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Dopenly Honest is bold new podcast from Kentucky that’s breaking the silence around addiction and recovery.
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Enough is Enough (opens the original)
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What happens when you hit rock bottom despite growing up in a good home? On this episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre sits down with Eddie McSwain—celebrating four years of sobriety—to discuss the reality of addiction, childhood trauma, and the continuous journey of recovery. Eddie shares his personal journey, detailing how subtle resentments and emotional unmanageability led him to rock bottom despite having a supportive family. They dive deep into the 12 Steps, how substance abuse rewire
Kicking It with Joe Clark (opens the original)
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"I ain't gonna be trapped in this game until I go to prison..." In this powerful and raw episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre sits down with Joe Clark to unpack his incredible story of addiction, rock bottom, and finding true freedom in recovery. Joe takes us through his early years in Louisiana, where a prescription for injuries at 15 quickly spiraled into a years-long battle with heavy opioid use, codeine, and street narcotics. From the unbearable physical toll of cold-turkey withdrawals
Finding Hope and Gratitude in Recovery (opens the original)
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In this episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre sits down with his father-in-law, Mike Arington, for a deep conversation about addiction, resilience, and recovery. Mike opens up about his childhood, early experiences with alcohol and substances, and how a routine shoulder surgery led to a severe prescription painkiller addiction that took over his life. Mike candidly shares the turning points of his journey, from hitting rock bottom and navigating intense detox to finding lasting sobriety. No
Rebuilding My Tomorrow (opens the original)
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In this episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre sits down with guest Tyler Dodd for a discussion of being young and in recovery. Building a life of sobriety with the temptation of the club scene, peer pressure, and old habits always around the corner isn't easy, but Tyler Dodd sets the example that taking control of your life and staying sober is entirely possible, no matter how young you are. Tyler opens up about growing up in Shelby County, navigating childhood challenges, dealing with lega
Our Past Does Not Define Us (opens the original)
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In this powerful second installment of our Rock Bottom Series, host Zavian sits down with returning guest Whitney for an unflinching, raw conversation about survival and resilience. Whitney takes us back to her lowest point as a 25-year-old girl isolated in a trap house, weighing just 115 pounds, and facing the deadly reality of fentanyl and physical dependency. From hiding in a Dollar General bathroom to facing charges, probation, and prison, Whitney shares the harrowing details of her past, an
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