Addiction Expert Dr. Jason Giles on His Recovery and Friendship with David Duchovny

Dr. Jason Giles is an addiction specialist and a helper and friend to many, including me. When the rigors of life in the ER became too much to cope with, Jason turned to the very narcotics he was trained to supply to patients as a trauma anesthesiologist. As his successful life disintegrated, he was forced to face his own doubts and delusions, and his journey through them is what made him who he is today. Now he’s working to help others understand and heal their addictions. Jason and I talk about accepting help, the power of forgiveness, and how closely the definition of insanity can resemble the act of persisting. I’m immensely grateful for Jason’s support over the years, and I’m excited that this week I get to bring his story and wisdom to you.

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0:00 Intro
2:08 Jason’s origins
6:09 Self-medicating
9:22 The fentanyl breaking point
16:40 Making a change
19:23 Addiction among doctors
22:02 Beginning recovery
24:39 The psychology of quitting drugs
27:54 Getting back to work — and through the shame
34:56 Spotting the signs
37:31 The power of returning to his job
40:22 David’s experience of addiction
44:10 David and Jason’s friendship
47:11 “The business of addiction”
54:45 Do we need a digital detox?
58:45 Taking accountability
59:35 Outro