This week I am pleased to introduce you to Laura McKowen. Laura had a long, successful career in public relations and the Mad Men–esque drinking culture of advertising. After getting sober, she quickly became recognized as a fresh voice in recovery, beloved for her soulful and irreverent writing online and in print. She now leads sold out retreats and course ... Show More
Apr 20
#508: Saving Them Won't Save You
Here's what nobody wants to hear: the relationship you keep ending up in isn't bad luck - it's a pattern, and patterns have origins. In this episode, I'm unpacking the "problem and fixer" dynamic, how your childhood attachment wounds quietly write the script for who you're attrac ... Show More
51m 1s
Apr 6
#506: You Are What You Consume
In this episode I challenge you to take radical responsibility for what you consume and recognize how it’s shaping your thoughts, your emotions, and ultimately your entire life. I unpack how constant exposure to fear, division, and negativity is dysregulating your nervous system ... Show More
9m 27s
Dec 2023
Reimagining Recovery (Holly Whitaker): ADDICTION
“For years, I was asking myself whether or not I was an alcoholic versus really asking myself whether or not alcohol was actually providing any benefit to me. And for me, it was just like, This realization when I stopped drinking that I had been asking the wrong question for my w ... Show More
57m 9s
May 2020
Laura McKowen on the Magic of Being Sober
Laura McKowen is an author, award winning blogger and host of Spiritualish, a show that provides an irreverent take on self help. She has been featured on WebMD, the New York Post, Bravo, the Today Show, and more. Laura also hosts sold out retreats and courses teaching people to ... Show More
52m 22s
Dec 2022
Ep 58 Kris Lawrence | A Conversation With My Brother | The Self Development Podcast
<p>Every year around this time, I feel drawn towards talking about sobriety and what's involved in being a non-drinker. </p><br><p>In past years I have spoken with well-known specialists such as Mandy Manners, Kate Bailey and Sober Dave, all of which provide deeper insight into b ... Show More
1h 27m