Ep 75. From Soccer Mum to Jailhouse Shot Caller: The Many Lives of Lara Love HardinEp 75. From Soccer Mum to Jailhouse Shot Caller: The Many Lives of Lara Love Hardin
Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss
Lara Love Hardin's journey from addiction and incarceration to redemption and advocacy is a powerful tale of resilience.
51:52•3 Dec 2023
From Soccer Mum to Advocate: Lara Love Hardin's Journey of Redemption
Episode Overview
- Lara's journey from addiction to redemption and success as a mother of four and New York Times best-selling author
- The challenges and transformative experiences during Lara's time in jail and her path to recovery
- Insights into prison reform advocacy and the need for in-custody programming for women
- The power of community, deep relationships, autonomy, and freedom in Lara's life today
- A compelling call to action to share and support stories of strength and hope
“Don't worry. It's just a simple little thing, but I remember latching onto that, right? Like, okay, she thinks this, she's got 20 something years in recovery. And, you know, I didn't know what that was going to look like. But what was great is when my book launch happened on August 1st, she was right in the front row. You know, because it was just like, sometimes you just need, even if you don't know how it's going to be okay, you need someone to tell you it's going to be okay. So you can at least look forward to looking back.”
Ever wondered how a suburban soccer mum could end up as a jailhouse shot caller and then turn her life around to become a best-selling author and prison reform advocate? In this gripping episode of 'Behind the Smile', Ash Butterss sits down with Lara Love Hardin to explore her incredible journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of redemption.
Lara’s memoir, 'The Many Lives of Mama Love', details her harrowing descent into opioid addiction, her time behind bars, and her remarkable comeback. She opens up about the secrets that made her sick, the moment that changed her life forever, and how she survived an unforgiving system. Lara's story isn't just about hitting rock bottom; it's about climbing back up and using her experiences to help others.
If you're looking for a tale of resilience and hope, this episode is a must-listen.
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