Allegedly

As Sick As Our Secrets

Allegedly

Show Notes

Dr. Steven Farber was a respected cardiologist, on the outside looking in, a success by any measure. But he had a secret - he was a drug addict. And that secret would grow, from casual drug use to blacking out at work, to an untimely death - until it consumed his life, and nearly cost him everything.

Based on Dr. Steven Farber’s novel, As Sick As Our Secrets, available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/As-Sick-as-Our-Secrets-ebook/dp/B07Z8G62HF?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠

The national mental health hotline is available 24/7, just by dialing 988 from your phone. And for health care workers suffering from burnout, or just in need of mental health support, the Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation is a great resource. You can find more information at this link: https://drlornabreen.org/

Allegedly is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode is based on Steve’s book, As Sick As Our Secrets, which is available on Amazon, at the link above. Executive produced by Dr. Steve Farber. Directed and story produced by Ilyssa Goodman. Written and directed by Dan Benamor. Edited, sounded designed, and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Starring Jonathan Regier as Steve and Veronica Warner as Tara. If you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you’re listening, and subscribe now for future episodes.

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