#020 Why I Couldn't Face This for 10 Years | Lauren Sisler | PART 1

Emmy winning sports reporter Lauren Sisler joins John Eklund on Living on Incline to share the story she hid for a decade. After losing both of her parents to addiction during her freshman year of college, Lauren lived a double life, balancing a high profile career at ESPN and the SEC Network while keeping her family tragedy a secret.In this deep and moving conversation, Lauren discusses the "sugar coated story" she told herself to survive and why she eventually decided to look at the toxicology reports she feared for years. She explores the power of labels, the reality of addiction in "good families," and how she found freedom by falling in love with her broken story. Her new book, Shatterproof, serves as a guide for others to turn the page and write their own next chapter.TIMESTAMPS[01:00:00] Welcome to Living on Incline with host John Eklund[01:00:40] The "Fancy Pants" podcast joke and redecorating the backdrop[01:03:15] Lauren's career: Reporter, producer, and the best entrances in college football[01:08:45] The Secret: "10 years that I refuse to look at the death certificate"[01:14:20] The police report and the "three typed up paragraphs" that changed everything[01:21:10] Living in denial: "The sugar coated story" created for sanity[01:30:45] Breaking the labels: Why society’s definition of an addict is wrong[01:45:30] The fear of the truth vs. the freedom of acceptance[02:05:00] Writing the book: Shatterproof[02:25:15] "To be able to look at my story as something beautiful"[02:46:13] Final words: "Keep turning the page and keep writing the next chapter"LINKS & RESOURCESShatterproof (Book by Lauren Sisler): https://www.amazon.com/Shatterproof-Overcame-Shame-Losing-Parents/dp/1962802078Official Website: https://www.laurensisler.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LaurenSislerX (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/LaurenSislerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensislerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenSislerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenSislerShatterproof Bracelet Collection: https://www.laurensisler.com/my-braceletsLiving on Incline: https://livingonincline.com/DONATION / SUPPORTNot mentioned in transcript.CALL TO ACTIONPlease hit the subscribe button and like and all that good stuff, share it. Living on Incline is about stories that embody courage and grace. Help us grow the community by engaging with this episode.Listen and Follow Living on InclineListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214debYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rssWebsite: https://www.livingonincline.comSponsored by Recovery AliveLiving on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery program helping people find hope, healing, and purpose through authentic community and biblical transformation.Learn more: https://www.recoveryalive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveincYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive#LivingOnIncline #LaurenSisler #Shatterproof #AddictionRecovery #OverdoseAwareness #GriefHealing #Resilience #ESPN #SECNetwork #Podcast #HealingJourney #Truth #MentalHealthSend us Fan Mail