Turning Pain Into Purpose with Joey Bachrach

Turning Pain Into Purpose with Joey Bachrach

Some of the people who make us feel the safest aren't the ones who've avoided hardship. They're the ones who've walked through it. This week, I sit down with Joey Bachrach, founder of Rainbow Hill Recovery, to talk about addiction, recovery, shame, sexual assault, identity, and what it really means to turn pain into purpose. Joey shares how his own experiences with addiction and surviving multiple sexual assaults shaped the way he now supports others in recovery. We also explore why community matters, the importance of affirming care, harm reduction, and how healing allows us to show up differently for the people who need us most. In this episode we discuss:Joey's journey through addiction and recovery - Surviving sexual assault and healing from trauma- Shame, vulnerability, and self-worth- Why lived experience makes better helpers - Harm reduction vs. shame-based recovery- Building Rainbow Hill Recovery and Rainbow Hill Foundation- Creating spaces where people truly belong If this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share the podcast with someone who may need it. Connect with Joey:Instagram: @joeybachrachRainbow Hill Recovery: @rainbowhillrecoveryRainbow Hill Foundation: @rainbowhillfoundation Follow Party Girl Interrupted:🎙️ Instagram: @partygirlinterrupted 📖 Substack: substack.com/@partygirlinterrupted 🎥 YouTube: @partygirlinterrupted

Your Type Is Your Pattern with Ashley Kaylor

Why do we keep choosing the same kinds of relationships—even when we know they aren't good for us? In this episode of Party Girl Interrupted, I sit down with matchmaker and attachment style coach Ashley Kaylor to explore why we're drawn to certain relationship patterns, the difference between chemistry and compatibility, and how our subconscious beliefs shape the people we choose. We discuss: • Why your "type" is often your pattern • The anxious-avoidant dynamic • Emotional safety vs. intensity • How childhood shapes adult relationships • Rewiring limiting beliefs through nervous system work, breathwork, somatic healing, and EMDR • How to break unhealthy relationship patterns Whether you're dating, healing from heartbreak, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation offers practical tools for building healthier relationships—from the inside out. Connect with Ashley: Website: AshleyKaylor.com Instagram: @ashleykaylorn 🤍 Have your own interruption story? I'm collecting anonymous stories for The Interrupted Archives, a living collection of real stories about the moments that changed our lives. You can share anonymously or with your name. Nothing will ever be published without your permission. Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/k5eWW8LMxMPWf6Lj6

Men Don’t Avoid Hard Conversations. Boys Do. with Ben Rosenfield

We talk a lot about “toxic masculinity,” but not enough about what healthy masculinity actually looks like in real life. In this episode, I sit down with Ben Rosenfield— founder, thinker, creative and someone who isn’t afraid to challenge the conversation around men, dating, and culture right now. We get into: -Why modern dating feels disconnected (for both men and women -The difference between boys and men — and why it matters -What “doing the hard thing” actually looks like in relationships -Masculinity, purpose, and accountability -Where women might be getting it wrong too This isn’t a takedown. It’s a more honest conversation. If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or just tired of surface-level takes on dating and masculinity — this one’s for you. Find Ben Rose & Copala: * Instagram: @Copalabybenrose * Shop: www.copala.com (they just launched a women's duster) Books: * Way of the Superior Man by David Deida * Kathy's upcoming book Party Girl Interrupted (dropping Fall 2026!) Follow Kathy: * Instagram @partygirl.interrupted * Personal @kathywon * Substack: Party Girl Interrupted

The Interruption That Changed My Life

One of the biggest interruptions in my life wasn’t a breakup or a loss. It was my bipolar diagnosis. And for a long time… I felt like I was the only one going through it. This episode is about the moment that changed that. The moment I realized I wasn’t alone. If you’ve ever struggled with your mental health — or loved someone who has — this one is for you. 🎙️ Party Girl Interrupted — solo episode #MentalHealth #BipolarDisorder #Healing #NotAlone Resources: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — support groups + educationDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) — peer support + resources If you’re in the U.S.: Call/text 988 for mental health support Follow / Subscribe: @partygirl.interrupted

When The Music Stops with Josh Donaldson

This week on Party Girl Interrupted, Kathy sits down with nightlife veteran and founder of When the Music Stops, Josh Donaldson. From building one of the biggest nightlife careers in Las Vegas to navigating grief, addiction, and a life-altering breaking point, Josh shares what really happens behind the scenes of a life that looks successful on the outside. This conversation explores: -the pressure of the nightlife machine -identity and burnout -loss and unprocessed grief -addiction and hitting rock bottom -rebuilding with purpose At its core, this episode is about what happens when the life you built… no longer fits. Content note: This episode includes discussion of mental health and suicide. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 in the U.S. for support. Connect with Josh IG: @joshuacdonaldson @whenthemusicstops