Miscellaneous
Join my former anesthesiologist Sean Fogler and I as we discuss 9/11, PTSD, Medical School, Cocaine, and Felonies. All part of his journey.Sean Fogler is a physician in long-term recovery, mental health andaddiction advocate, peer recovery mentor and healthcare entrepreneur.Sean was at the World Trade Centers during the September 11 th attacksand developed PTSD. He used addictive substances and behaviors tomanage his disease, ultimately leading to his conviction of a drug offense— and loss of his medical license. Now in long term recovery, Seanadvocates for and mentors those that struggle. He uses his experience toeducate, inform and reduce the shame and stigma that keep addiction alive— especially within the medical community. Sean writes regularly about hisexperience to give hope and promote healing in others and himself. Hecurrently advises a number of healthcare technology companies, one ofwhich is Reachout – My Support Network, an application that providessupport to those struggling with mental health challenges and otherdiseases. Sean is active within the Philadelphia recovery and physicianrecovery communities. He has recently begun working with thePennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition and Lawyers Concerned ForLawyers. He is currently working on a book centered on his experience andthe science of addiction.