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Grieving is unfortunately a universal part of the human experience. Whether it's hit us yet or not, grief will bring us to our knees. So while we can't avoid it, how can we honor our grief without letting it define us?
Today, ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler shares her story of losing her parents at 18. Initially, she ran as fast as she could from the pain and shame associated with her parents' deaths, eventually finding the courage to confront and share her story.
By owning her past and using it as a source of strength, Lauren has navigated the different stages of life with a newfound sense of purpose and intentionality.
And she's here to help us through our own adversity.
(00:03:00) Journey of Overcoming Parents' Prescription Overdoses
Today, ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler shares her story of losing her parents at 18. Initially, she ran as fast as she could from the pain and shame associated with her parents' deaths, eventually finding the courage to confront and share her story.
By owning her past and using it as a source of strength, Lauren has navigated the different stages of life with a newfound sense of purpose and intentionality.
And she's here to help us through our own adversity.
(00:03:00) Journey of Overcoming Parents' Prescription Overdoses
(00:06:36) Owning Your Story
(00:10:01) The Tough Love Approach?
(00:13:38) Transforming Challenges into Sources of Strength
(00:15:40) "Be where your feet are. Soak up this moment. Time is non refundable."
(00:15:40) "Be where your feet are. Soak up this moment. Time is non refundable."
(00:20:34) The Case for Therapy
(00:31:43) Embracing Personal Narratives for Resilience and Connection
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Lauren Sisler (@laurensisler) is a keynote speaker and author of the book Shatterproof: How I Overcame the Shame of Losing My Parents to Opioid Addiction (and Found My Sideline Shimmy).
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What is For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning?
For Real is a top 1% podcast for high-achievers who look successful on paper but feel like they’re one group text away from burning it all down. Hosted by Megan Gillikin - serial entrepreneur, business coach, keynote speaker, and recovering people pleaser - this show explores burnout, boundaries, identity shifts, and the brave act of unlearning who you thought you had to be.
With unfiltered conversations, “I thought it was just me” moments, and just enough humor to keep it from feeling like group therapy, For Real is your permission slip to evolve.
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