Get Real With Rio: DJ Fat Tony opens up about addiction, seeking help and his journey to recovery

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Published 2023-08-15
This episode of Get Real With Rio sees football star Rio Ferdinand meet DJ Fat Tony – legendary DJ, author and prominent activist for addiction and recovery awareness.

“The last three years wasn’t a life at all; it was survival. I was literally fighting to stay alive,” Tony confides in Rio as he recounts the darkest moments through his fight with substance addiction.
In this touching interview, DJ Fat Tony discusses the reality of being catapulted into international fame, how his relationship with substance use became increasingly detrimental to his wellbeing, and what it took for him to ask for help. Now in the wake of publishing his autobiography, ‘I Don’t Take Requests’, Tony is on a mission to spread joy, and guide others who are battling similar demons.

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All Comments (8)
  • @user-of5pw3fx7p
    Such an inspiring story and such an important reminder that it's always okay to ask for help.
  • @katielewis1303
    Loved seeing this, learnt a lot and think this will be valuable for many people. Well done Tony and Rio!
  • @dimosdennis
    Every person has their journey, thanks for this