Victoria Arlen Opens Up on Rock Bottom, Survival & DWTS Comeback

Victoria Arlen sits down with Peta and Sharna for one of the most raw and powerful conversations yet. From being in a vegetative state for four years to becoming a Dancing with the Stars finalist just one year after relearning how to walk, her story is unimaginable.  Victoria opens up about the darkest chapters of her life, including moments where she hits rock bottom, questions everything, and faces people who told her her life wasn't worth living. She shares what it actually takes to keep going when there's no roadmap, what it means to carry "big energy" in a world that tells women to shrink, and the real cost of pushing yourself to survive and succeed. The girls talk about how she landed DWTS, what that experience meant so early in her recovery, and the pressure that came with it. Victoria also reveals her recent relapse in December, the mental toll it took, and how she pulled herself back from a place where she almost gave up. There's no manual for being a miracle — and Victoria breaks down what resilience really looks like behind the scenes. This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Please listen with care. Follow, rate, and subscribe to The Penthouse with Peta for more real, unfiltered conversations. Filmed at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Like, subscribe, and follow The Penthouse wherever you get your podcasts.  Episodes every Monday! ++++   Produced by: Group Chat Media www.groupchatmedia.co    Filmed at the stunning Hollywood Roosevelt https://www.thehollywoodroosevelt.com/    Don't miss an episode! Hit Subscribe and turn on the 🔔 to be the first to watch when new episodes drop.   🔗 Follow Peta on Social:  Instagram: @petamurgatroyd  TikTok: @@petamurgs   🔗 Follow Sharna:  Instagram: @sharnaburgess   TikTok: @sharnaburgess   🔗 Follow the Podcast on Social:  Instagram: @ThePenthouseWithPeta  TikTok: @ThePenthouseWithPeta   We want to hear from you! Email us at thepenthousewithpeta@gmail.com   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/ThePenthouse