367—Dr. Jason Giles: Addiction, Redemption, and the Power of Saying Yes

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What if your worst moment became the turning point of your life? Dr. Jason Giles, once a promising anesthesiology resident, spiraled into fentanyl addiction while trying to keep up with a relentless system. In this candid and deeply human conversation, Dr. Giles shares how a single pager message saved his life, how he rebuilt his career, and why addiction is more than just a physical dependency—it’s often a cry for relief, identity, and control. This episode dives into the historical and modern meanings of addiction, the paradox of success masking dysfunction, and how recovery is often found through surrender, not strength. It’s a raw, redemptive story every clinician—and human—should hear.

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