You know those conversations that leave a mark on your soul? The ones where your jaw is kind of on the floor, your heart’s in your throat, and you’re sitting there whispering holy sht* under your breath every few minutes?

That’s exactly what happened when I had Paris on The Mind School Podcast.

I’d been a guest on her podcast last year and already walked away thinking damn, this woman is the real deal. But I had no idea just how real it would get when she came on mine.

Because Paris’s story is not your neat little “rock bottom to redemption” Instagram reel.

It’s gritty.

It’s honest.

It’s a full-body masterclass in survival, recovery, and radical self-reclamation.

Let me paint the picture for you:

• She was using meth by 14
• Addicted by 19
• Escorted to survive
• Endured trauma most of us couldn’t imagine
• Lost relationships, self-worth, and at times, her will to live

And somehow… she clawed her way back.

Not through one big turning point. But through a series of rock bottoms, tiny shifts, breakdowns in quarantine, and eventually — real, sustainable healing.

This is the kind of episode that’ll make you rethink everything you think you know about addiction.

Because Paris doesn’t “look” like the stereotype. She challenges every assumption we’ve been conditioned to make.

She was a high-functioning addict. She held down conversations, dressed well, wore makeup, made it onto a plane while coming down from meth… and no one would have known.

But inside?

She was in a war with her own nervous system. Chasing numbness. Flooding her body with dopamine to drown out the pain.

And when she finally decided to change, she did it her way.

Not in a straight line. Not with perfect discipline.

But by:

• Owning her story
• Seeking support
• Facing her guilt
• Healing her family relationships
• And eventually launching an entire mental health platform to help others find their way out too

If you’re someone who…

• Has ever judged addiction without understanding it
• Loves stories of personal transformation that don’t skip the dark parts
• Needs a reminder of what humans are truly capable of

This episode will crack your heart wide open.

Because Paris didn’t just survive. She turned her story into a roadmap for others. And the way she speaks about it — equal parts funny, self-aware, and heartbreakingly honest — will have you hanging off every word.

She’s the kind of woman who can say, “I got this,” and mean it. Not because life is easy now, but because she’s already walked through hell — and made it out the other side.

And now? She’s building a ripple effect.

She’s launching Your Recovery

She’s speaking to schools, communities, and individuals about addiction and mental wellbeing

She’s showing up for people in the thick of it — because she’s been there, and she gets it

Trust me. This is an episode you’ll never forget.

🎧 [LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE]

✨ [Connect with Paris and explore her resources at www.shtsfcked.com]

Final thought?

If she can rebuild her life from that — there’s nothing you can’t overcome too.

With you,

B x