Laura McKowen on the Magic of Being Sober

May 19, 2020

Laura McKowen, an author and award-winning blogger known for her irreverent take on self-help, shares her thoughts on the transformative power of sobriety. She discusses her book, "We Are the Luckiest," emphasizing that addiction isn't just about willpower but about addressing deeper emotional struggles. The conversation touches on the duality within us, the significance of community in recovery, and navigating sobriety in social settings. McKowen also highlights the importance of embracing discomfort during life's transitions and promoting self-compassion.

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ADVICE

Embracing Liminal Space

View liminal spaces, times of transition and uncertainty, as opportunities for growth.
Ask yourself, "What is this trying to teach me?" and embrace the mystery.

ANECDOTE

The Turning Point

Laura McKowen left her four-year-old daughter alone overnight due to blackout drinking.
This incident, mirroring Eric Zimmer's experience, became a turning point in her journey to sobriety.

INSIGHT

Addiction's Demands

Addiction relentlessly demands more—attention, loyalty, time, everything.
It will take everything unless actively confronted.

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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 say Yes to a bigger life. In this episode, she and Eric discuss her newest book, “We are the Luckiest, the Surprising Magic of a Sober Lfie”

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In This Interview, Laura McKowen and I Discuss the Magic of Being Sober and…

Her book, We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life
Addiction isn’t about will power or being bad
How we as humans are “magnificent monsters” in that we all have light and dark inside of us
Being in a liminal space is where transformation takes place.
Looking at challenging times and asking “What is this trying to teach me?”
Embracing the mystery of not knowing
How addiction demands everything
Having a “split mind” – the conflict of wanting to drink and knowing that you shouldn’t
The cognitive dissonance between who we think we are and what we’re doing
Being afraid of how you’ll feel when you’re not drinking
Understanding that sobriety gets better, then it gets worse, then it’s different
Her experience with AA and the positive and negative aspects of this recovery program
The importance of dealing with the physical body in recovery
The fear of “aloneness” and not having a home within ourselves
Dealing with the ongoing struggle and need to be fixed or saved by someone
Learning to not being afraid of herself and starting to build self esteem and dignity

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