Harvey Weinstein Assaulted Me at 16 | Alcohol Abuse, Xanax Addiction, Weinstein Trial and Getting Sober

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning

Kaja’s story is one of resilience, heartbreak, and hope.At just 14 years old, she was thrust into the world of international modeling, traveling across Europe and facing impossible standards. By 16, she encountered Harvey Weinstein for the first time—an experience that left deep scars and would be repeated again at 19.In this raw and powerful interview, Kaja opens up about:Growing up with anxiety and never feeling like she fit in.The pressures and exploitation she faced as a teenage model.Her encounters with Harvey Weinstein and how they impacted her mental health.Turning to alcohol to cope and her eventual path to sobriety.How she rebuilt her life, became a therapist, and is now helping others heal from trauma.This conversation is about more than survival—it’s about courage, faith, and the power of never giving up

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2025-09-21 68 min

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