June 23, 2021

14: Overcoming Childhood Trauma with Laura L. Padgett

42 minutes

Laura L. Padgett is a multi-published, multi-awarded author and dancer. Her two nonfiction books “Dolores, Like the River” and “Jesus in Shorts: Twenty-five Short Stories of Life-Changing Jesus Moments” are among her many published works. With a passion for helping others see their worth and value through the lens of Jesus, she shares stories of God’s love and lessons in her journey of over decades as a writer, dancer and teacher.

Through her monthly blog, “Livin’ What You’re Given” found on her website at Lauralpadgett.com, she speaks with humor and authenticity into the truth that we are valuable and have purpose at every age and every stage. She also has been published in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” as well as many online Christian publications.

As she shares stories in written word and dance, she encourages others to find healing and inspiration for their life’s purpose in the Risen Christ. She is a wife,mother, grandmother, and proud native of Colorado who lives in Montrose, Co with husband Keith. She holds an MA in storytelling through creative movement from Regis University.

Questions discussed in this episode

Where were you born, and tell us your favorite childhood memory?

What was your favorite activity (passion) as a child?

How was it like growing up with parents addicted to alcohol?

As an adult, what were the effects of growing up with alcoholic parents?

Any advice for anyone who did not receive the love they felt they deserved from their parents?

Tell us about your journey with Christ? (Your meeting with Dolores)

Laura's Links:

FB: Laura L. Padgett, Author, Speaker, Dancer

https://www.facebook.com/LauraLPadgettAuthorSpeakerDancer

Instagram: laurapadgettauthor

Twitter: lauraleepadgett