FTS PODCAST EP 45! Join us in a raw and honest conversation with Rod, who shares his courageous journey through decades of active addiction, growing up with a heroin-addicted father, and the impact of societal labels. Rod sheds light on the often misunderstood struggles of addiction, discussing the ripple effects on personal life and the challenges of overcoming not just substance abuse but also the stigma attached to it. Listen as he opens up about facing the consequences, including grappling with four DUIs. He aims to break down the barriers of judgment and foster understanding.

FTS PODCAST LINKS :Spotify |https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bacApple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Google Podcast | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZWRmNTkyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been taking meds for a diagnosis, our community doesn’t judge and seeks to collectively end the stigma around mental health. Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree…#fthestigma #fuckthestigma #fts FOLLOW F THE STIGMA:FTS WEBSITE | https://fthestigma.com/INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/fukthestigmaTWITTER | https://twitter.com/fuck_thestigmaTIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaAPPLE PODCAST | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fck-the-stigma/id1691599224SPOTIFY PODCAST | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ! | https://www.youtube.com/@fthestigma