Author: Tamar Medford

Dear Moms, Today, as someone who just became a co-parent last year, I want to have a heart-to-heart conversation with you. As mothers, we share the incredible joys and profound challenges that come with raising children. But what if I told you that some mothers face an additional layer of complexity—a journey that often goes unseen and unrecognized? What if I also mention that some of us are doing this without the aid of alcohol at the end of a long hard day? I’m talking about raising neurodivergent children while striving to maintain sobriety. True Story: A recent outing with my…

Being a mother is a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and challenges. However, if you’re a mom with neurodiverse children who finds solace in alcohol, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Many women face similar struggles, and it’s essential to find healthier coping mechanisms to ensure a brighter future for yourself and your children. Welcome to Laughing Without Liquor, a safe space where we empower moms like you to discover the joy of laughter without relying on alcohol. Understanding the Challenges: Neurodiverse children bring unique joys and challenges into our lives. (I know I was shocked…

Sobriety is a journey that requires a great deal of strength and resilience. It is a process of breaking free from addiction and regaining control over one’s life. While the journey may be challenging, many people find that tapping into their higher power or god can provide them with the support and guidance they need to stay on track. One of the most important reasons to tap into your higher power or god in sobriety is that it can provide a sense of purpose, meaning and guidance. Addiction can leave people feeling lost and without direction, but connecting with a…

On this episode of the “Now What?!” Society Podcast, Tamar and Lane answer another listener’s question about overcoming the romanticizing thoughts we have about alcohol. Topics Discussed: Just Ask Us! We love to have fun on the show, and we encourage our listeners to be a part of that conversation! Do you have a specific question, topic or a “would you rather” question you’d like us to talk about on the show? CLICK HERE to find this podcast on Apple podcasts THE NOW WHAT SOCIETY: Meet Tamar Medford & Lane Kennedy, hosts of the podcast, The Now What Society, and Founders of The…

In this episode of the “Now What?!” Society Podcast, Tamar and Lane talk about why self care is so important and why we need to schedule it for ourselves on a regular basis. Here are some of the things we talked about: We love to have fun on the show and we encourage our listeners to be a part of that conversation! Do you have a specific question, topic or a “would you rather” question you’d like us to talk about on the show? Visit the website: https://thenowwhatsociety.com/ Check out our Community Where “tired, fed up” Gen X women come…

Have you reached a point in your life where you thought, “WTF! I can’t take this anymore!” Unfortunately, it takes most of us to reach that point before we’re willing enough to make the change required to release the stress, tension, and frustration that goes along with hitting our breaking point. Why is it that we can’t stop repeating the same mistakes over and over and expecting different results? Why has stress become such a normal part of our daily lives? Why don’t we do something about it sooner? We continue to hide the secrets we think people will judge…

Personal empowerment is independence. It is using your strengths, capabilities, and knowledge to tackle life. It is about choosing to direct your life no matter what obstacles or challenges may come your way. Personal empowerment is about taking charge of your life and understanding that you have the power to make it what you want. Instead of allowing it to wear you down or others to control your thoughts and actions, personal empowerment embraces life and encourages you to take the necessary steps to be in control and stay in control. STEP ONE: Be Assertive and Take Action It’s rare…

Do you have any bad habits you can’t seem to kick? Here is an example that I think so many of us can relate too. Have you ever decided to go on a diet, stuck too it for a length of time and then decided to eat one thing off plan to find yourself right back into overindulging? You are not alone! Bad habits can be hard to break but here are a few ways that you can get started.  Develop a Practice Did you know that breathwork can improve anxiety levels and lower cravings? This awareness can help you stay…

Staying energetic throughout work is something most people around the world struggle with. While proper diet, sleep, and hydration certainly play a role, many other factors can contribute. The simple fact of not wanting to do the work or being in the wrong career can quickly drain your energy too. Nothing is worse than trying to get through your daily work tasks while struggling to keep your eyes open. Thankfully, you can incorporate many tips and tricks into your everyday life to manage it much more easily. These five tips will help you stay energetic at work to maximize productivity.…

Being alcohol free heightens your awareness drastically: Colors become brighter, food tastes better, touch is more intense. In this full sensory state we introduce the element of travel making your brand new experience in an unfamiliar place euphoric!! So why does this matter you ask? Well because HOOKED Full Sensory Travel is going to Costa Rica! Deadline is September 12th, 2022. About HOOKED Full Sensory Travel: Their purpose is to get you HOOKED on healthy habits. They will expose you to as many healthy experiences as possible during this full sensory adventure. Guests are exposed to hands-on experiences that will…

Any place you go: a coffee shop, work, or home, can be transformed into a thriving atmosphere. It doesn’t take fancy equipment or money to make it happen either. A successful atmosphere just requires positivity, responsibility, movement, and organization – all skills you can learn and possess over time with practice and patience. Transforming any atmosphere into a successful one is a crucial tool. Understanding how your environment can harm you or help you is essential. To be sure that you achieve your goals and live the life you desire no matter where you are, minding your atmosphere counts. The…

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT (TRANSCRIPTION IS NOT PERFECT) Tamar: We’re live. Lane: Welcome back. Tamar: Where’s the spray lane. Lane: Oh, wait, hold, please hold. So good. Tamar: I still haven’t gotten any, I think with the episodes we have out now, it’s probably about two months of us doing the spray. Yeah. I should get some, you should get some, and I haven’t gotten any that’s okay. Lane: That’s okay. You can get some soon. I’m hanging out here with my friend, Tamar, Medford, Tamar: and I’m hanging out with my friend lane Kennedy Lane: and you are hanging out with us on your sober. Now, what. Now, what’s…

It is a fact that just about everyone faces difficulties in life. Adversity comes in all shapes and sizes, including physical, mental, emotional, financial, and more. While the type of adversity one faces in life requires different resources to get through it, they all offer something or a lesson to be learned. In other words, while adversity is harsh, it still brings benefits to your life that you may not otherwise learn or gain. The following are important lessons adversity can teach you: Gratitude and Positivity While increased positivity may sound counterintuitive while facing adversity, it is still true. The…

Have you reached a point in your life where you thought, “WTF! I can’t take this anymore!” Unfortunately, it takes most of us to reach that point before we’re willing enough to make the change required to release the stress, tension, and frustration that goes along with hitting our breaking point. Why is it that we can’t stop repeating the same mistakes over and over and expecting different results? Why has stress become such a normal part of our daily lives? Why don’t we do something about it sooner? We continue to do things like hiding the secrets we think…

In this episode of, You’re Sober! Now What? Podcast, Tamar, and Lane talk about emotional sobriety and why it’s important in order to develop long-term recovery. Brought up in our conversation today: How amazing the 90’s music was!Listen-Question: How to practice acceptance when you are clearly not compatible with someone.How learning emotional awareness can keep you sober.Developing a willingness to change so we can improve our emotional intelligence and emotional wellness. The Now What Academy What’s next in your life? Would you like to get off the emotional rollercoaster and start getting what you want? Do you want to learn…

Mindfulness is a skill anyone can acquire. It helps to reduce stress and improve your overall life. It helps you be more conscious of your actions, thoughts, and emotions in order to make better decisions. In short, mindfulness is key to successfully getting control of your life. Here Are Seven Reasons Why: Focus When you’re more mindful about your actions, thoughts, and what you are personally doing, you’re much more likely to complete tasks and get things done effectively and successfully. Emotional Intelligence An emotionally intelligent person is self-aware enough to regulate their emotions and take healthy actions. As a…

If you ask five different people their idea of success, you will likely get five different answers. This is because everyone’s version of success is different. According to the dictionary, success is defined as accomplishing an aim, purpose, or objective. You are likely successful when you do a set of actions that result in achieving a goal. Learning how everyone identifies success can help you understand yourself better to unlock more opportunities and achieve everything you want in life. Here are seven forms of success to achieve more in life Inner Success  Your inner success includes your emotional success –…

Online besties, Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy share their life experiences and hilarious adventures as two women living in long-term recovery. (Which is often messy!) With over 35 years of continuous sobriety, Tamar & Lane support women over 40 who have hit the f*ck it button and find themselves asking WTF! Now What? INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT (TRANSCRIPTION IS NOT PERFECT) Lane: I’m ready. So nice. You should get some, Tamar: can you spray some over here? Lane: Yeah. It’s like Rosewood. It’s so nice. Tamar: That was fun. Lane: What was fun? Tamar: The spray, the spray. Oh yeah. I love the spray. I do the spray…

Taking action is the most important thing you can do to accomplish your goals. While planning is a crucial first step, it should never be your primary focus. Without action, you have nothing. Take Control and Identify Your Resistance To take control, you must figure out what is holding you back. Overthinking or procrastination are not the causes. They are the result of your resistance. The truth within you that must discover if you want to keep moving forward. Often overthinking is due to fear. Fear of making mistakes, stepping outside of your comfort zone, or simply the unknown. Whatever…

Being an effective listener is a powerful communication technique that you can use to build a rewarding life. Great listeners can solve complex problems, unite organizations and people, and run successful businesses. Listening is the first step to adopting proper communication skills and it positively impacts your life, business, and community. Optimizing your listening skills is necessary to achieve more of your goals or dreams in life. Here are four key benefits to being a great listener, and how this necessary skill improves your overall life. Improved Relationships When you hear what others are saying more than you talk, you…

Today on the You’re Sober! Now What? Podcast Lane and I chat about Courage and what it means for those who live a sober lifestyle. Listen: Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Google Podcasts INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT (TRANSCRIPTION IS NOT PERFECT) Tamar: Okay. Are you ready? Lane: Ready Tamar: Let’s talk about courage Lane: Courage to change, courage to walk across the street. Some days that’s a challenge. Courage to get out of the house. Yes, courage to wake up in the morning, courage to get out of bed, courage, to be a good human being courage, not flip people off courage to be a wife, courage, to not sleep…

Online besties, Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy share their life experiences and hilarious adventures as two women living in long-term recovery. (Which is often messy!) With over 35 years of continuous sobriety, Tamar & Lane support women over 40 who have hit the f*ck it button and find themselves asking WTF! Now What? They help women find their Three G’s over in the Now What Society. Learn how to pause.Reframe your toxic thinking.Develop more meaningful connections.Gain clarity on who you are so you can bust out and live the life of your dreams. Nothing is off-limits so get ready to…

If you are newly sober, I want to take a minute to congratulate you for making what may be the best decision of your life. For many who struggle with alcohol addiction, we are forced to make this choice based on the mess we created in our lives. For me personally, there really was no other option. I’m sure I could have dug my bottom much deeper, but I think when you get to the point where you don’t want to live anymore that’s deep enough. Deciding to get sober is only the first step of many steps to come.…

The Rise Beyond Recovery Virtual Summit was born with a vision of bringing together amazing people in recovery to spread a message that would help others enhance their lives and achieve long-term recovery. The purpose of this event is to inspire anyone in recovery to create a life so good for themselves that they never want to go back to their old way of living. This event will show you how! This virtual summit kicks off Monday, April 4th and goes until Friday, April 8th. Each day in the Facebook group, you will get to hear the stories of those…