Typology How to Transform Shame into Empowerment through Storytelling, feat. ESPN reporter Lauren Sisler
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Mar 20, 2025 Lauren Sisler, an Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming personal loss and the shame associated with addiction. In a heartfelt conversation, she discusses the power of storytelling for healing, revealing the struggles of losing both parents to opioid addiction. The dialogue also explores the nuances of her Enneagram type, shedding light on self-care, boundaries, and the importance of genuine connections. Listeners are encouraged to embrace vulnerability as a means of personal transformation and empowerment.
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Lauren's Story
- Lauren Sisler's parents died of opioid overdoses when she was a freshman in college.
- She initially hid the true cause of their deaths due to shame and fear of judgment.
Shame and Addiction
- Shame is a significant part of addiction, affecting both the addicted person and their loved ones.
- Societal stigma contributes to this shame, making it difficult to address addiction openly.
Shame and Enneagram
- Enneagram types Two, Three, and Four are particularly susceptible to shame.
- Lauren's potential type Two might have led her to question her role in her parents' addiction.
