<p>In this episode, Laura McKowen explores why community and courage matter more than ever in making change in your life. She dives into the “messy midle” – theu ncertain space between giving up what umbs us and becoming someone new. She shares the story of the Luckiest Club, a global sobriety community.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understanding that real transformation is messy</li> <li>Learning how sobriety isn’t the finish line, but the starting point for deeper healing</li> <li>Understanding why community is so important and powerful</li> <li>Discover fawning as a trauma response and how it shows up in life</li> <li>Learning to balance honesty with fear</li> <li>How discernment and clarity often come in conversation with others</li> </ul> <p>If you enjoyed this conversation with Laura McKowen, check out these other episodes:</p> <p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-tap-into-the-longings-of-the-heart/">How to Tap Into the Longings of the Heart with Sue Monk Kidd</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/a-journey-to-self-discovery-and-sobriety/">A Journey to Self-Discovery and Sobriety with Matthew Quick</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/finding-hope-on-the-path-to-sobriety/">Special Episode: Finding Hope on the Path to Sobriety</a></p> <p><strong>For full show notes,<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/why-community-and-courage-matter/"> click here</a>!</strong></p> <p><strong>Connect with the show:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li> <li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs">Spotify</a></li> <li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/">Instagram</a></li> </ul><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>