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Feb 2025
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#737 Rebuilding A Life From Scratch - Ma...

PAUL GILMARTIN
About this episode

Matt D. is a good friend of Paul's who shares his story of starting over after a divorce, a career change, and getting sober—while owning a weed store in California. He also talks about the surprising joy he finds in living in a sober community. 


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