Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#494 Best Of - Greg Cheever 1 of 2
#494 Best Of - Greg Cheever 1 of 2
#494 Best Of - Greg Cheever 1 of 2
Friday 3rd July 2020
Greg Cheever discusses his chaotic past with addiction and crime, and his journey towards recovery on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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82 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Greg Cheever: From Chaos to Clarity - A Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
"Everybody I know is bizarrely, beautifully fucked up in some weird way."
Ever wondered how someone can go from being a fugitive and drug dealer to finding peace and sobriety? In this compelling episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Greg Cheever, whose life reads like a wild novel. Greg's past is packed with incredible stories: a 60s hippie, a heroin addict, an ex-con, and a man who's been divorced four times. It's no wonder this conversation had to be split into two parts!
Greg doesn't shy away from discussing the gritty details of his life, from his days of dealing drugs to the profound impact of LSD and heroin on his mental health. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Greg also shares how he turned his life around through therapy and support groups. His candid reflections offer a raw and honest look at the struggles of addiction and the path to recovery.
Whether you're grappling with similar issues or just curious about the human capacity for change, Greg's story is sure to resonate. Tune in to hear how he navigated the turbulent waters of his past to find clarity and hope.