Sniffing Glue, Mushrooms, Virtual Reality Ketamine Madness to Kabbalah Healing: Selling Sunset's Sandra Vergara's Wild Ride + Miles Davis Coke Paranoia Madness on Dopey!Sniffing Glue, Mushrooms, Virtual Reality Ketamine Madness to Kabbalah Healing: Selling Sunset's Sandra Vergara's Wild Ride + Miles Davis Coke Paranoia Madness on Dopey!
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
00:00 – 00:45: Opening fan rap/song snippet ("I want a lot of love for recovery Dave... Dopey in my ears and on my screen... I love Dopey and I especially love Sanjay Nojay"). 00:45 – 01:15: Wednesday Dose intro ("Hello and welcome to the Wednesday dose of Dopey...") + explanation of Sandra Vergara episode takedown/relaunch ("Sandra said some things... we made the changes"). 01:15 – 02:40: Dave's personal update ("I'm going to Houston... ton of snow... sledding... might be getting sick") + gratitude/fridge rant ("weird shit in my dad's fridge... Little Debbie oatmeal cream sandwich... black and white cookies"). 02:40 – 03:48: Spotify comments plug + last week's Erin Carr episode comments read ("Sean... Jules... Gino tapering kratom... Koli Shell... MaryAnth... James Dehart... Tank3313... Tyler Garner"). 03:48 – 06:08: Miles Davis autobiography excerpt ("When I didn't have coke, my temper was real short... prowling the streets like a werewolf... four different people... hallucinating... Ferrari parked in the street... slapped a woman..."). 06:08 – 08:35: Miles praise ("Kind of Blue... Miles Davis in a Silent Way... the greatest") + Patreon plug ("listen without ads... join Patreon") + transition to Sandra Vergara interview. 08:35 – end (~1:42+): Brief Sandra intro ("glamorous... Selling Sunset... recovery counseling") + start of interview ("How did we cross paths?... followed you for years... dark humor... sobriety not boring").
1:42:23•28 Jan 2026
From Chaos to Clarity: Sandra Vergara's Wild Ride
Episode Overview
- Sobriety can be fun and engaging, breaking the stigma of boredom.
- Personal loss can significantly impact one's journey with addiction.
- Psychedelics can be both a tool and a trap in recovery.
- Spiritual practices like Kabbalah can aid in healing.
- Honesty and humour are vital in sharing recovery stories.
“"Sobriety doesn't have to be boring. It can be fun."”
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this episode of Dopey, you'll meet the vibrant Sandra Vergara from Selling Sunset, who shares her rollercoaster journey through substance use and recovery. From sniffing glue as a child in Colombia to a psychedelic phase involving mushrooms and ketamine, Sandra's story is anything but ordinary.
Her candid discussion about her struggles with addiction, the chaos of Hollywood parties, and the profound impact of personal loss offers a unique perspective on the complexities of addiction. Sandra's tale isn't just about the lows; she shares how she found solace in Kabbalah and recovery counselling, helping others navigate their paths to sobriety. The episode also touches on the legendary jazz musician Miles Davis and his own battles with cocaine paranoia, adding a historical layer to the discussion.
With a mix of dark humour and raw honesty, this episode highlights that sobriety doesn't have to be boring. It can be filled with unexpected twists, laughter, and personal growth. So, are you ready to hear about Sandra's wild ride and maybe reflect on your own journey? Dive in and see how others find strength in their sobriety. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Perhaps it's time to find out.
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