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DJ Fat Tony: 30 Years in the Party Scene, Addiction & Recovery (DJ Fat Tony)
Description
DJ Fat Tony has partied with Freddie Mercury, the Beckhams, Michael Jackson, Prince, and more. It all came crashing down with a severe drug addiction that induced psychosis.
Tony joins Dr Jeff Foster in the MAN ALIVE studio to open up about his health and the DJ lifestyle in the 80s compared with today. This is a conversation that shows how men can make changes that really make a long-term health difference.
In this episode, we discuss lifestyle, sleep, workouts, brain health, men's general health, Tony's addiction and recovery journey, how men can support other addicts, how society's perspectives on masculinity have changed since the 80s, as well as playing a new game called 'Listen When...'
Timestamps:
00:00 Tony’s DJ Lifestyle
02:54 Breakfast & Gym Training
04:22 DJ’s Sleep Habits
05:08 How Tony Keeps His Brain Healthy
05:53 How Tony Defines Success Today
07:52 Drugs Give False Happiness
10:27 How the Drug Addiction Began
13:14 UK’s Shifting Drinking Culture
15:06 Tony’s Lowest Moment
16:07 The Turning Point
20:37 How to Support an Addict
22:01 How the Body Changes During Recovery
26:19 Biggest Surprise in Recovery
28:02 Falling Off the Wagon
30:31 THE WHEEL OF HEALTH!
35:08 Masculinity in the 80s Vs Now
40:42 Tony’s Message to Younger Men
45:09 LISTEN WHEN!
47:42 Tony’s Health Goals
48:29 One Piece of Advice for Men
49:35 Where to Find DJ Fat Tony
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