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Shownotes: Sex, Drugs & Meditation ep #17

What happens when workplace bullying, desperation, and a stubborn streak collide with a 10-day silent meditation retreat? Author Mary-Lou Stevens turned her painful ABC workplace experience, personal struggles, and a mind full of drama into the bestselling memoir Sex, Drugs & Meditation. In this honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation, she shares how Vipassana helped her cope with stress, transform her mindset, and kick an addiction to misery itself. Perfect for anyone exploring wellbeing, mental health, and personal growth.

Topics

• Vipassana meditation and its challenges
• Overcoming workplace bullying
• Resilience vs stubbornness
• The addiction to drama and misery
• Writing and publishing Sex, Drugs & Meditation
• Honest storytelling and personal transformation

Episode Specific Links

• Mary Lou's website: https://maryloustephens.com.au/
• Book - Sex,Drugs and Meditation: https://amzn.to/3TTRT9x
• Book - The Last of the Apple Blossom: https://amzn.to/3TTRT9x
• Book - The Jam Maker: https://amzn.to/4lgWLBR
• Book - The Chocolate Factory: https://amzn.to/3JjDtNY
• Transcript and guest bio: https://shithappy.com/sex-drugs-and-meditation/

Related Episodes:

#18 Curing My Crisis Creatively https://youtu.be/kcmicakIVyU

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