Woman overcomes alcoholism, weight struggles to become life coach

Today’s Women- Lori Murphy

A local woman's journey has led her to overcome alcoholism and other struggles through a path of healing and self discovery.

Lori Murphy has overcome alcoholism and other struggles. Now she wants to help others through her business, Lori Murphy Coaching: Empowerment Services for Women.

Murphy also hosts the “SHEThrives: Influential Women Podcast” in addition to being an empowerment coach.

“It just hit me. I’m a coach like it was a calling. I have just been following that calling and finding my way into it. That dream is your calling. That dream is meant for you. That’s why you keep dreaming,” she said.

Murphy lost 150 pounds and really started focusing on health and wellness.

Learn about the message she wants to convey to women by watching photojournalist Justin Shumway’s story.

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