Dopey 198: Alaska Thunderfuck & Aurora on Weed, relapse and other dumb shitDopey 198: Alaska Thunderfuck & Aurora on Weed, relapse and other dumb shit
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
This Week on Dopey! Drag queen extraordinaire Alaska Thunderfuck calls in to talk a little dopey about her past, present and future. We hear about her take on drag, love, drugs and sobriety. Including! Her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, and getting kic...
1:53:05•3 Aug 2019
Drag, Drama, and Sobriety: Alaska Thunderfuck and Aurora's Journey
“I feel like there's a lot of people, I think, that are very isolated.”
Ever wondered what it’s like to juggle the glitz of drag life with the gritty realities of addiction? In this captivating episode of 'Dopey', Alaska Thunderfuck, the iconic drag queen, and Aurora share their raw and unfiltered stories. Alaska opens up about her wild ride on RuPaul's Drag Race, recounting how fame intertwined with her struggles with drug addiction.
Picture being kicked out of a bar while in full drag – Alaska doesn’t hold back on the hilarity and heartbreak of those moments. Aurora brings a different flavor to the conversation, fresh from her time in France. She dives into the importance of community in sobriety and how isolation can be a dangerous companion. Together, they touch on marijuana use, the perils of meth addiction, and the unique challenges of coming out.
This episode isn’t just about the dark times; it’s peppered with humor and hope. Alaska and Aurora’s stories remind us that recovery is a journey filled with ups, downs, and unexpected twists. Whether you’re a fan of drag, grappling with addiction, or just looking for an engaging listen, this episode has something for everyone.
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