Dane Anderson is a professional surfer from Carmel, CA. A few weeks ago, Dane texted me and said he’d like to come on the podcast. He told me that when he was 17 years old he was involved in a traumatic car accident in Big Sur. The car flipped, and two close friends died. Ever since this tragedy, Dane has struggled with substance abuse issues as a way to cope with the pain. This is a very raw and vulnerable episode. It’s told by someone who has days—not years of sobriety under their belt. Big ups to Dane for telling his story so honestly. It’s a reminder for us all that it’s okay to not be okay.

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