In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Babylon 5 star and advocate Claudia Christian sits down with Barry Shore to share her extraordinary journey—from early childhood trauma and navigating the darker sides of Hollywood to battling and ultimately overcoming alcohol use disorder (AUD). With raw honesty, Claudia recounts the pivotal moments that shaped her, including the devastating loss of her brother, surviving abuse, and the emotional silence that followed. She opens up about the insidious nature of addiction, the science behind the Sinclair Method (TSM), and how a single medication, naltrexone, helped her reclaim her life and joy. Now a fierce advocate and founder of TSMOptions.org, Claudia offers a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction—or loving someone who is. This is not just a story of survival; it’s a call to rethink what recovery looks like and how science can unlock the door to healing. You’ll hear about: The brutal truths behind casting couch culture in Hollywood How addiction hijacks the brain—and how TSM can reverse it Claudia’s fight to bring medically proven solutions to the mainstream The emotional toll of stigma—and the liberating power of truth Why recovery must be redefined for a new generation If you or someone you love is silently struggling, this episode could change a life. Claudia’s story proves that with knowledge, compassion, and courage, healing is possible.