Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR))
15 Overdoses & Living in a Porta-Potty: Skinny Vinny's Addiction Recovery Story
15 Overdoses & Living in a Porta-Potty: Skinny Vinny's Addiction Recovery Story
15 Overdoses & Living in a Porta-Potty: Skinny Vinny's Addiction Recovery Story
Tuesday 18th March 2025
Skinny Vinny shares his incredible journey from addiction and homelessness to finding purpose in entertainment. A tale of transformation and hope.
28 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Raw
Hopeful
Transformative
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Growing up in a family of addicts shaped Vinny's early life.
- Vinny experienced homelessness and lived in a porta-potty for three years.
- A turning point came when he found purpose in the entertainment industry.
- Working with idols like Steve-O helped him stay sober.
- Vinny emphasizes the importance of having a purpose and support in recovery.
I'm not a social drinker. If I'm drinking, I'm polishing off a handle of rum and blacking out in a swamp.
Vinny Imperati, also known as Skinny Vinny, shares his raw and gripping journey through addiction and recovery in this episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast. Growing up in Connecticut amidst a family struggling with substance abuse, Vinny's story is filled with heartbreak and resilience. He recounts his father's tragic overdose, his own battles with addiction, and the harrowing experience of living in a porta-potty for three years.
Despite these challenges, Vinny's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds a new purpose in the entertainment industry. He now co-hosts the Wild Ride Podcast with Steve-O and co-stars in 'Your Pranks, Our Show' with Zach 'Zackass' Holmes. Vinny's journey from the depths of addiction to working alongside his idols is nothing short of inspirational. His story highlights the importance of finding purpose and support in recovery.
If you're looking for a tale of transformation and hope, Vinny's story is one you won't want to miss.