Jason Wahler Gets Honest About Addiction, Recovery and Reality TV

Imagine being 17 years old, cheating on your girlfriend, getting wasted, fighting in public... now imagine doing that on Reality TV. Today's guest, Jason Wahler, did just that when he became one of the breakout stars on MTV's "Laguna Beach" and "The HIlls." We've watched him on his journey from badboy to recovering addict to now helping others. It's been a long road of self discovery and hard work and now Jason is talking to us about it all!
Jason opens up about growing up on TV, his struggles with addiction and what led him down the road of recovery. Rachel and Jason share stories from their time on season 4 of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, the laughs they had and the deep bonds they formed with their castmates. Jason gets honest about his family, his passion for working in the addiction space and what he does to stay sober and happy. Enjoy this intimate conversation between friends!
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[@rubyjeanne1667]

I met Jason through a work project about 6 or 7 years ago. He gave me a big hug when we met. Like we had been long lost friends. He is a very sweet and kind person. I am so happy to see him doing great.

[@missunderstoodpodcast]

That is awesome 👏

[@johnnylafayette]

I been clean of opiates for 11 years . Addiction only changes forms. We all seek an escape. ACCEPTANCE IS KEY. Accept and love yourself as you are. Broken. Admit it. Wether our appearance, a sports team, a drug. Money. Your spiritual development is an addiction see!!

[@missunderstoodpodcast]

That’s impressive Johnny!

[@kimsims1945]

I love your shows, you are so honest and forthcoming with your past experiences and life lessons. I commend you, life is a journey of peaks and valleys. I have had my fare share in life myself, but it has made me such a smarter better person ❤️

[@missunderstoodpodcast]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Kaybeme]

Good content ...it always has more meaning when personal thoughts are shared .. Vulnerability is 2024 .. Well done both 👏 ❤

[@missunderstoodpodcast]

Thanks 😊

[@johnnylafayette]

Loving what you're doing here misunderstood!!!!

[@missunderstoodpodcast]

❤️❤️❤️

[@barbraw-backtoeden7419]

FYI Amazon prime does not have celebrity rehab on it.

[@missunderstoodpodcast]

Thanks for the info

[@shallomjay8302]

All i do is drink and work. I feel my body shutting down. I got Naltrexone and this week i drank only 3 glasses of wine each day instead of 2 bottles. Old habits die hard

[@rubyjeanne1667]

I am exactly the same. Work, get home, sit, drink a bottle, smoke 10 cigs, watch crappy "tv" go to bed at 3 AM, wake up at 8 30, struggle through the day, go home and do it all over again. BUT I never feel drunk since it takes about 4 hours to drink the one bottle. This has been about the norm for over 10 years. I do think of it as a habit and not a problem but it may be a problem but I have never said it out loud. I wish you the best.

[@johnnylafayette]

I MYSELF GOT ME FREE!!!! NOBODY COULD HAVE HELPED ME!!!

[@sommeresposito7728]

Yeesh the filler build-a-face