20. (S1E20) She Put An “H” On Her Chest And Handled It with Sparkle Lindsay

Sparkle Lindsay is a woman of many strengths. She joins me in today’s episode to discuss her journey from WNBA prospect to corporate executive to influential speaker and addictions coach. As the oldest of five children, Sparkle started taking care of everyone else right from the beginning, in what she calls the “fix it role.” She carried that responsibility around and played that part so well, no one knew she was using drugs and alcohol to mask her pain. There are several places in her story where you might get chills. And even if you haven’t faced the same heart-breaking experiences – we each have our own. You’ll relate to her stuffing down emotions, not wanting to appear weak, and putting other people’s well-being ahead of your own. And you’ll laugh at her inability to turn off that fix it role even as she was being taken off to jail with a lethal amount of alcohol in her system. Man, she has such a triumphant spirit!Two years and four months later, Sparkle is an inspiring speaker, published author and a nationally certified recovery coach based in Colorado, helping light the way for others on their journeys. Here's Sparkle's hype song: Make it happen, by Mariah Carey, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q6xx0JfMBIHer YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfO9Je7sUGNOFaAv2OCVX_g Get her gear: https://www.prepsportswear.com/team/us/colorado/colorado-springs/sparkle?schoolid=3423646And find her book: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Better-Me-Sparkle-Lindsay/dp/1941892485/Come join us in the Fine is a 4-Letter Word Facebook group.This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. When you’re asking yourself “what’s next for me? Who am I now, in this next season of life? And where do I even start figuring out my purpose?” the F*ck Being Fine Experience is here for you. Go to https://zenrabbit.com/ to learn more or to schedule a complimentary call.