About this episode

Lauren Sisler shares her journey and insights on resilience and communication in the context of substance abuse and personal tragedy.

The ALL ME® Podcast Shatterproof Mindset - Lauren Sisler October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month, and we're bringing you a special Bonus Episode of the ALL ME® Podcast. Join THF's Director of Marketing and Development, Amy Wagner, as she sits down with Lauren Sisler to share an inspiring conversation of resilience, awareness, and the importance of communication. Lauren Sisler is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author of Shatterproof, and keynote speaker known for her sideline shimmy. After landing her dream career with ESPN, reporting on college football and gymnastics, she began to open up about a story she once kept hidden: losing her parents to opioid addiction. Through sharing her story, she's been able to shed light on the stigma of addiction. Now, whether she's on the sidelines or on stages, her purpose lies in helping people tell (and love) their own stories, live more courageous, resilient lives, and find their own sideline shimmies. During this episode Lauren shares her journey from a gymnast to an ESPN sideline reporter, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's story, especially in the face of personal tragedy. She discusses…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Wagner

Guest: Lauren Sisler

Topics covered

• substance abuse
• resilience
• mental health
• communication
• addiction
• athlete pressures

Keywords

• substance abuse
• resilience
• mental health
• addiction
• communication
• Lauren Sisler
• ESPN
• Shatterproof

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN, The Taylor Hooton Foundation

Books & works: Shatterproof

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