The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

Author: Joanie Sigal Language: English Episodes: 446
Hosted by Joanie Sigal, The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return is a raw and necessary conversation about substance use and the path out of it. This isn't a clinical lecture, but a collection of real voices from the heart of the crisis. You'll hear from people who have lived through addiction to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and fentanyl, sharing their journeys from dependence to recovery. The podcast also makes space for the families and loved ones whose lives are intertwined with this struggle, offering their perspectives on the chaos, the repeated attempts at rehab, and the strategies that finally made a difference. Each episode tackles the complex societal and personal issues surrounding addiction, all while grounding the discussion in tangible hope and practical recovery options. By focusing on these firsthand accounts, Joanie creates a podcast that serves as both a lifeline and a roadmap for anyone touched by this challenge-whether you're seeking help for yourself or striving to understand how to support someone else. Tune in for stories that don't shy away from the darkness but consistently point toward the light of resilience and regained control.
Episodes
Andrew Zimmern - Celebrity Chef - Writer - Speaker - Former Addict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:10
Andrew Zimmern knew from a young age he wanted a career in food. After attending The Dalton School and Vassar College, he cooked in New York City restaurants for Anne Rosenzweig, Joachim Splichal and Thomas Keller, among…
Rick Mountcasle - the Real Hero behind Dopesick - the mini series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:34
Rick Mountcastle served as a federal prosecutor for more than 32 years, first at the Department of Justice and later at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia. As a senior trial attorney in DOJ's…
Purdue Pharma and The Sacklers - Part 3 - Some of The True Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:03
Mary Sue is a film editor, filmmaker and video journalist. She specializes in Avid editing, and also shoots and produces her own independent films. Mary Sue has worked on feature documentaries as well as TV segments, new…
Pam Gaslow - Turning Addiction into Humor and Living her Best Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:59
Pam Gaslow designed catalogs for J. Crew, performed stand-up comedy, even worked as Henri Bendel's only female security guard. Pam Gaslow has had an eventful life -- including once being threatened by her family with dis…
Brian Cuban - I traded Mavs ticket for Cocaine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:29
Brian is a graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He has been in long term recovery from alcohol, cocaine and bulimia since April of 2007. Recognized for his memoir, The Addicte…
What you Don't Know about Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:43
With the recent series on Hulu - Dopesick (based on the book by Beth Macy) - there is even more light to be shed on the shady tactics by Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. This podcast features kick-ass, freedom fight…