About this episode

Benjamin Lerner shares his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the resilience needed to reclaim a meaningful life.

Great-grandson of legendary American composer Irving Berlin, classically trained piano prodigy by age 14, and IV fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine addict by his early twenties, Benjamin's story is one of identity, purpose, and the remarkable resilience it takes to reclaim a life worth living. In this powerful conversation, Ron sits down with Benjamin, just a few days away from celebrating his 10-year sober anniversary to unpack the truth behind addiction, recovery, and what it really takes ...

People in this episode

Host: Ron Isherwood

Guest: Benjamin Lerner

Topics covered

• addiction
• recovery
• musical journey
• resilience
• identity
• purpose

Keywords

• addiction
• recovery
• heroin
• fentanyl
• crack cocaine
• musical prodigy
• sober anniversary

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