Convicted "Bling Ring" Felon and Former Reality TV Star, Alexis Haines, Joins Us to Share about Sobriety After Divorce, Childhood Trauma and Resilience, and How Whippets Finally Got Her SoberConvicted "Bling Ring" Felon and Former Reality TV Star, Alexis Haines, Joins Us to Share about Sobriety After Divorce, Childhood Trauma and Resilience, and How Whippets Finally Got Her Sober
Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast
Alexis Haines discusses her journey to sobriety, healing from childhood trauma, and reflections on The Bling Ring. A powerful story of resilience and transformation.
58:21•3 Jul 2025
Convicted "Bling Ring" Felon and Former Reality TV Star, Alexis Haines, Joins Us to Share about Sobriety After Divorce, Childhood Trauma and Resilience, and How Whippets Finally Got Her Sober
Episode Overview
- Alexis Haines shares her journey to sobriety.
- Childhood trauma and its impact on behavior are explored.
- Reflections on the Bling Ring and making amends.
- The importance of mindfulness and meditation.
- Somatic healing as a therapeutic approach.
“I'm here to be a vessel for change and I'm here really as a humble servant.”
In this compelling episode of Chasing Heroine, host Jeannine Coulter engages in a profound conversation with Alexis Haines, formerly Alexis Nyers, known for her involvement in the infamous Bling Ring burglaries. Alexis candidly shares her transformative journey from addiction to sobriety, exploring the deep-rooted childhood trauma that influenced her past behaviors. The episode delves into Alexis's experiences with addiction, highlighting a pivotal moment during her recovery when she relapsed on whippets.
This relapse led to a crucial realization about the need for change, prompting her to embrace sobriety and ultimately leading her to become a counselor dedicated to helping others. Alexis reflects on the Bling Ring incident, expressing her commitment to making amends and moving forward. She recounts interactions with individuals affected by the burglaries, including Emma Watson and Orlando Bloom, illustrating her dedication to personal growth and healing.
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on mindfulness and meditation practices that Alexis incorporates into her daily routine. She emphasizes the importance of offering oneself as a vessel for positive change and maintaining gratitude. Additionally, Alexis shares insights into somatic healing, a therapeutic approach that involves the body in processing trauma. She describes the techniques used by her therapist to help release stored trauma, underscoring the importance of connecting with one's physical body for healing.
Throughout the episode, Alexis's story serves as an inspiring testament to resilience and transformation, offering listeners valuable lessons in overcoming adversity and embracing a path of healing.

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