Kristi Howard, the Queen of Getting Banned, joins me this week on Trying To Figure It Out for an incredible conversation. Kristi gets real about her anxiety and explains how she's working on saying “yes” to more social outings, even though she might rather stay at home in bed.

Kristi also opens up like never before about the loss of her older sister to addiction. Kristi shares what it was like watching her sister succumb to the disease all because of one decision she made at 14 years old. We have a very raw and candid conversation about addiction and I am so grateful to Kristi for being so open with me.

This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of drug abuse and addiction, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, free, confidential support is available 24/7 through SAMHSA at 800.662.4357 and online at samhsa.gov.

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett and Tristan Pelletier

Research: Jillian Himmelwright