New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Cathcart Robbins on Ambien Addiction | Sober Spill EP 41
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana is joined by Laura Cathcart Robbins, New York Times Bestselling author of Stash: My Life in Hiding, to pull back the curtain on her harrowing journey through Ambien addiction, high-functioning motherhood, and the "dark in the tunnel". Laura shares the raw reality of being the ""only one in the room"" as a Black woman in recovery and how she finally surrendered the image of the "perfect PTA mom" to save her own life. If you’ve ever felt like your struggle is too unique to be heard, this conversation on race, identity, and radical vulnerability is for you. Discover how Laura transformed her deepest shame into hope for anyone struggling to find their voice. #SoberSpill #AmbienRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #LauraCathcartRobbins #AddictionRecovery
To learn more about Laura Cathcart Robbins, visit her website https://lauracathcartrobbins.com/ or her instagram @lauracathcartrobbins
For more info about our Sober Spill Podcast, check us out at https://www.soberspillpodcast.com/
Healing happens step by step — discover our outpatient options at https://www.mountainside.com/treatment/programs/outpatient-services/
Families heal together — explore our Family Wellness services at https://www.mountainside.com/treatment/offerings/family-wellness/
Stay connected, stay grounded — explore our support groups at https://www.mountainside.com/resources/support-groups/
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In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana is joined by Laura Cathcart Robbins, New York Times Bestselling author of Stash: My Life in Hiding, to pull back the curtain on her harrowing journey through Ambien addiction, high-functioning motherhood, and the "dark in the tunnel". Laura shares the raw reality of being the ""only one in the room"" as a Black woman in recovery and how she finally surrendered the image of the "perfect PTA mom" to save her own life. If you’ve ever felt like your struggle is too unique to be heard, this conversation on race, identity, and radical vulnerability is for you. Discover how Laura transformed her deepest shame into hope for anyone struggling to find their voice. #SoberSpill #AmbienRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #LauraCathcartRobbins #AddictionRecovery To learn more about Laura Cathcart Robbins, visit her website https://lauracathcartrobbins.com/ or her instagram @lauracathcartrobbins For more info about our Sober Spill Podcast, check us out at https://www.soberspillpodcast.com/ Healing happens step by step — discover our outpatient options at https://www.mountainside.com/treatment/programs/outpatient-services/ Families heal together — explore our Family Wellness services at https://www.mountainside.com/treatment/offerings/family-wellness/ Stay connected, stay grounded — explore our support groups at https://www.mountainside.com/resources/support-groups/