Jay Casale
Jay Casale/J. Matthew Nespoli
The Dad
The Dad
The Dad
Sunday 30th September 2018
Join J. Matthew Nespoli on 'The Lighter Side' as he shares his journey from opioid addiction to recovery using hallucinogens and humor.
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102 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Educational
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Jay Casale
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Categories:
Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Comedic Journeys
Relationships & Community
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Get the buttons here!The Dad's Wild Ride: From Opioids to Hallucinogens and Beyond
Somewhere along the line he has managed to build and sell a successful physical therapy business, write two books...and create an online persona called 'The Dad,' dedicated to 'parents who drink, cuss, and...'
Imagine taking your first opioid from a balloon smuggled across the border in your girlfriend's body. That's just the beginning of J. Matthew Nespoli's incredible journey. In this episode of 'The Lighter Side with Jay', Nespoli sits down with host Jay Casale to unravel his wild ride from addiction to recovery. It's a tale filled with unexpected twists, including how he kicked his opioid habit using a hallucinogenic he discovered through a podcast. But Nespoli's story doesn't stop at recovery.
He went on to build and sell a successful physical therapy business, pen two books, and create an online persona called 'The Dad', aimed at parents who aren't afraid to drink, cuss, and love their kids fiercely. His tales are as colorful as they are inspiring, showcasing the power of humor, resilience, and unconventional treatments in overcoming addiction.
Whether you're battling addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the transformative power of hallucinogens in recovery, this episode offers a raw and honest look at one man's journey. With Jay's empathetic interviewing style, you'll find yourself laughing, crying, and ultimately feeling hopeful. Tune in for a story that proves recovery is possible, no matter how unconventional the path.