Jason Biggs on American Pie Fame, Addiction, Rock Bottom & Recovery

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From American Pie fame to 7+ years sober, Jason Biggs opens up about addiction, rock bottom, and the life-changing freedom of recovery. In this brutally honest conversation, we dive into everything from child actor pressures and early fame to substance addiction, isolation, and the moment he knew he had to get clean for good. Jason shares his unfiltered journey from Hollywood's golden boy to desperate late-night substance retrievals from trash bins, and how moving from LA to NYC ultimately saved his sobriety. We also talk about the reality of living with OCD, the psychology of fame, and why sobriety turned out to be so much easier than the exhausting mental gymnastics of addiction. We cover: ✨ Growing up as a child actor and early signs of addiction ✨ How American Pie fame at 21 changed everything overnight ✨ The dark reality of "no one saying no" when you're famous ✨ The moment he hit rock bottom ✨ Why LA nearly destroyed his recovery attempts ✨ The exact moment he knew he had to get sober ✨ How to know if you have a drinking or substance abuse problem ✨ The greatest gifts of sobriety and being present with family ✨ Why "if the cure works, you might have the disease" changed his perspective Whether you're sober curious, in recovery, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful look at what it means to get your life back from addiction. Connect with Jason Biggs: 📸 Instagram: @biggsjason About Jason Biggs: Jason Biggs is an actor and comedian best known for his breakout role as Jim Levenstein in American Pie and his role as Larry Bloom in Orange Is the New Black. A working actor since age 5, Jason has appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout his career. Now 7+ years sober, he's become an advocate for addiction recovery and mental health awareness, using his platform to share honest stories about the realities of fame, addiction, and the transformative power of sobriety. Looking for exclusive wellness tips, beauty hacks, and lifestyle insights you won’t find anywhere else? Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for all the inside scoop, including personal routines and healthy living tips! Don’t miss out! https://ariellelorre.com/subscribe/ Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.pod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariellelorre/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ariellelorre?lang=en Pinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/ariellelorre/ X: https://x.com/ariellelorre YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WellwithArielleLorre?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-with-arielle-lorre/id1458992375 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vrgqp61FJYzGXJnfdv64m #JasonBiggs #AmericanPie #AddictionRecovery