Lisa Kohn: Growing Up In the Moonie Cult: Dysfunctional Family RecoveryLisa Kohn: Growing Up In the Moonie Cult: Dysfunctional Family Recovery
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
#23: Lisa Kohn is a writer and author who was born in New Jersey, and grew up in the East Village of New York. She now lives in Pennsylvania with her husband of nearly twenty years and her two beautiful children. Lisa’s recent book, “To The Moon And Back: A Childhood Under the Influence” is a memoir of being raised in and torn between two conflicting worlds. There was the world she longed for and lived in on weekends – her mother’s world, which was the fanatical, puritanical cult of the Moonies – and the world she was forced to live in during the week – her father’s world, which was based in sex, drugs, and the squalor of life in New York City’s East Village in the 1970’s. She now owns a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm and spend much of her time speaking, writing, teaching, and presenting her ideas and approaches to life and to business. Lisa has been featured on Business Insider, Megyn Kelly Today, Daily Mail, Thrive Global, Marie Claire and more!
1:03:36•1 Oct 2019
Lisa Kohn: Escaping a Cult and Finding Herself
“I learned to put my hand on my heart and say: it's okay, you're okay, it'll be okay, let it go all that, all that stuff that stops the crazies in my brain.”
Lisa Kohn's childhood was far from ordinary. Born into the controversial Moonie cult, she spent her early years navigating two wildly different worlds: her mother's strict, fanatical environment and her father's chaotic life in New York City's East Village during the 1970s. In this gripping episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Lisa opens up about her tumultuous upbringing and the deep-seated trauma that followed her into adulthood.
Her memoir, 'To the Moon and Back: A Childhood Under the Influence', paints a vivid picture of these contrasting realities and the impact they had on her mental health and addiction struggles. As Lisa recounts her journey, you'll hear about the moment she found the strength to break free from the cult's grasp and start rebuilding her life. She discusses the crucial role of recovery communities in her healing process and how self-love and acceptance became her guiding lights.
Parenting while in recovery presents its own set of challenges, and Lisa candidly shares her experiences, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion in overcoming past traumas. The episode also touches on the benefits of online substance abuse counseling, which offers a private and accessible way to seek help. Lisa's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery.
Her insights offer hope to anyone grappling with trauma or addiction, making this episode a must-listen for those seeking inspiration and support. Tune in to hear Lisa Kohn's powerful tale of courage, transformation, and the journey towards self-discovery on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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