Danni Carr
Danni Carr
210. Accepting yourself as you truly are with Garrett Kato
210. Accepting yourself as you truly are with Garrett Kato
210. Accepting yourself as you truly are with Garrett Kato
Saturday 13th January 2024
Join musician Garrett Kato on 'How I Quit Alcohol' as he shares his journey from emotional turmoil to self-acceptance and sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Garrett Kato reflects on the pressures of fitting in and seeking validation through drinking during his formative years.
- The impact of parental separation on Kato's self-worth and sense of instability is candidly discussed.
- Kato shares insights into the cultural acceptance and prevalence of casual alcoholism in Australian society.
- The podcast delves into a pivotal moment when Kato recognized the extensive repercussions of his drinking habits.
- Kato emphasizes the liberation and emotional awakening he experienced after shedding alcohol, allowing him to live authentically and purposefully.
With alcohol, I am just like on autopilot and I'm at the will of everyone else. But when I'm not on alcohol, it's like I'm the master of my own universe in a way, responsible for all my own actions in a good way.
Musician and producer Garrett Kato joins host Danni Carr in this episode of 'How I Quit Alcohol' to share his personal story of self-discovery and sobriety. Growing up in Vancouver, Garrett navigated a maze of social circles and faced the emotional fallout from his parents' separation. These early experiences left him feeling unworthy and unstable, a sentiment that many listeners might find all too familiar.
Garrett talks openly about how he once believed substances were essential for his music creation, a myth he has since debunked. The conversation touches on his high school days filled with skateboarding and drinking, driven by the pressure to fit in. A significant turning point came when Garrett realized he was becoming a 'lesser version' of himself due to his drinking habits.
Touring Europe without alcohol became a transformative experience for him, allowing him to feel more present and in tune with his true self. Garrett discusses the liberation he felt after shedding alcohol, which enabled him to navigate life with greater empathy, emotional intelligence, and a renewed sense of purpose. This episode is a candid exploration of overcoming internal and external pressures, offering valuable insights for anyone on their own journey to sobriety.