Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
From Opioids to Oprah, The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir
From Opioids to Oprah, The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir
From Opioids to Oprah, The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir
Thursday 3rd August 2023
Listen to Lara Love Hardin's inspiring journey from jail to bestselling author on 'The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast'.
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Arlina Allen
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Episode Overview
- Lara Love Hardin's journey from the New York Times bestseller list to personal struggles and resilience
- Discussions about her latest book 'The Many Lives of Mama Love' and the challenges she faced
- Revelations about writing for spiritual luminaries and being chosen for Oprah's book club
- Raw and honest insights into her time in jail and the impact on her family
- The resilience and strength required to embrace recovery
The minute I went on, I did a 10 X talk, you know, and, and outed myself and said, here's, you know, here's the thing that I'm so afraid, uh, people finding out it was like physically a weight lifted off me. Cause you know what I found out it was like no one was judging me as much as I judged myself.
Imagine going from a jail cell to the New York Times Best Seller list, not once, but four times. That's the incredible journey of Lara Love Hardin, the guest on this episode of 'The One Day at a Time Recovery Podcast'. Hosted by Arlina Allen, this conversation is a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations. Lara's latest book, 'The Many Lives of Mama Love', is at the heart of their discussion.
It's a memoir that Arlina couldn't put down, finishing it in just two days. The book dives into Lara's tumultuous life, filled with highs like ghostwriting for Archbishop Desmond Tutu and The Dalai Lama, and lows like her time in jail. You'll hear about how her work made it to Oprah's book club and the impact of these experiences on her family and personal recovery journey. Lara's story is one of resilience, transformation, and hope.
Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, her tale offers a beacon of inspiration. Tune in for a raw, honest, and deeply moving episode that sheds light on the power of recovery and the human spirit.