In this episode of We're Out Of Time with @RichardTaiteOfficial he sits down with Andrea Russett. Andrea is an Internet personality active on Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube. In addition to sharing her music which was released for the first time in 2020, Andrea also has shared videos in which she was intoxicated.

Now she is sharing her recovery journey, including the struggles she has faced, working the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and hope for a prosperous future.
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For more information on Andrea Russet: https://www.instagram.com/andrearussett/
Key moments from this conversation
Intro 00:00
What are some of the main reasons Andrea has struggles with long-term recovery and how long did her last slipup last? 00:00:25
How bad was Andrea's alcoholism at its peak? 00:03:00
Did Andrea experience a large deal of wreckage, including arrests and isolation? 00:05:30
When did Andrea finally surrender to the fact that she had a problem and needed help? 00:10:00
Where did Andrea's love of music and art come from and what are her plans with her music career? 00:16:07
What was Andrea's childhood like and how may her education experience have played a part in her experimenting with substances? 00:19:22
What suggestions does Richard have for Andrea to help her create and maintain long-term sobriety? 00:21:30 What does Andrea love most about sobriety? 00:26:10

In this episode of We're Out Of Time with @RichardTaiteOfficial , he sits down with Laci Kay Somers. Laci is a model and Instagram sensation with more than 12 million followers. She has been featured in multiple publications including Playboy and GlamRock Magazine and has also been a featured model for MMA Strikeforce.
Laci shares how seeing relatives and other people who have had negative consequences from drugs and alcohol led her to make the empowering decision to never pick up.
For all things Richard Taite, the We're Out Of Time podcast, and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa: https://linktr.ee/richardtaite

For more information on Laci Kay Somers : https://www.instagram.com/lacikaysomers/

Intro 00:00

Laci has never used a drug or drank. When was the last time she was exposed to drugs? 00:01:00

Laci on being addicted to work and struggles with anxiety. 00:04:10

What natural way does Laci get empowering dopamine hits? 00:10:30

Does Laci know anyone personally that has overdosed? 00:14:26

Richard and Laci converse about online bullying and what can be done to combat it. 00:19:20

Why did Richard Taite return to the addiction recovery field? 00:23:50

The parent test, should there be one before people have kids? 00:32:20

In this episode of We're Out Of Time with @RichardTaiteOfficial he sits down with Ava Michelle Cota and Parker Noriega to discuss losing loved ones to an accidental fentanyl overdose. And why their both advocating for mental health and substance abuse awareness.
Ava Michelle Cota is an American actress. She is known for her role as the character Jodi Kreyman in the Netflix comedies Tall Girl and Tall Girl 2. In the wake of a personal tragedy, the loss of her brother Devon to an accidental fentanyl poisoning, Ava, together with her mother Jeanette Cota, embarked on a deeply personal and impactful mission and established The Devon Michael Foundation.
Parker Blaine Noriega is an influencer who works as a celebrity stylist and personal shopper, who posts fashion, viral trend, and lifestyle content. Parker opens up about the passing of her brother, TikTok star Cooper Noriega who died at the age 19
For all things Richard Taite, the We're Out Of Time podcast and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa: https://linktr.ee/richardtaite
For more information on Ava Michelle Cota and The Devon Michael Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/ava.michelle/
For more information on Parker Blaine Noriega: https://www.instagram.com/parkerblainee/
Key moments from this conversation
Intro 00:00
Fentanyl, this is the worst epidemic we've ever had. 00:00:45
Michelle speaks on the loving person that her brother Devon was. 00:03:52
Michelle shares finding her brother Devon when he overdosed . 00:12:58
Parker speaks on her brother Cooper and when substances entered the picture. 00:19:02
Parker and Ava speak about how uplifting and intelligent their brothers were. 00:33:00
Richard shares how despite being an expert on addiction recovery he had to educate himself on the fentanyl crisis and why he had to be a part of the solution. 00:45:00
Richard vocalizes why if you want to make a difference, get involved in your local community. 00:51:16
Parker shares how her family is still dealing with the court system concerning the individual who gave her brother the laced M30 pill. 00:59:00