Recovering From Reality

In today's episode, I am joined by Kat Von D Kat is a tattoo artist, model, entrepreneur, and television personality. She appeared on LA Ink as a tattoo artist beginning in 2007. Since then she founded and ran Kat Von D Beauty. (Bio adapted from Wikipedia)

We dive into the following topics...

Kat’s childhood and what lead to her addiction and now 14 years of sobriety

Navigating the feeling of not belonging

How parenting changes across generations

The importance of self-accountability

The impact of the pandemic and lockdowns on mental health and using service to combat this

Parenting and being in a relationship while sober

Motherhood and birth

Navigating public criticism and backlash on parenting and lifestyle choices

Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.

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In today's episode, I am joined by Selin Esendagli who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 23, during the COVID-19 lockdown.

We dive into the following topics...

Navigating health anxiety before and after receiving a diagnosis

The prevalence of breast cancer in the United States

How Selin shifted her mindset from avoidance to facing her recovery head-on

Moving on and coping with life after dramatic life changes and traumas

Sitting in the discomfort of waiting for treatment results

Finding virtual support via social media

Experiencing cancer treatment during a pandemic

Selin’s cancer treatment plan

Body dysmorphia as a result of a breast cancer diagnosis

The impact of a cancer diagnosis on a family system

Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.

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In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (@theguthealthmd). Dr. Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI, is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and gastroenterology at The University of North Carolina Hospitals. He also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University and a certificate in nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. Bulsiewicz is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

Dr. B. is a respected clinician and the recipient of numerous awards. At Northwestern, he received the highest award in his residency program (Rambach Award), was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, and was Chief Medical Resident. At UNC, he once again received the highest clinical award and was Chief Gastroenterology Fellow.

Dr. B also has an accomplished background in research, with more than 20 scientific articles published and more than 40 presentations at national meetings. He also did advanced training at the UNC - Gillings School of Public Health and received a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health. (Bio via Lowcounty Gastroenterology)

We dive into the following topics...

What is the microbiome and what you need to know about it

Alexis’ daily diet + paleo lifestyle to support her autoimmune health

How trauma can influence gut health and the microbiome

Dr. B’s career path + what led him to help others heal their guts

Navigating physical health post-eating disorder recovery

Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.

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In today's episode, I am joined by AJ McLean. AJ is a close personal friend as well as a songwriter, actor, dancer, model, and member of the Backstreet Boys.

We dive into the following topics...

AJ’s family life, parental relationships, and

His first stint of sobriety from 2001-2007 and perspective on recently reaching 1 year of sobriety

The causes of his alcoholism and how his fame and fast-paced lifestyle impacted his addiction

How not having a father figure in childhood impacted AJ’s adult life

Dealing with insecurity and his recent boost in confidence

Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.

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In today's episode, I am joined by Sadie Sutton. Sadie is a 17-year-old high school senior from the Bay Area. After receiving a year and a half of intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety, she was inspired to share her story with fellow teens going through their own personal growth. She is the host of She Persisted, a podcast offering impactful and inspirational interviews with subject matter experts, fellow teenagers, and social media personalities to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and inspire teens to create their life worth living. Sadie hopes to major in psychology in college and pursue a career in clinical psychology to further her impact in the mental health field.

We dive into the following topics...

Overcoming severe depression and teenage behavioral modification programs

Experiencing mental health issues without having gone through extreme trauma

Putting on a front to mask mental health issues and the further suffering that develop as a result

Self-harming as a call for help

Residential treatment and depression recovery

The importance of family work when a loved one goes to rehab or mental health treatment

and more!

Mentioned in this week’s episode...

The Dark Side of Teen Behavioral Modification Programs with Sydney Montana

3East McLean Hospital

Hold On to Your Kids by Gabor Maté MD

Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.

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