Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Lara Love Hardin discusses her journey from suburban soccer mom hiding a heroin addiction to bestselling author. As a result of stealing money and credit cards to fund her addiction, The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing author shares how jail helped her rediscover writing and inspired her to build a nonprofit supporting justice-impacted women. Her story is a powerful exploration of shame, resilience, and redemption.

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Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing | Heart of the Matter Podcast