Leah McSweeney Opens Up About Reality TV, Mental Health, Addiction & Recovery

Leah McSweeney is an author, podcaster, former star of The Real Housewives of New York, and founder of the women's streetwear company "Married To The Mob." Today on the show we discuss: Leah’s riveting story of overcoming addiction and finding sobriety, why being expelled from school shaped who she is today, how Leah’s 20’s transformed her, why her last relapse was one of the most painful moment of her life, how reality TV impacts mental health, how Leah has used adversity to her advantage, why addiction is so complicated to understand and much more.  Connect with Leah HERE ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices