Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Dave from DOPEY: real life Billy Madison??Snorting heroin out of Afrin bottles, driving in LA with no brakes, the Wish version of a Big Bird costume & creating the Dopey Nation podcast and community
Dave from DOPEY: real life Billy Madison??Snorting heroin out of Afrin bottles, driving in LA with no brakes, the Wish version of a Big Bird costume & creating the Dopey Nation podcast and community
Dave from DOPEY: real life Billy Madison??Snorting heroin out of Afrin bottles, driving in LA with no brakes, the Wish version of a Big Bird costume & creating the Dopey Nation podcast and community
Thursday 29th June 2023
Join Dave from Dopey as he shares his wild journey from heroin addiction to podcast stardom with humor and raw honesty on 'Chasing Heroine'.
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91 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Dave shares his life journey from interning at MTV to creating the Dopey podcast
- The unexpected success of the Dopey Nation community is highlighted
- The podcast's evolution and impact are discussed, offering humorous insights on addiction and recovery
- Dave's experiences shed light on the complexities of addiction and its impact on relationships
- The interview is filled with humor, genuine reflections, and impactful insights
I felt very alone and very excluded, and like I wasn't with these kids that I grew up with... I didn't have to feel like I didn't have to be independent because I had them.
Ever wondered how someone can turn the chaos of addiction into a beacon of hope and laughter? Meet Dave, co-creator and host of the Dopey podcast, who joins Jeannine Coulter Lindgren on 'Chasing Heroine' to share his incredible journey. Growing up in New York, Dave dreamed of a relaxed life, but his reality was far from it. His years of heroin addiction led him through a maze of methadone treatments and rehab stints. But that’s just the beginning.
Picture this: snorting heroin out of Afrin bottles, driving through LA with no brakes, and donning a Big Bird costume from Wish. Yes, it's as wild as it sounds. Dave's stories are as chaotic as they are hilarious. After getting sober in 2015, Dave didn't just rebuild his life; he built a community. The Dopey podcast, which he started with his friend Chris, has grown exponentially, boasting over 10 million downloads and 400 episodes.
Even after Chris's tragic overdose in 2018, Dave continued the show, turning it into a cornerstone of the recovery podcast world. In this episode, you'll hear about Dave's time interning at MTV, his shared disdain for the Thomas Guide with Jeannine, and the unexpected success of Dopey Nation. It's a conversation filled with humor, raw honesty, and a testament to the power of storytelling in recovery.
If you're looking for a mix of dark comedy and genuine reflection on addiction and sobriety, this episode is a must-listen.