Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker
Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker
Episode 47: Lisa Smith
Episode 47: Lisa Smith
Episode 47: Lisa Smith
Tuesday 7th June 2016
Join Lisa Smith on HOME Podcast as she discusses her double life battling addiction while succeeding in the legal world.
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Get the buttons here!Lisa Smith's Double Life: From Addiction to Recovery in the Legal World
I don't think I would have had friends that would have done that like they were. Um, you know, I think that came home to roost that morning of all this idea of like: no, no, I know, I'm a disaster, but I can get this under control.
Ever wondered what it's like to lead a double life? Lisa Smith knows all too well. In this episode of the HOME Podcast, hosts Laura McKowen and Holly Whitaker sit down with Lisa, a writer and lawyer from NYC, to discuss her compelling memoir 'Girl Walks Out of a Bar'. Lisa opens up about her years of juggling a high-powered legal career while secretly battling addiction to cocaine and alcohol.
She shares the emotional rollercoaster of maintaining friendships, meeting her husband, and the challenges of saying, 'Hey, I don't drink' in social settings. The conversation delves into the pressures of the legal profession and how Lisa managed to navigate it sober. With raw honesty, she offers advice for young attorneys struggling with similar issues and emphasizes the importance of seeking support.
Laura and Holly create a compassionate space for this heartfelt discussion, shedding light on breaking the stigma around addiction and recovery. Tune in to hear Lisa's inspiring journey and find out how she turned her life around.