In episode 65 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Skinny Vinny (Vincent Imperati), co-host of Steve-O's Wild Ride, to share his incredible journey from addiction to recovery. Vinny opens up about losing his father to a drunk driver, battling heroin addiction alongside his mother, being body brokered in California, surviving homelessness while living in a porta potty, and overcoming countless obstacles before eventually co-hosting a podcast with his childhood idol, Steve-O. This powerful conversation explores addiction, trauma, grief, recovery, homelessness, and how hope can transform even the darkest moments into a new beginning.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.
Skinny Vinny's Links |
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/skinnyvinny/
Youtube | @Vinnyimperati
Chapters |
00:00 Intro & Skinny Vinnie's Story
03:35 Growing Up: Trauma & Family Background
07:00 First Encounters with Substances
09:38 Opioids, Addiction, and Legal Troubles
13:12 Homelessness & Its Impact
17:56 Family Dynamics & Enabling
23:36 Body Brokering & Recovery Industry Issues
27:31 Finding Sobriety, Filming, and Luck
32:00 Passion Meets Recovery & Working With Jackass Crew
38:32 Work-Life Balance & Sacrifice
43:13 Career, Relationships & Chasing Stability
48:21 Addiction as a Disease? Perspectives
50:43 Inside the Addict Mind: Why Not 'Just Stop'?
55:00 Growth, Relationships, & Emotional Work in Recovery
01:00:46 Legacy, Kindness, & Lessons From Loss
01:04:10 Gratitude & Final Reflections
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Pod links |
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224
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