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February 18, 2025 45 mins
In today’s episode of A Little Crazy, David Magee is joined by ESPN reporter and friend Lauren Sisler. Lauren opens up about losing both of her parents to overdose only hours apart from each other when she was just 18. She shares the deep shame, anger, and grief she faced, and how faith, patience, and vulnerability played a key role in her healing journey. They both discuss the challenges of sharing their stories, the stigma surrounding addiction and loss, and the importance of allowing ourselves to sit with our pain before trying to make sense of it all. Don’t miss this raw conversation on resilience, healing, and finding purpose after tragedy. PLUS: Shame and stigma Faith and grief The impact of loss on family dynamics The role of patience in healing Advocacy and moving forward AND SO MUCH MORE!! Follow A Little Crazy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alittlecrazypodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alittlecrazypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564371107764 Newsletter - https://www.alittlecrazy.com/ Follow David Magee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmageewriter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidmageeauthor X - https://twitter.com/dmagee_writer Website - https://www.daviddmagee.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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