SP 259: Laura McKowen - We Are The Luckiest in RecoverySP 259: Laura McKowen - We Are The Luckiest in Recovery
The SHAIR Recovery Podcast
Laura McKowen couldn’t control her addiction to alcohol and believed that the people who could drink normally were the lucky ones, but after leaving her 4-year-old daughter alone in a hotel room all night, Laura had to break down and get help. To...
1:08:52•28 Jan 2020
Laura McKowen: Finding Joy and Magic in Sobriety
“sobriety was the invitation to everything she ever really wanted.”
Ever thought sobriety was a dead end? Laura McKowen once felt that way too. In this episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, she opens up about her struggle with alcohol addiction and the moment that forced her to seek help—leaving her young daughter alone in a hotel room overnight. What seemed like the end of everything turned out to be the beginning of a life she never imagined.
Laura, author of 'We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life', shares how she discovered that sobriety was not a curse but an invitation to a richer, more fulfilling life. From her early struggles to finding joy and purpose, Laura's story is a testament to the transformative power of getting sober. She talks about the importance of accountability, the role of community, and how spiritual practices have helped her stay on track.
Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Laura's insights offer hope and practical advice for embracing a life free from addiction.
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