We also talked about her journey into parenthood without her own parents, how she’s navigated the anxiety of nearing the age they died, and the profound transformation that came with raising her son.

Today’s guest, Lauren Sisler, shares her deeply personal and moving story of loss, healing, and purpose. Lauren is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author, and keynote speaker—also known for her signature sideline shimmy. But behind her professional success lies a hidden chapter she kept quiet for years: the shocking loss of her parents to opioid addiction.

Nina Mongendre on healing the inner child. Release what no longer serves you, transform generational patterns and live fully.

Pre-order her book Reclaiming Your Inner Child: A Journey of Childhood and Ancestral Healing

The podcast is turning 10!

10th Anniversary Retreat Interest Form

To celebrate a whole decade of the podcast and the amazing community we’ve built together, we're planning something very special — a retreat!

This will be a beautiful opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, connect in person, reflect, laugh, and celebrate all that we’ve created together over the years.

If your heart’s saying “yes!” — even just a little — we’d love to know.

Fill out this quick form to let us know you’re interested and want to be kept in the loop as details unfold.

Note: This is not a reservation — just a way to say, “Keep me posted!”

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE

1. What is Home? A Philosophical Exploration
2. How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life with Nina Mongendre
3. Who We Are and How We Heal with Nina Mongendre

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
• 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
• info@authenticparenting.com
• Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
• Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
• Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Have you ever felt an instant connection with someone—like your energies just aligned without needing words? And other times… you've had to work to connect, even with the people you love most?

What is connection? How does it feel to truly connect with someone? What’s the difference between connection, relationship, and love?

In today’s episode, we explore what it takes to build deep emotional connection with others. How do we know when we’re genuinely connected? What does disconnection feel like, and how can we rebuild a lost connection?

OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE

• Why We Need to Connect More
  
  
• Death and Cupcakes
  
  
• The Healing Power of Storytelling
  
  
• Colonoscopy and Cannolis

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15)
• 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.
• info@authenticparenting.com
• Send audio messages using Speakpipe.
• Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook.
• Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.

Read my article: 9 Ways to Truly Connect with Your Teen