Katie Price & Kerry Katona: Cocaine, Fame & Motherhood - Surviving Addiction in Public

In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Katie Price and Kerry Katona sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about cocaine addiction, recovery, motherhood, mental health, and the double standards women continue to face in the public eye.Recorded live behind the scenes at Hull City Hall during their UK tour, Katie and Kerry speak candidly about ADHD, bipolar diagnoses, self-medication, toxic circles, fame, exploitation, and how accountability transformed their lives.They share how friendship became a protective factor, why authenticity matters more than gossip or headlines, and the practical tools that helped them rebuild after the darkest moments. This episode offers a rare, honest insight into women’s experiences of addiction, shame, media pressure, relapse, and long-term recovery.In this episode:How cocaine became a “best friend” and how they broke the cycleWhy disclosures still carry more stigma for womenExploitation, tabloid culture and the pressure to fail in publicMotherhood, relapse, and choosing healthier circlesPractical recovery tools: therapy letters, affirmations, exercise, boundariesKatie Price: instagram.com/katiepriceKerry Katona: instagram.com/kerrykatona7#believeinpeople #believeinpeoplepodcast #believeinpeopleextraClick here to text our host, Matt, directly!🎧  If this episode connected with you, please subscribe and review. It directly helps us reach more people affected by addiction, trauma and stigma. 🔗 Then share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!Browse the full archive at 👉 www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com Believe in People is a platform for lived experience, recovery insight and honest conversation. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or working on the frontline, this podcast exists to inform, challenge stigma and inspire change.If you or someone you know needs support with drugs, alcohol, housing, domestic abuse, or mental and physical wellbeing, free and confidential help is available via Change Grow Live:📩 Contact: [email protected]🎵 Music: “Jonathan Tortoise” - Christopher Tait (Belle Ghoul / Electric Six)Listen & Subscribe:Spotify | Apple Podcasts🎙️ Facilitator: Matthew Butler 🎛️ Producer: Robbie Lawson 🏢 Network: ReNew