Star Worldwide Networks
Star Worldwide Networks
Jim Adkins – PAIN
Jim Adkins – PAIN
Jim Adkins – PAIN
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Listen to Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World discuss his journey through addiction, recovery, and the healing power of music on 'Rock Recovery'.
40 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Informative
Empowering
Supportive
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Jim Adkins, lead guitarist for Jimmy Eat World, shares his personal journey through addiction, recovery, and the therapeutic influence of music.
- From the early days in the band to the struggles with addiction and eventual recovery, Jim's experiences resonate with those seeking hope and inspiration.
- The episode is a testament to the transformative power of music, the importance of community, and the resilience of the human spirit.
- Jim's dedication to sobriety and commitment to helping others navigate their paths to recovery are genuinely heartwarming and illuminating.
- The conversation provides invaluable perspectives on the challenges and triumphs of sobriety, offering a candid and touching narrative.
If you can summon the honesty to admit that you're scared, you're lonely, you're tired, you're angry, you're just depressed, whatever it is, or you're stoked... If things aren't feeling so great, there's something in there you're not letting go of keeping you from that place of contentment. The goal is to be at peace with yourself through all those ups and downs.
When you think of rock stars, you might imagine a life of endless parties and glamour. But for Jim Adkins, lead guitarist of Jimmy Eat World, the reality was much more complex. In this episode of 'Rock Recovery', host Jane Gordon sits down with Jim to discuss his personal battle with addiction and how he found solace and strength in music.
With a career spanning three decades and ten albums, including hits like 'The Middle' and 'Pain', Jim's journey is both compelling and inspiring. He opens up about the dark times, the moments of clarity, and the ongoing process of recovery. Jane’s empathetic interviewing style helps to bring out the raw emotions and hard-won insights that make Jim’s story so relatable.
Whether you're a fan of Jimmy Eat World or someone navigating your own path to sobriety, this episode offers a powerful reminder of the healing power of music and the importance of community. Tune in to hear Jim's candid reflections on his struggles and triumphs, and discover how he continues to use his platform to support others in their recovery journeys.