Author Laura McKowen on facing pain, telling the truth and looking inward

Episode notes

In this episode of Heart of the Matter, Elizabeth Vargas is joined by Laura McKowen, author and founder of The Luckiest Club. When Laura first stopped drinking, she thought of it as “the end of all the color” in her life. But after weathering one particularly challenging night, she realized the magic that comes with being in recovery and feeling fully present in her life. Together, Elizabeth and Laura discuss the pain that lies at the root of drinking, the glamorization of alcohol, the power of truth-telling and why Laura considers herself “lucky” to have faced addiction. Related reading: After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this episode: Alcohol: What Families Need to Know to Help Protect Young People Is Alcohol Use Spiking in Your Home? Online Support Community for Parents & Caregivers To learn more: Partnership to End Addiction website Donate today to help us provide free resources to families Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

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