Her Health Confessions

From Jail to New York Times Best Selling Author. Overcoming Addiction with Author Lara Love Hardin

Britney Marsden Episode 19

What does overcoming addiction and rebuilding a life after incarceration truly look like? Lara Love Hardin, a New York Times bestselling author, Oprah's Book Club pick, and prison reform advocate, shares her extraordinary journey of drug addiction recovery, her time in rehab, and her transformation from facing 32 felonies to becoming a five-time New York Times bestselling author. Known for her captivating TED Talk and memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love, Lara sheds light on the realities of women in prison, the struggles of female inmates, and the societal barriers they face.

In this episode, Lara dives into the impact of generational trauma, her personal journey with addiction, and how women’s incarceration often stems from deeper systemic issues. She opens up about working alongside literary icons like Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama, how her experiences inspired her advocacy, and what it truly means to break the cycle of shame.

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