Actress and musician Allie Gonino (The Lying Game, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Stunners) sits down with Shawn Livingston for a raw and unfiltered conversation on I Am Redemption. From growing up in the entertainment industry to navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood, NYC, and Nashville—Allie shares her truth.

We dive deep into the mental health battles that come with chasing a dream, her struggles with substance use, and the ripple effect of addiction in her family. Allie also opens up about her evolving faith, her connection to God, and what it means to seek redemption in a world that often doesn’t offer grace.

This is a powerful, soul-searching episode that proves even under the spotlight, healing is still an inside job.

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0:00 Intro

1:30 Life in Hollywood and the pressure of performance

7:50 NYC, Nashville, and the grind of chasing music

15:10 Mental health struggles behind the scenes

22:45 Substance use and family trauma

33:00 Faith, God, and spiritual awakening

44:50 What redemption means today

52:10 Final message to anyone struggling

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