This week, Evan and I recorded a Q&A for the podcast and over on Instagram live! You guys sent in a bunch of good questions, and we get deep into topics like addiction treatment, our personal recovery, relationships, and more. We share our thoughts on medication assisted treatment, or using drugs like Suboxone to reduce the chance of overdose. We also talk about harm reduction, and ways we can support those who are active addicts. Make sure to educate yourself on this topic before forming an...
Apr 13, 2020•52 min•Ep. 65
This week, I have podcast host and reality TV enthusiast Danny Pellegrino joining me! Danny hosts Everything Iconic , where he talks about pop culture, and more recently, his mental health. Danny and I just met, but we have so much in common, and I am grateful for his time on this episode. I dish out details about Pretty Wild , my book, and the Nancy Jo meme, along with Danny’s perspective as a viewer. We also talk about Danny’s recovery from anxiety and depression, and ways we can cope with tho...
Apr 06, 2020•51 min•Ep. 64
This week, my husband Evan and I are bringing an episode to you guys while quarantined, or social distancing, in our home. We have made every effort possible to stay home, and hope you all stay safe and healthy during this global pandemic. Evan is forever calm, cool and collected, so I thought he'd be a great guest for these times. We talk about Evan’s addiction story, our relationship, marriage, and first impressions of each other, and his almost 15-year sobriety. We also talk about our treatme...
Mar 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 63
This week, I had a profound conversation with activist Ashlee Marie Preston. Ashlee is a proud black, transgender woman who is constantly advocating for LGBTQ+ youth and those who are struggling. She is now 8 years sober, and has the humility and kindness to share her story of recovery from childhood abuse, meth, prostitution and homelessness with us. Ashlee is now the messenger she has been waiting for her entire life, and I believe she is a messenger for all of us too. Ashlee grew up unsure of...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, I have an incredible conversation with Khalil Rafati about his miraculous turnover from a homeless, strung out addict to a sober millionaire helping thousands of lives every day. Khalil is the owner of SunLife Organics, a health food chain in California, and the author of I Forgot to Die, which details his childhood trauma, his battle with drug addiction, and how he came out the other side. Khalil has also known Evan and I for about a decade (which is insane), but it’s been amaz...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 61
Tara Schuster is an author, playwright, and accomplished entertainment executive, currently serving as the Vice President of Talent and Development at Comedy Central. Tara’s first book, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: and Other Rituals to Fix Your Life from Someone Who has Been There, is being published by Penguin Random House and will release on February 18, 2020. By the time Tara was in her late twenties, she was a rising TV executive who had worked for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and hel...
Mar 09, 2020•43 min•Ep. 60
This week, I am joined by fashion stylist turned health and wellness enthusiast, Luke Storey. Luke and I met years ago on the set of a Marilyn Manson music video, where he was a stylist and I made a cameo, and I’ve been wanting him to come on the podcast for forever. Back then, I was still doing drugs, but Luke was 12 years sober. Luke has now been sober for over 20 years, and hosts a podcast called The Life Stylist , where he talks with all kinds of health and wellness experts to learn and help...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 59
Tana Mongeau is one of the biggest Youtubers in the world with nearly 6 million subscribers. She also has her own reality show on MTV, Tana Turns 21 . But with all this fame at such a young age, Tana has dealt with her fair share of scandals. I really empathize with Tana. We have basically lived very parallel lives. Growing up in a household with lots of chaos, leaving home at 16, and trying to make it big in Los Angeles, eventually takes its toll. Today, Tana is coming on the podcast to talk ab...
Feb 24, 2020•52 min•Ep. 58
Katie Willcox is an author, public speaker and CEO of two companies. One of which is her blog, Healthy is the New Skinny and the other is her agency for curve models, Natural Models LA. Katie is coming on the podcast today to talk about the science behind why we are always so focused on our bodies, how corporations take advantage of us in order to sell their products, eating disorders, the body positivity movement and how we can start to navigate this space in a more thought provoking way. Daily...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 57
I recorded this episode on December 18, 2019, the day President Donald Trump was impeached. It was quite fitting that my guest was none other than host of the epic podcast, Mueller She Wrote. Thats right, none other than AG. AG is a government worker who must remain anonymous. Her position is unknown but it is said to be high up in a security department. She is also a comedian who started this podcast with two other female comedians. Each week they dish out the real deal news about what the f*ck...
Feb 10, 2020•44 min•Ep. 56
Dr. Venus Nicolino is the author of the best selling book.- Bad Advice: How to Survive & Thrive in an Age of Bullshit. She is also a TV doctor and bad ass mom to two boys. She is coming on the podcast today and were talking about all the bad advice that we’ve gotten over the years….Including yours! You submitted the bad advice you’ve gotten over the years and were diving in deep to pick apart the bad advice. CuredNutrition.com Promo Code: ALEXIS25 for 25% off your order of $50 or more Talksp...
Feb 03, 2020•48 min•Ep. 55
Zahara comes on the podcast today to discuss how we can transition away from our limiting beliefs and move into our authentic selves. We discuss how we both walked away from Alcoholics Anonymous, we discussed plant medicine, buddhism and spirituality, and the tools that are necessary for l one term recovery. DailyHarvest.com w/ Promo Code: REALITY for $25 off your first box KopariBeauty.com/reality for 15% off your order Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 54
In this weeks episode we are sitting down with Hunter Moreno. Hunter started working in LA after college shooting videos for YouTube starts like Tana Mongeau, Bella Thorne, and Mod Sun. A few years in, after struggling with his own mental health issues, he started on a new endeavor called ‘Make Sure Your Friends Are Okay’. We’re discussing mental health, addiction, ending stigmas and so much more in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
Jan 20, 2020•36 min•Ep. 53
In this weeks episode I am sitting down to do a Q&A episode where I am answering live call in questions along with questions that you all submitted on the Recovering from Reality Instagram page. We are covering topics like: what to do when your loved one is in treatment, how to set boundaries, how to find a good therapist, how to overcome shame, manifestation, and how to deal with a quarter life crisis. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
Jan 13, 2020•44 min•Ep. 52
Jackie Schimmel- Has from the Bitch Bible podcast joins me on the podcast today for a light hearted episode where we discuss resolutions, pop culture, podcasting and more! Visit DailyHarvest.com Promo Code: REALITY for $25 off your first box! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 06, 2020•54 min•Ep. 51
Angelika Alana is a life coach who saw a need to create an online space for people to receive life tools who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford a one on one coach. She is coming on the podcast today to share about how she developed her business. We are talking all things spirituality, tools, Karma, and how to heal in this crazy world that we live in. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...
Dec 30, 2019•49 min•Ep. 50
In this weeks episode i am sitting down with Kim Goldman who hosts the wildly popular podcast, Confronting OJ. Kims brother was brutally murdered 25 years ago and justice was never really served. Her brothers killer OJ Simpson was acquitted in his wildly popular trial and later found responsible for the death of Ron Goldman and his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson in a civil case. Kim joins me on the podcast today to discuss what her healing journey has looked like in the last 25 years. Produced by...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 49
In this week's episodes I am sitting down With Amy Dresner who is the author of a memoir called, “My Fair Junkie”. Amy and I dive into topics ranging from what it was like to write a book to the ongoing debate around choice and addiction. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 16, 2019•52 min•Ep. 48
In this weeks episode I am sitting down with Cathy Heller who is the host of the Podcast ‘Don’t Keep Your Day Job’. Cathy is a self made millionaire who after many “failed” attempts in the music industry finally found her way in, in a very unexpected way. Cathy comes on to talk about her story, how she did it and then how she developed her podcast where she inspires people to take major risks in order to find real “success”. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...
Dec 09, 2019•59 min•Ep. 47
In this week’s episode, I am joined by psychotherapist, Staci Sprout. Staci works with people healing from sex and love addictions, and came to this work through her own recovery. She works with people of all genders who are struggling with harmful sexual behaviors and relationships, and supports them in healing. During this chat, we dive into her journey healing from sex addiction and joining a 12 step recovery program, how to navigate sexual abuse and trauma, and ways we can foster our own hea...
Dec 02, 2019•45 min•Ep. 46
In this week’s episode, I am joined by my mother, Andrea Arlington, to take some of your calls and questions. We had amazing discussions with our callers, ranging from topics like manifestation, setting healthy boundaries in family relationships, and how to cultivate open communication with our loved ones suffering from addiction. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 25, 2019•57 min•Ep. 45
Michele Kambolis is coming on the podcast today to talk about anxiety. Why are women more prone to anxiety? What is an anxiety disorder and what is “normal” anxiety? What are some simple actions that we can take to reduce the anxiety in our lives? Michele is answering it all. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 18, 2019•47 min•Ep. 44
Nov 11, 2019•2 min•Ep. 155
In this week’s episode, I have the lovely Rebecca Black joining me for some real candid conversation. We talk about her rise to fame from her viral music video, “Friday”, reinventing herself as a singer and artist, and finding her way out in Los Angeles at just 18 years old. Rebecca may still be young (22 now), but she is surely an old soul, and I relate to her on so many levels. I appreciate how much work she’s done on herself, and how she uses her growth to help other young people watching her...
Nov 11, 2019•50 min•Ep. 43
This week, we have my comedian of a sister, Gabby, joining us! She is asking me 73 questions in that stream of consciousness style everyone’s doing right now. Except, we don’t play by those rules. Gabby and I put our own spin on this fun game. I definitely wanted a funny episode to break up the serious stuff we discuss on Recovering From Reality, so I hope you guys laugh along with us. Some of my favorite questions ranged from my who I find more annoying, Gabby or our mom, my dream person (besid...
Nov 04, 2019•27 min•Ep. 42
In this week’s episode, I have comedian and seriously funny lady, Ali Weiss joining me. Ali creates videos on Instagram that are truly hysterical, and after seeing her Kim Kardashian parody video, I knew I had to have her on the podcast! We discuss how she started theater and comedy, her mental health journey, and the highs and lows of life in the digital age. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 28, 2019•55 min•Ep. 41
In this week’s episode, I am joined by the wonderful Dr. James Mellon. Dr. James is a minister at the Global Truth Center in LA, which follows Ernest Holmes philosophy, Science of the Mind . No this is not scientology. It's the philosophy that brought you The Secret! In this episode, we touch on our core beliefs like eternal life, universal truth, and the collective consciousness. Dr. James explains the power our minds have in affirming and manifesting our own goals, health, and dreams. In relig...
Oct 21, 2019•49 min•Ep. 40
In this week’s episode, I am sitting down with Zach Skow, the founder of the Pawsitive Change Program . Pawsitive Change is a non-profit that runs in the California prison system, and brings rescue dogs into the prison population. Zach and other trainers help inmates become dog trainers themselves. This is an incredible program, and helps bring hope and healing to not only those incarcerated, but to the dogs being rescued. I hope you guys enjoy listening to Zach’s story of redemption, and how Pa...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 39
This week I have the witty and truly hilarious Heather McDonald joining us. Heather is a comedian and the host of a podcast called Juicy Scoop . In this episode, we discuss being a comedian in an easily “triggered” culture, her background and upbringing with wild brothers, and her time working with Chelsea Handler. We also discuss the importance of having open conversations with our kids, especially around tough topics like drug abuse. Heather shares some pretty funny stories with us throughout ...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 38
Joining me for this week’s episode is the lovely Jamie Elizabeth! Jamie is a holistic sex and intimacy coach. She helps people in all areas of communication that are intimate and sensitive, so people can be fully met and seen. In her sessions with clients, she helps people discover what they really want out of their sex lives, and owning their sexuality. Jamie gives us some great tips this episode, from scheduling conversations about sex, sex dates, skin time, and drop-ins. She also gives us thr...
Sep 30, 2019•52 min•Ep. 37
