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May 16, 2025 33 mins

Unraveling Toxic Masculinity Gregg Ostrin's Sobriety Journey and Comedic Creative Exploration in The Spy Who Went into Rehab

In this episode, host Megan Swan sits down with guest Gregg Ostrin to discuss addiction, identity, toxic masculinity, and the journey to self-discovery and self-awareness.

Gregg Ostrin shares his personal journey of addiction, sobriety, and challenging societal norms of masculinity.

The conversation delves into the themes of Greg's play, "The Spy Who Went Into Rehab," exploring sobriety and toxic masculinity.

The episode concludes with insights on communication, self-awareness, and understanding oneself in relationships, highlighting the importance of personal growth and introspection.

TLDR: Join us as we navigate the complexities of addiction, toxic masculinity, and identity with Gregg Ostrin, exploring the impact of societal norms on personal growth and self-discovery, in a conversation that confronts challenging themes and promotes wellness and introspection.


Connect with Gregg Ostrin

Sober 37 years, Gregg is a screenwriter and playwright, who put his experience with recovery into a new, hilarious comedy that not only explores sobriety, but also toxic masculinity.

THE SPY WHO WENT INTO REHAB, Opens June 7th

Ticketshttps://pacificresidenttheatre.org/the-spy-who-went-into-rehab/

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https://www.instagram.com/spyrehabplay/

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Connect with Megan Swan

https://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellness

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http://www.meganswanwellness.com

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