#61: Recovering From Ambien Addiction with Laura Cathcart Robbins, Author of Stash: My Life in Hiding

Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of the Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School’s nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. Her recent articles on the subjects of race, recovery, and divorce have garnered her worldwide acclaim. She is a 2022 TEDx Speaker, and LA Moth StorySlam winner. Currently, she sits on the advisory boards of the San Diego Writer’s Festival and the Outliers HQ podcast Festival.In this episode, we discuss:Laura’s storyRecovering from Ambien addictionThe intersection of race, privilege & addictionBeing the only one in the roomUsing substances to cope with motherhoodOvercoming shame and secrecy Writing a memoirSee links below to find out more about Laura and follow her work:Website: https://lauracathcartrobbins.com/Instagram: @lauracathcartrobbins__To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.