The ClearlyWell Podcast, Short Sesh, Episode 38: The Unapologetic Story of Slash/ Velvet Revolver

Today on The ClearlyWell Podcast, we delve into the wild, unapologetic life of Slash—the legendary guitarist known for his riffs in Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver—and the dark truth behind the glamour of rock stardom.

From the height of fame to the depths of addiction, Slash's story includes a near-fatal overdose and a rare diagnosis of cardiomyopathy, a serious heart condition often linked to chronic substance use. We'll explore how years of heavy drinking and drug use caught up with him in his 30s, landing him in a hospital bed with a dire prognosis: you have six weeks to live if you don’t stop.

But this isn’t a redemption fantasy. This episode isn’t about a perfect recovery or a Hollywood ending. Instead, it’s about survival, the cost of excess, and the hidden toll addiction takes on the body—even when fame tries to mask it.

We’ll also talk about:

• The connection between opioid use and cardiomyopathy

• Slash’s controversial relationships with other rock legends like Scott Weiland and Juliette Lewis

• Why his story still matters in today’s conversation on addiction and recovery

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Todays “Did You Know?” is  about how opioid use can silently damage the heart, sometimes long before outward symptoms appear.

This is a gritty, real conversation on substance use, resilience, and the human body’s limits—through the lens of a man who lived loud and almost died louder. As always, thank you for tuning in!