Recovering Out Loud19 Jul 2025

I Started Using Right After Rehab : An Actresses Comeback Story

On this episode of Recovering Out Loud, Anthony sits down with Chloe, a Toronto actor and recovering addict, to get real about relapse, trauma, and what it takes to stay sober. Chloe shares her experience of leaving rehab, facing old triggers, relapsing just 48 hours later, and rebuilding her life through connection, service, and faith.

They dive into:

Why addiction recovery isn’t a straight line
The insidious nature of relapse (and how she survived it)
Rebuilding self-worth after years of addiction and shame
How spirituality and higher power help her stay sober
Finding joy, purpose, and community in recovery—even after setbacks
Lessons for families and anyone struggling to stay clean

Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or just want to hear an honest story of hope, this conversation will inspire you.

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00:00 - Intro: Real Talk on Addiction & Recovery
01:03 - Welcome, Chloe!
02:23 - Facing Triggers in Early Recovery
03:08 - Life After Rehab & the Bubble Bursts
04:48 - Relapse 48 Hours Out: What Happened
06:11 - Hitting Bottom, Moving Forward
09:06 - Love, Relationships & Getting Honest
10:19 - Why Recovery Has to Be For YOU
13:27 - The Moment Everything Changed
16:03 - Finding Your People in Sobriety
17:58 - Life in Sober Living
18:46 - Back Home: Facing Old Patterns
21:13 - Stimulants, Alcohol & “Same Sh*t, Different Shovel”
25:02 - How Spirituality & Higher Power Show Up
29:03 - Getting Faith, Self-Esteem & Forgiveness Back
31:01 - Book Recommendation: "What’s Wrong With My Teen?"
32:02 - Conferences, Amends & New Beginnings
35:05 - Acting, Comedy & Recovery
39:31 - Key Advice for Anyone Struggling to Stay Sober
40:45 - The Power of Service & Showing Up
41:56 - Building Accountability in Life & Recovery
43:00 - Outro: You Are Not Alone

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