DON'T DIE Wisconsin

Don't Die Wisconsin

DON'T DIE WISCONSIN

  • Episode 31

Episode 31

Sunday 9th December 2018

Tune in as Kevin, Patrick, and Ryan discuss addiction, art's impact, and coping with sobriety challenges in 'Don't Die Wisconsin'.
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76 minutes
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Honest

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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Confronting Addiction: Stories, Art, and Sobriety Challenges

I miss whippets, I'm not saying I want to do a balloon of whippets, I'm saying I miss it, like I think about it. But my, but my history tells me that my brain says: okay, last time you had one and nothing bad happened, right.
Ever wondered what it's like to balance recovery while reminiscing about past drug use? In this episode of 'Don't Die Wisconsin', hosts Kevin Schaefer, Patrick Reilly, and Ryan Gorman tackle a whirlwind of topics that keep you hooked from start to finish. They kick things off by sharing their thoughts on a recent interview with Dr. Drew and a significant meeting with the Emergency Department of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
These discussions set the stage for a deeper dive into the history of opiates and their influence on the arts, leading to some candid opinions about Andy Warhol's controversial persona. But the conversation doesn't stop there. The trio opens up about the drugs they miss most and how they navigate those feelings in sobriety.
They also touch on the challenges of dealing with med-seeking and overdose patients, the surge of meth in Wisconsin, and the tricky task of separating work from personal life in the field of addiction recovery. With their raw and honest storytelling, Kevin, Patrick, and Ryan offer a unique blend of professional insights and personal experiences that make this episode both enlightening and relatable.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a refreshing mix of humor, hard truths, and heartfelt advice.