A Hollywood Producer’s SHOCKING Addiction to Xanax & Oxycodone

About this episode

Tyler Ramsey shares his harrowing journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the impact on his family and the turning point that led to his sobriety.

Tyler Ramsey had it all… working on Baywatch, MTV, Survivor, and building a career in Hollywood. But behind the scenes, he was spiraling. What started with alcohol turned into Adderall, Xanax, and opiates… leading to blackouts, chaos, and near-death situations. The moment everything changed? His young daughter found his drugs. That was the line. In this episode, Tyler breaks down: Growing up with trauma and loss Hollywood success while secretly addicted The moment addiction took full control The terrifying wake-up call involving his daughter The ultimatum that saved his life How he rebuilt everything and found real sobriety This is one of the most honest conversations about addiction, consequences, and what it really takes to change. If you or someone you love is struggling, you’re not alone. Tyler Ramsey had it all… working on Baywatch, MTV, Survivor, and building a career in Hollywood.But behind the scenes, he was spiraling.What started with alcohol turned into Adderall, Xanax, and opiates… leading to blackouts, chaos, and near-death situations.The moment everything changed?His young daughter found his drugs.That was the line.In this episode, Tyler breaks down:Growing up with…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Lanning

Guest: Tyler Ramsey

Topics covered

• addiction
• Hollywood
• sobriety
• personal trauma
• family
• recovery

Keywords

• addiction
• Xanax
• Oxycodone
• sobriety
• Hollywood
• family
• trauma
• recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Baywatch, MTV, Survivor

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