Laura Cathcart Robbins: Embracing Sobriety and Inclusivity
Episode Overview
Exploring the parable of the two wolves and its relevance to personal experiences Insights into distinguishing intuition from instinct in the journey to recovery The intersection of privilege and addiction: navigating complexities The transformative impact of diverse voices and personal narratives in recovery Embracing vulnerability and authenticity: a powerful path to resilience and hope
It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living. This podcast is about how other people keep themselves moving in the right direction, how they feed their good wolf.
What happens when you blend the power of personal storytelling with the need for inclusivity in addiction recovery? In this episode of The One You Feed, Eric Zimmer sits down with Laura Cathcart Robbins, a writer and speaker who has turned her journey to sobriety into a mission for change. Laura's candid reflections on her life, from battling addiction to finding her voice as a writer, offer a raw and inspiring narrative.
She talks about the importance of distinguishing between intuition and instinct, and how she reclaimed her recovery for herself rather than for others. Laura also delves into the intersection of race, privilege, and addiction, shedding light on why representation matters in the recovery community. If you're looking for a story that combines resilience, authenticity, and the power of diverse voices, this episode is a must-listen.