161. From Tragedy to Strength: Navigating Brother and Parent Loss with Lauren Sisler

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode I'm sitting down with Lauren Sisler, award-winning ESPN sideline reporter and author of Shatterproof, to explore how grief can shape—and strengthen—our lives.Lauren opens up about losing both of her parents to fentanyl overdoses when she was just 18, and the more recent passing of her brother. Together we dive into the complexities of coping with sudden loss, the stigmas surrounding grief and addiction, and the importance of normalizing conversations about loss.Through Lauren’s story, you'll gain insight into the healing process, how to build meaningful support systems, and what it means to find resilience after tragedy. Lauren also shares how her journey inspired her powerful book Shatterproof, and how it influenced her career in sports broadcasting.Connect with Lauren:www.LaurenSisler.comLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...