Unapologetically real and perfectly

imperfect

If you are feeling lost and don’t know where to turn you’re in the right place. You don’t have to keep pretending everything’s fine. There’s a way out, and guess what? You don’t have to ditch the tiara to get sober. Life can be better—like actually great—and you’ll still get to be your fabulous, sarcastic, entitled self. Sobriety isn’t about losing yourself, it’s about waking the hell up to deeper relationships, real connection, and actually feeling alive for once.

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Shit Show in Short Hills aims to spark a larger cultural shift where women— particularly those in privileged spaces — feel empowered to acknowledge their struggles, seek help, and speak openly about their experiences. Success is measured not just by downloads or community growth but by the countless women who feel less alone, more understood, and ready to embrace their beautifully imperfect lives.

Each week the podcast will normalize the messy realities of sobriety, addiction, and recovery by creating a space where women feel seen, supported, and inspired to reclaim their identities and embrace their imperfect, sparkling selves. Hosted by Leslie Shapiro—a fearless truth-teller who knows firsthand the chaos of hitting rock bottom and climbing back up—this podcast creates a space where women can finally exhale. Through raw storytelling, meaningful conversations with guests, and deeply personal insights, Leslie inspires listeners to confront the stigma around addiction and embrace their imperfect yet powerful selves.

This podcast is both a lifeline for those navigating sobriety and a beacon for women seeking real talk about the struggles behind the façade of perfection.

About Me

“April 4th, 2016 is the day that the gift of desperation gave me the gift of another chance. I now truly understand that alcoholism transcends all socioeconomic groups, from park bench to Park Ave.”

For years, everything looked picture-perfect on the outside. A beautiful home, with a beautiful family in an affluent suburb. The carefully curated life of a privileged stay at home mom. But behind the facade, my world was crumbling and unraveling. I was living in chaos consumed by alcoholism, yet keeping it hidden beneath a polished exterior. I was terrified of the truth and convinced that nobody could understand. I blew up my life I thought I needed to keep. What followed was a humbling journey of crawling back, rebuilding - not just my life but myself.

Today, I'm proudly sober for eight years and dedicated to helping others who are struggling in silence. I want you to know there IS a solution and you don't have to lose yourself to find it. Sobriety doesn't mean sacrificing your sparkle or your stilettos or the best parts of who you are. My purpose now is to inspire others ready to make a change, showing that recovery can be glamorous, empowering and full of hope. Let's smash the stigma of addiction and reclaim our lives together - one step, one heel and one sparkle at a time!