In the second episode of Judd Shaw’s addiction series, Drug Lords and Dead Ends, Shaun Attwood joins the conversation for a raw and riveting first guest appearance. Once a millionaire stockbroker turned international ecstasy trafficker, Shaun sits down with Judd to reveal how two strangers on opposite sides of the drug trade were living dangerously parallel lives in the Arizona scene. With chilling detail, they unpack moments of near-death, cartel entanglements, and the human wreckage left behind—while offering a brutally honest look at what it truly takes to rebuild a life from rock bottom. This episode is an honest, emotional, and ultimately uplifting reminder that owning your story—no matter how dark—can be the key to transformation and purpose.
5 Lessons from the Episode:
- False bravado fails: Fear masked as toughness only deepens destruction; humility is key to surviving.
- Redemption is service: Healing begins when we turn pain into purpose by helping others avoid our path.
- Pride is deadly: The need to impress can drive choices that end lives; self-awareness is life-saving.
- Own your story: Transparency dismantles shame and creates real, authentic human connections.
- Forgiveness frees you: Letting go of resentment toward yourself and others is the true start of transformation.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Parallel Paths of Judd & Shaun
03:22 How It All Started: From Broker to Dealer
08:45 Building a Drug Empire in Arizona
13:00 Inside the Rave Scene & Drug Distribution
18:33 Dealing with Cartels and Biker Gangs
22:50 Encounters with the Gravanos & Mafia Threats
28:11 Money Laundering and Corporate Strategy
33:20 Breaking Points and Narrow Escapes
40:00 Life in Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Jail
46:12 The Path to Redemption & Activism
51:35 Lessons in Forgiveness and Ayahuasca Healing
56:00 Owning Your Story and Giving Back
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