187: I Was A Heroin Addict (The 30-Hour Bus Ride That Saved Me) with Jesse Todisco

Jesse Todisco was a successful salesman by day and a heroin addict by night. Then came the 30-hour bus ride that changed everything. In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Todisco—author of From Heroin to Healer —to discuss the dark reality of high-functioning addiction and the " impossible " journey of recovery. Jesse opens up about breaking the cycle of generational trauma, the truth about quitting cold turkey, and the profound Ayahuasca experience where he reconnected with his deceased daughter. If you feel stuck, numb, or like you are repeating your father's mistakes, this conversation is the wake-up call you need. We go beyond the surface to discuss why "success" often masks deep pain and how to finally find peace. In this episode, you will learn: The Hidden Cost: How high-performers hide addiction and why rock bottom is necessary. The Impossible Twist: Jesse's firsthand account of seeing his dead daughter during a plant medicine ceremony. Breaking Trauma: How to stop being "just like your dad" and become the father your children need. Tactical Tools: How to use Breathwork and "Gratitude Stacking" to hack depression immediately. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro: The High-Functioning Addict 09:18 - Growing Up With a Heroin Addict Father 11:11 - The 30-Hour Bus Ride That Saved My Life 13:51 - The Truth About Quitting Cold Turkey 22:49 - What Is a Spiritual Awakening? (Real Definition) 28:02 - I Saw My Dead Daughter (Ayahuasca Story) 31:19 - Integration: How to Actually Change Your Life 35:19 - Parenting: Breaking The Cycle of Anger 39:04 - "Gratitude Stacking": A Tool for Depression 43:14 - What It Means to Be a Modern Man 🔗 CONNECT WITH JESSE TODISCO Book: From Heroin to Healer (Amazon) Organization: weareawakenedhearts.org Email: hello@jessetidisco.com Free eBook Here: Mastering Self-Development: Strategies of the New Masculine: ⚔️JOIN THE NOBLE KNIGHTS MASTERMIND⚔️ 🤝CONNECT WITH THE MODERN MAN🤝 Visit our website: themodernmanshow.com

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This episode is 44:36 long.

This episode was published on Dec 26, 2025.

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