S4E8 Addiction Loss, Shame, and the Courage to Heal with Lauren Sisler

Have you lost someone you love to addiction? Do you carry shame around the way they died? Are you generally perplexed about how an intelligent, kindhearted person—someone with a bright future ahead—falls prey to the disease of addiction, and dies? You're not alone.

Join Amanda and Lauren Sisler, award-winning ESPN broadcaster, author of the new book Shatterproof: How I Overcame the Shame of Losing My Parents to Opioid Addiction (and Found My Sideline Shimmy), and overall extraordinarily resilient human, for a hard look at the shame that accompanies death by substances.

In 2003, Lauren lost both of her parents to the disease of addiction within 5 hours of each other. Amidst profound grief and despair that could have halted her dreams, Lauren discovered an incredible courage that propelled her forward, turning pain and shame into a pathway for success.

Listen as these two powerhouse women uncover:

🔥The disease concept of addiction and how your person lost the power to choose you over drugs and/or alcohol

🔥How shame is lifted once we understand and believe that addiction is a disease, not a character defect

🔥The insidious nature of addiction and how/why a person crosses the line knowing they are heading down a slippery slope

🔥The power of grief to reveal parts of ourselves that need deep healing

🔥How our example of honestly seeking the truth of who we are, and taking the necessary steps to transform, helps others do the same

🔥Giving yourself grace during the push-pull process of becoming vulnerable enough to heal, and change

About Lauren

Lauren Sisler has been captivating audiences with her insightful coverage on ESPN since 2016. Not only is she a powerhouse in the broadcasting world, but she’s also the author of the compelling new book, Shatterproof. Lauren is passionate about sports, but even more passionate about telling the stories of the coaches, athletes, and fans who make it more than a game. Lauren is currently sharing her journey through grief with audiences nationwide, aiming to shed light on crucial issues and dismantle the obstacles that prevent us from embracing our fullest potential.

Check out Lauren’s website to learn where she is speaking next!

Buy her book, Shatterproof: How I Overcame the Shame of Losing My Parents to Opioid Addiction (and Found My Sideline Shimmy)

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