EP 241: ‘We Are the Luckiest’ with Laura McKowen
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It’s a reunion! Author, teacher, and speaker Laura McKowen returns to the podcast today to talk with Annie about her new book, We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life. Subscribe to This Naked Mind on KZread - goo.gl/ZJQAZ8.
In addition to Laura’s story and the book, they share thoughts about the “third door,” Alcoholics Anonymous, spiral dynamics, and fear. And, they may or may not make each other cry.
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Episode Links:
We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life: amzn.to/37vl7kV
Laura’s Website: www.lauramckowen.com
This Naked Mind Episode 75: thisnakedmind.com/ep-75-allow...
Fear by Thich Nhat Hanh: amzn.to/2ZKNAAt
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We Are The Luckiest
It took over a year of stops, starts and embarrassing moments including a DUI and leaving her daughter alone overnight in a hotel room for Laura to overcome addiction. Learn more of her story and how the writing of “We are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of A Sober Life” came about.
Highlights
The Third Door
The importance of feeling things
Compassion in recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous
The beauty of making mistakes
Find The Book
We are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of A Sober Life will be available January 7th. If you’re looking for some great quit lit before then you can also start reading This Naked Mind for free now - www.thisnakedmind.com/book
Tune In
Check out the complete podcast for more from Laura on why we are the luckiest.
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The book is awe inspiring. 15 days sober today....and I am reading it, and find myself re-reading and re-reading paragraphs and chapters over and over. It’s my absolute BIBLE right now. It’s saving my life. Thank you Laura.
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
Just listened to her book last week. Probably changed my life and gave me that push to take the next step in sobriety.
@ThisNakedMind
Жыл бұрын
So delighted to hear that!
Hi Annie, I’ve listened to your book 3 x since purchasing. Also joined the naked mind community and subscribed to podcasts. I appreciate all of it. 💗
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
💗
Laura’s book looks and sounds amazing. I just ordered and can’t wait! It seems the 2 of you together have a very healing and genuine vibe which does allow me to feel a spark of hope. Thank You
@ThisNakedMind
4 жыл бұрын
She's such "good people"!
Lovely interview, I am so going to buy that book.
@ThisNakedMind
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
I absolutely loved Laura's book. Everybody please read it! Thanks for this wonderful, moving video.
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
It's so good!
“The wisdom of no escape” I love that. Another great episode. 👍
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
So great!!
In the middle of reading the book now! I can relate on so many levels! I've never heard of the third door, but wow that's what I was looking for too in my early days of becoming AF. (proudly 1 1/2 years AF thanks to Annie!) For those who have not read it, it is so accessible. You'll say me too often. So grateful for you two women. Can't wait to meet Laura 1/15 at her book signing in Brookline!
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
👍
Great Podcast, can't wait to get the book. Thank you for your amazing work.
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Struggling here!!! 14 days and bored and really really wanting to drink! Had a surgery and recovering but struggling to not drink even though I know it will slow the healing process for me! But hanging on one day at a time!
@ThisNakedMind
4 жыл бұрын
Drinking never relieves boredom - it will only increase it. What are things you've always wanted to try that can relieve your boredom?
that was wonderful!!!!!!Im so inspired to continue in my journey of sobriety!!!!
@ThisNakedMind
4 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
I am just listening to Laura’s book and I am so inspired to stay AF!! Thank you Laura and Thank you Annie Grace for your life changing book!
@ThisNakedMind
Жыл бұрын
Yay!! So happy it is empowering you!
I loved The Naked Mind and look forward to reading We Are the Luckiest. Such honesty ❤️
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
It is an excellent read!!
What a great conversation.
@ThisNakedMind
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow THIS is powerful.
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't it?
Just preordered the book on audible. Can relate to Laura’s story so much, have a few months sober under my belt but find inspiration from you ladies. Thanks for sharing your demons too so publicly, it really helps ease the shame n self hatred knowing it is the addiction and not my true self. It eases the regret. Thank you
@brendasmith7345
4 жыл бұрын
WhiteMamba I ordered on audible too and it said ordered complete but not yet in my library. Is that because it doesn’t drop until the 7th ?
@Lizabeth2222
4 жыл бұрын
@@brendasmith7345 hi brenda yes its a pre-order so should show up in your library on the day x
@brendasmith7345
4 жыл бұрын
WhiteMamba Thank You!
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you're doing well!
@Lizabeth2222
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThisNakedMind that’s so strange I’ve struggled through lockdown and thought I need to re read the book, getting it in paperback so I can make notes...thanks for everything u do Annie x
It always shocks me how irritating being sober is… Everything is so frustrating and topsy-turvy… But also, how beautiful life is...the almost unbearable beauty of life...that has been my struggle, so beautiful 🥹
@ThisNakedMind
23 күн бұрын
It can be irritating but with time it becomes less so.
Only love. 💗
@ThisNakedMind
2 жыл бұрын
Right back at you!
It seems people that have more of a victim mentality like being called “alcoholic” because it shits the blame outside of themselves. It goes along with the disease concept -- like they “caught” something. You’re views are empowering and people that want to remain victims will have trouble at first taking responsibility for their lives.
@katherinechase3674
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have believed that to be true as well. What I want is the truth, my truth, not to be labeled with a disease concept, that, to date, is a medical fallacy. There is also no such scientific term as alcoholism any longer. The twelve steps are based on a Christian Fundamentalist perspective and group. I feel that AA should be more transparent about that.
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
but why is Annie wearing an outdoor coat in her house LOL
@ThisNakedMind
3 жыл бұрын
Because I hate being cold!!