Dopey 496: Psychosis and Parenting or Mind of a Junkie pt. 2, The Return of Anders Osborne, Loss, Grateful Dead, Meth, Heroin, Suboxone, Recovery

This week on Dopey we are joined by singer/songwriter, guitar player and all around good guy and new(ish) friend Anders Osborne! Anders and I have a fun talk about next level recovery, spirituality and some of his last days of using! Plus his time playing with Toots and the Maytals and Phil Lesh! Twas a beautiful time! PLUS voicemails, emails, DopeyCon 500, Lux Dungeon's The Muffin Man and much much much more on this brand new episode of the good old Dopey show.

NOTE: DopeyCon 500 doors open at 4pm show starts at 4:30pm!

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keywordsDopey, addiction, recovery, community, compassion, sobriety, music, mental health, support, personal stories

summaryIn this episode of Dopey, host David Manheim discusses the importance of compassion and connection in recovery, shares listener stories, and reflects on the journey of sobriety. The conversation features musician Anders Osborne, who shares insights on purification, self-discovery, and the duality of experience in recovery. The episode emphasizes the significance of community support, the role of music in healing, and the ongoing journey of personal growth and understanding.

takeaways

• Compassion and connection are essential in recovery.
• Community engagement is vital for celebrating milestones.
• Listener stories highlight the struggles and triumphs of sobriety.
• Moderation in alcohol consumption can be beneficial for some.
• Detox experiences can be challenging but transformative.
• Purification in recovery involves self-discovery and awareness.
• Loss and grief can significantly impact the recovery journey.
• Music plays a crucial role in healing and recovery.
• Ambition can coexist with recovery but should be balanced.
• Finding purpose through suffering can lead to personal growth.

titles

• The Role of Music in Healing
• Navigating Ambition in Sobriety

Sound Bites

• "Compassion and connection is just the way to do it."
• "It's gonna sell out!"
• "Leave a five-star review on iTunes!"

Chapters

00:00Introduction to DopeyCon and the Podcast's Mission

02:56The Importance of Compassion in Recovery

05:49Celebrating Milestones and Community Engagement

09:09Listener Stories: Struggles and Triumphs

12:04Sponsorships and Support for Recovery

14:48The Role of Moderation in Alcohol Consumption

18:07Reflections on Detox and Early Recovery Experiences

20:53Voicemail Stories: Precipitated Withdrawal

23:53Introducing Anders Osborne: A Journey Through Recovery

26:46Purification and Self-Discovery in Recovery

30:08The Impact of Loss and Grief in Recovery

33:12The Journey of Sobriety: From Darkness to Light

36:02The Role of Music in Healing and Recovery

38:54Ambition and Its Place in Recovery

41:48The Duality of Experience: Pain and Joy

44:51Finding Purpose Through Suffering

48:01The Importance of Community in Recovery

50:48Final Thoughts and Reflections on the Journey

54:08Closing Remarks and Future Aspirations