David Manheim is the creator of the Dopey Podcast and a central figure in This American Life’s episode on addiction. We dive into his journey from heroin addict to recovery advocate, the birth of “Dopey Nation,” and his unique approach to discussing addiction with raw honesty and humor. David shares insights on loss, community building, and the power of storytelling in recovery. READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll848 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… SQUARESPACE Get 10% OFF with code RichRoll 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2024 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 INTRO 00:01:22 Connecting with Marc Maron 00:03:53 The journey to Dharamsala 00:06:38 The origins of Dopey podcast 00:10:22 The impact of honesty and vulnerability 00:12:06 The decision to continue Dopey after Chris's death 00:12:56 Gear and Show Development 00:13:20 The Dopey Article 00:13:58 Challenges in Show Production 00:15:33 Artie Lange and Chris's Relapse 00:17:33 Recognizing Addiction 00:19:30 Growing Up and Addiction Manifestation 00:21:31 First Encounter with Drugs and Alcohol 00:24:33 Transition to Heroin Addiction 00:25:27 The feeling of finding the solution 00:26:08 Fearlessness through heroin 00:28:10 Challenges in early career and heroin use 00:32:14 AD BREAK 1 00:32:24 Hustling and ambition 00:33:14 Hustling to meet Howard Stern 00:36:21 The allure and downfall of heroin 00:37:29 Struggles with rehab and relapse 00:39:10 The girlfriend's tolerance 00:40:00 The impact of guilt and shame 00:40:57 Editorial Note 00:42:40 The energy boost from heroin 00:45:22 The difference between addiction and heavy drinking 00:47:30 The turning point at Katz's Deli 00:51:28 The iconic status of Katz's Deli 00:52:25 The Katz's Deli Experience 00:53:39 Learning the Value of Effort 00:54:16 Service Industry and Sobriety 00:55:29 Struggles with Addiction and Family 00:57:12 Turning Point and Seeking Sobriety 01:00:35 Reaching Out for Help 01:03:17 AD BREAK 2 - YT iFIt 01:03:49 Reaching a Tipping Point 01:04:34 Overcoming Shame and Seeking Liberation 01:05:48 Commitment to Sobriety 01:05:54 The origins of Dopey podcast 01:07:28 Evidence of change 01:08:27 Acceptance of guidance 01:10:09 Recovery journey and self-reflection 01:11:00 Manipulative behavior and making amends 01:12:05 Roots of addiction and focus on present 01:16:42 Understanding addiction and spirituality 01:17:08 Personal spiritual journey 01:18:54 Psychedelic Therapies 01:19:52 Challenges of Mind-Altering Substances 01:23:11 Dopey Podcast Mission 01:25:59 Dopey Iconography and Murals 01:29:19 This American Life and Time Documentary 01:32:04 The documentary pitch 01:33:31 Impact of the show 01:36:48 Support for loved ones 01:40:58 Challenges of recovery 01:44:00 Tethering the hot balloon 01:44:11 The tethered balloon 01:44:49 Reverse strip poker 01:45:12 Resilience through layers 01:45:42 Filling the bucket 01:46:14 Wind Down 01:46:17 Reflection on the conversation 01:47:03 end CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast