Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
Stash, Sedatives and A Life In Hiding, with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Stash, Sedatives and A Life In Hiding, with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Stash, Sedatives and A Life In Hiding, with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Wednesday 27th March 2024
Join Laura Cathcart Robbins on 'Flourishing After Addiction' as she shares her journey through addiction, recovery, and finding her true self.
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Carl Erik Fisher
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!From Shadows to Light: Laura Cathcart Robbins' Journey of Recovery
Episode Overview
- Laura shares her journey from childhood disconnection to addiction and eventual recovery
- Exploration of the writing process and the profound impact of storytelling in recovery
- Insights on navigating relationships and maintaining boundaries in recovery
- Discussion on the importance of allowing individuals the dignity of their own experiences
- Reflection on the role of personal choices and recovery frameworks in sustaining well-being
The most helpful thing were the people who gave me the dignity of my own experience. Recovery has a better chance of sticking when you allow the dignity of one's own journey.
Imagine living a life shrouded in secrecy, constantly battling addiction while trying to maintain the facade of normalcy. In this episode of 'Flourishing After Addiction,' Carl Erik Fisher sits down with Laura Cathcart Robbins, a best-selling author whose memoir, 'Stash, My Life In Hiding,' paints a vivid picture of her struggles and triumphs. Laura opens up about the whirlwind of 'doctor shopping,' reliance on prescription sedatives, and the toll these habits took on her life as a mother and partner.
But this isn't just a tale of darkness; it's also about the light she found through recovery. She shares candidly about the challenges she faced in treatment programs, the emotional rollercoaster of rehab romances, and the importance of setting boundaries and being truthful with oneself. Writing became her refuge, a way to process her journey and reclaim her story.
Laura discusses the often-overlooked lack of representation in addiction memoirs and her drive to fill that gap by sharing stories like hers. If you're looking for an honest, relatable conversation about the highs and lows of addiction and recovery, this episode is a must-listen. Whether you're on your own path to recovery or supporting someone who is, Laura's story offers hope and insight into the transformative power of embracing one's true self.