Nick Morton: comedian, filmmaker, addict in recovery
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Episode 80 - Paul Summers
Episode 80 - Paul Summers
Episode 80 - Paul Summers
Thursday 7th December 2023
Tune in as Paul Summers shares his inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety and rediscovering his passion for music.
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54 minutes
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Nick Morton: comedian, filmmaker, addict in recovery
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Episode Overview
- Growing up in the indulgent culture of Las Vegas and the impact of his father's alcoholism
- Struggles with substance abuse and the turning point of his ex-wife disappearing with their daughter
- The journey to sobriety, custody, and rediscovering faith and creativity
- The transformation from Paul Summers to Pablo Veranos and the mission to create healing music
- Reflections on the journey, finding the gift of creativity and hope for the future
I always thought that was my curse was creativity, not my gift. It's been for me an amazing year of creativity, especially through writing the memoir, that's the gift is being creative and hopefully helping others.
Paul Summers' life reads like a rock ballad with all its highs and lows. Growing up in the vibrant yet chaotic city of Las Vegas, Paul discovered his love for music early on. He dreamt of playing guitar, writing songs, and performing live. For a while, he lived that dream. But the glitz of Vegas came with its dark side, and Paul found himself entangled in a web of booze, meth, and oxy.
His musical aspirations took a backseat as addiction took the wheel. The turning point came when his ex-wife vanished with their toddler daughter. This heart-wrenching event was Paul's wake-up call. Realizing he needed to change, he embarked on a journey to sobriety and fought tirelessly for sole custody of his daughter. In this episode, Paul sits down with host Nick Morton to share his gripping story of hitting rock bottom and climbing back up.
They talk about the impact of his father's alcoholism, the challenges of overcoming addiction, and the struggles of putting faith into action. Now clean and reunited with his daughter, Paul has returned to his first love—music. Under his new stage name, Pablo Veranos, he’s not just making music; he's creating tunes that inspire and heal. His new memoir 'HIDE and SEEK: A Dad’s Journey from Soulless Addiction to Sole Custody' chronicles this incredible transformation.
If you're looking for a story of resilience, hope, and the power of second chances, Paul's journey is sure to strike a chord.