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co-regulationWhy Christianity Is Still Calling Women Whores 2000 Years Later (Meggan Watterson)Holly reunites with her friend, feminist theologian Meggan Watterson, to discuss her new book The Girl Who Baptized Herself Their conversation moves between Watterson's childhood religious trauma, academic mission to recover suppressed women's voices in early Christianity, and what it means to be called a heretic for telling the truth about women's spiritual authority. With raw vulnerability, both women explore how ancient stories of resistance mirror our current moment under Christian nationalism and an increasingly fascist America, the difference between going inward v. seeking external validation, and why small communities might be our salvation. This dialogue weaves personal transformation...2025-07-241h 37
Redesigning Life with Sabrina SotoEncore Episode: Holly Whitaker - Rethinking Your Relationship with AlcoholThis week, we are re-releasing one of Redesigning Life's most well-received and downloaded episodes... Holly Whitaker : Quit Like A WomenHave you ever wondered why we reach for a drink during life's highest moments and lowest lows? Why does alcohol seem essential to celebrating a wedding, mourning a loss, or simply getting through a Tuesday?In this illuminating conversation with Holly Whitaker, author of "Quit Like a Woman", we explore the complex relationship many of us have with alcohol and how it might be affecting more than we realize. Holly shares her personal journey from...2025-07-2138 minco-regulationWhy Soothing Your Nervous System IS Managing the Crisis (Erica Chidi)Erica Chidi shares her unique perspective on navigating crisis and uncertainty, drawing from her formative years in post-apartheid South Africa and her work as a doula, author, and founder. She discusses how current global events represent a collective consciousness shift where "everybody's here now," forcing those who previously remained disconnected to engage with reality. Erica offers practical wisdom on nervous system regulation during turbulent times, emphasizing presence over emotional labeling and the critical importance of sleep, movement, and community. She advocates for "narrow and deep" activism—becoming obsessive about one specific cause rather than spreading thin—and shares how her...2025-07-171h 20co-regulationAre You Betraying the World by Being Okay? (Elise Loehnen)Writer, podcaster, polymath, and intellectual synthesizer Elise Loehnen joins Holly for a wide-ranging exploration of how to navigate our current cultural moment with wisdom, nuance, and hope. From her unexpected journey from being the 2nd in command at Goop to becoming one of today's most thoughtful cultural commentators, Elise shares how she maintains optimism while grappling with the full complexity of our times. This conversation weaves together threads of spiritual practice, political engagement, shadow integration, and the essential work of staying regulated in a dysregulated world.Topics CoveredIdentity and Intellectual Formation...2025-07-101h 27co-regulationFeministing in the Anti-Feminist Era (Amanda Montei)Producer note: The term 'feministing' was coined by Jessica Vlenti for her groundbreaking feminist blog Feministing.com (2004-2019), which was instrumental in shaping online feminist discourse during the height of feminist digital media.Holly sits down with feminist writer and author Amanda Montei to explore what it means to be Outspoken Intellectual Feminist in what feels like the height of feminist backlash. Montei, author of "Touched Out," opens up about her recent divorce, the collapse of feminist movements, and how she's navigating the intersection of personal upheaval and political crisis. The discussion delves into the challenges...2025-07-031h 21co-regulationWhen Recovery Becomes Another Addiction (Carl Erik Fisher)Holly talks w/Dr. Carl Erik Fisher, addiction psychiatrist and author of The Urge, about the intersection of narcissism and addiction in our current cultural moment, and the paradox of how recovery culture itself can create new forms of self-obsession and addiction.Key themes discussed: Living through institutional collapse and staying grounded; Anna Lembke's theory that endemic narcissism drives peak addiction; distinguishing between grandiose vs vulnerable narcissism and trait vs process narcissism; how 12-step programs were designed to deflate powerful men's egos but modern recovery often demands constant self-optimization; the difference between false refuges (money, power...2025-06-261h 16co-regulationHow to Stop Caring About What Everyone Else Thinks (Emily McDowell)Holly reconnects with her friend and former podcast co-host (Quitted) Emily McDowell for a raw conversation about how extreme adversity can strip away everything that doesn't matter and reveal what does. After years of health crises, family loss, and business transitions, Emily describes arriving at a place of No Fucks Given that feels like coming home to herself. Together, they explore what it means to build real community, trust your body's wisdom, and stop proving yourself to the world.Topics covered include how selling her business and facing health challenges (brain tumor, autoimmune thyroid condition) led...2025-06-191h 46co-regulationEthical Prepperism and How to Stay Present During Collapse (J Wortham)Holly sits down with J Wortham, NYT Magazine staff writer, co-host of the Still Processing podcast, and co-editor of the anthology Black Futures. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore how to navigate authoritarian times through spiritual practice, community building, and practical survivalism, while examining the tension between ambition and enoughness in creative work.Topics coveredThey discuss why current upheaval isn't new for people who've survived oppression; J's evolution from tech journalism to culture writing through curiosity rather than ambition; the collapse of arts funding + how institutions are becoming irrelevant; moving...2025-06-171h 11co-regulationHow to be a Dissident: Learning From Indigenous Resistance and Resilience (Chris La Tray)In this first episode, Holly talks with Chris La Tray, Métis storyteller, Montana Poet Laureate, and author of the brilliant and timely memoir Becoming Little Shell. Chris shares the story of his people—the Little Shell Tribe, who remained landless for over a century after refusing to accept an exploitative treaty—and what their resilience teaches us about playing the long game in dark times.They discuss why current political upheaval represents familiar patterns to Indigenous peoples who have survived 500 years of colonialism; how Chief Little Shell's principled refusal to accept 10 cents per acre for triba...2025-06-121h 11co-regulationIntroducing co-regulation: a new podcast by Holly Whitakerco-regulation is a podcast hosted by Holly Whitaker (HOME, QUITTED) that creates space for authentic conversations about how we're navigating this period of societal upheaval and profound transition. Through conversations with thinkers, artists, and experts, informed by Holly's perspective on addiction, recovery, and the intersection of personal healing and cultural systems, this show invites listeners into real-time exploration of how we're living through unprecedented change—not as isolated individuals, but as interconnected beings whose nervous systems regulate better together than apart.In the aftermath of the 2024 election and accelerating pressure on our social systems, the limitations of...2025-06-1207 min
Self-Conscious with Chrissy TeigenHolly Whitaker - 30 Days to a New Relationship with AlcoholIn this episode, Holly Whitaker, bestselling author of Quit Like a Woman, joins Chrissy to help rethink our relationship with alcohol. Drawing from her Audible Original 30 Days to a New Relationship with Alcohol, Whitaker introduces a compassionate approach that meets listeners wherever they are on their sobriety journey—without pushing for total abstinence. Together, they dive deep into the emotional and spiritual roots of addiction, offering empowering strategies to break free from dependency and reclaim personal freedom.30 Days to a New Relationship with Alcohol is now available on Audible and Amazon.See Privacy Policy at ht...2025-05-1534 min
The Rest Effect PodcastThe Confidence in Colour – A Chat with Ann WhitakerIn this episode, I chat with Ann Whitaker from Ann Whitaker Style—a colour and image consultant and self-described confidence creator. Ann shares her insight into how dressing well is more than just about appearance—it's a powerful form of self-care.We explore the magic of wearing the right colours for you and how it can shift how you feel, boost your confidence, and even change the way others respond to you. From helping with career promotions to attracting aligned people into your life, Ann explains the real impact your wardrobe can have.Ann walks us t...2025-05-0216 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreEmpowerment and Liberation: A Fresh Perspective on Recovery in 'Quit Like a Woman' by Holly WhitakerChapter 1:Summary of Quit Like a Woman"Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol" by Holly Whitaker is a memoir and self-help book that challenges the normalization of drinking culture, particularly among women. Whitaker draws from her personal experiences with alcohol addiction and recovery to advocate for a redefined approach to sobriety.The book combines personal anecdotes, cultural criticism, and practical advice, emphasizing the need for a supportive community and a radical shift in how society perceives alcohol consumption. Whitaker argues that the traditional narratives around...2024-11-1705 min
Bookey SummaryEmpowerment and Liberation: A Journey Through 'Quit Like a Woman' by Holly WhitakerChapter 1:Summary of Quit Like a Woman"Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol" by Holly Whitaker is a memoir and self-help book that challenges societal norms around drinking and offers an alternative path to sobriety. Whitaker draws from her personal experiences with alcohol addiction and recovery to advocate for a more inclusive and feminist approach to sobriety. The book critiques the way alcohol is entrenched in social interactions and discusses the harmful effects it has, particularly on women. Whitaker highlights the need...2024-11-1605 min
QuittedWho moved our cheese? (An update episode.)In June 2022, Holly drove across the country to move back to Los Angeles from New York after Martha Beck live-coached her into it on episode 14.The plan was to get to New Mexico by Friday in order to record episode 22 of Quitted (quitting compulsory sexuality!), but then Roe got overturned, and because we were both in the middle of having total life meltdowns already and didn't have much grace or space to begin with, we kind of broke. By July, neither of us had any desire to be talking in public; we couldn't even get ourselves...2024-05-301h 05
The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious WomenQuit Like A Woman with Holly WhitakerIn this special anniversary episode, I’m celebrating four incredible years of the Hello Someday Podcast, marked by 214 episodes and 1.5 million downloads. It's been an amazing journey, and I'm deeply grateful to each and every one of you who has joined me along the way.To mark this occasion, I'm thrilled to revisit my top guest interview of all time: my conversation with Holly Whitaker, author of The New York Times best-selling book Quit Like A Woman, The Radical Choice To Not Drink In A Culture Obsessed with Alcohol.Holly's book holds a sp...2024-05-161h 06
9natree[Review] Quit Like a Woman (Holly Whitaker) SummarizedQuit Like a Woman (Holly Whitaker) Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QWH6MKZ?tag=9natree-20 Read more: https://mybook.top/read/B07QWH6MKZ/ #Sobriety #Women'sHealth #AlcoholMarketing #RecoveryAlternatives #SocietalNorms #PersonalEmpowerment #MentalWellbeing #QuitLikeaWoman These are takeaways from this book. Firstly, The Gendered Marketing of Alcohol, Whitaker begins by exposing how alcohol companies specifically target women, leveraging feminist messages and promoting products as symbols of liberation, sophistication, and fun. She discusses how these marketing strategies create a culture that normalizes and glamorizes female drinking, often ignoring the unique dangers and...2024-04-2904 min
Pulling The Thread with Elise LoehnenReimagining Recovery (Holly Whitaker): ADDICTION“For years, I was asking myself whether or not I was an alcoholic versus really asking myself whether or not alcohol was actually providing any benefit to me. And for me, it was just like, This realization when I stopped drinking that I had been asking the wrong question for my whole drinking career and like, why are we not asking the question? We're just like, we're drinking, it's compulsory in our society. It's exceptional if you don't drink. And then it's also this very addictive drug that's marketed to us in a way that totally overrides our ability to...2023-12-0453 min
CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFTHolly WhitakerWhitney is talking with Holly Whitaker, author and founder of Tempest, about the impact of alcohol on family dynamics. Holly believes that society's positive messaging around drinking often overlooks the negative impact it can have on relationships. She believes that the question should not be whether one is an alcoholic, but rather if alcohol negatively impacts one's life and if steps should be taken to address the relationship with it. She also discusses the lack of informed consent around alcohol consumption, as many people are not fully aware of the potential consequences. She suggests that if alcohol...2023-11-0744 min
The Modern Spirituality ShowSobriety and Spirituality with Holly Whitaker and Ben DeckerYour host Ben Decker welcomes New York Times bestselling author, Holly Whitaker onto the show to discuss:✨ Holly's journey from an accountant, to getting sober in 2013, to publishing a bestselling book, to becoming a CEO and raising capital, to selling the company, and now working on her next book and her Substack ✨ The impact Holly's book on quitting drinking had on culture being part of a major plot line on the popular show 'Sex and the City.' ✨ The relationship between addiction, recovery and capitalism. ✨The impact of TV show, 'The Last of Us', has had on both...2023-03-1658 min
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Und natürlich meinte ich "A Star is born" - wusstet ihr aber b...2023-02-0415 minThe Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious WomenQuit Like A Women by Holly WhitakerHolly Whitaker, author of The New York Times best-selling book Quit Like A Woman, The Radical Choice To Not Drink In A Culture Obsessed with Alcohol, was an integral part of my decision to stop drinking and support in early sobriety and her work has helped thousands of women. When I was 60 days sober I signed up for Holly Whitaker’s Hip Sobriety School, an eight-week sober coaching group program with tools, resources and lessons from Holly on “how to quit drinking when you think you can’t”. And when Holly...2023-01-1257 minQuittedDiane Sanfilippo Quits Diet Culture: Part 1Diane Sanfilippo Quits Diet Culture: Part 1During the pandemic, Diane Sanfilippo got on the scale and saw a number that was more than when she started dieting twenty years before; and she realized she couldn’t make herself diet again. This isn’t entirely exceptional, it probably happened to a lot of us, except in Diane’s case she was the author of six bestselling diet books, from Keto QuickStart to Practical Paleo to The 21-Day Sugar Detox. So it wasn’t as if she was just done dieting; she was also done with her career, liveliho...2022-06-2359 minQuittedAn Update Episode: Holly Whitaker and the Lost PlaceAn Update Episode: Holly Whitaker and the Lost PlaceThis week, we’re checking in with Holly, who in 2021, basically removed her skin and left it in the closet of her former life. She lost the thing she’d thought she’d do forever, and the person she thought she’d be forever; in her first “who’s Holly Whitaker?” episode that we recorded back in January, she was deep in the long, humiliating, humbling, sucky journey of surrender through the lost place. In this episode, we catch up on where she’s at, and talk about her shifti...2022-06-1655 minQuittedSara Clark Quits the United StatesSara Clark Quits the United StatesIt was meant to be a short vacation to Grenada in February 2020, but then Covid hit, and Sara Clark, who just happened to have all her things in storage (!!), followed her intuition and stayed in Grenada and left the U.S. for good. That one terrifying (and she means terrifying) leap led her to an unimaginable quality of life as a Black woman now living in a Black country and as a recovering New Yorker living on an island with just over a hundred thousand people. The m...2022-06-091h 08
Flourishing After Addiction with Carl Erik FisherMany Pathways to Holistic Recovery, with Holly WhitakerOne important vision I have for this podcast is to share diverse experiences of addiction and recovery. How people write about it, yes, but even more importantly, the nitty gritty of how they made sense of their own addiction and found their way to recovery. Today’s guest, Holly Whitaker, is a fierce, passionate, and incisive writer who has charted an adventurous path out of eating disorders and addiction.Holly is perhaps best known for her 2019 book, Quit Like a Woman, and she also got a lot of attention around that time for a controversial New York Ti...2022-06-021h 12QuittedMar Grace Quits Trying to be SomeoneMar Grace Quits Trying to be SomeoneHi! Holly here. In this conversation between my friend Mar Grace and myself, we mean to talk about Mar being (their words) a “double black diamond quitter,” but just end up talking about our recovery, very different relationships to relapse, hating each other’s work (at times!) but loving each others’ essence, giving up on leaving a legacy or trying to be significant, divorces that you saw coming and break ups you didn’t want to and which is better, being grateful to those who quit before we are ready to...2022-06-0258 minQuittedAn Update Episode: Emily McDowell, Now With Even More Quitting!An Update Episode: Emily McDowell, Now With Even More Quitting!This week, we’re talking about the big thing Emily couldn’t talk about until now: in April, Em & Friends—the brand she founded and infused with her name, personality and life experience—was acquired, and Emily didn’t go with it. What did it feel like to, finger-by-finger, let go of the future she thought she’d have? WTF is she gonna do now? We get into it all. Big themes include the idea of comfort vs. growth; the feeling of knowing it’s time to go, but dec...2022-05-2645 minQuittedZach Anderson Quits Everything He KnowsZach Anderson Quits Everything He KnowsZach Anderson was raised to be a devout Mormon, with the belief that he could earn God’s favor if he could only be good enough. Obedient enough. Perfect enough. But Zach had a secret: he was gay, which meant his very existence was condemned by the church—and, so he believed, condemned by God. Zach’s specific story is about leaving Mormonism and its community; coming out at age 37 after a lifetime of being told that to be gay was the worst thing he could be; deconstructing his faith and re...2022-05-191h 07QuittedPART TWO: Martha Beck Quits LyingPART TWO: Martha Beck Quits LyingAuthor, speaker, teacher, legend, Oprah-endorsed Martha Beck is known for quitting a lot of things: her family of origin, her religion, marriage, heterosexuality, academia, multiple versions of herself…the list is long. But the thing she quit that has had the most profound and rippling effect was lying. And we mean, lying about anything at all. Years ago she made a resolution to not tell one lie—to herself or anyone else, even the pleasant little lies we tell to make other people feel better—for an entire year. It was th...2022-05-1241 minQuittedMartha Beck Quits LyingMartha Beck Quits LyingAuthor, speaker, teacher, legend, Oprah-endorsed Martha Beck is known for quitting a lot of things: her family of origin, her religion, marriage, heterosexuality, academia, multiple versions of herself…the list is long. But the thing she quit that has had the most profound and rippling effect was lying. And we mean, lying about anything at all. Years ago she made a resolution to not tell one lie—to herself or anyone else, even the pleasant little lies we tell to make other people feel better—for an entire year. It was through this on...2022-05-0553 minQuittedKoa Beck on Quitting Self-OptimizationKoa Beck on Quitting Self-OptimizationKoa Beck made it to the top of her field: she was the was the editor-in-chief of Jezebel and before that was the executive editor at Vogue.com with many other coveted roles held along the way, before she left to write a book that guaranteed she'd never be employable by those institutions ever again. But this isn't the story of how Koa managed that transition--it's not her quitting story. It's the story of white feminism and the lie that self-optimization will save us from a system designed to crush us. If...2022-04-281h 15QuittedAfrica Brooke Part 2: Knowing Who You Are So You Know How To ActAfrica Brooke Part 2: Knowing Who You Are So You Know How To ActWe’re back with the second installment of Africa Brooke. In this episode we dive into how Africa quit self-sabotaging and censoring and found her own voice and the self-confidence to say the things a lot of people are afraid to say. (Hint: it’s sobriety). We go deep on how identifying our values are the key to helping us remember who we are, what we care about, what we stand for, so we can quit trying to stand for everythingin the news cycle...2022-04-2144 min
The Pop-Up PodHolly Whitaker: Reflections from 10 Years of SingledomWhat if you really want a partner, but don't yet have one? Why do we think it "means" something about us if we aren't yet in the relationships we thought we would be by a certain age?
Holly Whitaker (she/her) joins us today to talk about her experience of being mostly single over the past 10 years. She shares honestly about what it’s like to really want something, to feel like you’re missing out by not having it, and yet to also somehow also know that you aren’t ready. This conversation is filled with such w...2022-04-201h 29QuittedAfrica Brooke and Quitting Self-CensorshipAfrica Brooke and Quitting Self-CensorshipInstagram, and social media, can be an amazing tool for social justice. It can also be an absolute trash fire where nobody listens to each other, everyone is outraged, and there’s an overwhelming pressure to post the right thing at the right time, or have an opinion about everything, and a deep fear of saying the wrong thing by mistake or being misunderstood. This week, we’re talking to Africa Brooke about navigating all this, how to stop self-censoring and self-sabotage (and the relationship between the two), and showing up, both...2022-04-141h 04QuittedIt's Quitting Season with Lindsay CrouseIt’s Quitting Season with Lindsay Crouse“When the system doesn't historically stand for you, why sacrifice yourself to uphold it?” Today’s guest, Lindsay Crouse, is as close as it gets to a “quitting expert” in her role as writer and producer at The New York Times, and in this episode, we’re talking about some key things she’s learned and observed through her award-winning coverage. When female athletes at the top of their game like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka start saying no, what larger truth does that indicate, and what does it mean for the res...2022-04-0753 minQuittedDr. Nathalie Dougé Quits Doctoring in the Middle of COVIDDr. Nathalie Dougé Quits Doctoring in the Middle of COVIDNathalie Dougé always knew she wanted to be a doctor: to help people; to make her family proud; and to advocate for people who looked like her: a first-generation Haitian-American woman from the Bronx. When Covid hit, she was working as a hospitalist in Queens: the epicenter of the pandemic. In this episode, Dr. Nathalie Dougé tells us her story: what it took to become a doctor; what it was like to treat the sickest patients in the early days of Covid; how George Floyd’s murde...2022-03-311h 34
QuittedWhat is it About Endings?What Is It About Endings?Quitting is a huge topic, and in this episode, Emily and Holly dive deeper into the angles they most want to talk about. Endings excite Holly and terrify Emily. Why? Holly loves destruction; is she okay? We get into ideas of success and failure and what they are; what “failure porn” is, and the glorification of failure (which doesn’t exist in recovery); how there’s so much guidance for creating and so little around walking away; what happens when you lose your purpose and your passion; do we have one magical...2022-03-171h 14QuittedElizabeth Gilbert, Black Diamond Quitter Part 2Elizabeth Gilbert, Black Diamond Quitter (Part Two)This is the second half of our two-part episode with bestselling author and extremely wise person Elizabeth Gilbert. (If you missed part one, we aired it last week.) Liz is known for quitting many things, and for having a strong inner compass. She is also a person who Emily and Holly look to for guidance in their own lives (WWLGD?), and this conversation is filled with insight, permission, and surprises. It felt like an exhale to record it; we hope it feels that way to hear it.2022-03-101h 01QuittedElizabeth Gilbert, Black Diamond Quitter Part 1Elizabeth Gilbert, Black Diamond Quitter (Part One)This week and next week, we’re thrilled to have bestselling author and extremely wise person Elizabeth Gilbert on the show. Liz is known for quitting many things, and for having a strong inner compass. She is also a person who Emily and Holly look to for guidance in their own lives (WWLGD?), and this conversation is filled with insight, permission, and surprises. It felt like an exhale to record it; we hope it feels that way to hear it.In this episode, we talk about wh...2022-03-0349 minQuittedHolly Whitaker Reports from the Liminal SpaceHolly Whitaker Reports From the Liminal SpaceWhat happens when you have to quit the thing you thought you’d never quit? Welcome to the Holly Episode: Who is Quitted co-host Holly Whitaker, how did she get here, and why does she want to talk about quitting stuff? Holly is publicly known for quitting things: drinking, drugs, bulimia. Her book is called Quit Like A Woman. What we’re saying is: quitting has been a key part of Holly’s narrative. And getting sober sent her down the path to what became her purpose...2022-02-241h 21QuittedEmily McDowell Quits Being a Human BrandThe Emily Episode: Who is Quitted co-host Emily McDowell, how did she get here, and why does she want to talk about quitting stuff? This week, Emily shares the real story behind building a successful brand named after herself and based on her personality, and then, the painful reality of letting go of a dream, and an identity, in order to save both her company and herself. Holly and Emily cover a lot of ground in this hour, including the spiritual implications of “personal brand;” why bigger isn’t always better; the pain we carry from not honoring endings; the lo...2022-02-171h 14QuittedThe Longer TrailerIn this second trailer for Quitted, Emily and Holly discuss what they're quitting in order to make the process of making this podcast feel fun (!!!), instead of turning it into another thing to suffer through. Music: Michael Blumenfeld, mikebloomstudio.comSound engineering + edits: Michael Blumenfeld, mikebloomstudio.comSupport us:Quitted is listener supported, made possible by us and by you; you can support this podcast by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/quitted Become a Quitted supporter on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2022-02-0321 minQuittedQuitted TrailerIntroducing Quitted, a podcast about quitting by Emily McDowell and Holly Whitaker. Quitted launches on February 10, 2022. Become a Quitted supporter on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-1302 min
Solving the Riddle of Being HumanSelf-Discovery: The Most Dangerous Thing of All - with Holly WhitakerThis week, Sah welcomes Holly Whitaker. Holly is the founder of Tempest, and author of the bestselling book, Quit Like a Woman. She founded Tempest in 2014 after she couldn't find support that worked for her. Tempest is now the top digital alcohol treatment program. You can use it anywhere, anytime to create an alcohol-free life you love—get expert-led lessons, a supportive community, and the lifelong tools you need.JoinTempest.com@holly@jointempestIn this episode, Sah and Holly discuss...Holly’s spiritual and sobriety journeysHow Tempest came to beThe challenges of sobriety and how to make quitting drinking excitingLetting the full...2021-11-211h 16
For Your Listening PleasureHolly Whitaker - Quit Like A Women, Tempest and Forging Her Own Path To RecoveryHolly Whitaker is the author of the New York Time’s Bestseller, Quit Like a Woman, the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Tempest, Inc., and co-founder of The Temper publication. Holly talks openly and candidly about her path to recovery, her experience with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and why she felt the need to create Tempest, Inc., an online sobriety school aimed at women and minority groups. 2021-11-1849 min
Good BodiesHow Do I Know If I Should Drink Less Alcohol Ft. Holly WhitakerOn 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 then decide to quit alcohol in your 30s. Next, they explore what it’s like to use alcohol to fit in, find romantic connections, and what it means to have a comfortable relationship with alcohol. Holly shares her path to understanding that alcohol isn’t for her and explains how s...2021-06-1044 min
Only One In The RoomOn My Nightstand: May 29, 2021 by Holly WhitakerToday’s On My Nightstand reading is the essay, May 29, 2021, by Holly Whitaker. Holly is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Quit Like A Woman, a memoir/self-help book about her own recovery. She is the founder and CEO of Tempest (formerly Hip Sobriety), the first female-focused recovery program. With years of experience in the fields of healthcare and tech, she created a human-centered recovery modality and virtual platform offering education, community, and support services, in 2014. Holly has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, and TechCrunch and was named in Inc’s 2019 Female Founders 100 List.2021-06-0413 min
Comeback StoriesHolly Whitaker's Comeback Story - Learning to Love YourselfHolly Whitaker shares her struggle with substance abuse and addiction, and how her experience led her to creating the digital recovery program Tempest. Holly is on a mission to change the conversation about alcohol in society after realizing that her seemingly successful life was just a show, and that there is a different path to recovery available to everyone. Growing up, Holly’s life was fairly idyllic. Her mother was a stay-at-home mom and her father ran his own business. They lived a nice middle-class life but Holly has memories that something that wasn’t right. A big part...2021-04-2941 min
American Fever DreamAfternoon Tea With Holly WhitakerIn this episode of Afternoon Tea, Sami is joined by Holly Whitaker, Founder and CEO of Tempest and author of Quit Like A Woman. They start with a conversation about Holly’s experience and journey to sobriety. Next, they talk about the parallels between the cigarette and alcohol industries and how drinking patterns have shifted over the years. They also discuss the origin and history of Alcoholics Anonymous and its ties to patriarchal ideas. Then, Holly talks about the story behind Tempest and shares its approach to recovery that focuses on the root cause of addiction. Finally, it’s time...2021-04-2345 min
The Two PercentHow Holly Whitaker Turned Her Sobriety Journey Into a VC Backed CompanyAnu chats with Female Founders Fund portfolio founder, Holly Whitaker of Tempest, a modern, digital approach to helping individuals change their relationship with alcohol. Holly shares her personal addiction story and what she saw missing from the existing sobriety landscape that inspired her to create her own holistic recovery plan. They dive deep into the challenges and advantages of building a product through personal experience, the unique societal pressures women face to drink alongside a growing sober-curious movement, the power of community and more. 2021-02-2534 minOnly One In The RoomThe NOW Normal: Holly Whitaker Is The Only One Who Thinks We’re All Going To Quit DrinkingJanuary 2021 marks the ninth month of a pandemic. Drinking (day and otherwise) has skyrocketed, and for people in recovery, relapsing (drinking again after one has set a sobriety date) has too. So just how does one retain or regain their balance in recovery during this perilous time? Today we have my dear, dear friend and woman of the hour, Holly Whitaker.Holly’s best-selling book, Quit Like A Woman, a memoir/self-help book about her own recovery was released one year ago and the paperback launches this week. Holly is the founder and CEO of Tempest (formerly Hip S...2021-01-1433 min
Heart of the MatterAuthor Holly Whitaker on forging her own path and why women struggle with alcohol useFor the first episode of 2021, Elizabeth is joined by Holly Whitaker, author of Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice Not to Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol and founder and CEO of the online recovery program, The Tempest. In this interview, Holly and Elizabeth discuss their experiences as women coming to terms with the impact alcohol was having on their lives, how addiction is portrayed in the media, and their perspectives on the roads they took to finding recovery.To learn more about addiction treatment, visit drugfree.org/treatmentoptions. If you are seeking treatment for...2021-01-1241 min
Harriet Minter Presents: Badass Women’s HourEp 371: 'Quit Like A Woman' with Holly Whitaker, and Ireland makes the internet safer for womenWith Dry January on the horizon, Holly Whitaker shares with Harriet her journey of ditching the booze from her new book "Quit Like A Woman". Plus find out how Irish law now protects women on the internet.Just before Christmas, Ireland passed a law that makes the internet safer for women. Hear from 3 women on how sexual harassment online can have a severe impact on women, and how Irish laws now make it illegal to film and distributing a sex tape without consent. Dr Cliona Saidlear (Exec Director of the Rape Crisis Network Ireland) explains the...2021-01-0453 minRedesigning Life with Sabrina SotoHolly Whitaker: Quit Like A WomanIf you're sober curious or wondering how alcohol is affecting your life, this episode of Redesigning Life covers it all. Holly Whitaker is the author of QUIT LIKE A WOMAN and in this super honest conversation, we discuss her journey to sobriety and our society's perception on drinking.Holly's Blog: HIP SOBRIETYHolly's book: QUIT LIKE A WOMANHolly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyHow to: JOIN TEMPEST2020-11-1838 min