EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 45 MIN
Healing Behind Bars: Paul’s Path from Addiction to Harm Reduction Advocate
from Addiction Uncovered · host Hurrdat ONE
What does healing look like when you begin from rock bottom? In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Paul Weishapl shares how addiction consumed most of his adult life — and how prison unexpectedly became the place where he found sobriety, mindfulness, purpose, and a sense of identity beyond his past. Today, Paul teaches harm reduction strategies and compassion-centered care for people who use drugs. His story is a rare and powerful look at hope inside and outside the prison system. This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:41 – The Start of Addiction 00:12:15 – Creating Space to Heal 00:19:26 – The Light in Prison 00:25:42 – Meditation 00:33:56 – Current Community Work
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What does healing look like when you begin from rock bottom? In this episode of Addiction Uncovered, Paul Weishapl shares how addiction consumed most of his adult life — and how prison unexpectedly became the place where he found sobriety, mindfulness, purpose, and a sense of identity beyond his past. Today, Paul teaches harm reduction strategies and compassion-centered care for people who use drugs. His story is a rare and powerful look at hope inside and outside the prison system. This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:41 – The Start of Addiction 00:12:15 – Creating Space to Heal 00:19:26 – The Light in Prison 00:25:42 – Meditation 00:33:56 – Current Community Work
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