Episode #7: Holly Would Confessional: Holly flies solo, sharing her story of addiction, hitting bottom, and the road to recovery. [VIDEO]

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Listen to/watch this episode to find out which part of my body gets broken on what should have been a romantic getaway to London, England. Is it my heart? Is it my brain? Something else?Today’s story is about me and once you hear it, you’ll be glad it wasn’t you. But I do love hearing your stories. Send your questions to [email protected] and maybe I’ll have an answer. Maybe I’ll make one up. Maybe it will lead to an interesting discussion.Please share, follow, rate, comment, like, upgrade, email, or simply carry on with your life as if none of this ever happened.HollyWould is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to HollyWould at hollywould.substack.com/subscribe

Disclaimer: I filmed this with wet hair. In today’s episode, I answered a few emails about returning to dating after undergoing great change, as well as a question on a subject I knew nothing about. Which was exciting, as I got to learn something new. I love learning and I love hearing from you. Send your questions to [email protected] and maybe I’ll have an answer. Maybe I’ll make one up. Maybe it will lead to an interesting discussion. Please share, follow, rate, comment, like, upgrade, email, or simply carry on with your life as if none of this ever happened. HollyWould is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Follow me on Instagram! Get full access to HollyWould at hollywould.substack.com/subscribe

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Many of you have read my viral Huffington Post personal essay, but there is a bigger, more nuanced story behind the story. In this episode, I dig into the finer details of the twisty, serendipitous situation - revealing yet untold bombshell admissions.I intended on discussing the controversy around the weirdly polarizing piece but then we had some unexpected shit go down in the studio where we record, and had to cut it short. Shall we do a part two? Let us know! Also, please comment, follow, subscribe, leave reviews, download, and share, share, share because it really helps us and we love hearing from you! The HollyWould podcast is produced by Cristiana Ladki-Williams and filmed in Hollywood, California. It is the lovely Cristiana’s voice that chimes in to ask the occasional question.Theme song: "F'd Up and Dance" by Neon CowgirlListen to the podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Watch on Spotify, or watch on YouTube!Subscribe for new stories every Saturday!Follow Holly on the gramFollow Holly on TikTok and the podcast TikTok Get full access to HollyWould at hollywould.substack.com/subscribe

Spiritual awakening or psychosis? I’ve definitely asked myself this question at points in my life. According to Adela, intuition and an ability to communicate with other realms is simply a science we don’t yet understand. Adela’s gifts are strong and she’s spent over twenty-two years honing them through tests, confirmations and otherworldly guidance. Her readings are surprisingly grounded - connecting us to loved ones who’ve passed, and guiding us through life’s ever changing tides (she believes in free will).Adela has a popular YouTube channel, a book on Amazon, she hosts The House Medium podcast, and even teaches courses on tapping into your own intuition and mediumship skills. And while she’s focused on helping others, her origin story is fascinating and reminiscent of a Disney princess - if that princess spent her teens partying in Hollywood and got her start as a psychic/medium while slinging coffee at the Starbucks on Ventura and Laurel Canyon in Studio City.Finally, you’ll get to see Adela in action as she gives me a crazy accurate reading, maybe even revealing some of my innermost fears… After our chat, Adela texted to let me know David Bowie came on the radio as she was driving home. Watch the entire episode to find out why this is so magical and relevant! Don’t forget to book a reading with Adela, and please DO NOT forget to like, comment, download, subscribe, and leave reviews for HollyWould!Adela’s links: Instagram, Linktree, Adelalavine.comHolly’s links: Instagram, TikTok, SubstackThe HollyWould Podcast is produced by Cristiana Ladki-Williams and filmed in Hollywood, California.Don’t forget to subscribe ! Get full access to HollyWould at hollywould.substack.com/subscribe

This is a first. Both doing a solo episode, AND telling this particular story. I’ve dropped bits, scenes, moments, and alluded to, but never in my life, in any place public or private have I sat down and simply laid it all out - I was a teenage runaway. I was kidnapped at twenty. I escaped, moved to LA and rode the tidal wave of Hollywood’s music and entertainment-biz, while sinking into the drugs and alcohol I nearly drowned in. It was as exciting as it was harrowing. And now, I’m spilling it all - as well as how I recovered, found sanity, and became the person that can share this tale from a healthy, happy and very, very grateful place. The HollyWould podcast is produced by Cristiana Ladki-Williams and filmed in Hollywood, California. It is the lovely Cristiana’s voice that chimes in to ask the occasional question.Theme song: "F'd Up and Dance" by Neon CowgirlListen to the podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Watch on Spotify, or watch on YouTube!Holly is wearing a kimono by: Celia DragouniFollow Holly on instagram!Follow Holly on TikTok and the podcast TikTokDon’t forget to subscribe for Saturday stories! Get full access to HollyWould at hollywould.substack.com/subscribe

Justin Warfield hates talking about Hollywood and himself. Yet, against all odds we managed to have an incredibly satisfying conversation about growing up here in LA, dads in the music industry, his path to becoming the front man of She Wants Revenge, and what fame and success can look and feel like if you have a good head on your shoulders. Find out where Justin’s head is these days, and what we can look forward to, right here on the HollyWould Podcast!The HollyWould podcast is produced by Cristiana Ladki-Williams and filmed in Hollywood, California.Theme song: "F'd Up and Dance" by Neon CowgirlFollow Justin Warfield on Instagram: here!Follow his band, She Wants Revenge: here!Follow Holly’s insta: right here! and on TikTok: heeeereand: here too!HollyWould is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to HollyWould at hollywould.substack.com/subscribe

Samuel Larsen is a musician, singer-songwriter, actor, and model, best known for his work on Glee. Recently, on social media, he’s been sharing openly about his sobriety journey, which spawned an idea in my mind to get him on here to talk about it. Samuel and I discuss fame - having it, losing it, and getting smack-down humbled, as well as drinking problems, love and sex addiction, dating, and a whole lot of recovery.The HollyWould podcast is produced by Cristiana Ladki-Williams and filmed in Hollywood, California.Theme song: "F'd Up and Dance" by Neon CowgirlFollow: Samuel's Instagram!Follow: Holly's Instagram!Follow: Holly's Substack!Subscribe to receive all my posts right in your inbox! Get full access to HollyWould at hollywould.substack.com/subscribe

Cristiana Ladki-Williams is the producer of our show as well as a mega-boss-babe-producer in the world at large. She is also one of my best friends, and the stories of her wild child days (some of which I was present for) never cease to blow my mind. As usual, there are rockstars galore in our lively discussion, as well as some life lessons - delivered with lots of laughs from a woman who knows. The HollyWould podcast is produced by Cristiana Ladki-Williams and filmed in Hollywood, California. Theme song: "F'd Up and Dance" by Neon CowgirlFollow Holly on Instagram!TikTokSubscribe to HollyWould for all the good-good, right in your inbox! Get full access to HollyWould at hollywould.substack.com/subscribe