# She Was Broken Beyond Repair—Until This Happened | Lindsey Van Wagner

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Podcast: [The Michael Chernow Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-chernow-podcast-25201)
Published: 2026-06-17T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kreaturesofhabitpodcast/episodes/She-Was-Broken-Beyond-RepairUntil-This-Happened--Lindsey-Van-Wagner-e3ksriq
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Duration seconds: 3078

## Resource

For years, Lindsey Van Wagner battled addiction, self-hatred, depression, and a darkness she never thought she could escape. In this powerful conversation with Michael Chernow, she opens up about the moment everything changed, the reality of getting sober, finding self-love, and why recovery is about so much more than quitting alcohol.This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, mental health, self-worth, or feeling lost in life. If you've ever felt broken, beyond repair, or like nobody understands what you're going through, this conversation is for you.New episodes of The Michael Chernow Podcast every Wednesday at 12 PM. #MichaelChernowPodcast #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #SelfLove

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