Jason Wahler Net Worth

What is Jason Wahler's Net Worth?

Jason Wahler is an American substance recovery advocate, reality television personality, and philanthropist who has a net worth of $2 million. Jason Wahler rose to fame as a cast member on the '00s MTV reality shows "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills." Following a public battle with alcohol addiction, he began educating audiences about the disease through speaking engagements and partnering with various treatment centers. With his wife Ashley, Wahler created a YouTube series called "JAWS" that documents his journey of recovery with his family.

Early Life and Education

Jason Wahler was born on July 11, 1987 in Laguna Beach, California as the youngest of four children. Growing up, he played various sports, and was especially skilled as a baseball pitcher. For high school, Wahler went away to a boarding school in Utah.

Reality Television

Wahler rose to fame in 2005 as a cast member on the MTV reality show "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County," then in its second season. The show focused on the lives of privileged teenagers in the titular California city. With his appearances on "Laguna Beach," Wahler developed a tabloid image as a bad boy, an image that became cemented as he began filming the "Laguna Beach" spinoff series "The Hills." During his time on "The Hills" from 2006 to 2008, he became addicted to alcohol. Meanwhile, in 2007, Wahler competed on the short-lived MTV show "Celebrity Rap Superstar." From 2010 to 2011, he appeared in the fourth season of the VH1 show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" to treat his alcoholism. Later, from 2019 to 2021, Wahler was a cast member on "The Hills: New Beginnings," a sequel to "The Hills."

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Substance Abuse and Recovery

Wahler's substance addiction reached its worst point while he was filming MTV's "The Hills" in the second half of the '00s. By 2010, he had been arrested over a dozen times and jailed for a total of over 100 days due to his behavior. Wahler was also hospitalized several times, including after a suicide attempt. Noticing how his addiction and consequent behavior were seriously harming his parents, he decided to work toward sobriety. During his journey of recovery, Wahler sought treatment on the VH1 reality television show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." After a few years of consistent recovery, however, he experienced a relapse. Wahler eventually worked his way back to sobriety, focusing on rehab, meditation, exercise, and his Christian faith.

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Advocacy and Philanthropy

Using his personal experiences with substance abuse and recovery, Wahler has become a prominent mental health and recovery advocate. He works to educate the public by speaking at a wide range of venues, including schools, churches, and offices. Wahler has also partnered with many treatment centers, and with the Williamson Prevention Coalition co-founded the YANA Project to combat stigmas around substance addiction and mental health. Elsewhere, he serves as the director of the Change Your Brain Foundation and sits on the board of Cure Addiction Now.

As part of his work as a recovery advocate, Wahler launched the YouTube series "JAWS" (Jason Ashley Wahler Stories) with his wife Ashley. The series documents Wahler's journey of recovery following his relapse, and also covers other ups and downs in his family life. Using a Christian perspective, "JAWS" puts an emphasis on faith and love as transformative forces. Wahler has been honored for his advocacy work, including with the Hope Award from the Refuge Center and the Franklin Tomorrow 2024 Exemplary Community Volunteer Spirit Award.

Personal Life

In 2013, Wahler married his wife Ashley. Together, they have a daughter named Delilah and a son named Wyatt. The family resides in Tennessee.

Real Estate

In June 2020, Jason and Ashley paid $875,000 for a home in Laguna Hills, California. They sold this home in January 2022 for $1.5 million. In February 2022, Jason and Ashley paid $1.6 million for a home in Franklin, Tennessee.

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