Quinn Lapeyre's Journey: Finding Sobriety Against All Odds
Episode Overview
Quinn's journey highlights the complexity of recovery paths Challenges traditional approach to total abstinence Embraces the idea of self-discovery and self-love Sheds light on the role of medical marijuana in recovery Sparks conversations about alternative recovery paths
I started to fall in love with myself again and I started falling out of love with the obsession of escaping that life. As long as we are honest with ourselves and those around us, figure out what's going on with you, figure out what it is that makes you tick and your addiction tick and then start to heal from it.
Imagine facing the toughest battles life can throw at you and still coming out the other side. That's what Quinn Lapeyre shares in this episode of the Kick the Sh!t Podcast. Raised in a turbulent environment, Quinn's early years were marked by abuse, bullying, and a desperate search for stability. His struggle with addiction began after a shoulder surgery introduced him to opiates, leading him down a dark path that included home invasions, robbery, and even selling his body.
In 2011, Quinn's life took a dramatic turn when he suffered a cardiac arrest and fell into a coma. Doctors gave him six months to live, but he defied the odds and woke up, marking the beginning of his journey to sobriety. In his conversation with host Danny Shannon, Quinn discusses the complexities of recovery and the importance of self-discovery and self-love.
He challenges the traditional notion of total abstinence, sharing his experience with medical marijuana as part of his recovery process. This episode is a raw and inspiring look at the resilience of the human spirit and the many paths one can take to find sobriety.