10% Happier with Dan Harris Abby Wambach On: Grief, Addiction, And Moving From External To Internal Validation
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Jul 1, 2024 
Abby Wambach, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and award-winning author, shares her raw journey through grief and sobriety. She discusses the profound shift from seeking external validation to discovering inner self-worth. Abby reflects on her brother's tragic death and how it impacts her sobriety. She emphasizes the transformative power of self-love and recounts how her DUI arrest was a catalyst for growth. With candid introspection, she reveals that every struggle can lead to deeper self-awareness, ultimately redefining personal success and happiness.
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Self-Love as Savior
- Abby emphasizes the importance of self-love.
- Choosing self-love saved her life, especially after her DUI arrest.
Defining Self-Love
- True self-love involves accepting all parts of oneself, including past mistakes and vulnerabilities.
- This acceptance is crucial for healing and growth.
DUI as a Catalyst
- Abby's 2016 DUI arrest was a turning point, ultimately saving her life.
- Although a difficult experience, it served as a wake-up call.
