Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Elisa, a recovering drug addict in Los Angeles.

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0:00 – Intro
0:30 – Childhood & Family Dynamics
2:04 – Rebellion & Bullying
5:02 – Addiction Takes Hold
6:47 – Party Lifestyle & Early Dysfunction
8:24 – “Functional” Addiction
9:49 – Career & Drinking Culture
12:02 – Rock Bottom & Moment Of Clarity
16:46 – Spiritual Awakening & Letting Go Of Addiction
18:54 – Treatment & Readiness To Change
19:40 – Regret: Lost Time & Life Paths
21:02 – Finding Purpose
23:34 – Sobriety & Healing Family Relationships
25:13 – Forgiveness & Letting Go Of Shame
26:10 – Anger As Poison
28:06 – Helping Others & Belief In Miracles

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