Molly Carroll, MA, LPC
Molly Carroll, MA, LPC
From Rock Bottom to Redemption with Lara Love Hardin
From Rock Bottom to Redemption with Lara Love Hardin
From Rock Bottom to Redemption with Lara Love Hardin
Thursday 11th September 2025
Lara Love Hardin shares her powerful story of addiction, incarceration, and transformation with Molly Carroll.
Explicit
62 minutes
Inspiring
Authentic
Hopeful
Honest
Healing
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Molly Carroll, MA, LPC
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindful Recovery
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Transformation is possible even after hitting rock bottom.
- Community can be found in unexpected places, like jail.
- Vulnerability and honesty are key to healing.
- Ego death can lead to freedom from societal roles.
- Support systems are crucial for overcoming addiction.
The women in jail saved me. We were the only community we had.
Get ready to be moved by the raw and heartful conversation between Molly Carroll and Lara Love Hardin in this episode of 'Cracking Open'. Lara shares her extraordinary journey from a suburban soccer mum to an opioid addict, incarcerated felon, and now a bestselling author and advocate. Her memoir, 'The Many Lives of Mama Love', which is a 2024 Oprah Book Club pick, chronicles her path to redemption and transformation.
Lara talks about the profound impact of losing her identity and finding community among women in jail. She candidly discusses how the women she met during incarceration saved her, offering the only sense of community she had during that dark period. Lara's story is a testament to the power of vulnerability, honesty, and asking for help.
Molly Carroll, a licensed therapist and author, joins Lara in discussing the ego death and the freedom that comes from letting go of carefully curated identities. Together, they explore themes of addiction, motherhood, societal judgement, and the healing power of community. This episode is not just a cautionary tale; it's a beacon of hope for anyone who has faced rock bottom moments in their life.
Whether you're dealing with addiction or simply struggling with life's challenges, Lara's story is a reminder that transformation is possible and can be the greatest gift you never knew you needed. Dive into this heartfelt dialogue and reflect on your own journey to authenticity and healing.