Rachel Slocum | Addiction, Mental Health & Owning Your Story | I Am Redemption | Shawn Livingston

Rachel Slocum is known for her brutally honest content on addiction, mental health, and recovery. In this episode of I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston sits down with Rachel to dive deep into her personal journey, the highs and lows of social media, and what it means to own your story — no matter how messy it gets. Rachel shares wild stories from active addiction, the struggle of mental health battles, and how she’s built a platform that’s as real as it gets. This isn’t influencer fluff. It’s the raw truth. 🎯 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Who is Rachel Slocum? 03:30 - Battling addiction & mental health struggles 10:15 - The impact of social media in recovery 18:40 - Wild stories from active addiction 25:00 - Owning your story & staying authentic 33:20 - Rachel's take on the recovery community 41:00 - Advice for those still struggling 48:15 - Final thoughts: Keeping it real About Shawn Livingston & I Am Redemption: Shawn Livingston is the creator and host of I Am Redemption, a podcast dedicated to raw, unfiltered stories of recovery, resilience, and turning pain into purpose. From addiction to ultra-running, from prison to podiums, we spotlight the underdogs who built something better. Every episode brings you real conversations with people who’ve battled adversity and found their own redemption — athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, and everyday warriors. This is more than a podcast. It’s a movement. 📲 Follow @iam.redemption on Instagram for more. 👉 Connect with Rachel: @rachelelizabethx0 #ShawnLivingston #IAmRedemption #RachelSlocum #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryCommunity