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Finding New WatersBeyond the Intervention: Alexis Haines on Family Systems, Mental Health & Crisis CareIn this insightful episode of Finding New Waters, we sit down with Alexis Haines, Director of Business Development at Crisis Case Management (CCM). Alexis unpacks the complexity of true intervention work—far beyond the TV dramatizations—and shares how CCM approaches healing through comprehensive case management, family systems support, and long-term planning.With experience ranging from owning a treatment center to building out CCM's national model, Alexis offers wisdom on mental health interventions, companioning, court-involved recovery, and why helping the entire family system is critical for lasting change.[00:00] Meet Alexis and What CCM Really Does[0...2025-04-2340 min
The Zac Clark ShowSelf-Help Doesn’t Work (But This Does): The Alexis Haines Recovery StoryAlexis Haines joins The Zac Clark Show for a conversation about transformation, service, and what long-term recovery really looks like. At just 18, Alexis became a public figure through her involvement in what the media dubbed The Bling Ring—a moment that could have defined her life. Instead, it became the catalyst for change.Now, with 14 years of sobriety, Alexis works in the behavioral healthcare field, helping individuals and families navigate the complex realities of addiction and mental health. In this episode, we talk about trauma, healing, internal family systems therapy, the importance of service wo...2025-04-081h 05
We're Out of TimeAlexis Haines EXPOSES The Surprising Truth About Her LifeJoin @RichardTaiteOfficial for an eye-opening conversation with Alexis Haines. Alexis Haines was a member of the Bling Ring and a former television personality. At the age of 18, she was arrested for her involvement in a string of burglaries that targeted the homes of multiple celebrities. Haines served one month of a six-month sentence after her conviction for one count of first-degree residential burglary.
Haines starred in the reality television show Pretty Wild, but her struggles with addiction and the aftermath of being a part of the "Bling Ring" ended her Hollywood career goals. She go...2024-12-0336 min
Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline StanburyWe Met at Rehab! With Alexis HainesThis week Caroline is joined by Ex Reality Star and now Podcaster & Influencer Alexis Haines who honestly and openly discusses her past substance abuse issues and how she turned her life around to support thousands of others suffering from substance and sexual abuse. Alexis shares her own marriage and divorce story as well as her parenthood advice as she raises two beautiful daughters. Catch Alexis on her own podcast - Recovering from Reality produced by Dear Media. Alexis can be found on instagram @ itsalexishaines Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://a...2022-07-2732 min
ShenkOpen Marriages, Divorce + Healing W/ Alexis HainesOn this week's episode of Shenk, Shenk sits down with Alexis Haines to discuss everything from the process of opening her marriage to the honest struggles of divorce.Follow Sara Weinshenk @princessshenkFollow Alexis Haines @itsalexishainesSubscribe to SHENK ON YOUTUBECHECK OUT SARA WEINSHENK'S NEW PODCAST WITH KIM CONGDONTHIS BITCH ON YOUTUBE + THIS BITCH ON ITUNESBrought to you by:https://ooohyeah.com @ooohyeahsocks - Discount Code: SARA102022-07-201h 14
Dear DoulaTrauma, resilience, and living on your own terms with Alexis HainesBrandi has a candid conversation with ex-reality star, fellow doula, mom and host of the hit podcast Recovering From Reality Alexis Haines. Relationships, childhood trauma, and mental health are just a few of the topics they both talk frankly and openly about. Put your feet up and grab your coffee for a deep conversation about the complicated and beautiful role called “mom”. We mentioned resources related to mental health support via Postpartum Support International. Also ifyou wanted to check your “trauma” scores d how it relates to our physical health here is the link to the A.C...2022-06-1730 min
Money Rehab with Nicole LapinOrlando Bloom was Robbed— and We’re All Guilty with Alexis HainesIn the early 2000s, a group of teenagers collectively known as "The Bling Ring" reportedly stole over $3 million dollar’s worth of possessions from celebrities like Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Megan Fox, Lindsay Lohan and more.Over a decade later, a viral Vanity Fair article and a subsequent film still control the narrative of this story— not the people involved. If you watched the film, you might think that Alexis Haines (née Neiers) was the ringleader of the Bling Ring. So it might surprise you to learn that she was actually only at one of th...2022-06-1049 min
The Ali Kolbert ShowAlexis Haines: Divorce, Dropping Labels, & Finding PurposeAlexis Haines denies ever saying she was a lesbian. Ali forces her to choose a label and then relents. Alexis shares her separation from her husband Evan and reflects on what worked and didn’t work in their open relationship. She discusses her partner now (dating a man!) (curveball) and reflects on her break up with her last girlfriend. She shares her and Evan’s recent fight about Mother’s Day. Produced by Dear Media.2022-05-1749 min
Genuinely GGFrom Bling Ring To Parenting W/ Alexis HainesToday's guest is Alexis Haines. Listen in as GG discusses how Alexis overcame her strenuous past and pivoted to a more stable life by getting married and starting a family. In the late 2000's Alexis got caught up in the 'Bling Ring' scandal that involved the burglary of multiple celebrity homes. From Straw Hut Media2022-04-0646 min
Recovering From RealityEp. 136 Using manifestation for the greater good with Gabby BernsteinIn this week's episode I am joined by NY Times best selling Author Gabrielle Bernstein. While yes, we are discussing manifestation, we are taking a deeper dive into the bigger systemic issues in the wellness and self help community. I asked her the tough questions like, "Is manifesting under capitalism sustainable?" and "Is there a correlation between the wellness community and conspiracy theorists?" We also discuss the connection between trauma and limiting belief systems and how they block our ability to manifest and why it is important to start manifesting for the greater good, rather than for our own wea...2022-03-1449 min
The Adversity Advantage with Doug BopstAlexis Haines On Recovery, Redemption, Healing, & Finding Your Real PurposeToday’s guest is Alexis Haines. Alexis hosts the raw and resonant podcast Recovering from Reality, a platform for people who would rather wake the fuck up rather than have more “fun problems”. Inspired by her public journey from reality TV sensation and heroin addiction to sobriety, motherhood, and wellness, Alexis is living proof that you can heal yourself, recover from addiction and inspire others along the way. Her first hand experience of substance abuse, combined with the explosive effects of social media storytelling turned her rock bottom into a reinvention tour, igniting a movement to eradicate shame around the st...2022-03-1059 min
Solace and the CityEP113: ALEXIS HAINES - A Little Bit AlexisThis week I am so excited to share my conversation with Alexis Haines. Born Alexis Neiers, this former wild child grew up in the public eye and was involved in the scandal known as "The Bling Ring." Alexis got sober at nineteen years old after facing up to six years in the correctional system due to a burglary conviction. As the star of the E! Reality series Pretty Wild, Alexis became a media sensation after her public meltdown became a viral meme. Her firsthand experience with substance abuse combined with the explosive effects of social media storytelling turned her rock bot...2022-02-2243 min
Default Alive61 | Reaquired!Corey reacquires Hey Marketers and rebrands it to the Swipe Files Job Board. Chris shares his current struggles with productivity and setting direction for Jetboost. They also talk about burnout, launching on Product Hunt, and Alexis Ohanian’s approach to customer support.Ask us a question →Notable mentions:Corey’s tweet announcing Hey MarketersAdam Wathan on burnoutMore podcasts for bootstrappersLearn more about their businesses:Swipe FilesJetboostFollow them on Twitter:@coreyhainesco@c_spags2022-01-2745 minRecovering From RealityEp. 125 Spiritual Trauma, Being Addicted to Emotions, and Innate Worthiness with Scout SobelToday I am joined by Scout Sobel. Scout is the founder of Scout’s Agency a PR agency that gets women as guests on podcasts, the co-host of Okay Sis Podcast and the host of SCOUT Podcast. We discuss… - Using your emotions to guide you in balancing mental health and professional goals - Scout’s perspective on how her bipolar originated—the genetic component, recurring dreams, and spiritual traumas - Experiencing the symptoms of sexual trauma without the physical experience - What recurring dreams can tell us about our...2021-12-2739 minRecovering From RealityEp. 124 Lala Kent on Insecurities, California Sober, and MocktailsToday I am joined by the sober queen herself—Vanderpump Rules star Lala Kent! We discuss… - Lala’s upbringing—family dynamics, childhood insecurities, bullying, and how this impacted her addiction - The addiction cycle and Lala’s experience navigating it in Hollywood - Navigating the guilt of getting sober without facing the huge consequences many face in active addiction - Turning to a higher power for support when challenges arise - What it’s like to be vulnerable on such a huge scale - Lala and Alexis’ vary...2021-12-1352 min
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug AddictionDopey 333: Can Dopey America Recover? Evan Haines, LSD, Recovery, Mysticism, TRAUMA, AAThis week on Dopey! Author, co founder of Oro Recovery, husband of Alexis Haines, longtime super supporter of the show and recovering addict and alcoholic, Evan Haines finally calls in. Evan talks about his new book that he cowrote with Bob Forrest called Can America Recover? Which ponders that very question. We hear all about the origins of Oro, Evan's traumatic and sometime tragic childhood, and his eventual triumph in his recovery and in founding Oro. Then Evan reports on the great AA myth: "was Bill Wilson totally tripping on LSD?", mysticism in 12 step and so much more on a...2021-12-041h 44
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug AddictionDopey 333: Can Dopey America Recover? Evan Haines, LSD, Recovery, Mysticism, TRAUMA, AAThis week on Dopey! Author, co founder of Oro Recovery, husband of Alexis Haines, longtime super supporter of the show and recovering addict and alcoholic, Evan Haines finally calls in. Evan talks about his new book that he cowrote with Bob Forrest called Can America Recover? Which ponders that very question. We hear all about the origins of Oro, Evan's traumatic and sometime tragic childhood, and his eventual triumph in his recovery and in founding Oro. Then Evan reports on the great AA myth: "was Bill Wilson totally tripping on LSD?", mysticism in 12 step and so much more on...2021-12-041h 44Recovering From RealityEp. 122 Shifting the Recovery Narrative with Evan HainesIn today’s episode I’m joined by my husband, Evan Haines. Evan is not only the co-founder of Oro House but now an author of Can America Recover: Reimagining the Drug Problem. We discuss… - How Evan’s early sobriety journey led him to found Oro House - Why non-traditional 12 step treatment can be extremely effective for addiction and what makes Oro’s method unique - What causes mental health treatment providers to have negative feelings towards their patients struggling with addiction - Where our cultural and social...2021-11-2947 min
Awakened LoveAngel with Alexis Haines on Her Open Marriage & the Magic of Loving a WomanAlexis Haines is a former reality TV star turned spiritual seeker. She is the host of her podcast Recovering from Reality and author of her book of the same name. She's a wife, a mama, a reiki practitioner and a powerful advocate for different relationship styles. IG: @itsalexishaines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-11-251h 09Recovering From RealityEp. 115 Our Open Marriage with Evan HainesIn this week's episode of Recovering From Reality, I am joined by my wonderful partner, Evan Haines. We take a deep dive into our relationships and how we came to the decision to open up our marriage after 10 years of monogamy. We are answering your questions from the ask me anything I posted a few weeks ago and we cover a range of topics like how did we decide to become ethically non-monogamous, how we told our children, what our sex life looks like now and how we handle feelings of jealousy. If you or s...2021-10-1147 min
The Art of Being WellAlexis Haines: Trauma Triggering Autoimmunity, Addiction + Radical RecoveryIn this fascinating episode, leading functional medicine expert, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Alexis Haines. Alexis Haines was once a reality star, heroin addict and member of the “Bling Ring,” a group of Hollywood burglars whose exploits became the basis of a Sofia Coppola movie—and for which she served time. Today, she is a mother, wife, writer and birth doula. She and her husband run the addiction treatment center Alo House Recovery Centers, where she inspires people to tap into their inner knowingness to find empowerment and connection with themselves and others. In this episode Dr. Cole and Al...2021-08-121h 00
she persisted66. Alexis Haines on Teenage Addiction, Childhood Trauma, and Taking Radical Accountability Over Your HealingEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.TRIGGER WARNING for sexual assault + abuse, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.Alexis Haines—my podcast mom—is finally on She Persisted! This episode can only be described as WOW. From teenage heroin addict, a twice-convicted felon, and a member of the Bling Ring to addiction center owner, an amazing mom, doula, podcast host, and more Alexis is the living proof that sobriety, recovery, and healing are possible! So take a seat, grab a snack and get ready to be amazingly inspired!Alex...2021-06-1854 min
CriminalityAND SO IT IS...A Felony: Alexis Neiers + The Bling RingRebekah is at it again with another robbery/heist story. You probably know about The Bling Ring— a group of LA teens who robbed celebrities' homes in 2008/2009, but do you know how Alexis Neiers of the E! Network Show, “Pretty Wild” plays into it? Turns out there is much more to the story than brown Bebe shoes, and Nancy Jo isn’t the only one who can report on it!Melissa is up next and gives Rebekah these three clues: Nutcracker, Nationals, and Sia! Any guesses?Follow us on social media! We are @criminalityshow on IG/FB +...2021-05-211h 06
Bleav in Psych in the CityAlexis HainesAlexis Haines is Heather's guest this week! The two chat about finding strength in community, the importance of taking a break and the journey of transforming your pain into power. Heather also gives Alexis an Angel deck card reading!Find Alexis on Instagram: @alexishaines and her Life Reset Course: https://recovering-from-reality.teachable.com/Check out Heather on Instagram: @heatherpsychic and her website heatherauble.com2021-03-161h 05
Bleav in Psych in the CityAlexis HainesAlexis Haines is Heather's guest this week! The two chat about finding strength in community, the importance of taking a break and the journey of transforming your pain into power. Heather also gives Alexis an Angel deck card reading!Find Alexis on Instagram: @alexishaines and her Life Reset Course: https://recovering-from-reality.teachable.com/Check out Heather on Instagram: @heatherpsychic and her website heatherauble.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-03-161h 05Recovering From RealityEp. 113 Bye for now...After immense contemplation and reflection, I’ve decided to take a step back from the podcast for the time reason. Listen to hear my thought process on this decision... This episode is brought to you by Beekeeper’s Naturals. Head to beekeepersnaturals.com/reality for 15% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by Pipette Baby. Visit pipettebaby.com and get 30% off your order with code “REALITY”! This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to athleticgreens.com/REALITY for a FREE year supply of V...2021-03-0122 minRecovering From RealityEp. 112 Unpacking Britney with Evan HainesToday I am sitting down with my husband Evan Haines. Evan Haines is a Co-Founder of Alo House, and specializes in admissions, and marketing and business development. An active participant in the recovery world, it felt natural for Evan to transition into the sober living business, and help others obtain and maintain sobriety. In 2010, he and Jared founded Alo House, which, in less than three years, became one of the most successful sober living residences in the area. Evan has a Master’s Degree in Community Development Planning from the University of British Columbia. (Bio via alorecovery.com) ...2021-02-2259 minRecovering From RealityEp. 111 Your Quality of Life Matters with Dr. Will ColeToday I am sitting down with Dr. Will Cole. Dr. Cole is a leading functional-medicine expert, consulting with people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert and course instructor for the world’s largest wellness brands such as mindbodygreen and goop. (Bio adapted from drwillcole.com) We div...2021-02-1557 minRecovering From RealityEp. 110 Ego States and Setting Boundaries in Family Systems with Andrea ArlingtonToday I am sitting down with my Mom, Andrea Arlington. Andrea's journey led her through decades of living with loved ones who suffered with addictive patterns from heroin and alcohol to sex and other substance use disorders, she also suffered with multiple forms of both addictive and co-addictive patterns herself. When her 3rd marriage failed, she took a hard look at her life, came to understand she would never find inner peace and happiness unless she took a deep dive into her own recovery. She became educated, mentored and coached by the best of the b...2021-02-081h 06Recovering From RealityEp. 109 Q+A: Why I Got Vaccinated, Processing Emotional Eating, Adoption Updates, and more!Today I am sitting down for a solo episode where I answer your questions. In this Q+A, I dive into the following topics… - Why I decided to get the Pfizer COVID vaccination and taking a balanced, holistic approach to medical care - How to navigate relationships when you are at different places of self-awareness and growth - My current struggle with my relationship with food and exercise - An update on our adoption journey! - How to deal with comparing yourself to others on social media ...2021-02-0157 minRecovering From RealityEp. 108 Politics and Spirituality Are Not Mutually Exclusive with Marianne WilliamsonIn today's episode, I am joined by Marianne Williamson. Marianne is a bestselling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader. For over three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. A quote from the mega best seller A Return to Love, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…” is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers. Williams...2021-01-2550 minRecovering From RealityEp. 107 Using Food as Empowerment with Dr. Will BulsiewiczIn 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 p...2021-01-181h 00Recovering From RealityEp. 106 Behind the Backstreet Boy with AJ McLeanIn 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 l...2021-01-1154 minRecovering From RealityEp. 105 Q+A The Social Causes of Addiction and Mental Health with Bob Forrest and Evan HainesIn today's episode, I am joined by Bob Forrest and Evan Haines. Bob and Evan are co-founders of Alo House Recovery Centers, a holistic, non-12-step rehab facility. Both former addicts, Bob and Evan have extensive experience in the recovery field and are experts in the compassionate care model. We dive into the following topics… - Calling things into existence, manifestation, and the law of attraction - If therapists without addiction experience have a place in drug treatment and how they can utilize empathy and evidence based practices to increase effectiveness in...2021-01-041h 33Recovering From RealityEp. 104 Self-Accountability and Sobriety with Kat Von DIn 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 im...2020-12-2848 minRecovering From RealityEp. 103 Our Brains Aren’t Broken, Our Society Is with Johann HariIn today's episode, I am joined by Johann Hari. Johann is the author of two New York Times best-selling books. His first, ‘Chasing the Scream: the First and Last Days of the War on Drugs’, is currently being adapted into a major Hollywood film by Oscar-winning director Lee Daniels, and into a non-fiction documentary series. His most recent book, ‘Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions’ is being translated into 28 languages and has been praised by a very broad range of people, from Oprah to Hillary Clinton to Tucker Carlson, from Elton John to Naomi Klei...2020-12-211h 17Recovering From RealityEp. 102 Teenage Depression and Behavior Modification Programs with Sadie SuttonIn 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...2020-12-141h 09Recovering From RealityEp. 101 Q+A: Holiday Traditions, Real Housewives, Postpartum Anxiety, and more!Today I am sitting down for a solo episode where I answer your questions. In this Q+A, I dive into the following topics… - Breaking the cycle of generational family trauma by creating holiday traditions - Maintaining your mental health during a pandemic and accepting our current reality - The importance of creating space in our lives to feel good - How I spend my very limited free time - My holiday gift guide (reiki training, Cured products, Sophie and Lili mugs, crystal kits for the girls, Osea Ma...2020-12-0752 minRecovering From RealityEp. 100 Improving Your Intuition with Laura DayIn today's episode, I am joined by Laura Day. Bestselling author Laura Day has spent three decades helping individuals, organizations, and companies use their innate intuitive abilities to create profound changes in their lives. Her work has helped demystify intuition and demonstrate its practical, verifiable uses in the fields of business, science, medicine and personal growth. She has trained thousands of people to use their brains and perceptions in effective ways including scientists, celebrities, business executives, and other professionals to realize their goals while creating supportive and inspiring communities. Laura has been featured in many publications including Newsweek, New...2020-11-3052 min
Okay SisterAlexis Haines Made Us Cry: Collective Healing, Daily & Empathetic Activism, and Maintaining Peace Through Acts of KindnessWe sat down with Alexis Haines with one expectation and got met with something entirely different. Alexis cracked us open and for the first time, Mady cried on the podcast. We talk about trauma, pain, self healing, collective healing, ancestral trauma, collective consciousness, being an empathetic human being, and what daily activism really looks like.
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Well with Arielle LorreAlexis Haines - Real Talk, Life Updates + Living in AlignmentIn this episode I’m talking to Alexis Haines about anything and everything! We sat down at my house and hit record and had a very genuine conversation between friends covering everything from crazy drugs stories to life updates, spiritual growth and living in alignment, emotional hangovers, how our relationships are really going in quarantine and so much more. www.woomoreplay.com/discount/BLONDEFILES for 20% off your order! www.blublox.com with code BLONDE for 15% off your order! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...2020-10-0758 min
MANIC with Jeff EpsteinEpisode 49- Nancy Jo, this is Alexis Neiers (again)MANIC with Jeff Epstein is official! Same host, same podcast (with some slight changes), NEW NAME. What better way to relaunch than with the always iconic Alexis Haines (nee Neiers). Alexis joins Jeff for an episode of story time, including clubbing during a pregnancy and getting food poisoning while doing crystal meth. They also dive into the Kardashians future and Alexis gives her take on the past season of RHONY. Follow Alexis at @itsalexishaines on Instagram. Check out her podcast "Recovering from Reality" on all podcast platforms.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-epstein...2020-10-061h 15Recovering From RealityEp. 92 Creating a New Way of Life with Susan BurtonThis week, I am joined by Susan Burton. Susan is an activist and the founder of A New Way of Life (@anewwayoflifela on Instagram.) She is based in Los Angeles and works with formerly incarcerated people who have been through similar experiences to her own. In 2010, she was named a CNN Hero and two years later, a Purpose Prize winner. (Bio abbreviated from Wikipedia) In this episode we dive into topics like: - Susan’s life story and her experiences with poverty, losing her son in an accident involving a policeman, drug and alcohol addiction, imprisonment, and more - Proce...2020-10-0553 minRecovering From RealityEp. 91 Q&A with Arielle LorreIn this week’s episode I am joined by Arielle Lorre Arielle is a lifestyle, wellness, and health influencer in the digital space. Six years ago, that was far from the case. After nearly losing her battle against addiction, Arielle decided to turn her life around by relentlessly pursuing health and happiness. She is now the host of The Blonde Files. (bio abbreviated from theblondefiles.com) In this episode we dive into topics like: - our favorite skincare products and recommendations - the foods and supplements we recommend for balancing your hormo...2020-09-281h 06Recovering From RealityEp. 90 Sexuality and Empowerment with Zara BarrieIn this weeks episode I am joined by Zara Barrie (@zarabarrie). Zara Barrie is a writer who has been pouring her heart out and offering up heaps of advice to girls across the great expanse of the internet for over a decade. She was a wildly popular teen blogger notorious for her angst-ridden detailed accounts of her hard-partying weekends, her melodramatic adolescent depression, and her screwy relationship with food. For college, she attended California Institute of The Arts where she studied theatre. She haphazardly fell into a professional writing career when she scored a job as Senior Writer at...2020-09-211h 01Recovering From RealityEp. 89 Perception vs Reality with Kara Lowentheil This week, I’m joined by Kara Lowentheil, the host of UnF*ck Your Brain. Kara attended Yale University where she received her BA in English and Literature before graduating from Harvard Law School to practice as a women’s rights lawyer. She now works as a Master Certified Coach and uses a combination of evolutionary psychology, cognitive science, and feminist theory to teach women how to literally rewire their brains to create confidence, self-love, and the courage to create the lives they truly want to live. You can find Kara on Instagram at @karalowentheil. In this episode, we dive into t...2020-09-1458 min
After Work DrinksWe All Misunderstood Alexis NeiersThis week we’re talking to Alexis Haines, who you will probably know her by her maiden name, Alexis Neiers. Alexis was a pop culture sensation in the late noughties - star of the reality TV series 'Pretty Wild', and best known for her involvement in the infamous ‘Bling Ring’, a group of LA teens who were sentenced to prison for a string of burglaries of high profile celebrities in 2009. The case was immortalised by Sofia Coppola’s 2013 movie, 'The Bling Ring', in which Emma Watson starred as Alexis - portraying her as a superficial, materialistic teen with no substanc...2020-09-1250 minRecovering From RealityEp. 88 Exploring Gender Creative Parenting with Kyl MyersIn today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Kyl Myers, a sociologist, award-winning educator, and a globally-recognized advocate for Gender Creative Parenting. Since 2016, Kyl has been speaking and writing about Gender Creative Parenting and using their own parenting story to help the world learn about and embrace a new type of childhood. Kyl is genderqueer, uses they/them and she/her pronouns, and lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can find Kyl’s musings and bite-size gender studies lessons on Instagram @kyl_myers (bio abbreviated from kylmyers.com) In this episode, we dive into the f...2020-09-071h 10Recovering From RealityEp. 87 Girl Insta-rupted with Syd WilderIn today's episode, I am joined by Syd Wilder. Syd Wilder is an actress, model, writer, and digital influencer. She grew up in Marietta, GA as your average fat kid with high cholesterol and a boy’s haircut. Luckily, puberty hit her like a freight train and a few years later she grew out her hair and traded coasts in favor of Los Angeles. Syd has carved her own path in the comedy world with her ditzy, dark and devilish sense of humor. She’s written, produced, and starred in original sketches that have amassed over 60 million views ac...2020-08-3143 min
Can I Pet Your Dog?CIPYD 249: Tug's Etiquette and Wagner's DogsWell, HELLO! We kick this week off with Alexis assuring Renee that a potential facial hair crisis is a false alarm. Then in Crumboat, Crumb is hollering at house guests he doesn't know, and Tug is bowling over campers he doesn't know. We've got a top-notch My Mutt Minute from Sabrina, Phoebe, and Sadie and some yawn-proof dog history about Richard Wagner. Plus everyone's favorite Amplify segment! Amplify Info: Holly Haines - How to eat your feelings book. @itsholly on instagram. Andre De Shields - Hadestown https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-andre-de-shields-20190609-st...2020-08-1127 minRecovering From RealityEp. 84 Baited with The One And Only ZiweIn this week's episode, I am joined by Ziwe Fumudoh, an American comedian and comic writer based in Brooklyn who is notable for her saucy and sarcastic commentary on politics, race, and young adulthood. (NY Times) She attended Phillips Academy in Andover and Northwestern University, where she studied poetry, film, and African-American studies. Her comedy career began as an intern for Comedy Central, and a year later she wrote for The Onion and The Rundown with Robin Thede. Currently, She is a writer on the show Desus and Mero. She has a show on YouTube entitled Baited W...2020-08-101h 01
Seltzer Squad - Staying Sober In The City80 - Interview with Alexis HainesWhere to begin?! Jes was fangirling over this interview! In this episode the girls talk to Alexis Haines (née Neiers). Alexis has one of the craziest stories we’ve heard and has been able to do a complete 180 in her life. From being sexually abused as a child, to starring in her own reality tv show, to doing time in prison as a result of being a member of the infamous “Bling Ring”, now with almost a decade sober she has made her life’s purpose to help others in recovery. From having a podcast, to...2020-06-121h 04
Your Mom & Dad155: Jade Roper Tolbert’s Birth Stories & Traumatic Births (ft. Alexis Haines)(TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic births and sexual abuse) The Broads are joined by Bachelor Nation’s sweetheart Jade Roper Tolbert to discuss her births that did not go the way she expected. Alexis Haines then joins to talk about her work as a doula helping mothers with traumatic births and help mother’s who have experienced trauma go through birth and much more.
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Off The Vine with Kaitlyn BristoweGrape Therapy: Alexis HainesKaitlyn’s Grape Therapy guest is author, podcaster and former reality tv personality, Alexis Haines!
Alexis tells Kaitlyn about her role in the “Bling Ring” burglaries and how it landed her a short stint in prison. She talks about trauma from her childhood, how she overcame addiction and eventually opened up a treatment center with her husband. Later, they talk about their favorite reality shows and Alexis shares (with great detail!) a sexy confession!
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2020-05-281h 22Your Mom & Dad152: Addiction & Recovery w/ Alexis HainesThe Broads are joined by podcaster and former reality TV personality, Alexis Haines aka Alexis Neiers previously known as the star of E!’s “Pretty Wild” and involvement in the “Bling Ring”. But Alexis speaks with The Broads all about her nearly fatal experiences with substance abuse, struggles with family, jail, and more before her recovery that led her to becoming a trained birth doula, licensed drug counselor, running Alo House Recovery Centers with her husband, and creating the “Recovering From Reality” podcast.
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That's So RetrogradeEp. 252 Recovering from Reality According To Alexis HainesSteph and Elizabeth sit down with Alexis Haines, host of Recovering From Reality. Alexis gives an awesome download on lessons from her reality TV past, recovering from addiction and shares some innovative realizations from her explorations in wellness. Thanks so much to this week’s partners: Sakara.com/retrograde code: RETROGRADE Ritual.com/retrograde Organifi.com/retrograde 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.2020-05-071h 07
It's Fine I'm FineOn Recovery & Spirituality ft. Alexis HainesTW: We discuss sexual assault, suicide, and drug addiction throughout this episode.
Sarah and Liz welcome Alexis Haines (@itsalexishaines, Recovering From Reality podcast) on the podcast to talk about recovery, trauma, sobriety, and spirituality. Alexis is a mental health advocate, podcast host, and former reality TV star from the infamous Pretty Wild.
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Let's Talk About It With Taylor NolanFrom Addiction to Sobriety with Alexis Haines"The drugs aren't the problem, you are" is a phrase Alexis Haines lives by, as she outlines her journey with addiction, trauma, and abuse and how it led to her eventual recovery. Taylor and Alexis deep dive into Alexis's past trauma and recovery journey, and how she's used her past to fuel her future as a sober advocate and healer. With her new lifestyle, Alexis keeps very busy balancing herself, her marriage, parenting, work (which she does a lot of - recovery advocate, podcast producer, author, and doula!), and she shares with us how she got from a place...2020-04-021h 12
Let's Talk About It With Taylor NolanEP113: From Addiction to Sobriety with Alexis Haines"The drugs aren't the problem, you are" is a phrase Alexis Haines lives by, as she outlines her journey with addiction, trauma, and abuse and how it led to her eventual recovery. Taylor and Alexis deep dive into Alexis's past trauma and recovery journey, and how she's used her past to fuel her future as a sober advocate and healer. With her new lifestyle, Alexis keeps very busy balancing herself, her marriage, parenting, work (which she does a lot of - recovery advocate, podcast producer, author, and doula!), and she shares with us how she got from a place...2020-04-021h 13
What We SaidRecovering from Drug Addiction & REALITY TV w/ Alexis HainesThis 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 all to be the successful and sober woman she is today. The girls also give you a brief update on Coachella being cancelled because of coronavirus & the Bachelor Finale. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/what-we-said/ FOLLOW US! INSTA// WWS...2020-03-171h 16
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug AddictionDopey 228: Dopey Two Times, Dan Peres, Alexis Haines, Pills, Heroin, Sober, TraumaThis week on Dopey! Former Details magazine editor-in-chief, and pill popper extraordinaire and, Dan Peres comes to my dad's apartment to bring the Dopey! We hear all about his new addiction memoir, As Needed For Pain, and his struggles with pills, career and copping heroin on skid row. Also joining us in my dad's kitchen is long time Dopey friend, Alexis Haines. Who regales us with tales of depravity, drug policy and living with trauma. Plus my dad, Alan sits in, we hear about his take with the Corona Virus, my dinner with Marc Maron, the stupid dog and...2020-02-291h 54
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug AddictionDopey 228: Dopey Two Times, Dan Peres, Alexis Haines, Pills, Heroin, Sober, TraumaThis week on Dopey! Former Details magazine editor-in-chief, and pill popper extraordinaire and, Dan Peres comes to my dad's apartment to bring the Dopey! We hear all about his new addiction memoir, As Needed For Pain, and his struggles with pills, career and copping heroin on skid row. Also joining us in my dad's kitchen is long time Dopey friend, Alexis Haines. Who regales us with tales of depravity, drug policy and living with trauma. Plus my dad, Alan sits in, we hear about his take with the Corona Virus, my dinner with Marc Maron, the stupid dog and much...2020-02-291h 54
Girl Insta-ruptedGirl Insta-rupted: Episode #67 - Recovering From Reality with Alexis HainesAlexis Haines gets insta-rupted today. Alexis hosts the raw and personal “Recovering From Reality” Podcast. The show is inspired by her appearance on the Reality TV show “Pretty Wild” and takes the listener through her heroin addiction to sobriety, motherhood and wellness. She just released her new book “Recovering From Reality”, which takes a deep dive into her past and offers a fresh new look at her present. Alexis got sober nine years ago and is now living proof that you can heal yourself. She’s a survivor of the entertainment industry, drug abuse, eating disorders, rape...2019-12-1800 min
The Skinny Confidential Him & Her PodcastFaye Evarts & Alexis Haines Get Real About Giving Birth, Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, & C-sections#234: Lauryn and her little sister, Faye Evarts, sit for a roundtable with Recovering From Reality’s Alexis Haines. Faye and Alexis are both moms so they give Lauryn the real deal on what’s going to happen during and after labor. They talk postpartum depression, anxiety, mom truths, what happens to the vagina, c-sections, the works. Get ready for a wild ride! To connect with Faye Evarts click HERE To connect with Alexis Haines click HERE To read Alexis's new book click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE Rea...2019-12-1356 min
Nikki Bostwick UnfilteredAlexis HainesFrom reality star to recovering from reality, today’s guest has a powerful journey of transformation. Alexis Haines was born into a traumatic childhood, dabbling with drugs and alcohol to numb the trauma. After making headlines for her part in the Bling Ring (a group that would regularly burglarize celebrities) she found herself in jail and ultimately turned her rock bottom into a blessing in disguise -- one that catalyzed her sobriety journey. This episode is a true healing story, one full of unexpected plot twists and turns... and ultimately a happy ending.2019-12-0339 min
That Sober Guy PodcastTSG Ep293 - Alexis HainesAlexis Haines got sober at nineteen years old after facing up to six years in the correctional system due to a burglary conviction as a member of the highly publicized “Bling Ring.” Inspired by her public journey from reality TV on E!’s “Pretty Wild”, heroin addiction to sobriety, motherhood, and wellness, today Alexis is a wife, mother, recovery advocate and host of the raw and resonant podcast Recovering from Reality. Recovering From Reality With Alexis Haines https://www.recoveringfromreality.com Alexis on Instagram Alexis on Twitter Be sure to che...2019-11-1548 min
Off the RecordPain, Progress, & The Power Of A Story With Alexis HainesHi Poddy People! Look, when it comes right down to it, I could begin every week by saying that my guest has one heck of a story, and it would be very true. This week, however, adjectives like “wild,” “unbelievable,” “inspiring,” and “mind-blowing,” would simply sell this guest’s story short. Join me as I sit down with amazing mother, doula, and mental health + sobriety advocate, Alexis Haines as we discuss her torrid past with drug addiction, sexual assault, and a stint with the (in)famous celebrity home robbery operation, “The Bling Ring.” Alexis and her tale are hugely inspirational, as they sho...2019-10-281h 19
Not Another True Crime PodcastAlexis Haines Talks The Bling Ring, Recovery, and Nancy Jo SalesIn a literal dream come true, Danny and Sara sit down to interview Alexis Haines, aka Alexis Neiers of the Bling Ring and Pretty Wild fame. She dishes on what ACTUALLY happened during the Bling Ring and what everybody gets wrong, and on her feud with Nancy Jo Sales and if there's ever a chance at reconciliation. Alexis also discusses her own recovery from heroin addiction and talks about what she's doing to help other who are suffering from addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-1432 min
Marriage and Martinis84. "Second Chances," with Alexis HainesMost people know about Alexis Haines from her role in the notorious group of teenagers who robbed over 3 million dollars in cash and possessions from the houses of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom and more. She also starred in the E! network reality show, "Pretty Wild." We sat down with Alexis to talk all about this out-of-control time in her life when she was addicted to heroin, was dealing with the trauma of her childhood, and a prison sentence. But what came after this time was a period of healing, hard work and intense recovery. Now a doula...2019-09-2358 min
Cuz We Have IssuesEpisode 6 - Alexis Haines - From Burglary to BabiesOn this episode we sit down with Alexis Haines and talk about her "Pretty Wild" past. We discuss how she struggles for years with a heroin addiction and how she overcame her hardships. We talk about how she handled so much abuse growing up and how she is taking the higher road now and doing things to help others. And we discuss the famous Reality TV show she stared in on "E" called "Pretty Wild" and the famous "Bling Ring" Shenanigans she was apart off. Alexis now has her own podcast called "recovering from reality" and owns a...2019-09-2354 min
Be Here For A WhileBling Ring, Pretty Wild & Most Importantly Recovery w Alexis HainesAlexis Haines (formally Neiers) is a true testament to how far a person can come. A sober, calm & radiating Alexis in 2019 is a far cry from the troubled teen who was arrested for her involvement in the Bling Ring, which was eventually immortalized into a Sofia Coppola movie of the same name. Alexis opens up about her difficult childhood, her $10,000 a week drug habit, & the reality show E! 's "Pretty Wild," that eventually caught it all on camera. But this is not who she is today. She's a healthy, happy, wife and mother with a hit podcast "Recovering From Reality," a b...2019-08-221h 10Recovering From RealityEp. 19 And So It Is w/ Andrea Arlington - Recovering From RealityIn this episode, we are sitting down with Alexis’ mom, Andrea Arlington to talk all things early childhood, manifestation, and family recovery. Alexis asks Andrea some juicy questions, and she dishes on dating as a single parent, if she regrets Pretty Wild, and what her spiritual practice/recovery looks like today. They also serve some hard truths about family dynamics. So if you’ve ever wondered what Alexis was like as a child and in early recovery, this is the episode for you! Read more about this episode on our blog Connect w/ Alexis here ...2019-07-0855 minRecovering From RealityEp. 18 Reasons To Stay Vigilant w/ Molly Jong-Fast - Recovering From RealityWith the 2020 election right around the corner, it’s time to start getting informed! We get political on today’s podcast with Alexis, Evan, and author, Molly Jong-Fast. Molly is an author of two novels, Normal Girl and The Social Climber’s Handbook and has a fantastic Twitter feed that makes you wonder if she ever sleeps. Today, we discuss everything scarily wrong with our political climate, from “Trumpism”, to looming racism/sexism, to climate change and of course, how we look after our collective mental health. Read more about this episode on our blog! Connect w...2019-07-011h 10Recovering From RealityEp. 17 Honey, You Gotta Do The Work - Q+A w/ Alexis - Recovering From RealityFor this week's episode, Alexis is solo and does a little Q&A for you guys! Alexis addresses questions from our listeners and covers topics like; surgery, shame, relapse, tattoos, spirituality, adventures with Tess, porn, and The Bling Ring—just to name a few. Read more about this episode on our blog! Connect w/ Alexis here If you or someone you love needs help, go to alorecovery.com #ANDSOITISSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2019-06-2442 minThe Skinny Confidential Him & Her PodcastAlexis Haines On How She Recovered From Addiction, Jail, Reality TV, & A Life Of Abuse#196: On this episode we sit down with Alexis Haines to discuss how she conquered a troubled life of abuse and addiction and came out the other side. Alexis struggled for years as an addict which lead to many hardships including jail and the famous reality TV bling ring fiasco. On this episode we discuss how she conquered her hardships and came out on top. To connect with Alexis Haines click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HER...2019-06-181h 14Well with Arielle LorreALEXIS HAINES - Drugs, Trauma and Recovering from Reality Part IIIn this episode, a continuation of Arielle and Alexis' conversation from last week, they discuss the Alexis' experience detoxing in jail, the most difficult parts of early sobriety, and what her recovery looks like today. They also talk relationships with older men, what it's like building a brand on social media (and using social media for good), and growing a community. You can see Alexis on Instagram HERE Or check out her podcast here: www.RecoveringfromReality.com For Arielle's cookbook:https://theblondefiles.com/the-blonde-files-cookbook/ Follow Arielle here on Instagram: htt...2019-06-1238 min
EVERYTHING with ALI LEVINESpecial Guest Alexis Haines, Motherhood and Recovering from Reality.Today Ali and her very special guest Alexis talk all things motherhood, her path to recovery, what it means to be a mother and much much more!She also a brand new, very successful podcast, Recovering from RealityYou can learn about Alexis below! IG https://www.instagram.com/itsalexishaines/?hl=en Twitter https://twitter.com/Itsalexishaines?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Her Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recovering-from-reality/id1453429239 And of course Ali...2019-06-101h 00Recovering From RealityEp. 15 Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food with Vanessa Fitzgerald - Recovering From RealityOur special guest on this week’s episode is Vanessa Fitzgerald! Vanessa is an amazing holistic health coach who helps people become their best selves. She joins us to talk about her practice, and some health/lifestyle tips to clean up our guts and minds. Her Instagram feed shares gut health info and clean eating tips, but what really drew Alexis in was her Adderall detox. Her open discussion and work detoxing clients is inspiring. So stay tuned! Read more about this episode on our blog Connect w/ Alexis here If you...2019-06-1041 minWell with Arielle LorreALEXIS HAINES - Drugs, Trauma & Recovering from Reality Part IIn part one of Arielle's episode with Alexis Haines, they talk about what it was like growing up with trauma; years of hard drug use; reality TV; the Bling Ring; detoxing in jail; and finally getting sober. Alexis has overcome so much and has so much wisdom at a young age - and she's also funny as F*k. Yep, there's swearing on this episode; you've been warned! You can see Alexis on Instagram HERE Or check out her podcast here: www.RecoveringfromReality.com For Arielle's cookbook:https://theblondefiles.com/the-blonde-files-cookbook/2019-06-0537 min
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug AddictionDopey 189: Alexis Haines, kicking in jail, Plastic Surgery, Holistic Hottie, heroin, pills, and the Dopey BusinessThis week on Dopey! Alexis Haines calls in to talk down and dirty dopey. Hear about the robbery that launched her into infamy as well as kicking dope in solitary confinement. Not to mention recovery and a bunch of good stuff. Plus! Emails voicemails, Nick Flynn's Dopey poetry and much, much more on a scandalously special new episode of Dopey!2019-06-011h 41
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug AddictionDopey 189: Alexis Haines, kicking in jail, Plastic Surgery, Holistic Hottie, heroin, pills, and the Dopey BusinessThis week on Dopey! Alexis Haines calls in to talk down and dirty dopey. Hear about the robbery that launched her into infamy as well as kicking dope in solitary confinement. Not to mention recovery and a bunch of good stuff. Plus! Emails voicemails, Nick Flynn's Dopey poetry and much, much more on a scandalously special new episode of Dopey!
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Candle In A Dark Room5. Alexis HainesMost of you know her from her previous reality tv show on E called Pretty Wild. She was known for her part in the Hollywood scandal The Bling Ring. Alexis Haines is now about 8 years sober, a mom, a wife, a doula and she has her very own podcast called "Recovering from reality" She was so fun to talk to and I'm excited for you all to hear this episode.2019-05-2740 min
Candle In A Dark Room podcast5. Alexis HainesMost of you know her from her previous reality tv show on E called Pretty Wild. She was known for her part in the Hollywood scandal The Bling Ring. Alexis Haines is now about 8 years sober, a mom, a wife, a doula and she has her very own podcast called "Recovering from reality" She was so fun to talk to and I'm excited for you all to hear this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candleinadarkroom/support2019-05-2739 minRecovering From RealityEp. 13 Birth, Babies and Circumcision with Robyn Pool from PUSH Midwifery - Recovering From RealityGiven the current events taking place in the Unites States, individual states stripping away a woman’s right to make her own reproductive health care choices, we felt the need to address this topic. Abortion access is a human right period. This is an issue that effects 1/4 women, across party lines and religious affiliations. Alexis opens this episode with her perspective. Later we dive into reproductive health care with Robyn Pool, a licensed midwife here in the Los Angeles area. We discuss an array of topics such as VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), circumcision, body autonomy, informed consent and mu...2019-05-271h 03Recovering From RealityEp. 10 Living Anonymously with Dave from Dopey - Recovering From RealityIn this week’s episode of Recovering from Reality, we get to hear from Dave, the host of the Dopey podcast. Dave and Alexis talk about his recovery journey, if AA is still “anonymous”, and what Dopey is all about. Dave is an awesome guy that has a way of turning the darkest experiences into the funniest stories. His show Dopey is the perfect mix of discussion and debauchery, and has become one of the best recovery podcasts out there. At least we think so! I mean, he had Jaime Lee Curtis as a guest, how much better can you get...2019-05-0636 minRecovering From RealityEp. 5 My Shrink Knows About You - Recovering From RealityBeing a woman means accepting responsibility for your actions and owning up to your shit, right? On this episode of Recovering from Reality, Alexis sits down with NYC based satire writer Millie Moore to talk about the mastermind that is Kris Jenner, the conspiracy that is Kim K's sex tape, and the chaos that is Jordan Woods's life. Trumps presidency is briefly discussed while Alexis and Millie muse about the responsibility for comedians like John Oliver and Bill Maher to "report" vs "entertain". Millie talks candidly about her experience with psychosis and how—at fourteen—her doctor prescribed her the same amount o...2019-04-0133 minRecovering From RealityEp. 4 I Love You, Mom - Recovering From RealityBob Forrest has been to rehab 24 times and thinks Alexis's husband—Evan—(Bob's business partner at Alo House Recovery Centers) is altogether too nice. It's safe to say that this episode of Recovering from Reality covers A LOT of ground. Suboxone in the '90s, "best friend parenting" styles (think: Lindsay and Dina Lohan), and why we should all stop confusing lust with love. Alexis and Bob talk about how to collectively change the direction our society is heading by steering each other towards a more connected reality. We examine how the disintegration of the family unit is plaguing American fa...2019-03-2548 min
Things We're Too Lazy To Blog AboutRecovering From Reality With Alexis HainesAlexis Neiers (now Haines, but SEO) joins us again for an amazing conversation. We get deep! She talks about addiction, recovery, reality television, her new podcast Recovering From Reality, motherhood, being a doula, meditation, and so much more.
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DirtCastThis Is Alexis Neiers CallingIn 2010, Alexis Haines (formerly Alexis Neiers) made reality TV history when she, facing prison time for her involvement in the infamous bling ring, screamed and sobbed on a reporter’s voicemail, saying the now iconic line, “Nancy Jo? This is Alexis Neiers calling.” Since her time on Pretty Wild, Alexis has opened up about the serious drug addiction that controlled her life for her tween and teen years and now seven years sober, she is a certified addiction counselor and doula. She joins us on this week’s episode to discuss the opioid crisis, her path to sobriety, and the chal...2018-08-0148 minThings We're Too Lazy To Blog AboutAlexis Neiers Was Pretty Wild, Now She Is Alexis Haines, Doula, Mother & So Much MoreIf you think you know our guest this week Alexis Neiers from her E! reality show Pretty Wild, you pretty much have no idea who she is. She is now married to Evan Haines who owns Alo House Recovery Centers, a mother of two beautiful girls and a doula. In this episode, we talk all about her journey to become the incredible woman she is today, her own experiences giving birth, the healthcare industry, running a rehab, drug addiction, the challenges of pregnancy today, breast feeding and so much more. She is truly an advocate for women’s health. Open an...2017-10-161h 43