Intelligence on the Rocks
We are two alcoholics who are learning to navigate life without alcohol.
Episodes
103 episodes
At What Cost?
Lizzy and Antonio wrap up season 8 with special guest Melissa Silverstein of The Healed Professional . Why would high achievers rather burn out than ask for help and what becomes possible when you finally stop carrying everything alone?
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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40:55
Steady Hands/Sober Mom
Sobriety does not swoop in and turn back time. Often, we are facing the difficult truth that things will never be the same. Join us in an honest conversation with Ericka, a mom who has faced these truths and challenges and is making...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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1:00:31
Progress is Progress
Special guest Belinda Morey. Tired of polished recovery narratives? So is Belinda. Join us as she talks raw progress, tiny wins, and the real work of healing.
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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35:45
More Than All The Sky
On the first episode of 2026, join Lizzy and Antonio as they meet with Lori Ada Jaroslow to discuss her musical, More Than All The Sky. A powerful and deeply human work of art, the musical explores addiction, love, loss, and most importan...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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48:38
Distractions Vs. Actions
Sometimes it can feel like we’re in a rut. It’s hard to change and grow, but in sobriety it’s extra important not to become stagnant.
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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19:44
Intentions, Boundaries and Holiday Energy
How can we set intentions for the holidays to help us prepare for the people, places and situations that can be uncomfortable? Toño and Lizzy sit down and discuss some helpful ideas for this holiday season.
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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31:08
Are You Bored?
In sobriety things can seem boring. What are we supposed to do with our hands? How are we supposed to connect with others? Where can we find joy? Don’t worry, boredom is a good thing and the joy is right there waiting for us.
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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29:25
Are You Unintentionally Disingenuous?
Are we as genuine as we think we are? To be genuine we must understand ourselves. In sobriety this can be very difficult to navigate. Join Lizzy and Toño to explore the question the caterpillar asks Alice, “Who are you?”
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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31:12
Brain Fog
It happens to all of us at some point, our brain hits the brakes. It could be putting the phone in the refrigerator or the backpack on the dog, “What am I doing?!” What exactly is this phenomenon and how does it relate to sobriety? Join u...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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21:26
We Get Knocked Down, But We Get Up Again
Lizzy and Toño speak with Ginny, who shares her incredible tragedies and triumphs in sobriety.
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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1:02:00
We Normally Wouldn’t Have Met…Part 2
Lizzy and Toño sit down with Ginny, whose story was, on the surface, a complete 180 from their own experiences. Yet, throughout their conversation, they found more similarities and within those similarities, more strength to continue down...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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41:00
We Normally Wouldn’t Have Met…
Lizzy and Toño sit down with Ginny, whose story was,on the surface, a complete 180 from their own experiences. Yet, throughout their conversation, they found more similarities and within those similarities, more strength to continu...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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45:24
Mid Season Treat⭐️ It’s Not About the Milk Podcast
On October 3rd, a new podcast is joining the sobriety community! Lizzy and Antonio had the pleasure of speaking with the creator in this exclusive mid season episode. Jake Fisher,its_not_about_the_milk_podcast, is bringing something...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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25:18
Changing the World Part Two: A Conversation with Dr. Robb Kelly
Join Lizzy and Toño as they explore an addiction treatment with a 98% success rate. Drawing from neuroscience, trauma-informed therapy, and a spiritual mindset, Dr. Kelly breaks down why addiction is rarely just about alcohol.
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30:01
Changing the World Part One: A Conversation with Dr. Robb Kell
Join Lizzy and Toño as they explore an addiction treatment with a 98% success rate. Drawing from neuroscience, trauma-informed therapy, and a spiritual mindset, Dr. Kelly breaks down why addiction is rarely just about alcohol....
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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30:40
Almost Perfect, but Not Quite
This is one of my favorite Shel Silverstein poems and before we recorded this podcast, I was listening to the poem in my head on repeat. The quest to be perfect is absolutely fruitless, so why do we think it’s actually possible and not re...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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35:45
Eating Disorders and Addiction
50% of people with eating disorders have co-occurring disorders with drugs or alcohol. The similarities between the two are staggering and frightening. Our special guest, Dr. Rachel Kaplan, shares her personal experience with her ow...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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39:03
Cultivating Happiness in Sobriety
Join us with special guest, Austin Karr, verified life coach and creator of 100 Days of Sobriety, as we dive deep into finding happiness in the power of today.
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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39:09
The Low Down on Depression (part two)
Rejoin Lizzy and Dr. Elizabeth Miller in the second half of their discussion on depression and addiction.
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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30:44
The Low Down on Depression
We hear about depression so often that many people have become almost desensitized to the actual risks inherent with it. Join Lizzy and Dr. Elizabeth Miller in part one of this collaborative series as they dive deep into the importance of...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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26:04
Interventions
We’ve seen interventions on television and in movies, but what are actual interventions like? Join Lizzy, Toño , and Mary Beth Lee as they discuss all the different types of interventions, when they can be helpful and what can go w...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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33:54
Harm Reduction
Meeting people where they are can actually be more successful than total abstinence from alcohol. Every person has a different experience and the ultimate goal is saving lives. Join us along with Mary Beth Lee to explore the benefits of h...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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39:09
Excuses We Use to Avoid Sobriety
There’s no question that sobriety can be daunting. It’s often quite difficult to overcome our own stereotypes and fears to take that leap of faith into an existence without alcohol! Join Lizzy and Toño as they discuss some of ...
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37:48
Are We Clinging to the Right Things?
In part two of their series with Mary Beth Lee, LMSW, Lizzy and Antonio uncover some difficult issues that can arise in sobriety. Mary Beth shares some frightening statistics, as well as some words of hope and encouragement.WARNING...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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49:07