S2 E32 Kristin Casey

Who this episode is for:Anyone who has loved an addict and didn’t know what to do. People drowning in codependency and calling it love. Addicts who swore they would never end up like their parents. Folks in recovery who still flinch at intimacy. And anyone not in recovery who keeps setting their life on fire and calling it growth.Kristin Casey shows up with zero filters. She is a recovering addict, former sex worker, author, and the ex-girlfriend of Joe Walsh from the Eagles. This is not a glamorized rock story. It is a brutally honest look at addiction, survival, and the messy miracle of healing.Chris and Jeff dig into modern drug dangers, the collapse of intimacy in addiction, sex work, sobriety, and spiritual growth that actually sticks. Kristin talks about stopping the running, coming back to herself, and why recovery is not just quitting. It is becoming someone new. There is heartbreak, heavy truth, raw honesty, and still a few laughs.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 01:54 The Impact of Addiction on Lives 04:52 Personal Stories of Struggle and Recovery 07:57 The Evolution of Substance Abuse 11:05 The Role of Environment in Addiction 14:02 The Dangers of Modern Drugs 17:10 The Journey Through Recovery 19:55 The Influence of Relationships on Addiction 23:11 The Challenges of Treatment 25:54 Reflections on Sobriety and Life After Addiction 38:31 A Fateful Meeting with Joe Walsh 42:52 Navigating Love and Heartbreak 46:05 The Descent into Addiction 51:13 The Impact of Substance Abuse 55:09 Understanding Addiction Through Literature 01:00:24 Healing Relationships and Personal Growth 01:05:40 The Journey of Forgiveness 01:10:00 Finding Purpose in Recovery 01:16:07 Finding a Second Chance 01:19:13 The Struggle for Sobriety 01:22:46 The Role of Spirituality in Recovery 01:25:27 Empowering Others Through Experience 01:29:43 Transitioning from Sex Work to Coaching 01:33:43 Navigating Vulnerability in Relationships 01:48:01 Supporting Women in RecoveryKristin Casey’s BooksExplore her work here: https://www.kristincasey.com/Titles include: Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh and Casey Dancer: A Memoir About Dating, Stripping, and a Little Hot Yoga.HostsChris and JeffSponsored byIllinois Recovery CenterMcKelvey InsuranceLightSource Psychotherapy