If you are struggling with addiction, whether it's to food, alcohol, overworking or otherwise, I want you to know, there is a way to overcome it. It's a new year and if you're motivated to make a change, but not sure where to begin, today's episode is just for you.

My special guest today is author Laura McKowen and she is simplifying how to get sober and overcome addiction. As she shares her personal story through sobriety and the bumpy, sometimes super hot mess along the way, my hope is that you'll see you are not alone in your recovery journey. What may seem completely, utterly entrenched into your current lifestyle is totally possible to shift, one simple step at a time.

Here's how.

Laura McKowen simplifies how to get sober & overcome addiction.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why she considers "addiction is a human condition" and why that's good news for you
• One key question that you need to ask yourself before starting your recovery journey that'll help you determine if this thing is a thing that's out of control… or not

• "is this good enough for me to stay the same?"

• What role 'truth telling' plays in your recovery and why we may need to get honest with our various addictions in life, big or small
• The primary steps to begin to overcome your addiction… where to go for support, what to do when you're ready to get off the 'crazy train'
• What the 'Pregnancy Principle' is and how that plays into your addiction
• How to discover your "Bigger Yes" inside you that'll bolster you though the hard times ahead

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/laura-mckowen-get-sober-overcome-addiction