Episode 170 • No More Pretending -- an Open Conversation with Lara Love Hardin
Episode 170 • No More Pretending -- an Open Conversation with Lara Love Hardin
Episode 170 • No More Pretending -- an Open Conversation with Lara Love Hardin
Friday 28th February 2025
Lara Love Hardin shares her journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a bestselling author and prison reform advocate.
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Get the buttons here!Lara Love Hardin's Journey: From Felon to Bestselling Author
Episode Overview
- Lara Love Hardin's transformation from felon to bestselling author.
- The impact of community support in overcoming shame.
- Challenges faced during reentry into society post-incarceration.
- The importance of advocating for prison reform.
- Personal reflections on addiction, recovery, and second chances.
I describe reentry as walking on a tightrope in a windstorm in high heels.
In this episode of the Positive Sobriety Podcast, Nate Larkin and David Hampson have an enlightening conversation with Lara Love Hardin, a best-selling author and prison reform advocate. Lara shares her incredible journey from being labelled the 'Neighbour from Hell' with 32 felony charges to becoming a New York Times bestselling author and an Oprah Book Club pick.
Her memoir, 'The Many Lives of Mama Love', captures her struggle with opiate addiction, her time in prison, and her path to recovery. Lara's story is a testament to the power of second chances and the importance of community in overcoming shame and rebuilding one's life. Lara candidly discusses how she hid her addiction while trying to maintain the facade of a perfect suburban mom.
She reflects on the moment she was sentenced and how that period of incarceration became a turning point. The conversation delves into the challenges of reentry into society post-incarceration, where Lara describes it as walking a tightrope in a windstorm in high heels. The hosts and Lara also explore the broader implications of addiction and recovery, touching on societal attitudes towards second chances and the systemic issues within the judicial system.
Lara's ability to transform her life and use her experiences to advocate for prison reform is truly inspiring. This episode is not just about Lara's personal story but also about the universal themes of redemption, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. If you're looking for a powerful narrative that underscores the human capacity for change and the significance of community support, this episode is a must-listen.