Katya Shares About Her Rehab Experience

Of course fissures somehow got brought up.
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The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo features a pair of grizzled gay ghouls exploring the cultural boundaries of modern beauty through interviews with gorgeous guests who inhabit various facets of the beauty industry. From models, moguls, influencers, drag queens, RuPaul's Drag Race contestants to adult performers, actors, and more, Trixie and Katya break down the beauty behind it all.
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[@Wraiven22]

Trying to get sober is when you find out who your real friends are henny!

[@FunInTheSun8]

FACTUAL

[@peachesandapricots5010]

i don’t really understand what this means, can someone explain please? ❤

[@carmenhanrahan]

Gospel

[@liamross340]

i know katya would probably laugh in my face if she heard me say this but she truly is an inspiration. she’s so strong and she’s dealing with it all so well while making incredibly funny jokes. she’s truly remarkable

[@BonghitTransplants]

I know that Katya confiding in St. Miss Fame on season 7 happened on a reality TV set, but watching those 2 people being vulnerable and gentle with each other sincerely inspired me as a teen. It's not an exaggeration to call Katya an inspiration

[@lydiacooper9260]

agreed

[@XanthusMyr]

Same I feel like if I praised her she would just laugh at me she is just so sang froid

[@RG_Eph]

Brian wouldn’t though out of character right?

[@moonbeaststudiosgaming]

I think she would laugh but it would genuinely mean a lot! I know she mentioned in an episode of UHNnnn that she laughed at Trixie saying "I like you!" Because she didnt know how to process genuine compliments

[@chvisk]

I think we just found Trixie's next show: "Trixie Motel - Rehab to Rehome"

[@NicachuMaeChase]

And Katya should be the receptionist.👏😂

[@mbadiapamies4850]

That's a HELL OF A GOOD NAME!!!

[@katerirodriguez6745]

“Mama, we hit traffic fiercely on the way home” I love Katya 😂😂

[@storkbat]

😂😂😂

[@ralmilk]

Honestly, for some reason I didn't know you *could* visit people in rehab. I will 100% remember that moving forward in case any future friends go.

[@tarakennedy2512]

Same!

[@Silreen]

Honestly same

[@JetPackDino]

same here, I didn't think it was allowed

[@TurquoiseInk]

I think it depends on the rehab's rules. Done don't allow visitors.

[@DiMagnolia]

Same, or FaceTime?

[@eriklulilian]

i feel like making rehab fun should be the bare minimum. a bunch of people with impulse control issues starting at the wall and meditating? what a nightmare. riding horses, gardening, being in community with your loved ones sounds like something that would heal your soul

[@eriklulilian]

learning how to cook, making tea, home economics classes, arts and crafts b*tc#

[@lmr31721]

100%

[@Occultkitten]

It shouldn’t just be accessible for the wealthy

[@hannahburke4862]

Rehabs are bare bones bc they don't get the funding! The fancy fun rehabs are only accessible for the super rich

[@bubblesxo]

THIS

[@kruski51]

Going into any treatment center is hard because you really do see who is truly there for you in your worst moments and in need of the most support. I'm glad Katya is doing better and has people like Trixie in her life! We love you, Katya!

[@PhilAlumb]

Addicts...wear people out. Users..use people.💯

[@wearmeout1]

“it was a wonderful experience i can’t wait to go back” “and you will :)”

[@vendettea1768]

ur bald!

[@teapotcubby]

I almost felt like that was too far lol

[@nachoalfonso2614]

​@@teapotcubbyKatya would disagree

[@BentendoOwee]

No one visiting Katya in rehab is criminal

[@darcybaker7545]

I went to rehab when I was 22…my parents didn’t come. It was so heartbreaking. They were active alcoholics and couldn’t not drink for the day. Much love to both of you…I know both the pain and shame of active addiction and the harsh reality of facing life sober. I’ve been sober for nearly 30 years now (yes I’m old) and am profoundly grateful for it. You’ll be in my heart Katya, you are worthy and loved. I recently lost my teenage son to mental illness and so understand the powerlessness and pain that some people experience. You are a beautiful human being, inside and out and I so hope you continue to recover. ❤

[@YuzuruA]

so sorry about your son

[@ouijacorn]

never been to rehab but I've been in the hospital a LOT and mannn, that cool recessed "reading" light feels like it's custom designed to make you depressed and angry at the same time.

[@neurotransit]

As a sober person, thank you for normalizing such a normal (sadly) experience. And making jokes about it because we should be able to laugh.

[@CoachAng]

Truly the best.

[@sushi0hifi]

Jimmy Buffett sang it best “If we couldn’t laugh we would all go insane”

[@glizzymcguire7]

We love you Katya!!! She has every right to feel disappointed and upset when the people you feel close to suddenly do not support you at your low-points. Recovery is a delicate process, you're amazing girl.

[@Turntwolf]

Trixie Motel Season 3: Katyas Malibu Rehab Renovation

[@sierrajohnson717]

Trixie starts ANOTHER successful buisiness, a rehab center only for lgbtqs

[@lkafjkakjf333]

I made the mistake of buying cool temp lightbulbs for my kitchen and i immediately felt like I was gonna get murdered or die during an operation. It felt so medical and sterile and depressing. I exchanged them as soon as possible.

[@dliap98]

for real! why do they make everything so creepy

[@allenriordanyork3856]

We use only 5000k cool white bulbs in our home. Granted, it’s quite modern, but we hate yellow light.

[@mogwai_]

Who hurt you​@@allenriordanyork3856

[@jameshoeve4466]

😢I went to rehab, stayed 4 months, and have been clean and sober for 10 years, You have to be truly ready to stop using and committed to create a new life.

[@PickledThyme1]

Congrats on your sobriety!!!

[@ImmaculateIsaboke]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elizabeth4407]

Great job!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GothGuitarDude]

Congratulations!

[@ramiyahb3362]

Congratulations

[@alliehayes7399]

This is DEFINITELY a new Katya. The energy is there but it's been redirected. Excited for this chapter.

[@kmblue_52]

I didn’t realize how much I missed Katya saying “mama” 😭😭

[@alittleclareity]

I didn't go to rehab, but I did go on a very locked-down grippy sock vacay in 2020, so I wasn't allowed visitors. But you better BELIEVE I remember who called to talk to me on the phone. I don't hold grudges about who did and didn't contact me, since I wasn't there for a long time, but MY GOD did those phone calls break up the days and bring so much joy and life back into them. People have no idea how much it means, for real. It's SO powerful. (Also, I totally feel that "get me out of here" vibe--the entire last day I was in that place, I could not sit still to save my life. "Here, sit down and color this mandala." MAMA I WILL SCREAM)

[@ClaudiaRamirez-xg2gw]

The staff seeing this and learning about the olive oil 👁️👄👁️

[@lovethatchickenfrompopyes]

..."We gotta change out the olive oil brad" "why?" "Don't worry about it just get a new one"

[@motivatedbytheluvinspiredbyh8]

So happy to see Katya out of rehab!! I really hope she is doing good and that her recovery is going amazing! I have been to 4 rehabs as well and now finally i have 6 years clean off heroin and meth. Seeing Katya be so open and honest about her struggles and her recovery has been really inspiring! Ill be sending good vibes her way! Good for Trixie for being such an amazing friend! That's so important in recovery.

[@peachesandapricots5010]

congratulations ❤❤

[@GothGuitarDude]

Congratulations! That's incredible! 🙂

[@motivatedbytheluvinspiredbyh8]

@@GothGuitarDude thank you so much!!

[@sweetiedahling8137]

Congratulations! That's amazing! 🧡

[@tarakennedy2512]

This is a good segment. I wouldn’t have thought to visit someone in rehab because I always thought it was meant to be private, and also because I would feel like they would be ashamed of me seeing them there. If any of my friends ever go to rehab I’m for sure visiting. Thank you Katya, and hope you have a lasting and beautiful recovery ❤️

[@Tiamichelle24]

Only you two would sit down and a drag rehabs aesthetics 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@julie91295]

Lol and they say you two aren’t friends. Look at that! It’s not the friends you hang out with it’s the friends come visit when you’re in rehab

[@EmilyRanger]

I am 10.5 months sober and this April, I left everything behind and moved to Alaska and started my dream job of guiding hikes. I am not a rich person, and I spent most of my 20s struggling with homelessness and addiction and mental illness. I came here with 700$ and rent paid on the my room for the next month. For the first time in my life I just opened a savings account, and I am financially stable. I will always be different and I will always struggle in some way, but I am so happy to still be alive. I will never leave Alaska, this is where I belong. I am rooting for all of you out there struggling with addiction, Katya is right that the numbers are grim. But we CAN recover! Get sober and get out! Go get what you want!!

[@sweetiedahling8137]

Congrats! What an amazing story! 🧡

[@danyn]

Much love Katya.

[@Nicky-mk1nv]

I live for this realization

[@JJ-xe6wd]

Its giving rehabilitation realization realness

[@amanda906-o4y]

Thank you guys for making this. I just relapsed almost a week ago...and I can't even explain how much it helps to see that I'm not the only one that struggles sometimes. I'm proud of you, Brians. For continuing to try, and for being a good friend. Thank You

[@jennifersegschneider759]

Katya, I am so proud of you! I lost someone to alcoholism who couldn’t handle one day of rehab and left (he was there voluntarily and couldn’t handle the reality it wasn’t a rehab resort) Meanwhile, you, darling, are so strong to handle 30 days and come out in recovery. You are amazing! Keep it going girl!

[@boyo7207]

So much respect to Katya and anyone that's ever not only realised they're in need of some help, but then sought it too! ❤

[@pamelamn66]

It’s better than chasing the dope.

[@makeupmeltingbutter]

Okay call me whatever u want, I can feel the joy of reuniting radiating from these biological women. Katya is glowing & I know Trixie is happy to have her back. Love these two so MUCH!!!

[@NH-ow8dy]

Sometimes rehab is for when you're about to fall off as well, and somehow that's just as hard. I've been sober for years and I have so much love and respect for Katya for being open about it, so many people don't talk about it but you help others when you do!

[@loonathewinx3303]

i worked at a rehab as a mental health tech and honestly it was the best job i ever had. i got to know so many amazing people and it makes me so emotional when i see them afterwards and they are doing well (one of my former patients just got employee of the month at his job). i hated the facility and the management but i stayed for the patients. katya sharing their rehab experience is so deeply important and appreciated. they are truly a light in the world and comfort so many people.

[@CorbiniteVids]

2:50 hey she pulled off the warm "goodbye"

[@lauramobsby434]

Still a hint of malice

[@Laceylunai]

She’s been working on it

[@Liminal-Galaxy-System6819]

She sure did 🥰🥰🥰

[@pnknlvr96]

I love how they have pink and red microphones. Katya we love you! Glad you're back!

[@Talentedtadpole]

Rehab Reno should be Trixie's next show

[@GothGuitarDude]

Fr, I would every single episode, tbh. 😂

[@berry42069]

I've been so amazed by Katya's journey through all this. My dad is battling cancer so I truly know what it's like to realise who is ACTUALLY there for you and which of these people are fake ass bitches only there for a good time. Love and strength to our favourite biological woman ❤❤❤

[@sydneyp7867]

I'm so sorry about your dad ❤️

[@MalaksMessage]

I’m so happy that after so many episodes they still have really funny stories

[@growingandflowing]

Katyas stuttering when they get passionate about what theyre talking about omg hahahahah

[@ABerCul]

You 2 are bffs in every life yall live.

[@Kimpossible2401]

I LOVE how excited and real Katya is being, so alive. It’s fantastic to see her doing this well!!!! Hell yes.

[@btvsfan34]

I absolutely LOVE the way Katya laughs! It is the BEST!!!! It makes me laugh so hard and brings me such JOY!

[@bardlockcafe]

This honestly kinda helps me feel better about my own feelings about my inpatient stays. It's been a long time but two people bothered to come visit me, and one only visited the first time. I've always felt awful and selfish for feeling hurt by that.

[@summerjohnson9929]

I honestly had no idea visiting people while they’re in rehab was a thing?! I thought they were going to get away from people while they recover. This was a PSA for me. Now I know. ✨makes note to visit friends in rehab knowing full well I have no friends✨

[@betisbaby]

Fr!!

[@DiMagnolia]

Same!!

[@Libbydoh]

So glad to see Katya back! So happy she made it through rehab. Excellent 'cast, I laughed so hard at the jokes that I had to watch twice because I lost the plot.

[@74mingalls]

Congratulations in making it out! ❤

[@barbietarbox]

White noise machine was actually the "What Tinnitus sounds like" art project

[@Happimedium]

Katya , I’m sorry that your circle didn’t show up for you. Nothing hurts more than thinking you’re closest people will show up for you and they don’t or don’t even bother, hopefully you find a better circle of human beings.

[@bflogal18]

So that white noise machine is required by their accreditation organization. They actually think it’s protecting patient privacy. (All they really do is drive everyone crazy. At my clinics, we only run them when CARF shows up)

[@alittleclareity]

I go to ketamine therapy regularly and the techs laugh that they always have to plug the white noise machine back in when I leave. I can hear that thing over my headphones! It's wild! It always sounds like an engine idling outside the building or something.

[@OfflineReading]

Katya reading Dune?!?! Iconic. So glad to see her lovely face, and her laugh!! 💛

[@JayR-wg9jq]

never been to rehab but i have been to the hospital a lot. it's so isolating and the only lifelines i had were my phonecalls and visits from my parents. i would have lost my ENTIRE mind if i didn't have regular visitors

[@jelsner5077]

Wishing you tons of success, Katya.

[@mustlovebooknerd]

Is there anything gayer than starting to talk about rehab and ending up critiquing the interior design of the place? 😂😂😂 God I love them!

[@Flarui]

dude, we love you. so much! Personally, I dont give a shit about money or rescheduled tour dates or anything like that. I give a shit about you, and I‘m glad you do too ❤

[@klabeck1097]

This is gold!

[@shawnbay2211]

I simply cut off friends who just didn’t contact me when I went through a long difficult period & kept asking 4 ppl 2 contact me. Very cruel experience.

[@jasminer7705]

So proud of you for sharing so much of yourself and doing what you need to do to take care of yourself. Nothing else is as important. I'm happy for you that you know what you need to do to be healthy and you take the steps for recovery.... even through the stogie. Keep going because so many of us love you and are so proud of you!

[@dkblazer24]

When Katya did the list of names I was hoping she would have finished with YOU BETTA LAY LOW!!!! 😂

[@SalemFU]

so proud of them for continuing treatment when needed tho

[@cschmitz100]

Me: “Katya must be filming global all stars 😛” Katya: “so I just got back from rehab”

[@squarepondstories3895]

Go Katya. Congrats for doing 30 days.

[@karenfromfinasse8430]

Ear muffs on Katya, her rehab sounds like the actual Ritz Carlton compared to most rehabs

[@jillsarah7356]

This.

[@thesoul2sqeeze]

Everyone gets it wrong so for clarification: an irish exit is where you leave unannounced/ sneak away from a party etc An irish goodbye is where you say you're leaving and are forced to have another drink and say goodbye to everyone (possibly twice) . It can also be used to describe the way we end phonecalls (saying 'bye' at least 5-10 times)

[@Jessie161]

Thank you 😭 I’m Irish and had no idea they were different

[@teapotcubby]

That's too confusing to be so similar and yet complete opposite.

To be fair, when my friend was in rehab I consciously made the choice to not visit him because I was present during many times of him doing drugs (as a spectator), so I didn’t want him to get triggered by me.

[@weyheyjackie]

Im almost at a year 356 days sober today from alcohol

[@ramiyahb3362]

Congratulations

[@mikebell1018]

Katya is and will always be the entertaining one.

[@HotPantsMcGee]

I live for Katya's honesty! ❤ (We're Taurus seesters, she's 2 days much older.) Giving me strength ❤

[@thebigkapowski]

Cool temp light bulbs should be banned.

[@williamheurtley5806]

I could not agree more, especially in a bedroom.

[@jedinavi6736]

Thank you. For real tho

[@liyabuyagongo8770]

i don't understand why they still make them!

[@haileydixon7239]

I’m good with “the big room light” being on. As long as it’s NOT COOL.

[@grandmasgopnik9642]

Absolutely. If I had to ensure rehabilitation for a substance I imagine the last thing I would want is bright cool can lighting to assault my senses.

[@mytreehouseDD]

Don't quit you Katya! You are rad just the way you are. I've been there too, I feel for you. Love girl!

[@aliyaangela522]

Why is my name never on a souvenir cup, but somehow it made it's way to the 'didn't visit Katya in rehab shitlist'

[@causeofgehenna4501]

You are loved, and I hope your journey is successful!

[@martingomezmarinich7059]

gotta love how tracy and katy are phisically impossible of actually being honest without inserting a joke every minute

[@derekkee5588]

✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼🚪🗣️ MALE STAFF

[@sarahrosen5000]

I’m so happy she’s back! 🎉

[@draghag]

Love these two, love their friendship ❤❤❤❤❤ I hope katya gets all the happiness and sobriety in the world❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rachaelstubes]

I hated having visitors when I was in hospital. I hate people seeing me when im so vulnerable.

[@katiebugster2223]

I hate rehab as well..... I'm really proud that Katya stayed for the whole 30 days because that is serious.....

[@sunflowermyeyes9758]

0:57 Katya, I feel this deeply 😂 Very lovely of Trixie to visit ❤ and to facetime so often! About the suppose friends: a great realisation to have. Painful but so so important ❤

[@PotentPotable5]

0:21 not Katya doing the Whitney Houston 2001 BET Awards acceptance speech😅

[@ebdgr]

Recovery is possible: I will have 8 years in January; but like Katya, I've had more than one vice. Thank you as ALWAYS Queen Katya for being so real & open about Recovery, as recovery isnt always linear ✌️&❤️ candid discussion like this makes it easier for others to also be as emotionally articulate about their own journeys.

[@sydneyp7867]

Amazing job!!!

[@KevinFaulkner-z4o]

God bless these two. I'm having to clean up my act right now and someone as beautiful and funny and bitchy-sweet as Katya talking about it has been a balm for my soul and given me permission to do what i need so i don't wind up dead or in jail

[@ericblakey4486]

Love this so much katya is so relatable

[@ee5yy]

Honestly i can understand that katya is frustrated with friends who didnt show up. I was also down to handful of people during MDD treatment. Ppl gotta know it is so weird not to contact a friend going through something rather than thinking it’s weird to contact cuz this person is in a “weird situation i dk how to handle it”. FUCK EM KATYA 6 is a great number if friends

[@zackmunson4206]

The way Trixie and Katya described the decor of the rehab seems so descriptive…but that’s literally every rehab in LA. I’ve been to enough to make this claim. 😂

[@julievanzile2482]

Love to all the people struggling with addiction. It hits close to home. Such a shitty disease addiction

[@clovrmay3104]

I just made 13 days in rehab it's one of my biggest regrets i didnt stay at least 28 or 30 days. I left a friend there thinking she was good she was, but she fell apart within days I left.

[@Itzelr1116]

The barn doors rant is SO real!!!!

[@anitabakker9383]

You both are such wonderful souls❤

[@lbozzy_beauty]

Talking about renovating the rehab over katyas experience😂😂😂this is why I love listening to these 2

[@clovemilash9532]

Don’t let her read the comments, but tell Katya we’re really proud of how far she has come

[@PhilAlumb]

Addiction is Hardcore.

[@Sharletwitch]

“We hit traffic fiercely on the way home” 😭

[@jackbennett2269]

Menty B is crazy and hilarious

[@mothintofllame]

i was institutionalized in TTI programs for two years and those interiors MAKE you wanna get worse 😭 it’s soooo bad

[@crawfishpi]

Out there just raw dawgin the world's worst rehab experience. Katya is an icon.

[@LusciousPD]

The “male staff”, “ female staff” every 20 minutes has me 💀. Facts.

[@cecilyerker]

I saw a hefty man in a Trixie and Katya shirt in a Five Below today and I think that’s on brand

[@moonchild1772]

I would have lived for that.

[@queens.chronicles]

As someone who has been in treatment centers for around 3 years now (consecutively), I GET IT!!!!!!! that shit sucks ass. I am so proud of Katya for doing what she needs to do. you TRULY have to want to get better for shit to change. All my love and support to Katya. mwah😘

[@surrealistgirlx]

I can see Katya trying to Irish goodbye her way out of the rehab. I only do Irish goodbyes. Thank you Katya for sharing you sobriety journey with us. I am rooting for you. 🌈🌈🌈

[@Stoned_Silly]

"It was a really wonderful experience, I can't wait to go back" fuckin killed me 😂😅😂😅these 2 catty bitches are so awesome!!

[@blake..-]

Jennifer catching strays 😭😭