Dave and Chris
Dave & Chris
Dopey 431:Harold Owens Helps the World’s Most Famous Musicians and shot LSD, ’Chef’ Jeff Mauro and the Rough Return of Fentanyl Jay, Heroin, Detox, Opium, Weed, Oxycontin, MusicCares
Dopey 431:Harold Owens Helps the World’s Most Famous Musicians and shot LSD, ’Chef’ Jeff Mauro and the Rough Return of Fentanyl Jay, Heroin, Detox, Opium, Weed, Oxycontin, MusicCares
Dopey 431:Harold Owens Helps the World’s Most Famous Musicians and shot LSD, ’Chef’ Jeff Mauro and the Rough Return of Fentanyl Jay, Heroin, Detox, Opium, Weed, Oxycontin, MusicCares
Saturday 23rd September 2023
Harold Owens shares his journey from heroin addiction to recovery advocacy, joined by Chef Jeff Mauro on the Dopey Podcast.
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178 minutes
Raw
Honest
Empathetic
Inspiring
Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Harold Owens shares his journey from heroin addiction to becoming a recovery advocate
- Chef Jeff Mauro opens up about his struggles with addiction
- The episode provides a powerful message of compassion, empathy, and resilience
- Listeners gain insight into the impact of substance abuse and the importance of seeking help
- The conversations offer a reminder that no one is immune to addiction, but there is always hope for redemption
I didn't seek it out. It sought me out. I didn't know I had the skills, the people skills. I've got good people chops. I didn't blame the parents, didn't blame anyone. They were just sad. It was bad.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after hitting rock bottom? This episode of the Dopey Podcast dives deep into the incredible story of Harold Owens. Once lost in the throes of heroin addiction, Harold's journey takes us from his turbulent days in Los Angeles to becoming a beacon of hope for many as the former Director of Music Cares.
He opens up about his experiences with barbiturates and heroin, and how he found his way through the old-school therapeutic community of Synanon. But Harold's story doesn't end there; he became a recovery advocate, helping countless others find their path to sobriety. Alongside Harold's tale, celebrity Chef Jeff Mauro shares his own wild stoner adventure in Amsterdam, adding a lighter, humorous touch to the episode.
The show wraps up with a sobering account of 'Fentanyl Jay's' rough return, painting a vivid picture of the current drug landscape. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with laughter, tears, and above all, hope. Perfect for anyone touched by addiction or curious about the resilience of the human spirit.