#interview

Talking appearances, AA, cultural shame, and connection with Jasmine

“It was hard going to a meeting and realizing ‘oh, not only am I the only trans person here, but I’m also the only queer person here.’"

Apr 16 • Katie MacBride

Talking drug policy, psychodynamic therapy, and being bad at groups with Zach Siegel

"I did not get out of this because I’m smart, clever, or have some elaborate system for getting away with everything."

Mar 12 • Katie MacBride

Talking Addiction, Shame, and Resilience with Melissa Petro

"[I] remember thinking, 'Wow, these bitches are cool. Too bad they don’t drink.'

Feb 12 • Katie MacBride

Has science accomplished it? The first three weeks on Naltrexone

"The change wasn’t dramatic; I didn’t feel like anything had been taken from me or like I had lost any part of myself. I just…didn’t want to drink as…

Aug 28, 2025 • Katie MacBride

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