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#YOULIVE 102: Recovery With Russell Brand
#YOULIVE 102: Recovery With Russell Brand
#YOULIVE 102: Recovery With Russell Brand
Monday 9th October 2017
Russell Brand talks with Dr. Drew and Bob Forrest about the 12-Step program, spirituality, and materialism's impact on sobriety in 'This Life #YOULIVE'.
61 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Russell Brand on Sobriety: A Deep Dive into the 12-Step Program with Dr. Drew
For me, this is talking about consciousness and connection, and how do we survive in a culture that doesn't give us spiritual solutions because it's predicated overly on material circumstances, consumerism and materialism?
What happens when you mix a comedian, a renowned doctor, and a rehab specialist? You get an enlightening conversation about sobriety that’s both thought-provoking and engaging. In this episode of 'This Life #YOULIVE', Dr. Drew Pinsky and Bob Forrest sit down with the ever-controversial Russell Brand to discuss his book, 'RECOVERY: Freedom From Our Addictions'. But this isn’t just any chat about quitting substances; it’s a philosophical journey through the 12-Step program and beyond.
Russell Brand doesn’t hold back as he shares his views on how the 12-Step program is often misunderstood and vilified, particularly in America. He argues that the rehab industry in the U.S. has skewed public perception, making these steps seem more daunting than they are. Brand emphasizes the importance of tackling these steps thoroughly, without expecting anyone to hold your hand through the process.
The conversation takes intriguing turns as they delve into how our materialistic culture impacts our spiritual well-being. Brand questions how we can find spiritual solutions in a world driven by consumerism and individualism. He points out that we’ve lost sight of our basic obligations to family and community, focusing instead on fleeting pleasures. They also touch on coping strategies for childhood traumas and how these experiences shape our adult lives.
The discussion isn’t just about sobriety; it’s about finding balance in life, from managing our diets to fulfilling our responsibilities. If you’re looking for a podcast episode that challenges conventional views on addiction and recovery while offering practical insights, this one’s for you. Russell Brand’s candid reflections combined with Dr. Drew and Bob Forrest’s expertise make for an episode that’s as enlightening as it is entertaining.