Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks
“Eat, Pray, Love”—But Make it Addiction with Carly Schwarz
“Eat, Pray, Love”—But Make it Addiction with Carly Schwarz
“Eat, Pray, Love”—But Make it Addiction with Carly Schwarz
Friday 20th February 2026
Join Carly Schwartz on Recovery Rocks as she shares her journey from addiction to sobriety with raw honesty and humour.
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43 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Carly's journey from chaos to sobriety offers hope.
- Discusses the stigma around mental health and addiction.
- Highlights the importance of community in recovery.
- Explores the role of antidepressants in mental health.
- Carly's memoir showcases personal growth through storytelling.
"Addiction doesn't have to mean what it looks like in culture."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of addiction and recovery as Carly Schwartz joins Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara on the Recovery Rocks podcast. Carly, a former top editor at The Huffington Post and Editor-in-Chief of the San Francisco Examiner, opens up about her journey from a life of spontaneous chaos to sobriety. Her upcoming memoir, "I'll Try Anything Twice: Misadventures of a Self-Medicated Life," promises to be a gripping tale of self-discovery and resilience.
Carly shares how her life took unexpected turns, from living in a jungle commune in Panama to battling severe depression and addiction. Her story is a candid exploration of the highs and lows of her life, including her time at Burning Man and her experiences with mental health challenges. Carly's narrative sheds light on the often misunderstood world of addiction recovery, making it relatable and accessible.
Lisa and Tawny, both recovery advocates with their own unique stories, create a supportive space for Carly to discuss her past and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation touches on the complexities of mental health, the role of antidepressants, and the stigma surrounding addiction. Listeners will find Carly's honesty refreshing as she talks about the relief of finding sobriety and the unexpected joy of writing her memoir.
Her journey is a testament to the power of storytelling in healing and community building. Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Tune in to hear Carly's inspiring tale and learn how she turned her life around.