Inside the World That Shaped Him: Addiction, HIV, and Hope

In this conversation, Jonathan Tepper discusses his memoir 'Shooting Up,' which explores his childhood experiences growing up in a drug rehab center in Madrid, the impact of addiction and HIV on his community, and the personal loss he faced with the tragic death of his brother. Tepper reflects on the lessons learned from these experiences, the importance of empathy, and how they shaped his worldview. He also contrasts his upbringing with the cultural perceptions of addiction and discusses the changes in his neighborhood over the years.00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Tepper and His Memoir02:59 Growing Up in a Drug Rehab Center05:46 The Impact of Addiction and HIV in the Community08:54 Personal Loss and Its Aftermath11:52 Cultural Reflections and Contrasts15:04 The Turning Point: A Tragic Accident18:05 Living One Day at a Time21:11 Reflections on Change and Growth Guest Information Jonathan Tepper Website: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok Dale Atkins Website: Social: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok Get your copy of Shooting Up by Jonathan Tepper Get your copy of The Turquoise Butterfly by Dale Atkins As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. For more intriguing and engaging interviews each week,

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Inside the World That Shaped Him: Addiction, HIV, and Hope is an episode from Now I've Heard Everything by Bill Thompson.

This episode is 00:40:04 long.

This episode was published on Feb 13, 2026.

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