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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 cycle
- Why disclosures still carry more stigma for women
- Exploitation, tabloid culture and the pressure to fail in public
- Motherhood, relapse, and choosing healthier circles
- Practical recovery tools: therapy letters, affirmations, exercise, boundaries
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Kerry Katona:
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Chapters
1. Backstage Setup And Intent (00:00:00)
2. Friendship Forged Under Scrutiny (00:01:05)
3. Cocaine As Coping, Not Partying (00:03:00)
4. ADHD, Diagnosis, And Self‑Medication (00:07:10)
5. Psychedelics, Spiritual Work, And Purging Shame (00:09:40)
6. Fame, Exposure, And Early Drug Histories (00:12:45)
7. Betrayal, Exploitation, And Tabloid Economies (00:16:40)
8. Changing Circles And Rebuilding Boundaries (00:20:05)
9. Gendered Stigma And Motherhood Judgments (00:24:40)
10. Owning The Story And Recovery Turning Points (00:29:40)
11. Suicide, Survival, And Choosing Help (00:34:20)
12. Quick Fire Closer And Listener CTA (00:39:20)
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