Cocaine, Magic Mushrooms & Beautiful Camels - Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E114)

Konnichiwa Fam, On E114, I sit down with Coffee Pump Regular, Fareed Khimani. Fareed is an Ad director, former radio man, and addiction counselor at Full Circle, who is also a recovering addict with 23 years of active addiction behind him. We start light with his ad work and the creative process, then the conversation goes somewhere we've never taken the show before: his first line of cocaine in an Atlanta bar, smoking crack, ayahuasca showing him what he needed to see, and what he's learned helping addicts in Nairobi today.We talk about:– Fareed's recent ad projects and how directing commercials actually works– The Westgate attack and mall security in Kenya– The team's mushroom trip, ayahuasca and DMT– His first time trying cocaine and 23 years of active addiction– Why cocaine hooks people faster than almost anything else– LSD, molly and the comedowns nobody talks about– Weed culture in Kenya vs abroad– Meth, crack vs cocaine, heroin and the Golden Triangle– Pakistan's opium crisis and addiction cycles starting in infancy– Physical vs emotional addiction and jails, institutions or death– When to help an addict, when to step back, and why they have to be readyThis is a heavy one in places, but an important one. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, reach out for help.Hope you enjoy the episode.Best,Team Coffee PumpOur Coffee and Tea Is Launching Soon!! Keep An Eye Out On Our Website:https://coffeepumppodcast.com/shopJoin Our Membership and get access to videos early:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/joinSupport The Channel:- MPESA: 0707 69 69 69- Pay Bill: 542 542 Account Number: 069 420Find Fareed:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fareeddiamondkhimani- X:https://x.com/FareedKhimani- Full Circle Healing: https://www.instagram.com/fullcirclehealingcenter/Find our host Sajid Vayani:- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayaniCoffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials:- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayaniDisclaimer:The content of The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coffee Pump Podcast, its affiliates, or any associated entities. Nothing discussed in this podcast should be construed as professional advice in any field, including but not limited to legal, financial, medical, or business matters.Any statements made about businesses, products, or individuals are based on personal experiences and opinions and are not meant to be taken as fact or a definitive review. The Coffee Pump Podcast does not assume any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or consequences of using the information discussed. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions, conduct their own research, and seek professional guidance where appropriate.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the content provided.