Dopey 321: Ryley Walker, Heroin, Cocaine, Fentanyl, Music, Suicide, RecoveryDopey 321: Ryley Walker, Heroin, Cocaine, Fentanyl, Music, Suicide, Recovery
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
This week on Dopey! Hear the crazy Dopey with the speed balling, psychedelic folk rocker, Ryley Walker! Ryley shares his journey from getting kicked out of his Illinois Church Youth band to opening for Robert Plant in Europe. He also gets super hon...
1:41:37•11 Sept 2021
Ryley Walker: Music, Madness, and Recovery on Dopey
“The best of my art has happened in recovery.”
Ever wondered how a psychedelic folk rocker balances the chaos of addiction with the harmony of music? In this episode of Dopey, Ryley Walker takes us on a wild ride through his tumultuous journey. From getting booted out of his Illinois church youth band to opening for Robert Plant in Europe, Ryley's life has been anything but ordinary.
He opens up about his battles with heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl, painting a raw picture of his darkest moments and the turning points that led him to seek help. Ryley's story isn't just about hitting rock bottom; it's about climbing back up and finding that the best of his art emerged in recovery. He shares how therapy and support played pivotal roles in his healing process, offering hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction.
Tune in for an episode that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, filled with candid confessions and the resilient spirit of a musician who found solace in sobriety.

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