Buzz without the Booze: Reality Star Kevin KreiderBuzz without the Booze: Reality Star Kevin Kreider
Addiction Talk
Kevin Kreider from 'Bling Empire' shares his path to sobriety and breaking addiction stigma on 'Addiction Talk'.
53:03•24 Mar 2023
Kevin Kreider: From Bling Empire to Sober Advocate
“That rock bottom feeling is the same, you know, as everybody else's, and that's what I realized- why the misconception is like. Switching my identity from that guy to a sober guy was probably the hardest, and to know and to trust, like being that sober guy, was going to be better than that other guy.”
Kevin Kreider, known for his role in Netflix's 'Bling Empire', shares his compelling journey from addiction to sobriety on this episode of 'Addiction Talk'. Born in Seoul and adopted by a Philadelphia family, Kevin faced bullying and identity struggles from a young age. Despite his physical transformation through fitness, he turned to alcohol to cope with deeper issues. His success as a personal trainer and model came with stress and an alopecia diagnosis, pushing him to seek help.
Now sober for over eight years, Kevin talks about his viral TED talk on Asian masculinity and his mission to break the stigma around addiction. He emphasizes the importance of community in recovery, sharing how service has kept him grounded. Kevin also discusses founding a non-alcoholic beverage company to offer alternatives for those seeking sobriety. His story is a testament to resilience and the power of open conversations about addiction. Tune in to hear more about Kevin's inspiring journey.
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