As we move into the New Year, Zavian takes time to look back on how far this podcast & has recovery journey have come. What started as a thought became a platform, and now six episodes in, we’re going strong, but also just getting started.

In this episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre sits down with Lindsey Wood for a real, down-to-earth conversation about addiction, recovery, and motherhood.  

Lindsey opens up about growing up in chaos; where addiction, incarceration, and instability were part of everyday life and how such early experiences shaped the path she would later walk herself. What started as a way to cope and belong slowly turned into addiction, leading to jail time, the loss of custody of her children, and years spent carrying heavy guilt and shame while trying to get sober.

Today, Lindsey works in the recovery field, supporting individuals and families as they rebuild trust, reunite with loved ones, and start again. Her story is a powerful reminder that healing happens through connection.

In this deeply personal milestone episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre steps out from behind the mic to share the unfiltered story of how he achieved two years of sobriety. From the early days when even 30 minutes without using felt impossible, to receiving his Black Key Tag at his home group, Zavian brings listeners into the heart of what “no matter what” recovery really looks like.

If you’re still struggling, if you’re trying to find your way out, or if you love someone who’s battling addiction, this episode is for you. Zavian’s story is a reminder that recovery is possible for anyone willing to take that first step.

In the 3rd episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre sits down with fellow Kentuckian Matthew 'Fig' Nelson for a moving conversation about what it takes to find recovery. 

With raw honesty, Fig shares how his individual battles with addiction tore his life and relationships apart, and how finding peace within himself became the foundation for his healing.

In the 2nd episode of Dopenly Honest, host Zavian Dre sits down with fellow Kentuckians and married couple Kody and Whitney Dickenson for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about love, faith, and recovery. With six and seven years of sobriety under their belts, the Dickensons share how their individual battles with opiate addiction once tore their lives apart, and how working together became the foundation for their healing. 

In this episode, Zavian interviews fellow recovering addict Daniel Botula.  Daniel shares his experience, strength, and hope in his recovery journey.  He's been in recovery for 3.5 years.

Welcome to Dopenly Honest, a bold new podcast from Kentucky that’s breaking the silence around addiction and recovery. Hosted by Zavian Dre, this podcast shares real stories of resilience and healing from people who made it out and found their way back to life.