Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Velvet Nights & Coke Eyes with Shawn Vinson
Velvet Nights & Coke Eyes with Shawn Vinson
Velvet Nights & Coke Eyes with Shawn Vinson
Monday 26th January 2026
Shawn Vinson shares his raw journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting resilience, family support, and the path to sobriety.
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119 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Raw
Supportive
Transformative
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Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Family support can be crucial in overcoming addiction.
- Honesty with oneself is key to successful recovery.
- Community and spirituality play vital roles in maintaining sobriety.
- Unconventional methods can sometimes lead to breakthroughs.
- It's possible to rebuild life after hitting rock bottom.
"Daddy, your eyes look weird."
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Meet Shawn Vinson, an entrepreneur with a past as wild as a rollercoaster ride through the darkest alleys of addiction. This episode of Pondoff's Anonymous is a raw and honest account of his journey from the highs of cocaine-fueled nights to the lows of financial ruin and family struggles.
Shawn opens up about his early years in the party scene, where ecstasy and cocaine were as common as the air he breathed. His life took a turn when his two-year-old daughter made a comment about his eyes, serving as a wake-up call that led him to seek help. Shawn's story is not just about hitting rock bottom but also about the power of resilience and the importance of a strong support system.
He shares how his wife Nina stood by him, choosing their marriage over a glass of wine, and how this unwavering support was pivotal in his recovery. With humour and humility, Shawn recounts the challenges he faced, from dealing with drug dealers to finding a path to sobriety through unconventional means like a four-day boot camp.
The episode is filled with moments that are both heartwarming and gut-wrenching, as Shawn talks about the importance of community, spirituality, and self-awareness in his recovery journey. It's a testament to the fact that no matter how deep you fall, there's always a way back up if you're willing to take the first step. So, are you ready to hear a story that might just inspire you to look at your own life through a different lens?