Molly Barker: Girl(s) On The RunMolly Barker: Girl(s) On The Run
Flip Your Lid with Kim Honeycutt
Molly Barker shares her journey from addiction to founding Girls on the Run, empowering young girls through self-care and community.
1:04:51•24 Aug 2021
Molly Barker's Path: From Addiction to Empowering Girls Everywhere
“I am not the darkness, right? There's an empathy that can happen in that. But it's not who you really are. So it does take a lot of daily practice to stay grounded in that other thing, and that's the introspection like, I can't hate myself?”
Ever wondered how a personal battle can spark a global movement? In this episode of 'Flip Your Lid', Kim Honeycutt sits down with Molly Barker, the inspiring founder of Girls on the Run. Molly opens up about her journey through addiction and how it led her to create an organization that has empowered millions of young girls. From being a competitive Ironman triathlete to a recovering alcoholic, Molly’s story is one of resilience and transformation.
She shares candid insights into her struggles with alcohol, toxic relationships, and the coping mechanisms she developed along the way. But it’s not just about overcoming addiction; it’s about how these experiences shaped her mission to foster self-care, empathy, and community among young girls. Molly also touches on broader themes like race, spiritual bypassing, and the importance of personal growth through friendships. This episode offers a raw and uplifting look at how personal pain can lead to profound societal change.
If you're looking for a story of hope and inspiration, this conversation is a must-listen.
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