The Real Story on Labels and Addictions: That’s Not Really Who You Are (with Erin Kelly-Bean)

Has a specific piece of your story – positive or negative – become a “label” you wear as your identity? Lisa sits down with long-time friend, Erin Kelly-Bean to discuss the truth about labels and what God has to say about them. Erin is a New York Times best-selling author, co-host of the Immeasurably More Podcast, and daughter of football legend, Jim Kelly. She shares her journey of growing up, “Kelly Tough,” her family’s experience of tragic loss, and her personal battles with addiction, eating disorders, and mental health. Erin explains the secret to her transformation and healing, and offers hope to anyone struggling in isolation and silence. If you’re ready to drop the labels and embrace your true identity in Christ - this episode is for you.

 

Listen in to learn more:

(3:55) What Erin experienced as the daughter of a Hall of Fame quarterback 

(7:17) How loss and tragedy led the Kelly family toward God 

(16:34) Erin’s battles with mental health and addiction 

(26:02) The role of treatment and medication 

(31:13) The path to healing and freedom 

(47:48) Why you don’t need to be defined by a label 

 

RESOURCES

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Mentioned in the episode:

Dwell Bible App: https://get.dwellbible.com/joe/

Called Creatives: https://www.calledcreatives.com

Book - Kelly Tough: https://a.co/d/c1as8ye

Book - The Hard Good: https://shopstyle.it/l/bJp1l

Book - Jesus Over Everything: https://shopstyle.it/l/bOa4E

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