The Crossroads
The Crossroads
Erin Dolby: Survival Mode
Erin Dolby: Survival Mode
Erin Dolby: Survival Mode
Friday 12th December 2025
Erin Dolby shares her raw journey from pageantry to addiction survival mode, offering hope and insights into recovery.
65 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Informative
Raw
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Episode Overview
- Erin Dolby shares her transition from beauty queen to survival mode due to addiction.
- The episode highlights the importance of support systems in recovery.
- Erin discusses her struggle with HIV and its impact on her journey.
- Listeners learn about the role of childhood experiences in shaping adult behaviours.
- The power of laughter and joy in healing from addiction is emphasised.
"At the end of the day, what I lost was my sanity. I lost myself."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this gripping episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day chats with Erin Dolby, a former Ms. Arizona who found herself far from the glamour of pageantry and deep into survival mode due to addiction. Erin candidly shares her journey, recounting the perilous situations she encountered and the hard lessons learned along the way. Her story is a testament to the resilience and strength required to claw back from the depths of addiction.
Erin talks about her childhood, the pressures of maintaining a perfect image, and how quickly things spiralled out of control once she sought validation in all the wrong places. From dancing on Bourbon Street to grappling with HIV, her experiences are raw and unfiltered, painting a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by many battling addiction. But it's not all gloom; Erin's story is also one of hope and redemption.
She discusses her eventual path to sobriety, the support systems that helped her heal, and the importance of finding laughter and joy without substances. Her journey underscores that even when life seems overwhelmingly messy, there’s always a way back to self-love and recovery. With a mix of heartfelt honesty and humour, this episode offers valuable insights into the complex nature of addiction and recovery.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, Erin's story will resonate deeply and inspire reflection on what it means to truly overcome adversity. So, how do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Tune in to find out.