Dopey 494: The World's Greatest Storyteller with Steve Poltz; Bong Hits for Indegestion and Prehistoric Cocaine! Plus Spirituality with Thuann!

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction and Recovery

This week on Dopey! We are reunited with Dopey Legend, Folk Singer, Comedy Genius and Super Naturally Good Story Teller Steve Poltz! Steve plays tunes and takes us on a journey to the optimist and pessimist inside! PLUS the tackle box full of drugs and how Steve maintains his sunny disposition! Next Thuan from Mountainside is back to share with us how spirituality works and how it can be accessed! PLUS voicemails, emails and much more on this brand new, good timey episode of that Good Old Dopey Show!

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summaryDavid Manheim shares his morning routine of eating oats and drinking coffee, and discusses his positive outlook on life and his love for people. He talks about building his career from gig to gig and the importance of staying grateful. David also mentions the impact of the Dopey Nation and the sense of community it has created. Steve Poults shares his practice of declaring every show as the greatest show he's ever played, and how it brings joy to both him and the audience. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and enjoying the journey rather than focusing on external success. The conversation also touches on the pressure to always be positive and the occasional moments of doubt or sadness. David and Steve discuss their love for connecting with people and spreading positivity through their music and interactions. In this part of the conversation, Steve Poltz shares a deeply personal story about the tragic death of his friend due to drug addiction. He also discusses his own struggles with addiction and how it led him to quit drinking. The conversation touches on themes of loss, forgiveness, and the fragility of life. Steve also talks about his love for music and his experiences as a musician. Overall, the conversation is a mix of light-hearted moments and profound reflections on addiction and recovery. In this episode, David and Tuan discuss spirituality and its role in recovery. They explore the concept of higher power and how it can be accessed through various practices. Tuan shares his daily spiritual routine, including meditation, attending meetings, and using a mindfulness bell app. They also touch on the idea of quantum jumping and the importance of living a life centered around spiritual principles. The episode ends with a call for musicians to submit songs for the upcoming DopeyCon theme song contest. keywordsmorning routine, positivity, career, gratitude, Dopey Nation, greatest show, pressure, doubt, sadness, connection, spreading positivity, addiction, drug addiction, loss, forgiveness, fragility of life, music, musician, recovery, spirituality, higher power, recovery, meditation, meetings, mindfulness, quantum jumping, spiritual principles, DopeyCon takeaways

• Having a positive outlook on life and spreading positivity can bring joy to oneself and others.
• Building a career from gig to gig and staying grateful for the opportunities can lead to organic growth and fulfillment.
• The Dopey Nation and the sense of community it has created can provide support and inspiration for those in recovery.
• It's important to be true to oneself and enjoy the journey rather than focusing solely on external success.
• While it's natural to experience moments of doubt or sadness, maintaining a positive mindset and connecting with others can help overcome these challenges. Addiction can have devastating consequences, leading to the loss of loved ones and personal struggles.
• Quitting one substance may be necessary to break the cycle of addiction and prevent further harm.
• Music can be a powerful outlet for expressing emotions and connecting with others.
• Forgiveness is an important part of the healing process, both for oneself and for others.
• Life is fragile, and it's important to appreciate the present moment and make choices that prioritize well-being. Spirituality can be accessed through various practices and beliefs, such as meditation, attending meetings, and living by spiritual principles.
• A higher power can be a person, nature, or the universe, and it can provide guidance and support in recovery.
• Being aware of and utilizing spirituality in moments of vulnerability can help bring ease and peace.
• Living a life centered around love, compassion, gratitude, and humility can contribute to a more spiritual existence.
• Musicians are encouraged to submit songs for the DopeyCon theme song contest.

titles

• The Dopey Nation: A Community of Support and Inspiration
• Embracing the Journey: Finding Fulfillment in the Present Moment The Power of Forgiveness
• Embracing the Fragility of Life Calling for Musicians: DopeyCon Theme Song Contest
• Exploring Spirituality and Higher Power in Recovery

Sound Bites

• "Every day when I wake up, I go, this is the greatest day."
• "I love people that are the addicts. I love them. I love them so much."
• "Brand new song."
• "I probably would still be drinking today had I not discovered my love of cocaine."
• "Once you go into crack, it's a dark world."
• "Life is a thing where you just think about, you know, there's a million things I wish I could go back and not have done."
• "Being human and feeling all the emotions is a spiritual experience."
• "Spirituality is accessing a higher power, whether seen, felt, heard, or just known."
• "Releasing character defects is a moment-to-moment choice, and meditation can help expand the window between stimulus and response."

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Morning Routine 09:46Spreading Positivity and Building a Career 19:46The Dopey Nation: A Community of Support 29:50Embracing the Journey and Overcoming Doubt 40:06Connection and Positivity in Recovery 47:49Music and Drug Stories 48:28The Tragic Consequences of Addiction 52:06Finding Healing and Sobriety Through Music 58:26The Power of Forgiveness 01:09:49Embracing the Fragility of Life 02:55Exploring Spirituality and Higher Power 15:01Daily Spiritual Practices for a Grounded and Peaceful Life 29:50Quantum Jumping and Setting Intentions 44:53Living by Spiritual Principles and Embracing a Higher Power 01:00:05Calling for Musicians: DopeyCon Theme Song Contest 01:15:03Conclusion and Final Thoughts