Ep. 141 Empowering ourselves with knowledge about our reproductive health with Dr.Ghadir
Release Date: 04/25/2022
Ep. 153 Reflections + Gratitude for Recovering From Reality
Recovering From Reality
In this week’s mini episode, I wanted to give you an update on the upcoming tell-all episodes with my Mom and sister, express my appreciation for each and everyone of you, reflect on the past 3 years of Recovering From Reality, and say one last goodbye! If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment please visit Follow Alexis (), join our, and follow on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and...
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Ep. 152 AMA with Serena F*cking Kerrigan on Dating App Prompts, Perfecting Banter, and Making Yourself Unavailable
Recovering From Reality
Today’s episode is icon, influencer, and confidence queen Serena Fucking Kerrigan — otherwise known as SFK. After graduating from Duke University, Serena was hired as a producer at Refinery29. In February 2020, she quit her job to launch her own company that would empower women to live their lives unapologetically and authentically. Since then, she has hosted the first ever Instagram Live reality show, Let’s Fucking Date, launched a hugely successful line of card games, and amassed a huge following on social media—bringing her followers along on her dating escapades and...
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Ep. 151 Bekah Martinez on Becoming Pro-Choice, Politics + Parenting, and Performative Activism
Recovering From Reality
In this week’s episode, I am sitting down with —cohost of and founder of ! We discuss performative activism in the influencer community, where we go now post-Roe society, how growing up in a Conservative Christina home has impacted Bekah’s political views today, politics and parenting, the adoption process, childhood resilience, how you’re helping to heal net suffering, setting boundaries on the internet, and so much more! If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment please visit Follow Alexis (), join our, and...
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PRIDE HIGHLIGHT: Ep. 62 Becoming the Messenger That You’ve Been Waiting For with Ashlee Marie Preston
Recovering From Reality
This week, I had a profound conversation with activist Ashlee Marie Preston. Ashlee is a proud black, transgender woman who is constantly advocating for LGBTQ+ youth and those who are struggling. She is now 8 years sober, and has the humility and kindness to share her story of recovery from childhood abuse, meth, prostitution and homelessness with us. Ashlee is now the messenger she has been waiting for her entire life, and I believe she is a messenger for all of us too. Ashlee grew up unsure of her gender identity in the conservative state of Kentucky. She shares her harrowing story of sexual...
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Ep. 149 Embracing Parenting and Postpartum as a Season of Change with Brandi Jordan
Recovering From Reality
Today’s guest is Brandi Jordan! Brandi has been helping new families grow, adjust, and find balance for almost two decades. She is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Pediatric Sleep Specialist, Newborn Care Specialist and a Postpartum Doula. (bio via ) She’s also the host of the Dear Doula podcast on the Dear Media network! In this episode, we discuss how Brandi became a Doula, the importance of the postpartum period, the cultural differences of parenting between France + the US, how socioeconomic status can impact breastfeeding, our thoughts on...
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Ep. 148 Caroline Stanbury on Being a Single & Working Mother, Reality TV Misconceptions, and Navigating a Public Divorce
Recovering From Reality
Today’s guest is —host of Divorced Not Dead and cast member of the brand new Real Housewives of Dubai.We dive into our experiences on reality tv, common misconceptions about being a reality star, being a single and working mother, building the life of your dreams, and going through a public divorce. Our lovely sponsor this week is: Coterie Diapers and Wipes: Right now, Coterie is partnering with my podcast to offer you 20% off your first order plus free shipping at If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment please...
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Ep. 143 Unpacking Aging, Femininity, and Movement with Dr. Amanda Hanson
Recovering From Reality
In this week’s episode I am joined by —a clinical psychologist and coach working to reimagine Midlife & reclaim the glory of being women. We discuss the benefits of movement, the societal narrative surrounding aging, Amanda’s choice to age naturally, how our lifestyles are impacting the aging process, the intersection of gender norms and aging, and so much more! Oil mentioned: Our lovely sponsors this week are: Get 35% off with code REALITY when you shop high-quality goods, sustainably sourced...
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Ep. 141 Empowering ourselves with knowledge about our reproductive health with Dr.Ghadir
Recovering From Reality
In this week's episode I am sitting down with Dr. Ghadir from the Fertile Life Podcast. As a founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Ghadir is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is currently an assistant clinical professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. We are sitting down today to talk about reproductive health and fertility which is something near and dear to my heart as a...
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Ep. 140 Rachel Slawson on being the first openly LGBTQ Miss USA
Recovering From Reality
In this week's episode I am joined by my friend Rachel Slawson. Rachel was the first openly queer Miss USA representing Utah. She joins me on the podcast today to talk about her mental health journey, what it was like growing up in the Mormon church and coming out as Bi while competing for Miss USA. Rachel is also in an open relationship so we dive into their specific dynamic and explore our differences in polyamorous relationships. Our lovely sponsors this week are: Click here to get a 14-day free trial on CHEEX with code RECOVERING Promo valid for new...
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Ep. 139 Understanding our different parts using Internal Family Systems with my mom, Andrea Arlington
Recovering From Reality
In this week's episode I am joined by my mom, Andrea! We are discussing a new healing modality that we have both been using to heal our inner children, called Internal Family Systems (IFS). Do you ever wonder why you can’t get the voices in your head to stop repeating the same things to you over and over? Us too! Using IFS we have been able to identify what those inner voices are trying to teach us and how to start speaking to our inner wounded being so we can finally heal them. This work is truly transformative and...
info_outlineIn this week's episode I am sitting down with Dr. Ghadir from the Fertile Life Podcast. As a founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Ghadir is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is currently an assistant clinical professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. We are sitting down today to talk about reproductive health and fertility which is something near and dear to my heart as a mother who has had multiple pregnancy losses and also suffers from PCOS.
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