They put you on a structure. N convince the person there of value with meds and independence. I carry a fuck load of shit around to the point I drink to much n shit. You ain't alone dude
Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people because an upsetting event occurs in their lives taking them by surprise, unexpectedly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......
Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people because an upsetting event occurs in their lives taking them by surprise, unexpectedly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......
Zachary Levi is one of those guys that is cool because he’s so open and honest about his experiences but he comes off as a really nice guy. Showing emotions can be hard, but he always feels really genuine (a lot like Chuck actually. He was great in that show and is one of my favorite heroes in media)
Wow. I had no idea Zachary Levi was this emotionally and intellectually mature. The fact that he understands and sees that everyone has a completely different perspective and worldview is just really comforting in some strange way. My respect and interest for the guy just increased 100x
shame on you for doubting it and/or assuming otherwise. who else are you underestimating or discounting? maybe yourself? the fact that you are comforted by seeing a healthy person process grief is a bit strange. is it so abnormal to you?
@@aljabirxiju9475 It's kind of harsh of you to come at that commenter so aggressively when they're just posting their reaction to the video. It's a little unnecessary and mean.
I saw Zach at a free panel at Comicon in London back in 2018, genuinely the most down to earth guy to every single person he met. He hugged a woman and gave her a kiss on the cheek (full consent of course) and he was just so so so cool to every person, really top bloke. Wish him nothing but the absolute best.
I have adored Zach Levi since "Chuck". He always seemed sweet and kind, but this takes it to a new level. I can relate to the outpouring on paper. It was part of an exercise I did when I was in a 12 step program. I had pages and pages of anger and resentment. Just getting it out on paper shifted my thinking, and I was able to let go of all but 2 of them. It's taken years of work and intention, but I have finally been able to forgive those 2 people as well. Forgiveness is like giving us permission to live a life full of love and grace, as He who died for us gave us the gift of Grace. A wonderful interview with a guy who really gets it.
Michael Rosenbaum has been knocking it out of the park for the last few years with this podcast. One of the few podcasts that I watch in its entirety on RUclips. All of my favorite "working" actors, directors, and comedians that maybe just became big stars, were big stars, or never got to the big stage but are known to those who watch them. Hot Ones and Inside of You are AMAZING.
It's eye opening seeing an actor of this caliber talk about mental health along with Chris Evans. I've suffered from depression since I was a teenager and randomly have thoughts of suicide and feel worthless all the time. I never feel good enough as a human being and always feel like people are looking at me and judging me. Remember folks, sometimes you never know what a person is going through. Life is hard on us all, some of us can deal with it, some of us cant. It's a never-ending battle we all have, there's always two paths and I pray I have the strength to choose the right path every day.
Everybody on planet earth felt that way sooner rather than later. Just cope and go on because that's how life works, imagine how hard it is when you're sent to war for your country leaving your family and never come back or down in a dangerous mine as a child like it happens in Africa but you are here actually crying in comments on the internet about being alive. Get your s. together 😒
I can so relate to this. I haven't had children because I experienced a lot of abuse growing up, both emotional and physical, and I just don't even want to take a chance that I could perpetrate cycle of abuse. I know myself pretty well now, being 53, and I don't believe I could harm a child, but I just don't even want to take a chance. I always appreciate it when someone in the public eye like Zach shares a story like his. Even now, in 2022, it's hard to talk about mental health issues, and it shouldn't be.
Wish I could hug Zach after him sharing all this. I had an abusive mother too growing up. She’s still alive today and suffers from dementia now. Definitely still working thru my issues with her and the past, and he hit it on the nose about looking at the child inside that person who’s bothering you. That was my first step towards forgiveness and acceptance, some years back as well. Thank you Michael and your team for posting this here on RUclips. Means a lot to a lot of people 🙏
Thank you, Michael and Zachary for having this conversation and SHARING IT! So many people are also going through the same thing, or have gone through the same thing. This is so helpful! Thank you guys, again!!!
After watching this video, I love and respect Zachary Levi so much more. I shed tears because I can relate to his experiences. I probably love his portrayal of Chuck so much because it's almost like Zach portraying himself, at least a great part of the character. Wish I could meet him in person.❤❤❤
I really like Zachary Levi. Sorry to hear about the personal loss in his life. I think it is speaks to his character that he can speak of that pain in forum that will be shared to the public. I wish him health, happiness, and all the success.
Zachary is such an amazing human and a total inspiration, to me especially ever since I saw him in Chuck and how much I related to Chuck helped me get through the worst period of my life and every time I learn about Zach's mental health stories, I just want more and more for him to know my story of overcoming mental health issues and that I'm still alive today cuz of him
If there was ever an advert for the positives of seeking out therapy at times, this is it. Absolutely loved the honesty and openness of the discussion. Thank you for publishing this discussion, truly eye opening.
Just WOW. I am so glad I came across this video and heard his message. It gave me chills because the same thing happened to me when I was writing a letter to my mother. Hearts, love, and hugs to Zachary and thank you for posting this video.
This was new and i didn't even know about this?!good thing i saw it in my feed! I love Zach so much! He's not one of those Hollywood sellouts or those in the dark side. I'm so happy that i came to know him. Such a beautiful mind and beautiful human being. May he inspire and help more people in their battle with mental health...
I remember my moment of forgiveness and it was the same for me. Having that moment of realization for both my parents, being able to forgive my father but still able to keep boundaries to keep myself safe. Good therapy and talking about your trauma and feelings is so important. I adore Zach for always being willing to be so open about something so personal, to try and help someone else heal. Both of you really. God bless you both 🙏🏼🥺🌻💙
Loved Chuck, never knew about Zachary's backstory.. what an amazing person, and so insightful, the chain of trauma and abuse, and how much strength and compassion is needed to break that cycle... trying to see the best in your worst enemy really is a great way to make a positive change in your mindset and create empathy and something we all should try at least once every while
I am going through almost the same thing with my mom. This is very eye opening and thank you for sharing. It’s good to know that others go through similar situations
He just seems like a genuinely well intentioned guy who’s trying his best to live and spread love, understanding and empathy. We need more of this in the world 💜💜💜
Great video, you guys!! This kind of raw honesty is so needed to help others heal. My mom suffered with severe depression, she abused alcohol and sleeping pills, and she had Borderline Personality Disorder. She was horribly abused by narcissistic parents and a narcissistic husband as well. She never got herself the help she needed. In 2017, she swollowed 3 bottles of perscription pills and called it quits. No matter how hard you try to help them, some people never find their way out of the dark place. It's so painful having a front row seat to someone's self destruction. One of the hardest things I've had to do as an adult is forgive people in my family who weren't sorry. When I finally mustered the strength to do so, I finally found peace. Sending you both love and gratitude. ❤🩹
Madonna has a song, "Oh Father". The song makes me cry every single time I hear it. As my relationship with my dad when I was a kid, and into my adult years was so very horrible, and extremely toxic/ unhealthy. What Zachary says towards the end is so very true. I seen my dad for decades as a monster. Then one day I was looking through photos and seen pics of my dad as young boy. I started bawling my eyes out for some reason. My dad was once a young guy. Which I never really had thought about before. One of the lines towards the end of Madonna's song is, "You didn't mean to be cruel, somebody hurt you too." - My dad and I were together this past Christmas, and he opened up about his childhood, without me even having to ask anything. Turns out he was often hurt as a child by his older brother. Broke my heart hearing this. But was so happy he opened up to me, which is something I never ever imagined would happen. My dad carried a lot of hurt, and a lot of baggage most of his life. I was the unfortunate one he would take his anger out on. It does not absolve him how mean/ cruel he was, but I have made peace with it, and him. ❤
Listening to him was like listening to my life with my mother. The moment it hit me that she was who she was because she had been hurt as a child and knew no other way I was able to start healing. My letter was 15 pages long, handwritten, but I sent it to her. We finally talked years later and I told her I forgave her. She cried and I could see the relief wash away but it wasn't going to be complete unless she forgave herself. We can forgive all we want but if they cannot forgive themselves for all the hurt they caused their healing will never be complete. Thank you.
"you have to see the child in them". totally resonated. I've had the same realization once I got past the hurt. I fkn love Zachary for sharing something so personal. ❤ Thank u
This clip has truly done something special in my heart. My wife and I had an open adoption with our son's birth mom, and because of her mental unwellness, drug use, etc she attacked our motives, called CPS on us, and challenged the adoption in court. It almost destroyed my wife, and has taken us more than a year to even be able to really talk about it. Thank you, Michael and Zachary, from the bottom of our hearts. We have been able to weep together and begin a plan of reconciliation. God bless both of you!
This just shifted something for me...perspective, insight, I'm speechless. Editing to just say thanks Michael, this was great...Zachary, thanks for that, seriously, needed to see and hear that.
Thank you for sharing so openly Zach. We can’t address mental health issues unless we speak of it openly and without shame. Really appreciate this touching segment.
Zachary has a beautiful mind and we all love him for it. If someone can understand him it's me. The way he describes his mom is exactly how my dad is. Except i was less fortunate and it's my angel mother that died a year ago instead and was left with him. If there is something i learned from this is, being abused is NEVER an excuse to use your loved ones as emotional punching bags. Some people don't deserve love and forgiveness for the hurt they gave. As though as it was, i had to let go of my only family member left, because in the end, his attude was killing me and making me worse than being utterly alone. You can't help the ones who refuse to see the errors of their way and don't want to get help. They just drag you down with them. My advice, run away as fast as you can and love yourself instead. Seek other people in life who truly deserve your love and will give it back to you, this time the way you truly deserve. God bless you all and you too Zachary xx
You cannot love yourself fully if you hate your parents, your parents occupy a huge part of your subconscious mind. That doesn't mean you need to put up with their shit. Many exercises in healing parent relationships (internal relationships) involve imagining what happened to your parent as a child and seeing them in that reality, it can help you to forgive them. Forgiveness does not mean "what you did was ok or good" it just means "I understand, and I empathize".
I was listening to this more than watching as I was doing something else, then I started to well up when he did, not realising he was actually welling up at the time. Thanks for sharing Zachary's story. It was humbling.
My mom and I also had a very dysfunctional relationship. It wasn't until I figured out that what had happened to her as a child impacted the way she was and parented that I developed compassion for her and was able to forgive her completely. Zach dropping such truth bombs here! So glad that he was able to forgive and heal.
I hope this video and wisdom gets the light it deserves. Everyone would benefit hearing this. I am so grateful for how open he was able to be and raw he was willing to be on camera and radio. This is incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing this into the world.
I love Zac and Michael. Thank you Zac for sharing your story. I know it would of been difficult to share to the world. It will help people who are going through the same thing. Such a humble genuine guy.
Powerful sentiments in such a brief moment - thanks Mr. Rosenbaum for daring to venture into troubled waters with this question to find the hope that can keep us afloat. Praise God for the healing that can come through empathy. Even now in my 40s, having been abused by both father and stepfather, I'm still trying to find that point of empathy for them where I know forgiveness lives. Maybe if not while they are here, perhaps when they have passed on... but Zachary's words show there is hope for some measure of healing, like is suggested in the song "Never Quite Free" by the Mountain Goats.
Man, this is some important talk. Even today practicing mental mindfulness is still kind of looked at sideways, there's still this mentality to "tighten up" and "get it together" when that is the exact opposite of what is mentally healthy in the long run. The generational abuse that Zachary Levi is another problem that we so often overlook in society, abuse victims can become bullies that repeat the cycle.
Respect. I think at times in our lives we all need to talk to a 3rd party and/or professional therapist to give an unbiased view/outlet for what is going on in our lives. When you can learn to give yourself a break/forgiveness for things that were out of your control it is a liberating event.
Man this was so moving. I remember hearing that unforgiveness is like drinking poison yourself and hoping that other person that hurt you dies... We must forgive. we all need it as well.
Zack is a humble guy you can tell and he's a honest dude , good actor also , watch him in American underdog the Kurt Warner story ,he killed it ,,great film also
Marvelous. Cheers to Mr. Levi for being so vulnerable. Cheers to the normalisation of expressing emotions productively. I know this clip has saved someone today because it saved me. ✌🏾🤟🏾
A beautiful, honest moment. Thank you for posting this! side note: when he went to say "It was Crazy." but said "It was Gnarls Barkley." instead. (which in tern is the best euphemism I have ever heard) That made me so happy and I will never forget that as long as I live lol
One of my most favourite interviews to date. I have watched a bundle. I knew of Michael before watching his Podcast on YouYube, but never watched a heap of Smallville, but knew enough to know he was on the show & a great actor. After watching this, I am a huge of Michael the human being, who happens to be a good actor 🙂
Zach (along with the writers, directors, crew, etc) has brought a lot of joy and light into peoples' lives. People often mock actors as useless and inconsequential, but on one level they're just people like the rest of us and deserve the same respect as anyone else, and on another level they participate in telling a story that brings us something we want or need.
Lost my dad to cancer in 2010 as well. I feel so bad with ppl who don’t have relationships with their parents. Granted I understand there are different variables which effect it. I had no idea Zach was going through this. He seems like such a good dude.
I thought I was the only one who said Gnarls Barkley like that!!! Also, thank you for sharing, very relatable. Its the 7th anniversary of my moms passing next week and its the first time I'll be mourning sober. Grateful for therapy and recovery!
I am going through the same thing right now. Lost my mom a few weeks ago and I was the only one there for her her last days but so much neglect and emotional abuse left unresolved. Thank you for sharing thus
I watched the entirety of this interview and it was really amazing and wonderful and heartfelt. It was also the longest one I'd seen him do. If I could convince the world of two things it would be: 1) Don't hold onto your hatred of other people. It really is like drinking poison thinking it will kill the other person. And 2) Remember, no matter how broken someone is, no matter how much you might hate the way they are in the world, they are just the adult version of the child that was abused and neglected and hurt over and over again by the people who should have loved them. Are there people in the world who I wish would go on to Glory - to put down their pain and hurt and just give up this mortal coil, yes. Because it would be what is best for them. That the world would benefit by there passing - that's just a plus. We deserve to let go of our hatred of them. They deserve to rest.
Learning this has been rewarding for me. But I feel like this is something you have to come to yourself to truly understand. Talking about it helps others open up! Amazing convo 👏
The best interviewers are people who can carry conversation and ask interesting questions. Mr. Rosenbaum is such a person. Good job on the channel. It will eventually be huge, if that’s what your looking for. This is real content.
Thank you for this video. I was and kinda still am trying to get my dad out of my life. This did really help a bit into putting things into perspective.
this hits hard with my own toxic, narcissistic father. One the one hand, I understand & empathize with his own brand of abuse he was raised with, and his behavior was a groomed defense mechanism against that. On the other, * I * do not deserve to be treated like shit. How he was raised is an explanation, but it's also not an excuse for continued shittiness towards myself and others. And finding the empathy and strength in there to move forward is a fine line to walk in also not continuing to become a doormat to his toxicity.
You must care for you own sanity. My grandmother has Narcissistic PD and I cut her out of my life a long time ago. I do feel bad for her as she's incapable of emotions but I must save myself
Quit judging or even thinking you can begin to do so. Don't get caught up in the lies and forced bs from the world. Your relationship is your own. You get ONE father and you will want to eat bullets when he's gone if you haven't done all of your due diligence to correct things.
Levi seem like such a genuine and friendly guy. Best of regards to him.
He’s a cool guy. I got to meet him at Comic Con in San Diego and he’s a great guy.
My mother's mentally unhealthy the one good thing about Canada and the base socialist structure meds
They put you on a structure. N convince the person there of value with meds and independence. I carry a fuck load of shit around to the point I drink to much n shit. You ain't alone dude
Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people because an upsetting event occurs in their lives taking them by surprise, unexpectedly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death.
While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes.
Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way.
It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......
I have a lot of respect for Zachary Levi, he is genuine and humble.
Had this episode in my ear during a workout and teared up mid benchpress.
I farted
Rep through the pain.
It's okay man! But thats cute lol
Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people because an upsetting event occurs in their lives taking them by surprise, unexpectedly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death.
While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes.
Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way.
It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......
And they say crying isn’t masculine. Gym dudes being like “damn that hits deep” (this is a genuine comment I’m not trying to be rude)
Zachary Levi is one of those guys that is cool because he’s so open and honest about his experiences but he comes off as a really nice guy. Showing emotions can be hard, but he always feels really genuine (a lot like Chuck actually. He was great in that show and is one of my favorite heroes in media)
Huge fan of Chuck to this day. I have the DVDs somewhere.
Chuck Bartowski is my hero, and the funny thing is that when I was a kid I got to meet him behind the scenes of season 4
He literally his character is really hard to not liking this guy
Wow. I had no idea Zachary Levi was this emotionally and intellectually mature. The fact that he understands and sees that everyone has a completely different perspective and worldview is just really comforting in some strange way. My respect and interest for the guy just increased 100x
shame on you for doubting it and/or assuming otherwise. who else are you underestimating or discounting? maybe yourself? the fact that you are comforted by seeing a healthy person process grief is a bit strange. is it so abnormal to you?
@@aljabirxiju9475 It's kind of harsh of you to come at that commenter so aggressively when they're just posting their reaction to the video. It's a little unnecessary and mean.
I’ve been a huge fan of ZL ever since Chuck. I loved that series. He seemed so genuine and kind. I truly think he is humble and sweet.
I saw Zach at a free panel at Comicon in London back in 2018, genuinely the most down to earth guy to every single person he met. He hugged a woman and gave her a kiss on the cheek (full consent of course) and he was just so so so cool to every person, really top bloke. Wish him nothing but the absolute best.
I have adored Zach Levi since "Chuck". He always seemed sweet and kind, but this takes it to a new level. I can relate to the outpouring on paper. It was part of an exercise I did when I was in a 12 step program. I had pages and pages of anger and resentment. Just getting it out on paper shifted my thinking, and I was able to let go of all but 2 of them. It's taken years of work and intention, but I have finally been able to forgive those 2 people as well. Forgiveness is like giving us permission to live a life full of love and grace, as He who died for us gave us the gift of Grace. A wonderful interview with a guy who really gets it.
Everyone pay attention this is REAL no BS no filters just real Life. Respect for him sharing with all us.
Hurt people, hurt people unfortunately...it's devastating to hear about cycles of abuse but empowering to hear such a profound display of empathy.
Michael Rosenbaum has been knocking it out of the park for the last few years with this podcast. One of the few podcasts that I watch in its entirety on RUclips. All of my favorite "working" actors, directors, and comedians that maybe just became big stars, were big stars, or never got to the big stage but are known to those who watch them. Hot Ones and Inside of You are AMAZING.
It's eye opening seeing an actor of this caliber talk about mental health along with Chris Evans. I've suffered from depression since I was a teenager and randomly have thoughts of suicide and feel worthless all the time. I never feel good enough as a human being and always feel like people are looking at me and judging me. Remember folks, sometimes you never know what a person is going through. Life is hard on us all, some of us can deal with it, some of us cant. It's a never-ending battle we all have, there's always two paths and I pray I have the strength to choose the right path every day.
You are not alone in feeling that way, stay strong we need you here. You are doing great things and will continue to do ever greater things ❤
Everybody on planet earth felt that way sooner rather than later. Just cope and go on because that's how life works, imagine how hard it is when you're sent to war for your country leaving your family and never come back or down in a dangerous mine as a child like it happens in Africa but you are here actually crying in comments on the internet about being alive. Get your s. together 😒
I can so relate to this. I haven't had children because I experienced a lot of abuse growing up, both emotional and physical, and I just don't even want to take a chance that I could perpetrate cycle of abuse. I know myself pretty well now, being 53, and I don't believe I could harm a child, but I just don't even want to take a chance. I always appreciate it when someone in the public eye like Zach shares a story like his. Even now, in 2022, it's hard to talk about mental health issues, and it shouldn't be.
Same here.
Fear is the path to the dark side. Don’t live a life of fear.
Judging from your pic i think it's more like chicks just don't wanna have kids with you
@@ElChuntyCabra oh snap it's like I have never seen myself in a mirror. Must be nice to be 14.
@@ElChuntyCabra Grow up.
Wish I could hug Zach after him sharing all this. I had an abusive mother too growing up. She’s still alive today and suffers from dementia now. Definitely still working thru my issues with her and the past, and he hit it on the nose about looking at the child inside that person who’s bothering you. That was my first step towards forgiveness and acceptance, some years back as well.
Thank you Michael and your team for posting this here on RUclips. Means a lot to a lot of people 🙏
He's really strong for sharing that story and going through that emotional growth in him
Bless his sweet heart.
Thank you, Michael and Zachary for having this conversation and SHARING IT! So many people are also going through the same thing, or have gone through the same thing. This is so helpful! Thank you guys, again!!!
Damn, I love this guy! He has such a HUGE heart!! He is a TREASURE to humanity!!
Well well, calm now.
I'm so happy that my favorite Voice Actor of all time, is talking about Mental Health Awareness. This makes me love him so much more 😭
God bless this man. What a genuine, pure hearted guy.
I honestly love Zachary Levi. He’s so pure and honest. And he’s amazing in Shazam!
After watching this video, I love and respect Zachary Levi so much more. I shed tears because I can relate to his experiences. I probably love his portrayal of Chuck so much because it's almost like Zach portraying himself, at least a great part of the character. Wish I could meet him in person.❤❤❤
I really like Zachary Levi. Sorry to hear about the personal loss in his life. I think it is speaks to his character that he can speak of that pain in forum that will be shared to the public. I wish him health, happiness, and all the success.
Zachary is such an amazing human and a total inspiration, to me especially ever since I saw him in Chuck and how much I related to Chuck helped me get through the worst period of my life and every time I learn about Zach's mental health stories, I just want more and more for him to know my story of overcoming mental health issues and that I'm still alive today cuz of him
If there was ever an advert for the positives of seeking out therapy at times, this is it.
Absolutely loved the honesty and openness of the discussion.
Thank you for publishing this discussion, truly eye opening.
Just WOW. I am so glad I came across this video and heard his message. It gave me chills because the same thing happened to me when I was writing a letter to my mother. Hearts, love, and hugs to Zachary and thank you for posting this video.
This was new and i didn't even know about this?!good thing i saw it in my feed! I love Zach so much! He's not one of those Hollywood sellouts or those in the dark side. I'm so happy that i came to know him. Such a beautiful mind and beautiful human being. May he inspire and help more people in their battle with mental health...
Wow. Thank you to both Michael and Zack for having this conversation and sharing it with us.
He is my favourite actor, period.
I remember my moment of forgiveness and it was the same for me. Having that moment of realization for both my parents, being able to forgive my father but still able to keep boundaries to keep myself safe. Good therapy and talking about your trauma and feelings is so important. I adore Zach for always being willing to be so open about something so personal, to try and help someone else heal. Both of you really. God bless you both 🙏🏼🥺🌻💙
Hurt people hurt people. And Zac is amazing.
You can feel the genuine emotion coming through screen, thanks for sharing
Loved Chuck, never knew about Zachary's backstory.. what an amazing person, and so insightful, the chain of trauma and abuse, and how much strength and compassion is needed to break that cycle... trying to see the best in your worst enemy really is a great way to make a positive change in your mindset and create empathy and something we all should try at least once every while
I am going through almost the same thing with my mom. This is very eye opening and thank you for sharing. It’s good to know that others go through similar situations
He just seems like a genuinely well intentioned guy who’s trying his best to live and spread love, understanding and empathy. We need more of this in the world 💜💜💜
Great video, you guys!! This kind of raw honesty is so needed to help others heal. My mom suffered with severe depression, she abused alcohol and sleeping pills, and she had Borderline Personality Disorder. She was horribly abused by narcissistic parents and a narcissistic husband as well. She never got herself the help she needed. In 2017, she swollowed 3 bottles of perscription pills and called it quits. No matter how hard you try to help them, some people never find their way out of the dark place. It's so painful having a front row seat to someone's self destruction. One of the hardest things I've had to do as an adult is forgive people in my family who weren't sorry. When I finally mustered the strength to do so, I finally found peace. Sending you both love and gratitude. ❤🩹
Madonna has a song, "Oh Father". The song makes me cry every single time I hear it. As my relationship with my dad when I was a kid, and into my adult years was so very horrible, and extremely toxic/ unhealthy. What Zachary says towards the end is so very true. I seen my dad for decades as a monster. Then one day I was looking through photos and seen pics of my dad as young boy. I started bawling my eyes out for some reason. My dad was once a young guy. Which I never really had thought about before. One of the lines towards the end of Madonna's song is, "You didn't mean to be cruel, somebody hurt you too." - My dad and I were together this past Christmas, and he opened up about his childhood, without me even having to ask anything. Turns out he was often hurt as a child by his older brother. Broke my heart hearing this. But was so happy he opened up to me, which is something I never ever imagined would happen. My dad carried a lot of hurt, and a lot of baggage most of his life. I was the unfortunate one he would take his anger out on. It does not absolve him how mean/ cruel he was, but I have made peace with it, and him. ❤
Listening to him was like listening to my life with my mother. The moment it hit me that she was who she was because she had been hurt as a child and knew no other way I was able to start healing. My letter was 15 pages long, handwritten, but I sent it to her. We finally talked years later and I told her I forgave her. She cried and I could see the relief wash away but it wasn't going to be complete unless she forgave herself. We can forgive all we want but if they cannot forgive themselves for all the hurt they caused their healing will never be complete. Thank you.
Dude, seeing another man cry just sets something off. Empathy. You just wanna make sure he’s okay and gets through it.
And it's suck fucking hard to cry in front of each other, it's really nice to know another guy feels that push to be there
"you have to see the child in them". totally resonated. I've had the same realization once I got past the hurt. I fkn love Zachary for sharing something so personal. ❤ Thank u
This clip has truly done something special in my heart. My wife and I had an open adoption with our son's birth mom, and because of her mental unwellness, drug use, etc she attacked our motives, called CPS on us, and challenged the adoption in court. It almost destroyed my wife, and has taken us more than a year to even be able to really talk about it. Thank you, Michael and Zachary, from the bottom of our hearts. We have been able to weep together and begin a plan of reconciliation. God bless both of you!
wow. pretty touching. I went through something similar. great for him to share.
Was not expecting to cry and love Zach Levi even more than I did, but there you go.
This just shifted something for me...perspective, insight, I'm speechless. Editing to just say thanks Michael, this was great...Zachary, thanks for that, seriously, needed to see and hear that.
Thank you for sharing so openly Zach. We can’t address mental health issues unless we speak of it openly and without shame. Really appreciate this touching segment.
I will always love zach he's an amazing human ❤️
This was absolutely beautiful
Zachary has a beautiful mind and we all love him for it. If someone can understand him it's me. The way he describes his mom is exactly how my dad is. Except i was less fortunate and it's my angel mother that died a year ago instead and was left with him. If there is something i learned from this is, being abused is NEVER an excuse to use your loved ones as emotional punching bags. Some people don't deserve love and forgiveness for the hurt they gave. As though as it was, i had to let go of my only family member left, because in the end, his attude was killing me and making me worse than being utterly alone. You can't help the ones who refuse to see the errors of their way and don't want to get help. They just drag you down with them. My advice, run away as fast as you can and love yourself instead. Seek other people in life who truly deserve your love and will give it back to you, this time the way you truly deserve. God bless you all and you too Zachary xx
You cannot love yourself fully if you hate your parents, your parents occupy a huge part of your subconscious mind. That doesn't mean you need to put up with their shit. Many exercises in healing parent relationships (internal relationships) involve imagining what happened to your parent as a child and seeing them in that reality, it can help you to forgive them. Forgiveness does not mean "what you did was ok or good" it just means "I understand, and I empathize".
Right on brother
I was listening to this more than watching as I was doing something else, then I started to well up when he did, not realising he was actually welling up at the time. Thanks for sharing Zachary's story. It was humbling.
My mom and I also had a very dysfunctional relationship. It wasn't until I figured out that what had happened to her as a child impacted the way she was and parented that I developed compassion for her and was able to forgive her completely. Zach dropping such truth bombs here! So glad that he was able to forgive and heal.
Any celeb that opens up about mental health should be praised.
I hope this video and wisdom gets the light it deserves. Everyone would benefit hearing this. I am so grateful for how open he was able to be and raw he was willing to be on camera and radio. This is incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing this into the world.
I love Zac and Michael. Thank you Zac for sharing your story. I know it would of been difficult to share to the world.
It will help people who are going through the same thing. Such a humble genuine guy.
Powerful sentiments in such a brief moment - thanks Mr. Rosenbaum for daring to venture into troubled waters with this question to find the hope that can keep us afloat. Praise God for the healing that can come through empathy. Even now in my 40s, having been abused by both father and stepfather, I'm still trying to find that point of empathy for them where I know forgiveness lives. Maybe if not while they are here, perhaps when they have passed on... but Zachary's words show there is hope for some measure of healing, like is suggested in the song "Never Quite Free" by the Mountain Goats.
I was touch by Zach’s testimony and by Michaels honest concern for him
Man, this is some important talk. Even today practicing mental mindfulness is still kind of looked at sideways, there's still this mentality to "tighten up" and "get it together" when that is the exact opposite of what is mentally healthy in the long run. The generational abuse that Zachary Levi is another problem that we so often overlook in society, abuse victims can become bullies that repeat the cycle.
Respect. I think at times in our lives we all need to talk to a 3rd party and/or professional therapist to give an unbiased view/outlet for what is going on in our lives. When you can learn to give yourself a break/forgiveness for things that were out of your control it is a liberating event.
That’s it… I’m buying tickets to every movie this dude is in from here on out. He needs a bigger platform.
You better watch Shazam 2 then!
Man this was so moving. I remember hearing that unforgiveness is like drinking poison yourself and hoping that other person that hurt you dies... We must forgive. we all need it as well.
I really wanna give this man a hug. Seeing men be vulnerable hits closer to home.
Zack is a humble guy you can tell and he's a honest dude , good actor also , watch him in American underdog the Kurt Warner story ,he killed it ,,great film also
Thanks for this, Zachary Levi. A wonderful raw moment to share, and such an important message.
I just like Zachary even more now. Loved him already but his understanding, acceptance and forgiveness is so admirable and something to aspire to.
Dude,you so humble.A great human being.i hope you the best life has to offer
Marvelous. Cheers to Mr. Levi for being so vulnerable. Cheers to the normalisation of expressing emotions productively.
I know this clip has saved someone today because it saved me. ✌🏾🤟🏾
Wow that was really beautiful
A beautiful, honest moment. Thank you for posting this!
side note: when he went to say "It was Crazy." but said "It was Gnarls Barkley." instead. (which in tern is the best euphemism I have ever heard) That made me so happy and I will never forget that as long as I live lol
That's exactly why he's one of my favorite actors. Such an awesome dude
One of my most favourite interviews to date. I have watched a bundle. I knew of Michael before watching his Podcast on YouYube, but never watched a heap of Smallville, but knew enough to know he was on the show & a great actor. After watching this, I am a huge of Michael the human being, who happens to be a good actor 🙂
Need more humans like him to be so open it helps others in so many ways
Zach (along with the writers, directors, crew, etc) has brought a lot of joy and light into peoples' lives. People often mock actors as useless and inconsequential, but on one level they're just people like the rest of us and deserve the same respect as anyone else, and on another level they participate in telling a story that brings us something we want or need.
Healing the wounds of my childhood was the most powerful work I have ever done, and posting the letter to Mum was the hardest thing.
I love you man! We share a lot in common in this great dance called life. Peace, love, and support! You got this! I got this!
You know you've come to a good place when it's not the anger that brings you to tears anymore but rather pity for the one who did wrong to you.
Lost my dad to cancer in 2010 as well. I feel so bad with ppl who don’t have relationships with their parents. Granted I understand there are different variables which effect it. I had no idea Zach was going through this. He seems like such a good dude.
His Mom didn't die of cancer just fyi, sorry for your loss
Zach, this was amazing. This was true manly intelligence and goodness. You rock, man
I thought I was the only one who said Gnarls Barkley like that!!! Also, thank you for sharing, very relatable. Its the 7th anniversary of my moms passing next week and its the first time I'll be mourning sober. Grateful for therapy and recovery!
I am going through the same thing right now. Lost my mom a few weeks ago and I was the only one there for her her last days but so much neglect and emotional abuse left unresolved. Thank you for sharing thus
Wish there were more people like him and Keanu Reeves in Hollywood.
RIP to his Mom
I'm floored. Thank you for sharing this.
Amazing show! Zack is such an awesome guy so happy to see him doing well
I knew he was a real and genuine person!
I love you Zach! All my love to you ❤
Zachary you have such a beautiful heart ❤️
What a genuine and beautiful man.
I watched the entirety of this interview and it was really amazing and wonderful and heartfelt. It was also the longest one I'd seen him do.
If I could convince the world of two things it would be: 1) Don't hold onto your hatred of other people. It really is like drinking poison thinking it will kill the other person. And 2) Remember, no matter how broken someone is, no matter how much you might hate the way they are in the world, they are just the adult version of the child that was abused and neglected and hurt over and over again by the people who should have loved them.
Are there people in the world who I wish would go on to Glory - to put down their pain and hurt and just give up this mortal coil, yes. Because it would be what is best for them. That the world would benefit by there passing - that's just a plus.
We deserve to let go of our hatred of them.
They deserve to rest.
To take such a weight and turn it to elevate yourself and others; true superhero!
Thank you both for this moment.
Learning this has been rewarding for me. But I feel like this is something you have to come to yourself to truly understand. Talking about it helps others open up! Amazing convo 👏
I’m so happy that he thinks this way, it’s so important ♥️
The best interviewers are people who can carry conversation and ask interesting questions. Mr. Rosenbaum is such a person. Good job on the channel. It will eventually be huge, if that’s what your looking for. This is real content.
I’m going through a similar emotional process, this was a good watch
powerful zach levi
wow dude. I think I needed this
I love this conversation
YES. I never see this perspective, and it gives me so much hope that he's expressing it. Maybe understanding will propagate around the world.
I almost lost my mom in 2015 to cancer but she managed to squeak through! Very interesting to hear all this
Thank you for this video. I was and kinda still am trying to get my dad out of my life. This did really help a bit into putting things into perspective.
this hits hard with my own toxic, narcissistic father. One the one hand, I understand & empathize with his own brand of abuse he was raised with, and his behavior was a groomed defense mechanism against that. On the other, * I * do not deserve to be treated like shit. How he was raised is an explanation, but it's also not an excuse for continued shittiness towards myself and others. And finding the empathy and strength in there to move forward is a fine line to walk in also not continuing to become a doormat to his toxicity.
You must care for you own sanity. My grandmother has Narcissistic PD and I cut her out of my life a long time ago. I do feel bad for her as she's incapable of emotions but I must save myself
Quit judging or even thinking you can begin to do so. Don't get caught up in the lies and forced bs from the world. Your relationship is your own. You get ONE father and you will want to eat bullets when he's gone if you haven't done all of your due diligence to correct things.
People underestimate that some actions are deeply conditioned and it’s beyond an excuse but just something that got programmed into a person .