Lauren’s story is one of resilience, loss, and rediscovery. Born in El Paso, Texas, Lauren seemed to have a loving and supportive family, but hidden beneath the surface were unaddressed traumas that led her down a path of eating disorders, alcoholism, and self-doubt. In this episode, she shares how childhood insecurities and family dynamics shaped her addiction journey, eventually leading to DUIs, abusive relationships, and countless struggles.

Lauren's turning point came after experiencing multiple wake-up calls, including a near-death experience with her boyfriend’s seizure and partial lobotomy. Her path to sobriety wasn't linear, but through rehab, intensive outpatient programs, and learning to follow her intuition, she found healing. Today, Lauren is focused on becoming a health and life coach to guide others through eating disorders and addiction recovery.

Listeners will leave this episode inspired by Lauren's strength and reminded that even the most loving childhoods can carry hidden wounds. Recovery is possible, and sometimes.

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