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Please note this episode contains themes of domestic violence, suicidal ideation, and drug use.
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Laura Clery has spent years making millions of people laugh, but behind the comedy was a deeply personal battle with addiction, betrayal, and rebuilding her life from the ground up.
In this episode, Laura opens up about her husband’s relapse, the end of their marriage, raising a son with autism, finding joy as a single mom, and why humor has remained her greatest survival tool through it all. She also shares the inspiration behind her new memoir, What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Hotter, and the lessons she’s learned about forgiveness, recovery, and starting over.
If you or someone you love has been affected by addiction, abuse, or mental health struggles, we hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not alone.
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Chapters:
03:14 - Raising a son with autism
12:20 - Becoming a NYTimes Best Selling Author
15:07 - Getting sober
25:19 - AA
30:26 - Being cheated on
47:06 - Finding meaning
53:48 - Divorce
56:32 - Sketch comedy with my ex
01:00:28 - CPS
01:12:34 - Coming to terms with abuse
01:14:25 - Moving on
01:17:01 - Audience questions
01:26:03 - Agree to Disagree
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