Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
S2 E23 Shaun Weiss aka Goldberg from The Mighty Ducks
S2 E23 Shaun Weiss aka Goldberg from The Mighty Ducks
S2 E23 Shaun Weiss aka Goldberg from The Mighty Ducks
Monday 7th July 2025
Join Shaun Weiss as he shares his inspiring recovery journey from addiction, reflecting on Mighty Ducks and personal transformation.
Explicit
72 minutes
hopeful
challenging
informative
inspirational
nostalgic
About this podcast
Author:
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
43 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Shaun Weiss: Redemption from Mighty Ducks to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Shaun Weiss discusses his fight against addiction.
- Reflecting on 90s nostalgia with The Mighty Ducks.
- The importance of spiritual growth in recovery.
- Using humor as a tool for healing and connection.
- The transformative power of personal dedication.
The drug and alcohol make you think you cannot have joy without it.
In this engaging episode of Pondoff's Anonymous, the hosts MJ and Jeff welcome Shaun Weiss, famously known for his role as Goldberg in the 90s classic 'The Mighty Ducks.' This episode dives deep into Shaun's personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding a path to recovery. Shaun candidly shares his past struggles with substance abuse, reflecting on the challenging yet rewarding process of rehabilitation.
Listeners are taken back to the nostalgic era of the 90s, reminiscing about 'The Mighty Ducks' and the impact it had on a generation of hockey fans. Shaun shares how these memories have been intertwined with his own life experiences, from being a young actor to facing the harsh realities of addiction. The conversation shifts to the spiritual aspects of recovery, where Shaun describes how he found solace and strength in acknowledging a higher power.
The hosts and Shaun discuss the liberating feeling of surrendering oneself to recovery, emphasizing the importance of humility and openness to change. Humor plays a significant role in Shaun's healing journey, as he talks about his stand-up acts that have become a platform for sharing his experiences. Through laughter, he connects with audiences and finds therapeutic release, turning past traumas into stories of hope and resilience.
The episode also highlights the support systems that have been crucial in Shaun's journey, including the role of family and professional treatment centers. The hosts commend Shaun's courage and dedication, celebrating his ongoing transformation. Overall, this episode is a testament to the power of personal perseverance, the joy of rediscovering oneself, and the importance of community support.
Shaun Weiss's story is a beacon of hope for those facing similar struggles, proving that redemption is possible with hard work and belief in oneself.