Alcohol-isms: Dad. Daughter. Sober.
By Tara
Alcohol-isms: Dad. Daughter. Sober.May 06, 2022
24 | Fantasizing about Drinking
Tara and Dan discuss what it means to fantasize about drinking, and how it affects them.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
23 | A Drinking and Driving Accident
Tara and Dan discuss recent and past events in their lives surrounding car accidents while drunk.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
22 | Life Update
Tara and Dan talk about the current events in their lives and how it's impacting them.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
21 | We Accidentally Had Alcohol
In a strange turn of events, both Tara and Dan, on two separate occasions over the span of a week, accidentally had alcohol.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
20 | A Parent's Perspective on Kids with Alcoholism
In this first ever solo episode, Dan talks about his experience being a parent to a child with alcoholism.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
19 | Going to Social Events Sober
Tara and Dan talk about how they started going to events sober when they quit drinking, and how they manage sobriety at events to this day!
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
18 | An Apology to Our Listeners / Going Back to Your Old Drinking Places
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
17 | What To Do When You're Ready To Quit
When you've finally come to the realization that you don't want to drink anymore...this is what Dan and Tara did to kick start their sobriety journeys.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
16 | Righting Your Wrongs
Tara and Dan discuss the importance of making amends in regards to your recovery journey.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
15 | Grieving your Substance with Cody Kreutz
This week we have a special guest -- Cody Kreuts! Cody and Tara start off this episode discussing the topic of grieving your substance, and then move on over to lots of other sobriety related issues.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
14 | Humility is Hard
In this Episode of Alcohol-Isms, Dan and Tara discuss how humility has and hasn't played a role in their recovery. We also talk about Jeff Goldblum. =)
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? Have a comment or concern? You can message them on Instagram!
13 | Anonymity is bad....or is it?
In this episode, Tara and Dan discuss their differing opinions on the topic of anonymity and alcoholism.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? Have a comment or concern? You can message them on Instagram!
12 | Being in a Relationship with Someone Who Drinks
On this special episode, Tara brings on her husband Phil to the podcast! Together they discuss how it's possible to grow and manage a relationship with a sometimes drinker (Phil) and a complete non-drinker (Tara).
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? Have a comment or concern? You can message them on Instagram!
11 | Quitting is hard. Drinking is harder.
Quitting alcohol can be very difficult. But Tara and Dan agree--the life they lived with alcohol was harder than getting sober.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? Have a comment or concern? You can message them on Instagram!
10 | Warning Signs of Problematic Drinking
In this episode, Tara and Dan discuss the warning signs in your daily life of potential problematic drinking.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? Have a comment or concern? You can message them on Instagram!
9 | "How I got Sober"
Tara and Dan discuss the steps Tara took at the very beginning of her journey at 21 years old that led to 8+ years (and counting) of sobriety.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
8 | Intervention
Dan and Tara discuss the variety of interventions they've experienced in their drinking history. They also touch on being witness to others who are experiencing addiction, and how it's very difficult to not enable loved ones who are expressing unhealthy habits.
7 | Milestones as an Alcoholic
Tara reflects with Dan about her sober twenties on the eve of her 30th Birthday. Even though her life is happy and stable now, milestones like these can bring up regrets and a feeling of loss about time spent drinking.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
6 | Accepting your Limitations as an Alcoholic / Ex-Drinker
Tara and Dan discuss the limitations you must confront once you get sober. From relationships, to places you used to go, to how you fill your days--your life can drastically change once you quit drinking. In this episode, they break down how their lives changed, and how it was all for the better.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can message them on Instagram!
5 | The Struggles of Identifying Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse within yourself
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
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4 | Anger & Resentment
Dan and Tara talk about two emotions that can, and will, drag you back down into drinking/using.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
3 | The Power of Admitting Your Faults
In this episode, Tara and Dan discuss their experience with admitting their faults and flaws, and how that has impacted their mental health and sobriety.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
2 | What Is Alcoholism?
Dan and Tara discuss what alcoholism is, and what it isn't.
Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!
1 | Introduction
Dan and Tara, who are Dad and Daughter, introduce themselves as the hosts of their new podcast, Alcohol-isms. Both alcoholic, and both in recovery, they come together to share their experience with this disease, sobriety, addiction, and recovery.