Max Liles
Max Liles
NYAIVU Ep. 035 - Paul Solotaroff, Senior Writer Rolling Stone Magazine
NYAIVU Ep. 035 - Paul Solotaroff, Senior Writer Rolling Stone Magazine
NYAIVU Ep. 035 - Paul Solotaroff, Senior Writer Rolling Stone Magazine
Thursday 20th July 2023
Join Max Liles and Paul Solotaroff as they explore addiction, recovery, and justice in 'Not Your Average IV User'. Real stories of resilience await.
Explicit
51 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Empowering
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
Max Liles
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
36 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Paul Solotaroff: Stories of Resilience and Recovery from Rolling Stone's Veteran Writer
Episode Overview
- Paul Solotaroff shares compelling stories from his extensive career, shedding light on the complexities of addiction and the criminal justice system.
- The episode explores the transformative power of sobriety within a supportive community, emphasizing the resilience and wisdom gained through the recovery journey.
- Max and Paul's engaging dialogue challenges societal stigmas and misconceptions surrounding addiction, offering thought-provoking insights into the human spirit and the impact of isolation.
- Listeners gain valuable perspectives on the healing potential of supportive communities and the indomitability of those in recovery.
- The conversation prompts a reevaluation of societal assumptions, encouraging a deeper understanding of addiction, recovery, and the transformative journey towards a better life.
The life you can create for yourself when you find the power of not only sobriety, but sobriety in a community is beyond your ability to imagine. And as shitty as your life may be now or at once was, it is at least that good on the other side. You then become a force multiplier for other people in pain, and your wisdom, your earned wisdom, is so valuable to other people.
Picture this: Max Liles, fresh from a workout, spots a tall guy dressed in black at the gym. That’s Paul Solotaroff, a senior writer at Rolling Stone magazine, known for his hard-hitting stories. In this episode of 'Not Your Average IV User', Max and Paul dive deep into the gritty realities of addiction, recovery, and the justice system. Paul’s impressive resume includes uncovering the NFL concussion scandal and exposing the conditions at Walter Reed Hospital.
But it’s his recent work on the opioid crisis in Southern Ohio that takes center stage here. Spending weeks in the region, Paul witnessed firsthand the grassroots efforts to reintegrate those battling substance use disorders back into their communities. His stories highlight the resilience of individuals in recovery and challenge the stigmas that often surround addiction. Through candid conversation, Max and Paul shed light on the transformative power of sobriety and the importance of supportive communities.
This episode isn’t just about statistics and policies; it’s about real people overcoming immense challenges. If you're looking for a podcast that offers a raw and honest look at addiction and recovery, this one's for you.