Joanie Sigal

The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return

Joanie Sigal

  • Lauren Sisler From Grief to Greatness Shatterproof

Lauren Sisler From Grief to Greatness Shatterproof

Friday 1st November 2024

Lauren Sisler shares her journey from losing both parents to opioid addiction to becoming a beacon of hope and resilience.
39 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging

About this podcast

The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return
Author:
Joanie Sigal
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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From Grief to Greatness: Lauren Sisler's Story

Episode Overview

  • Lauren Sisler shares her personal story of losing both parents to opioid addiction.
  • She discusses the importance of breaking the stigma around addiction.
  • Lauren emphasises the need for open conversations about addiction.
  • Her journey highlights the power of resilience and recovery.
  • The episode provides hope and encouragement for those affected by addiction.
Addiction lives in isolation. Addiction lives in the shadows.
In this heart-wrenching episode of The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return, Lauren Sisler, an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster and ESPN sideline reporter, shares her deeply personal journey from grief to greatness. Known for her vibrant sideline shimmy, Lauren reveals a side of her life that few know about – the tragic loss of both her parents to opioid addiction within hours of each other.
As a freshman in college, Lauren's world was shattered, but she found a way to rebuild and shine a light on the stigma of addiction. Through her story, Lauren aims to help others tell and love their own stories, live courageously, and find resilience. Her message is clear: addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their background or status. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of open conversations about addiction and the need for support and understanding.
Tune in to hear Lauren's inspiring journey and her mission to provide hope and encouragement to those affected by addiction.