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What are we truly capable of? That’s the question Living on Incline sets out to explore.Hosted by John Eklund, this podcast brings you real conversations with people who have pushed through suffering, setbacks, and challenges — not just to survive, but to grow. From recovery to business, from faith to government, each guest is unlocking their full potential and inviting you to do the same.The name comes from the Manitou Incline — a steep, grueling hike in Colorado that inspired John to lean into discomfort as a path to growth. This show is about that same mindset: choosing to live on incline, on purpose, every day.If you’re curious about what you’re capable of — physically, spiritually, emotionally — you’re in the right place.

#020 Why I Couldn't Face This for 10 Years | Lauren Sisler | PART 2

PART 2 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" NOTABLE QUOTES "10 years. 10 years that I refuse to look at the death certificate and the toxicology reports. I was fearful of what was going to be there." "I was fearful that now I would have to accept it as truth instead of running with my own little sugar-coated story, which I did for many, many, many, many years." "My parents were addicts and that they died of overdose because now suddenly they're wearing a label that society has created for them." "I could not let my parents wear the label because society tells us what addicts are and who they are and who they define." "As I fall in love with my story, there are things that I don't love about my story, things that I'd rather just light it on fire and throw it away." "To be able to look at my story as something beautiful, even through all the broken pieces, I have found so much freedom." "Keep turning the page and keep writing the next chapter, and that's what it's all about." LINKS & RESOURCES Shatterproof (Book by Lauren Sisler): https://www.amazon.com/Shatterproof-Overcame-Shame-Losing-Parents/dp/1962802078 Official Website: https://www.laurensisler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LaurenSisler X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/LaurenSisler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensisler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenSisler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenSisler Shatterproof Bracelet Collection: https://www.laurensisler.com/my-bracelets Living on Incline: https://livingonincline.com/ DONATION / SUPPORT Not mentioned in transcript. CALL TO ACTION Please 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 Incline Listen on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214deb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQ RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rss Website: https://www.livingonincline.com Sponsored by Recovery Alive Living 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.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive #LivingOnIncline #LaurenSisler #Shatterproof #AddictionRecovery #OverdoseAwareness #GriefHealing #Resilience #ESPN #SECNetwork #Podcast #HealingJourney #Truth #MentalHealth Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2521959/fan_mail/new]

21 de may de 2026 - 55 min