A Journey to Self-Love: Lisa Schmidt's Triumph Over Adversity

Eternally Amy - A Sober Mom of Eight's Journey from Jail to Joy

In this episode of the "Eternally Amy" podcast, Amy welcomes guest Lisa Schmidt, also known as the Sober Hipster. Lisa shares her powerful journey, navigating addiction and her hidden identity. Raised in Texas after her parents' divorce, she excelled academically but turned to drugs and alcohol to hide her true self. Lisa found solace in religion, but her struggles persisted until a life-changing moment during a mission trip in Cairo. A stranger's message of love prompted her to come out and face the losses that followed. Lisa's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of self-acceptance and love.

In this episode, we also talked about:

• A Pivotal Moment During a Mission Trip

• Story Of The Decision to Come Out

• Impactful Conversations on Acceptance

• The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity

• Loss and Estrangement from Family

• Rediscovering Community and Belonging

• The Healing Journey through Art Therapy

• Life's Ongoing Process of Recovery and Growth

• The Importance of Staying Open-Minded

Learn more about Lisa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberhipster/

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