Tuesday Patreon Teaser - Author - Laura Cathcart Robbins - Pills, Freebase, Divorce, Trauma

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction and Recovery

Dave & Chris

Comedy, Health & Fitness, Health & Fitness:mental Health, Mental Health, Alternative Health

4.8 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2024

⏱️ 22 minutes

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This week on the teaser we have STASH author - Laura Cathcart Robbins! Laura has a very unique story - all about pills, divorce and raising children in the throws of addiction! PLUS emails and getting ready for our January event! 1/1/25 - DOPEYWOOD! Join Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Here is what AI says: keywordsDopey, addiction, recovery, Laura Cathcart Robbins, Ambien, harm reduction, DopeyCon, quit lit, black women in recovery, cultural narratives summaryIn this episode of Dopey, host David Manheim discusses various themes surrounding addiction and recovery, including reflections on listener feedback from DopeyCon, the importance of harm reduction, and a deep dive into the experiences of Laura Cathcart Robbins, an author and advocate for black women in recovery. The conversation explores the cultural narratives of addiction, the impact of medications like Ambien, and the need for diverse voices in the recovery community. takeaways Dopey has evolved significantly since its inception, reflecting the growth of its community. Listener feedback is crucial for shaping the content and direction of the show. Harm reduction strategies are essential in addressing addiction in various communities. The representation of black women in recovery narratives is limited but necessary. Ambien can have profound effects on sleep and addiction, often overlooked in discussions. Cultural contexts play a significant role in shaping addiction stories and experiences. Personal connections made at events like DopeyCon are invaluable for recovery. The importance of sharing diverse recovery stories to inspire others. The conversation around addiction needs to include voices from all backgrounds. Acknowledging contributions from team members is vital for community building. titles Exploring the Depths of Addiction DopeyCon Reflections and Community Growth Sound Bites "I hope everybody's doing just great." "The show has changed so much over the years." "Ambien addiction is a thing." "I had the best night's sleep I've ever had." Chapters 00:00Introduction to Dopey and Patreon 02:59Reflections on DopeyCon and Listener Feedback 05:49Harm Reduction and Recovery Experiences 09:11Interview with Laura Cathcart Robbins 12:04Exploring Ambien Addiction 14:58Cultural Context of Addiction Stories 17:53Closing Thoughts and Acknowledgments

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Dopey the Tuesday teaser on drugs, addiction, and dumb shit.
0:24.3	I hope everybody's doing just great. I hope you guys are fantastic out there. If you are not
0:30.7	a Dopey Patreon member, why don't you go to www.com and sign up for dopey Patreon,
0:40.7	especially if you listen to the show, especially if you consider yourself a real dope.
0:46.6	Fucking five bucks a month, eight bucks a month.
0:49.7	We're talking about like 10 cents a day, something like that.
0:58.0	Thereabouts. You get a free episode a week you get access to the dopey recovery zoom on Wednesday morning the monthly Patreon zoom at the end of
1:04.6	every month and some merch and some shit and you're just in tune videos, music, all sorts of special shit.
1:13.7	Also, if you're not going to join Patreon, why don't you just go leave a review?
1:19.5	Throw me a bone, leave me a review.
1:22.5	Today on the teaser, we have author Laura Cathcart Robbins.
1:30.4	Yay.
1:31.6	I met her when I was in, just enough, when I was in California doing the Rich Roll Show.
1:37.9	And I recorded her show, which was called The Only One in the Room.
1:43.0	And then we recorded Dopey.
1:44.4	And it's available right now on Patreon, the whole episode.
1:48.7	Go check it out.
1:49.8	I got a really critical email from last week's Patreon episode from a patron.
2:00.5	And they say, it's the patron formerly known as Malcolm
2:03.0	Jamal Warner. He says, hey, bro, the most recent Patreon episode with the deadhead photographer guy,
2:10.8	yeah, he was very smug and holier than now, not overly, but enough that I could pick up on it,
2:17.0	and it was kind of irritating.
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