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Katrina Foss shares her unfiltered story of survival, addiction, and trauma. From childhood trauma and domestic violence to drug induced psychosis and living on the streets of Florida's notorious Overtown, Katrina found herself dying in the hospital, and that didn't even stop her.
Now in recovery, Katrina opens up about the path she walked—from self-harm, group homes, prostitution, and homelessness to healing, motherhood, and finding strength through spirituality and 12-step recovery. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of second chances.
🎯 In this episode, we explore:
💥Surviving bath salts-induced psychosis
💥Growing up in the foster care system
💥The impact of domestic violence and self-harm
💥Navigating group homes and homelessness
💥Life on the streets in Portland and Miami
💥DEA involvement and near-death medical complications
💥Recovery through detox, sober living, therapy, and the 12 steps
💥Faith, spirituality, and rediscovering purpose
💥Becoming a mother and building a new life
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🎥 Featuring guest: Katrina Foss
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📣 Special thanks to Eric from The Other Side YouTube channel
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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction & Katrina’s Opening Message
00:01:24 – Childhood Trauma & Early Addiction
00:06:34 – Crisis Centers, Cutting & Mental Health Struggles
00:09:12 – Group Home Life & First Glimpse of Healing
00:13:40 – How Addiction Took Hold Again
00:16:45 – Losing Custody, the Streets, and Bath Salts Psychosis
00:23:17 – The Turning Point: Hospitalization and Surrender
00:34:40 – Sponsored Reads (EHN Canada, Wellness News)
00:35:50 – Recovery Journey: Detox, Relapse, and Real Change
00:41:04 – Spiritual Surrender & A Pivotal Church Moment
00:47:34 – Motherhood in Recovery
00:51:15 – Reflections on Therapy, the 12 Steps, and Hope
00:52:47 – Final Thoughts & Message to Those Still Struggling
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