Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of David Manheim, a New Yorker with a colorful past. Here's David's podcast: https://dopeypodcast.com For ad-free, uncensored videos and plenty of exclusive content please subscribe to the Soft White Underbelly subscription channel at https://softwhiteunderbelly.com. It's $10 a month and watchable on Apple and Android mobile apps, Roku TV, Apple TV and Amazon Fire. 0:00 – Introducing Dave 1:08 – Addiction, Loss, & the Origins of Dopey 2:19 – Music, NYC, & Drugs 4:21 – Anxiety, Euphoria, & Heroin 6:08 – Career Collapse in L.A. 8:03 – Echo Park Methadone Years 9:05 – Mother’s Illness 12:03 – Fatherhood & Shame 14:19 – Rehab, Sobriety, and Rebuilding Life 18:09 – Creating Dopey & Its Mission 21:05 – Losing Chris and the Birth of Dopey Nation 25:05 – Fame & Community Growth 27:03 – Staying Sober and Grateful 37:04 – 9/11 Methadone Story 39:36 – The “Nerdle” Commercial Incident 42:00 – Reflections on Recovery and Connection Here's how to purchase the Soft White Underbelly books and merch: https://softwhiteunderbelly.org #swu #softwhiteunderbelly #documentary #marklaita #drugeducation #recoveryjourney #mentalhealth