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September 2, 2025 117 mins

This week on The Troubled Past Podcast, Jarod sits down with cannabis activist and community warrior Laura Lambert — a woman who has built her life around turning pain into purpose and standing up for those who don’t have a voice.

From fighting to give parolees and probationers access to cannabis as medicine, to coaching grieving families through unimaginable loss, to advocating for kids trapped in broken systems, Laura’s work is real, raw, and deeply rooted in justice. She’s a relentless fighter for the vulnerable, the overlooked, and the misunderstood.

In this episode, Laura and Jarod dive into her story and the movements she’s part of — including a bold new effort to keep guns out of the hands of children without infringing on legal rights. Together, they explore how grief can be transformed into action, how communities can build safer futures, and why redemption isn’t just for individuals — it’s for entire systems.

This isn’t a highlight reel of advocacy. It’s the behind-the-scenes truth about what it really takes to create change — the fights, the sacrifices, and the victories that don’t always make headlines but change lives all the same.

If you’ve ever wondered what true community leadership looks like, this episode will show you. If you’ve ever doubted whether one person can really make a difference, Laura’s story will challenge you to think again.

🔑 Topics Covered:

  • Cannabis as medicine and access for parolees and probationers
  • Coaching families through grief and loss
  • Standing up for kids in broken systems
  • Keeping communities safe while protecting legal rights
  • Why activism is about compassion, not clout
  • The hard truth about creating real change

💡 This episode is for:

  • Parents searching for safer futures for their children
  • Advocates, mentors, and community builders
  • Anyone who’s felt powerless and needs proof that change is possible
  • Listeners who believe in redemption, resilience, and second chances

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