What if the toughest battles you face are actually the keys to unlocking your greatest strength? In the very first episode of Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey, we journey into the incredible story of Lauren Fox, a survivor who turned unimaginable adversity into a powerful journey of healing and transformation. Her wisdom teaches us that adversity doesn’t have to define us, but it can empower us. What lessons have your challenges taught you? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts on how adversity has shaped your life. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell, so you never miss an episode!

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⏰TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest

01:48 ​Wisdom from Lauren Fox

03:56 ​Lauren’s Battle Scars: Addiction, Sexual Violence, and Trafficking

10:53 ​Using Sex as a Weapon

11:53 ​Becoming a Victim of Human Trafficking

12:30 ​What is “Trafficking?”

14:43 ​Overcoming the Trafficking Experience

17:46 ​Sobriety as the Pivotal Moment for Lauren

20:50 ​Incident Where Lauren Broke Her Collarbone and Finger

28:42 ​What is Lauren’s Identity from Her Experiences?

31:10 ​Are There Scars to Fully Heal?

32:50 ​Final Question: What is the thing that you would love to give to that person on the rocking chair?

34:46 ​Gaining Experiential Wisdom 

37:30 ​Reflection from Lauren’s Story: Identity from Adversities 

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