This episode originally aired on Aug. 7, 2024. In the summer of 2013, Laura McKowen hit rock bottom when she drank too much at her brother’s wedding, leaving her four-year-old daughter alone in a hotel overnight. This year, she celebrated a huge milestone: 10 years sober. Laura McKowen is author of “We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life” and “Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Life (and Everything Else)” and the founder of The Luckiest Club, an online sobriety support community.  On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Laura takes us on her decade-long journey to self-discovery through sobriety.

<p>This episode originally aired on Aug. 7, 2024. In the summer of 2013, Laura McKowen hit rock bottom when she drank too much at her brother&rsquo;s wedding, leaving her four-year-old daughter alone in a hotel overnight. This year, she celebrated a huge milestone: 10 years sober. Laura McKowen is author of &ldquo;We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life&rdquo; and &ldquo;Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Life (and Everything Else)&rdquo; and the founder of The Luckiest Club, an online sobriety support community.&nbsp; On this week&rsquo;s Wellness Wednesday, Laura takes us on her decade-long journey to self-discovery through sobriety.</p>

The Bright Side, the hit podcast from Hello Sunshine, is back for a brand new season! Every Monday, join Emmy nominated host, Simone Boyce, as she brings you a dose of culture and inspiration - with celebrity interviews, the latest in health and wellness, smart takes on pop culture, and real conversations with women doing amazing things. The Bright Side is a destination for joy and connection; the show is designed to inspire, educate, and empower women as they navigate everyday challenges and live life to the fullest. 

<p>The Bright Side, the hit podcast from Hello Sunshine, is back for a brand new season! Every Monday, join Emmy nominated host, Simone Boyce, as she brings you a dose of culture and inspiration - with celebrity interviews, the latest in health and wellness, smart takes on pop culture, and real conversations with women doing amazing things. The Bright Side is a destination for joy and connection; the show is designed to inspire, educate, and empower women as they navigate everyday challenges and live life to the fullest.&nbsp;</p>

The Bright Side: A Hello Sunshine Podcast

From Sobriety to Self-Discovery with Laura McKowen

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