Dopenly Honest is bold new podcast from Kentucky that’s breaking the silence around addiction and recovery. Hosted by Zavian Dre, this podcast shares real, unfiltered stories of pain, resilience and healing from people who made it out and found their way back to life.
Join Zavian and a community of voices determined to break the chains of addiction together; one story, one voice, one truth at a time. Listen now.
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We hit 1 FULL YEAR of Dopenly Honest!
In this special 1-year anniversary episode, host Zavian Dre reflects on the journey of turning personal struggle into a platform for real hope. Reading from the NA Just For Today meditation ("Courage to Change"), Zavian dives deep into the Serenity Prayer, breaking down why surrender isn't defeat—it's the key to real freedom.
Whether you’re in active addiction, working through early recovery, or supporting a loved one, this episode is a raw look at overcoming triggers, escaping the vicious cycle of addiction, and finding peace in the simple things.
22 Sept 2026
Enough is Enough
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 rewires the brain, overcoming grief and isolation, and why recovery requires ongoing service, spiritual connection, and self-awareness.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or looking to understand the psychological mechanics behind addiction, this conversation offers honesty, hope, and actionable tools for healing.
11 Sept 2026
Kicking It with Joe Clark
"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—restless legs,
muscle pain, and severe anxiety—to losing himself in the hustle, Joe
exposes the brutal reality of what active addiction really looks like.
More importantly, Joe shares the turning point that saved his life.
Learn how he used discipline, fitness, and determination to break
the cycle, rebuild his mindset in "gorilla mode," and turn his life
around to become a welder, family man, and advocate.
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