Ep 170 Rob Reiner, Nick Reiner: Addiction, Relapse + Recovery

Today's episode is a bit heavy, heartbreaking and also a deep dive into the addiction movie the now late iconic director Rob Reiner made in 2015 with his son Nick Reiner called "Being Charlie."

We'll look at the addiction recovery movie through a deconstruction lens, examine the 12 step loaded language, and follow Charlie through his addiction recovery journey - a character based upon Nick Reiner.

In real life, Nick Reiner went to 17+ rehabs in 7 years before being inspired to create this movie with his father. This is an invitation to think about why non effective "treatment" is continually pushed and pursued via medical professionals, treatment centers and 12 step meetings.

Timestamps:

00:00 Rob Reiner, Nick Reiner + Addiction Recovery Intro

02:32 Nick Reiner 17+ Rehabs

03:46 Deconstructing Being Charlie Movie

04:17 12 Step Loaded Language

07:58 How Nick Reiner Got Sober

08:58 12 Step Treatment is Ineffective

10:47 RIP Rob + Michele Reiner

11:48 Rob Reiner + Nick Reiner Interview

Resources for deconstructing AA:

👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, book club, Escape Kit + more)

📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)

🌀 Deprogram AA Course (free your mind at your own pace)

Let’s get f*cking free