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Bernie Madoff Victim Talks Loss, PTSD, and Suicidal Thoughts (w/ Steve Heimoff)
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Bernie Madoff Victim Talks Loss, PTSD, and Suicidal Thoughts (w/ Steve Heimoff)

Losing Everything and Surviving

Steve Heimoff is a renowned wine writer, author, and former West Coast editor at Wine Enthusiast. He has published three books about winemaking with the University of California Press.

In 2008, Steve faced a devastating financial loss when he discovered that his entire savings—nearly $2 million—had vanished in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. This catastrophic event plunged Steve into despair, leaving him with suicidal thoughts and PTSD.

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