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Satveer Kaur introduces her special guest and Co-host, Shakia "Kiki" Hill, a friend she connected with three years ago during her healing journey. Their unexpected friendship forms the foundation for an honest discussion about addiction, recovery, and finding human connection during our darkest moments.

• Meeting through a gossip forum where Kiki had posted about her opiate addiction
• Kiki's journey through ten years of addiction while maintaining a professional career and "double life"
• The feeling of starting over every day and being trapped in the addiction cycle 
• How rehab provided education about addiction and helped rebuild self-worth
• The importance of eliminating enablers during recovery
• Finding new appreciation for life's simple pleasures after getting clean
• Challenges of stigma and lack of understanding in their cultural communities
• How sharing your story can help others who might be struggling silently

Their recovery journeys offer hope and practical wisdom. From Kiki's experience in rehabilitation to their shared insights about eliminating enablers and rediscovering life's simple joys, their stories demonstrate that healing is possible. They speak candidly about cultural stigmas within their respective communities that make addiction discussions taboo, emphasising why breaking silence is so crucial.

If you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, please reach out for help. Secrecy keeps you trapped, but connection can set you free. This conversation reminds you that you're not alone – and that sometimes, help arrives in the most unexpected ways.

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