In this powerful episode of Candid Minds with Dr. T & Friends, Dr. Tamir sits down with Rami Matan Even-Esh — better known as rapper, creator, and activist Kosha Dillz — for one of the rawest conversations ever recorded on the show.
Kosha opens up about his 21-year journey of sobriety, recalling the chaos of his early life, the arrests, the near-misses, the shame cycles, the broken relationships, and the moment he finally chose recovery. He explains, in unfiltered detail, how addiction became a “solution” to deeper pain — and how sobriety forced him to confront the parts of himself he spent years trying to avoid.
Together, Dr. T and Kosha explore:
• The real psychology behind addiction and relapse
• Rock bottom and why it becomes a turning point
• How sobriety reshaped his identity, discipline, and creativity
• The role of service, purpose, and community in long-term recovery
• Why selfish patterns don’t disappear the moment you get clean
• How trauma, shame, and culture shape the stories we tell ourselves
Kosha also shares how his past — including jail time, substance use, freestyle battles, and years of hustling — ultimately fueled his evolution as an artist, activist, and storyteller. His honesty, humor, and brutal self-awareness make this conversation one of the most relatable episodes for anyone navigating mental health, addiction, or big life transitions.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the human side of addiction, this episode drops truth, perspective, and heart.
A raw, inspiring look at what it really takes to rebuild your life — one day at a time.