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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 44 MIN

Girl Walks Out of a Bar... and Into a New Life - Lisa Smith's Story

from The Sober New Yorker · host Melissa McGovern

Lisa Smith is the author of the acclaimed memoir Girl Walks Out of a Bar, a candid and powerful account of her journey from addiction to recovery. A former high-powered New York City attorney, Lisa struggled with a high-functioning alcohol and cocaine addiction before finding lasting sobriety.Now 22 years alcohol- and drug-free, Lisa is a leading voice in the recovery community. She is the award-winning host of the podcast Recovery Rocks, co-creator of The Sobriety Deck, and a sought-after speaker and advocate. Through her writing, podcasting, and recovery work, Lisa continues to inspire others by sharing her experience with honesty, humor, and hope.In this conversation, Lisa reflects on writing her memoir years after its publication, what recovery looks like more than two decades later, and why getting sober had to be something she did for herself.Get her book:https://lisasmithadvisory.com/about-the-book/Follow her on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/lisasmithwrites/

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