزيد

Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances, but it's also one of the most addictive and dangerous ones. Today I created an entire episode dedicated to affirmations for sobriety from alcohol. Not everyone struggles and your reason for quitting shouldn't be anyone else's bus ...  عرض المزيد

 In this special episode of The Conversation, Amanda de Cadenet invites Holly Whittaker, author of the bestselling Quit like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol,  on for a frank discussion about their active recovery. Together, they discuss ...  عرض المزيد