Mike Tourville
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How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler.
How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler.
How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler.
Friday 11th October 2024
ESPN's Lauren Sisler shares her journey of overcoming the shame of losing both parents to opioid addiction, finding joy, and writing 'Shatterproof'.
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Episode Overview
- Lauren Sisler shares her journey of losing both parents to opioid addiction.
- Discusses the emotional walls built to cope with grief and shame.
- Highlights the decade-long process of confronting the truth.
- Explores the power of storytelling in healing and breaking stigma.
- Encourages others to own their stories and find hope after tragedy.
Your parents aren't defined by how they died but by how they lived their lives.
Ever wondered how people find the strength to overcome unimaginable grief and shame? In this episode of the Healing Voices Project, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler shares her deeply personal journey of losing both her parents to opioid addiction. Lauren, known for her dynamic career in sports broadcasting, opens up about the tragic events that reshaped her life and led her to write her book, 'Shatterproof'.
Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, courage, and the importance of owning your story. As a freshman at Rutgers University, Lauren's life took a devastating turn when she lost both her parents within hours due to their hidden battles with prescription drug addiction. This episode dives into how Lauren navigated through the overwhelming shame and stigma surrounding their deaths.
She speaks candidly about the years it took to confront the truth and the emotional walls she built around herself to cope. Lauren's journey wasn't easy. It involved a decade of grappling with the reality of her parents' addiction and ultimately finding the strength to share her story publicly. Through her book 'Shatterproof', she hopes to inspire others facing similar challenges. Her message is clear: your past does not define you, but how you rise from it does.
This episode isn't just about loss; it's about finding hope and joy after tragedy. Lauren discusses the importance of vulnerability and transparency in healing. She shares how opening up about her parents' addiction not only liberated her from the shackles of shame but also created a ripple effect, encouraging others to share their own stories and seek help. If you're looking for a story that embodies resilience and the power of storytelling in healing, this episode is a must-listen.
Lauren's journey will leave you inspired to face your own adversities with bravery and honesty. Don't miss out on this heartfelt conversation that reminds us all that even in our darkest moments, there's a path to light.