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Katie Price & Kerry Katona: Addiction, Cocaine & Media Scrutiny - Accountability, Stigma & Recovery
Katie Price & Kerry Katona: Addiction, Cocaine & Media Scrutiny - Accountability, Stigma & Recovery
Katie Price & Kerry Katona: Addiction, Cocaine & Media Scrutiny - Accountability, Stigma & Recovery
Thursday 6th November 2025
Katie Price & Kerry Katona share candid insights on addiction, fame, and recovery in this raw episode.
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41 minutes
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Raw
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Recovery Reimagined
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Episode Overview
- Taking responsibility is key to recovery.
- Fame can exacerbate addiction but doesn't define you.
- Friendship can be a powerful support system.
- Women face unique stigma in addiction recovery.
- Owning your story helps reclaim your life.
"We weren't bad people, we were just lost people."
Ever wondered what it takes to rebuild your life after addiction, especially under the glare of media scrutiny? Katie Price and Kerry Katona share their journey in a candid chat that leaves no stone unturned. Recorded live at Hull City Hall, these two long-time friends open up about their battles with cocaine, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, and how they've managed to reclaim their lives amidst public judgment.
They delve into the pressures of fame, the toxic circles they navigated, and the unique stigma women face in addiction recovery. Their friendship emerges as a lifeline, offering a raw look at accountability and self-acceptance. Katie and Kerry discuss how owning their stories has been crucial in their recovery, emphasising the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. They reveal how they were introduced to drugs and how fame amplified their struggles, but ultimately didn't define them.
The conversation also touches on the double standards women encounter in the public eye compared to their male counterparts. This episode is a testament to resilience and the power of friendship in overcoming addiction. Katie and Kerry's stories are not just about survival but about thriving despite the odds. So, what can we learn from their journey? Perhaps it's that true strength lies in vulnerability and that change is always possible, no matter how public or painful the fall.
Tune in for a dose of honesty, humour, and hope.