This week, Jenna shares her journey of overcoming addiction to adderall and cocaine in her early 20s. She opens up about her rehab experience: a life-changing time where she learned about herself and formed really meaningful connections, and how she learned to find dopamine in healthy ways. Jenna talks about the challenges of managing social events centered ... Show More
Aug 11
Who Taught Women to Hate Their Bodies w/ Bradi Masci
This week, Mal sits down with artist Bradi Masci, who recently included Mal in a series of nude paintings celebrating queer figures in culture.Together, they unpack compulsory heterosexuality, the complicated relationship women are taught to have with their bodies, and how early ... Show More
42m 48s
Aug 4
A Family Full of Gays w/ Heather Shaw
Heather Shaw joins Mal for a nostalgic conversation about growing up in a family where every sibling eventually came out as gay and the unique closeness that can bring. Together, they reminisce about the shows, campaigns, and cultural moments that shaped how they understood thems ... Show More
50 m
Oct 2019
002 | Jenna | Moving on From Eating Disorders and Numbing Methods, Gaining Powerful Habits for Building Self Love
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today's show, Najwa interviews Jenna who shares her struggles with self-love and addiction. What are some of the negative consequences of a poor self-image? And, what are some effective ways of addressing these issues?</span></p> <p><span sty ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2020
Recovering from Drug Addiction & REALITY TV w/ Alexis Haines
This week the girls are joined by Alexis Haines; author, podcast host, reality star, mom, wife, & business owner! Alexis shares her story of her traumatic childhood, starring in a reality show, getting addicted to drugs at 15 years old, getting arrested and how she overcame it al ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2023
A Message of Hope through Addiction and Recovery with Macklemore
In this episode, Macklemore shares his journey with addiction and the added challenges of relapsing. Through his music and in this conversation, he expresses the value of any progress in recovery, starting over, and the importance of being honest with yourself and others by seeki ... Show More
38m 28s
May 2020
Substance Abuse, Success, and Self-Realization
We speak with MIT’s Seth Mnookin, a writer and ex-addict who has been clean for 20 years, about the connection between substance abuse and underlying mental health issues, and how addiction can affect creativity and career. And we explore the hard lessons addicts can learn in rec ... Show More
50m 30s
May 2025
Rebuilding Lives Podcast, Episode 5 From Addiction to Sobriety: The Road Forward
Whether you've personally faced addiction, supported a loved one through their struggles, or simply want to better understand the complexities of recovery, this episode is for you. Together, we'll explore the emotional and practical challenges of breaking free from addiction, inc ... Show More
15m 39s
<p>This week, host Jane Mare interviews Amanda Lee about her struggles with addiction, her involvement in the Washington DC based "Midtown" Alcoholics Anonymous cult and, ultimately, her path to recovery.</p><br><p>Amanda Lee Socials:</p><br><p>Tiktok: @amandadarbylee</p><p>(The ... Show More
