Chris Olsen: “Addiction is so complicated because there’s no right answer”

About this episode

<p>TikToker Chris Olsen shot to stardom during the pandemic. But while all eyes were on his viral videos, he was struggling to forgive himself for the challenges of his past.</p><br><p>In this candid conversation, Chris sits down with Fearne in New York City to talk about fame, recovery, and his journey to self-forgiveness.</p><br><p>He talks about the addiction that consumed his late teenage years, and the life-changing intervention staged by his friends and family.</p><br><p>He also reflects on his time in rehab, and why the worst version of yourself doesn’t have to define you.</p><br><p>Chris’ book, <em>I Think My Therapist Hates Me: A Memoir, </em>is out now.</p><br><p>A warning that this episode contains references to alcohol and drug addiction. If you’re affected by these issues, please listen with care.</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/6aa865" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jesse Tyler Ferguson</a></u></p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/35401b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spencer Matthews</a></u></p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/5a3413" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Millie Gooch</a></u></p><p>Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children &amp; young people who contact the helpline service.</p><p>Listen here: <a href="https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>