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Dave Host of the Dopey Podcast | Heroin, Rehab, Podcasting, Losing Co-Host Chris to Addiction, Support Groups, Fatherhood & Celebrities
Dave Host of the Dopey Podcast | Heroin, Rehab, Podcasting, Losing Co-Host Chris to Addiction, Support Groups, Fatherhood & Celebrities
Dave Host of the Dopey Podcast | Heroin, Rehab, Podcasting, Losing Co-Host Chris to Addiction, Support Groups, Fatherhood & Celebrities
Monday 11th October 2021
Dave from the Dopey Podcast discusses his journey from heroin addiction to recovery and how storytelling helps break mental health stigma.
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80 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Dave from Dopey Podcast: Heroin, Recovery, and the Power of Storytelling
My life is so much better and I only have six years sober at this point, you know and like, and it's only because I'm sober like I, it's only because I do I try to do the next right thing and I engage in the program and I don't fuck that up, you know.
Growing up in Manhattan, Dave always dreamed of being a TV show host, idolizing figures like Regis Philbin. But life had other plans. After a night of heavy drinking led him to smoke pot to ease his nausea, Dave's drug use escalated rapidly. By his junior year in high school, he was experimenting with acid at Grateful Dead concerts, and not long after, he was hooked on heroin.
His twenties were a blur of rehab stints and relapses until he finally found sobriety on his third attempt. In this episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down', Jason LaChance sits down with Dave, the creator of the Dopey Podcast, to talk about his tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery. Dave's story is a raw and honest look at the realities of addiction.
He met his co-host Chris in a Connecticut rehab center in 2011, and together they launched the Dopey Podcast, aiming to share their experiences and break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. Tragically, Chris lost his battle with addiction, a loss that deeply affected Dave but also fueled his mission to help others. Working at Katz's Deli in Manhattan, Dave initially wanted to create a show about his experiences as 'The Last Jewish Waiter'.
However, he soon realized that his true calling was to share stories of addiction and recovery. Through his podcast, Dave has interviewed a range of guests, including celebrities he's met through his job at Katz's. These conversations not only provide insight into the struggles and triumphs of those battling addiction but also offer hope and inspiration to listeners. In this episode, you'll hear about Dave's darkest moments and how he found light through community and storytelling.
It's a testament to the power of sharing our stories and supporting each other through the toughest times. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or know someone who is, Dave's journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that you're not alone.