Having A Cuppa with Laurie Anderson (Vlogger, Vidcaster and Recovering Addict - Laur's World)Having A Cuppa with Laurie Anderson (Vlogger, Vidcaster and Recovering Addict - Laur's World)
Having A Cuppa with Chris Nell
Laurie Anderson shares her journey from addiction to advocacy with Chris Nell, offering hope and positivity.
1:30:20•27 Sept 2021
Laurie Anderson: From Addiction to Advocacy on Having A Cuppa with Chris Nell
“I wish that I could tell my younger self: don't get so crazy about things, because everything that happens to you in your life happens for a reason, and I truly believe that today, and just to trust your journey, and it's been beautiful, the good, the bad and the ugly, but it's all got me here to this point and I love it.”
Imagine growing up as the eldest of five in a strict Italian Catholic family, experimenting with drugs and alcohol in your teens, and later facing the devastating loss of a parent. Laurie Anderson has lived through it all. In this heartfelt episode of 'Having A Cuppa with Chris Nell', Laurie opens up about her tumultuous journey through addiction and loss, and how she found her way to sobriety and empathy.
Laurie shares the raw and real moments of her life, from trying to save her son from heroin addiction to becoming a successful vlogger with her daily YouTube stream, Laur's World. She talks about the importance of community support, learning to forgive, and the beauty of trusting one's own journey.
With a touch of humor and a lot of heart, Laurie offers a powerful message of hope and positivity: 'Everything that happens to you in your life happens for a reason, and I truly believe that today.' If you're looking for an inspiring conversation that delves into the struggles and triumphs of addiction recovery, this episode is a must-listen.
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