About this episode
Join @RichardTaiteOfficial for an eye-opening conversation with Alexis Haines. Alexis Haines was a member of the Bling Ring and a former television personality. At the age of 18, she was arrested for her involvement in a string of burglaries that targeted the homes of multiple celebrities. Haines served one month of a six-month sentence after her conviction for one count of first-degree residential burglary. Haines starred in the reality television show Pretty Wild, but her struggles with addiction and the aftermath of being a part of the "Bling Ring" ended her Hollywood career goals. She got sober when she was 19 and started utilizing her platform to help others with drug problems, including becoming a columnist for Vice. Haines began hosting the podcast Recovering From Reality in 2019. For all things Richard Taite, the We're Out Of Time podcast, and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa: https://linktr.ee/richardtaite For more on Alexis Haines: https://www.instagram.com/itsalexishaines/ Key moments from this conversation with Alexis Haines & Richard Taite. Intro 00:00 What was Alexis' involvement with the 'Bling Ring' and how did her upbringing play a role? 00:38 Has Alexis mended her broken relationship with her father? 02:35 How did the reality show Pretty Wild come about, when did substances enter Alexis' life and how did her mom play a role? 05:27 Why is Alexis grateful for the negatives of her past and why does she state it saved her life? 11:19 Locked up in jail, why did Alexis have her first thoughts of sobriety and what was her final rock bottom? 17:31 Does Alexis think that she has transcended addiction? 24:22 What benefits has Alexis gained from therapy? 29:33 What does Alexis want YOU to understand about the importance of community and connectivity? 32:44