Congratulations 🙌🏻 I’m 8 years in myself and not a day goes by that I’m not so incredibly grateful to have found Freedom and a New Way Of Living! We Do Recover
Really related to this episode of addiction! It Had me crying and tearing up at work! What Ben was saying is so true , the feelings emotions, numbness, self hatred etc. haven’t had a drink in 7 months, it’ll be a year in August . it’s so true sometimes the addiction talks to you like “one drink, one shot won’t hurt”, but as soon as i take that fake drink or shot in my head , my mind already wants another and then another, and that’s how sometimes i keep myself in check. I also talk to my partner about it, because like you he said you feel like you have to be secretive, not knowing if someone is going to accuse you of drinking or blame you instead of truly helping! But i would love to join a community or have a person to go to about it who has been through it as well and can check in with me, bc not that my partner doesn’t care as deeply as i do, but it’s nice to have someone who truly understand what you’ve been through bc of similar experiences. Anyways all of your podcasts are great, but this one hit home for me! ❤️
For my 10+ years I’ve listened to Mack, this is the best interview I’ve watched.. I’ve learned more about his personality in this hour because of the questions you asked and maybe because of the timing in his life! Brilliant stuff 🤞🏼
Hi Jay, no idea if you will see this, but it would be so inspiring and thoughtful if you would want to see to get Nils Van Der Poel on the show, he won two golds in speed skating at the latest Olympics, gave away his gold medal for a bigger purpose and has now retired. He just has an amazing view of life and with a such bigger meaning, especially as an athlete. Keep going with the show, and thank you for the work and energy you are giving. All love
*"...the spiritual undertone...moving throughout India..."* ~ Macklemore Love the way he phrased that, so beautiful and soothing just hearing it put that way
Wow!! All I can say is Macklemore knows the language of the heart!!! I feel like I've been in a very honest, open and loving meeting. I understood every single word he said although I'm not an artist, I am a human having a spiritual experience!! ODAT❤️ And Macklemore is correct Seattle Washington is the most glorious place on Earth in the summertime!!!!🥰😘
This man has made some incredible music and a lot of people don’t know that. I wish him the best because it feels like he’s a good man and he has helped a lot of people.
I was talking to my friend yesterday and most of it was discussed with him. He is stuck in addictions and i know how to control him for better. It's just that once you develop such a strong understanding you can very easily destroy that person or help him.I wish him not to encounter destruction.I really get goose bumps bcz all that you both said,not less than 80 percent i have repeatedly said this to myself in my head and shared with hundreds on the street. They will definitely reciprocate
One of the best and inspiring podcasts ever. You have done the work and are continuing to do it, to live in the altruistic plane. Congrats and keep it going
We're witnessing one of the deepest therapy sessions I've ever seen documented -- I'm experiencing both of their povs and its all sorts of energy and ideas building upon eachother in the name of guiding Macklemore and all the rest of us watching needing this deep spiritual nourishment 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 so much vulnerability and development before our eyes. I'm appreciative and connect w this. 4th level of intentions all the way, Baby!
Love this! While Ben was talking about ideas, honesty, being authentic, and not thinking about other people, his first drink turned into a rattlesnake.. I could just hear the lyrics of his song going through my head. amazing! Thank you both for it! And when I first heard Chant. I listen to it almost every morning! Much love.
Ben (and Jay) …. This was a great chat… thank you for sharing! I have the same random feelings of depression so hearing you both share your same experiences is so helpful.
I am responsible When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, i want the hand of AA always to be there, And for that im responsible............ Thank you Ben for Sharing and the meeting . Love ya Kid
I honestly have to say that I did not expect so much life wisdom from Ben, it's amazing. Folks who question the world in a healthy way and try to make things better. The vultures who compromise for money and ego are just weak and gross.
What stays: know which opinions you take in and which you let go off (related to Selena's podcast) and be empathic to others and accept where they are, be honest to myself and seperate my abilities from who I am, so what I achieve or do(n't) doesn't define my worth. I struggle with my mental healthy, with choicing, living in a world that is not made for us, with climate change anxiety, with physical problems, with acceptance and with balance, with perfectionism, overeating, a lot of youtube watching instead of doing things (which is actually physically unhealthy, but mentally this kind of videos are good). I'm overall very anxious (I think a bit more than average because I have autism spectrum syndrome). And I'm turning 24 this year and I feel live goes too fast and I don't feel 23 at all. I hope I helped someone to feel less alone by sharing my story, so it's not only a benefit for myself. Have a nice day!😊❤
Truly enjoyed listening to Ben’s journey, so honest & transparent. I loved what he said about being a creative and creating your art from intention. Needed to hear that 🙏🏽 also, love that he also hates the algorithm 🤣
@No Worries who ever you are there is recovery. I never thought that I would be an addict or an alcoholic but I am. I was in active addiction for years. I'm now in recovery. It was GOD doing for me what I couldn't do for myself. Make that call or go reach out. Some one will help you. If you can't find that person to help you go to the Dr or emergency room. Some body will help you. I pray that you reach out today. ❤️❤️❤️
What a great interview! I have never heard of bens music but wow I learned so much from his failures and achievements. This was good. I need to hear his art. ❤
The lack of empathy has created such an emotional disconnect. Addiction is very much isolation and shame. You hit the nail on the head we don't share and shouldn't assume we all have the same internal dialogue.
I just have to say… I HAVE so much respect for BOTH Jay and Ben. Could listen all day to either of them. I just wish that Ben had more opportunity so speak. It feels like Jay is taking snippets from Ben and going off on them and validating them. As an 'interviewer' (which is Jay's role here) you shouldn't get lost, or influence the interviewee to your narrative. Its great you're both on the same page. But I certainly speak for myself (and maybe others) that I enjoy your podcasts, but most of your podcasts I enjoy the best are of people I know- and the questions you let THEM answer. But, thanks anyway, We're all on a journey, nothing is universally right or wrong, hey.
Amazing interview. The 1.5 hours flew by. A lot of the issues covered especially the addiction and creativity really resonated! Thank you both for sharing your stories. ❤
Another thing that will stay with me would be Jay's smart questions to get the most out of the other person AS IF HE ALREADY KNEW THE ANSWERS BUT JIST WANTED TO HEAR IT FOR VALIDATION OF TRUTH
Never understood why I have depression so often until my grown daughter pointed that it is adhd. There are awesome things I can accomplish/figure out, my mind is always going but my body doesn’t produce dopamine on the regular like most people. So when I don’t take my meds I go right back to being pulled down to depression. On my meds it’s weird to know how people normally feel…not depressed, just normal. I really don’t like taking meds. I eat super healthy, exercise, journal, self care, even have learned how to get my mind to shut down to allow me to sleep and am a glass half full kind of person. I wish I could find something to raise my dopamine levels without meds. Im exhausted but determined to figure it out. I know it’s out there….Do you know anyone that has concurred this without meds?
Jay Shetty you need to interview Tamaira Sandifer aka Miss Tee. She’s like the next Tyler Perry. Up and coming genius who is changing the trajectory of the entertainment business.
Hi Jay, I’m your new subscriber and I watched your all previous video but I didn’t find brand Pitt interview.. please if you can interview with brand Pitt in next show , so I’ll be very thankful to you 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!
I wish I can understand why my ex is a criminal and a thief took all my life savings yet I m physically dealing with health? Everything is crumbling and hard to find purpose
I'm thoroughly impressed by this material. A book on this topic was a revelation in my life. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze
I started my journey to recovery in 1989 and still wanted to do what I want. It was on Apr.19 1991 when I was at my lowest that I was willing to listen to what they were telling me I need to do to get this. I enjoy being sober more than anything today, I don't wake up with no regrates or guilty feelings and I don't let my emotion that was mostly about my childhood control me. I was always angry and bitter and drugs and alcohol was a means to suppress those feeling, I wish him the best on this journey one day at a time, and remain Grateful at all times.
I accidentally played this podcast on the way to work (had On Purpose on my recently played) and I’m soooo glad I was able to hear this on my way to work (1hr drive). I cannot thank you enough for this interview! Such genuine conversation, advice and experiences! ❤️
This is such an important and consequential conversation. Thank you both so much for sharing. This helped me uncover some of my own emotional steps that lead to isolation and addiction.
Ben could talk to me all day long. Thank you for helping me better understand addiction in our community. I became open to the idea of becoming a foster parent because of your music as an introduction to adults who need help. I can't help the adults with what's hurting them but I can help care for their children while they get better. I am holding my foster baby today, five years after attending a Macklemore concert at the Dallas House of Blues and thinking through the people we will lose if we write off people struggling through addiction. It has helped me choose to see the whole person, not just label the parent of a substance abused infant an addict and assume everything about them.
This was an amazing interview. I didn't know Ben before today, but his expression around addiction and his struggles was moving. This episode is being saved 'Listen Again'.
I love this one... It's so true that we live in a society where we forget the benefits of the acts of service 🙏 it's been on my mind for a few months now... I'm trying to find a way to help in this world the best I could and this podcast inspired me to make that a priority. Thanks for sharing
Service can become a new addiction. An escape from those we are responsible for. There is a lot of Pastors, sponsors etc who serve others at expense of their loved ones
You bring up an important point about the potential downside of service and helping others. While serving others can be a fulfilling and meaningful activity, it's important to ensure that we're not neglecting our responsibilities to our loved ones in the process. It's essential to find a balance between our commitments to others and our commitments to those closest to us. It's important to communicate openly and honestly with our loved ones about our commitments and responsibilities, and to ensure that we're meeting their needs as well. If we find ourselves using service as a means of escaping from our responsibilities, it's important to take a step back and reassess our priorities. We can still serve and help others while ensuring that we're meeting our responsibilities to our loved ones as well. Good luck!
@@AnnTsungMD I would rather be private success than public one. I no longer make that mistake. Mainly because the root of why I did what I did has been healed. I put a lot of effort in to partner with God and face my past and present shortcomings.
A valid point. While serving others can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience, it's important to maintain a balance and not let it become an unhealthy addiction or escape from our responsibilities to our loved ones. It's important to prioritize our relationships and make sure that we are meeting our responsibilities to those who depend on us. This can be challenging, especially for pastors and sponsors who may feel a strong sense of duty to their congregation or those they are sponsoring, but it's important to remember that we can't effectively serve others if we are neglecting our own well-being and relationships. So, it's crucial to find a healthy balance between serving others and fulfilling our responsibilities to our loved ones.
Thanks for having Ben on, Jay! I have always been a Mack fan and as a 35 year old who first went to rehab at 17…his music has spent many nights on replay. He has always been authentic and open about that. I’m the female version and for over a decade your music and interviews have helped me. Knowing who I am through God has helped tremendously too! Oh, I’ve been waiting for album since last year!! Just saying, lol. But hey, I’m an 80’s baby too. So happy you and your wife are together still and she gave you tough (and unconditional) love so you can continue to be of service. Thank you so much!!!
I’m so glad to hear celebrities open up about who they really are. His service to all of us for showing his vulnerability contributes in a mighty way into this world!
"The car is dented and needs to be fixed, I am not dented" "4 levels of intention" It's nice to see the humanity and humility among celebrities. It gives me hope for humanity
Just one more comment on the middle of so many but I just have to share. Thank you 🙏 I’m not in a bad spot at this moment but I recently lost a sister to suicide. It’s been very hard. From your talk I could relate this to a lot of stuff that happen to my sister. It helped me even to rethink the all situation. Hope you do your path the best way possible. I’m with you man. Thank you
Just AH-MAZING GUYS… this is just right on the money… I’ve been dealing with addictions and personality flaws and depression for a long time from opioids… this is just wonderful, it seriously helped me understand a lot about my self … thank you so very much. Just WOW
Great interview jay,I got alot of insight from this conversation thank you!! Do me a favor and get Rick Rubin on honestly it would change lives! Also Eric Rachmany from rebelution! Both are very influential!! Thank Jay! We love u man
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"The disease of addiction leads you to isolation" - Macklemore
That was powerful for me, thank you
I’m in recovery for 6 years and Macklemore explains addiction so well! Listen if your an addict or know someone who is❤❤❤
Congratulations! Sobriety is freedom.
Congratulations 🙌🏻 I’m 8 years in myself and not a day goes by that I’m not so incredibly grateful to have found Freedom and a New Way Of Living! We Do Recover
Really related to this episode of addiction! It Had me crying and tearing up at work! What Ben was saying is so true , the feelings emotions, numbness, self hatred etc. haven’t had a drink in 7 months, it’ll be a year in August . it’s so true sometimes the addiction talks to you like “one drink, one shot won’t hurt”, but as soon as i take that fake drink or shot in my head , my mind already wants another and then another, and that’s how sometimes i keep myself in check. I also talk to my partner about it, because like you he said you feel like you have to be secretive, not knowing if someone is going to accuse you of drinking or blame you instead of truly helping! But i would love to join a community or have a person to go to about it who has been through it as well and can check in with me, bc not that my partner doesn’t care as deeply as i do, but it’s nice to have someone who truly understand what you’ve been through bc of similar experiences. Anyways all of your podcasts are great, but this one hit home for me! ❤️
For my 10+ years I’ve listened to Mack, this is the best interview I’ve watched.. I’ve learned more about his personality in this hour because of the questions you asked and maybe because of the timing in his life! Brilliant stuff 🤞🏼
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Hi Jay, no idea if you will see this, but it would be so inspiring and thoughtful if you would want to see to get Nils Van Der Poel on the show, he won two golds in speed skating at the latest Olympics, gave away his gold medal for a bigger purpose and has now retired. He just has an amazing view of life and with a such bigger meaning, especially as an athlete. Keep going with the show, and thank you for the work and energy you are giving. All love
*"...the spiritual undertone...moving throughout India..."* ~ Macklemore
Love the way he phrased that, so beautiful and soothing just hearing it put that way
Wow!! All I can say is Macklemore knows the language of the heart!!!
I feel like I've been in a very honest, open and loving meeting.
I understood every single word he said although I'm not an artist, I am a human having a spiritual experience!!
ODAT❤️
And Macklemore is correct Seattle Washington is the most glorious place on Earth in the summertime!!!!🥰😘
This man has made some incredible music and a lot of people don’t know that. I wish him the best because it feels like he’s a good man and he has helped a lot of people.
I was talking to my friend yesterday and most of it was discussed with him. He is stuck in addictions and i know how to control him for better.
It's just that once you develop such a strong understanding you can very easily destroy that person or help him.I wish him not to encounter destruction.I really get goose bumps bcz all that you both said,not less than 80 percent i have repeatedly said this to myself in my head and shared with hundreds on the street.
They will definitely reciprocate
One of the best and inspiring podcasts ever. You have done the work and are continuing to do it, to live in the altruistic plane. Congrats and keep it going
God bless you Macklemore & Jay. Thank you for an authentic conversation. I am inspired to focus on my purpose without unnecessary societal noise.
We're witnessing one of the deepest therapy sessions I've ever seen documented -- I'm experiencing both of their povs and its all sorts of energy and ideas building upon eachother in the name of guiding Macklemore and all the rest of us watching needing this deep spiritual nourishment 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 so much vulnerability and development before our eyes.
I'm appreciative and connect w this.
4th level of intentions all the way, Baby!
Woah honestly my favourite interview to date on this podcast
Love this! While Ben was talking about ideas, honesty, being authentic, and not thinking about other people, his first drink turned into a rattlesnake.. I could just hear the lyrics of his song going through my head. amazing! Thank you both for it! And when I first heard Chant. I listen to it almost every morning! Much love.
Ben (and Jay) …. This was a great chat… thank you for sharing! I have the same random feelings of depression so hearing you both share your same experiences is so helpful.
I am responsible When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, i want the hand of AA always to be there, And for that im responsible............ Thank you Ben for Sharing and the meeting . Love ya Kid
I honestly have to say that I did not expect so much life wisdom from Ben, it's amazing. Folks who question the world in a healthy way and try to make things better. The vultures who compromise for money and ego are just weak and gross.
27:15 how Jay explains sad thoughts is amazing, comparing it to the weather.
What stays: know which opinions you take in and which you let go off (related to Selena's podcast) and be empathic to others and accept where they are, be honest to myself and seperate my abilities from who I am, so what I achieve or do(n't) doesn't define my worth.
I struggle with my mental healthy, with choicing, living in a world that is not made for us, with climate change anxiety, with physical problems, with acceptance and with balance, with perfectionism, overeating, a lot of youtube watching instead of doing things (which is actually physically unhealthy, but mentally this kind of videos are good).
I'm overall very anxious (I think a bit more than average because I have autism spectrum syndrome). And I'm turning 24 this year and I feel live goes too fast and I don't feel 23 at all.
I hope I helped someone to feel less alone by sharing my story, so it's not only a benefit for myself. Have a nice day!😊❤
Truly enjoyed listening to Ben’s journey, so honest & transparent. I loved what he said about being a creative and creating your art from intention. Needed to hear that 🙏🏽 also, love that he also hates the algorithm 🤣
You’ll never see this Jay, but this podcast episode was life changing and I needed this today. Thanks for helping me get thru ❤
@No Worries who ever you are there is recovery. I never thought that I would be an addict or an alcoholic but I am. I was in active addiction for years. I'm now in recovery. It was GOD doing for me what I couldn't do for myself. Make that call or go reach out. Some one will help you. If you can't find that person to help you go to the Dr or emergency room. Some body will help you. I pray that you reach out today. ❤️❤️❤️
What a great interview! I have never heard of bens music but wow I learned so much from his failures and achievements. This was good. I need to hear his art. ❤
Phenomenal conversation, really enjoyed that he felt comfortable asking you questions as well. Another great one Jay!
The lack of empathy has created such an emotional disconnect. Addiction is very much isolation and shame. You hit the nail on the head we don't share and shouldn't assume we all have the same internal dialogue.
Ben is such an authentic, charismatic, talented person. I'm always rooting for him to succeed! ❤
I’ve been waiting for this ❤
Thank you both 🙏🏼
A sincere conversation to learn more from! Keep up the good work Jay! 🎉
I just have to say… I HAVE so much respect for BOTH Jay and Ben. Could listen all day to either of them. I just wish that Ben had more opportunity so speak. It feels like Jay is taking snippets from Ben and going off on them and validating them. As an 'interviewer' (which is Jay's role here) you shouldn't get lost, or influence the interviewee to your narrative. Its great you're both on the same page.
But I certainly speak for myself (and maybe others) that I enjoy your podcasts, but most of your podcasts I enjoy the best are of people I know- and the questions you let THEM answer.
But, thanks anyway, We're all on a journey, nothing is universally right or wrong, hey.
Jay, mack, thank you both. And mack thank you especially for holding up the mirror for me and allowing me to see myself 🙏🙏
Amazing interview. The 1.5 hours flew by. A lot of the issues covered especially the addiction and creativity really resonated! Thank you both for sharing your stories. ❤
This is one of my favourite episodes so far. Genuinely impressed
I think Ben would really like Dr. Amen. He has really helped me.
Every truth spoken about Addiction to Self inadequacy.
Thank you for this❤
What a great podcast, and this episode blew my mind xxx
So grateful for this amazing conversation! What I will take with me from this, is the thought of being aware from which place my art comes from.
Another thing that will stay with me would be Jay's smart questions to get the most out of the other person AS IF HE ALREADY KNEW THE ANSWERS BUT JIST WANTED TO HEAR IT FOR VALIDATION OF TRUTH
Never understood why I have depression so often until my grown daughter pointed that it is adhd. There are awesome things I can accomplish/figure out, my mind is always going but my body doesn’t produce dopamine on the regular like most people. So when I don’t take my meds I go right back to being pulled down to depression. On my meds it’s weird to know how people normally feel…not depressed, just normal. I really don’t like taking meds. I eat super healthy, exercise, journal, self care, even have learned how to get my mind to shut down to allow me to sleep and am a glass half full kind of person. I wish I could find something to raise my dopamine levels without meds. Im exhausted but determined to figure it out. I know it’s out there….Do you know anyone that has concurred this without meds?
1:00:55 the example that Jay Shetty gave really happened to me!!!!!!
By far the best interview I’ve seen in a while. It helped me so much! Ben, you did an act of service just by doing this interview! Thank you!
I know thats right!
Jay Shetty you need to interview Tamaira Sandifer aka Miss Tee. She’s like the next Tyler Perry. Up and coming genius who is changing the trajectory of the entertainment business.
I’m your fan.always listening your podcast making this habit while on work🙂🙂🙂.
Felt every part of this episode! Thank you for sharing your recovery journey!❤️
Hi Jay, I’m your new subscriber and I watched your all previous video but I didn’t find brand Pitt interview.. please if you can interview with brand Pitt in next show , so I’ll be very thankful to you 🙏🏻🙏🏻
jay sir please can you do more podcast on monk and spiritual based. If you could, thank you to you
Dear brother Jay 😀🙂 it was not bad the beginning of the podcast 👍was another news. You know your intro was soo great 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Really enjoyed listening to him speak; very well articulated and profound words ❤ one of my fave vids 👍🏽
It's still easy to be thinking about self❤️
Only few words can tell you that he has had somewhat similar suffer/ journey of addiction
Jay can we get Kendrick Lamar on the show
Second this!
🔥🔥#raw #truth #educational 🙏🏽
Excellent honest conversation
Amazing conversation thank you both
This interview is so good…❤
LETS VIRAL THE SACRED chants the crowd
Macklemore Trevor and Selina have all been my highlights so far of watching the podcast so far I’ll check the rest of the episodes out though.
@JayShetty
Amazing conversation!☺
Fantastic conversation! ❤
Honest man.awsome
2 children only 2 children passed away from being poisoned by fentenal im a lost soul now thank you for postng
W mack, what an important pod!
Great video thank you!!!!!
Great interview, thank you
I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!
Great episode
Thank you for this interview. I am wondering if you performed at all or played music in any capacity in India.
Beautiful
Yeah man, only an addict can truly understand. How do you help yourself when you have a disease that lies to you. Shits messed up.
I wish I can understand why my ex is a criminal and a thief took all my life savings yet I m physically dealing with health? Everything is crumbling and hard to find purpose
Very interessting content.
Jay Shettys jersey is soo fire 😪🔥 what brand is it?
39:05 ish Not crazy at all. Spot on
Shoutout to whitney and bobby christina
"be a présent"
I'm thoroughly impressed by this material. A book on this topic was a revelation in my life. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze
1:12:59 what was that sound, lol Woof Arted
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Please disregard the wild urgency of my previous comments and I couldn’t charge my phone to tell you yesterday. I am sorry. Please forgive me.
Loved this one jay! It’d be amazing to have KRYIE IRVING On the podcast 🫶🏽
Jesus is the answer
Remove opera from ur vid
lol off topic, why are you pretty lol
I started my journey to recovery in 1989 and still wanted to do what I want. It was on Apr.19 1991 when I was at my lowest that I was willing to listen to what they were telling me I need to do to get this. I enjoy being sober more than anything today, I don't wake up with no regrates or guilty feelings and I don't let my emotion that was mostly about my childhood control me. I was always angry and bitter and drugs and alcohol was a means to suppress those feeling, I wish him the best on this journey one day at a time, and remain Grateful at all times.
Beautiful
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I accidentally played this podcast on the way to work (had On Purpose on my recently played) and I’m soooo glad I was able to hear this on my way to work (1hr drive). I cannot thank you enough for this interview! Such genuine conversation, advice and experiences! ❤️
That’s what I do as well
This is such an important and consequential conversation. Thank you both so much for sharing. This helped me uncover some of my own emotional steps that lead to isolation and addiction.
Ben could talk to me all day long.
Thank you for helping me better understand addiction in our community. I became open to the idea of becoming a foster parent because of your music as an introduction to adults who need help. I can't help the adults with what's hurting them but I can help care for their children while they get better. I am holding my foster baby today, five years after attending a Macklemore concert at the Dallas House of Blues and thinking through the people we will lose if we write off people struggling through addiction. It has helped me choose to see the whole person, not just label the parent of a substance abused infant an addict and assume everything about them.
This was an amazing interview. I didn't know Ben before today, but his expression around addiction and his struggles was moving. This episode is being saved 'Listen Again'.
I love this one... It's so true that we live in a society where we forget the benefits of the acts of service 🙏 it's been on my mind for a few months now... I'm trying to find a way to help in this world the best I could and this podcast inspired me to make that a priority. Thanks for sharing
Service can become a new addiction. An escape from those we are responsible for. There is a lot of Pastors, sponsors etc who serve others at expense of their loved ones
You bring up an important point about the potential downside of service and helping others. While serving others can be a fulfilling and meaningful activity, it's important to ensure that we're not neglecting our responsibilities to our loved ones in the process.
It's essential to find a balance between our commitments to others and our commitments to those closest to us. It's important to communicate openly and honestly with our loved ones about our commitments and responsibilities, and to ensure that we're meeting their needs as well.
If we find ourselves using service as a means of escaping from our responsibilities, it's important to take a step back and reassess our priorities. We can still serve and help others while ensuring that we're meeting our responsibilities to our loved ones as well.
Good luck!
@@AnnTsungMD I would rather be private success than public one. I no longer make that mistake. Mainly because the root of why I did what I did has been healed. I put a lot of effort in to partner with God and face my past and present shortcomings.
A valid point. While serving others can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience, it's important to maintain a balance and not let it become an unhealthy addiction or escape from our responsibilities to our loved ones. It's important to prioritize our relationships and make sure that we are meeting our responsibilities to those who depend on us. This can be challenging, especially for pastors and sponsors who may feel a strong sense of duty to their congregation or those they are sponsoring, but it's important to remember that we can't effectively serve others if we are neglecting our own well-being and relationships. So, it's crucial to find a healthy balance between serving others and fulfilling our responsibilities to our loved ones.
Thanks for having Ben on, Jay! I have always been a Mack fan and as a 35 year old who first went to rehab at 17…his music has spent many nights on replay. He has always been authentic and open about that. I’m the female version and for over a decade your music and interviews have helped me. Knowing who I am through God has helped tremendously too! Oh, I’ve been waiting for album since last year!! Just saying, lol. But hey, I’m an 80’s baby too. So happy you and your wife are together still and she gave you tough (and unconditional) love so you can continue to be of service. Thank you so much!!!
OMGOSH!!!!!what an absolute fantastic honest open account on addiction. So resonating .. Thank you both so much !!! God bless
I’m so glad to hear celebrities open up about who they really are. His service to all of us for showing his vulnerability contributes in a mighty way into this world!
Powerful and important content 🧡 good to know were not alone with these rollercoaster emotions of life 🔮
"The car is dented and needs to be fixed, I am not dented"
"4 levels of intention"
It's nice to see the humanity and humility among celebrities. It gives me hope for humanity
Just one more comment on the middle of so many but I just have to share. Thank you 🙏 I’m not in a bad spot at this moment but I recently lost a sister to suicide. It’s been very hard. From your talk I could relate this to a lot of stuff that happen to my sister. It helped me even to rethink the all situation. Hope you do your path the best way possible. I’m with you man. Thank you
Just AH-MAZING GUYS… this is just right on the money… I’ve been dealing with addictions and personality flaws and depression for a long time from opioids… this is just wonderful, it seriously helped me understand a lot about my self … thank you so very much. Just WOW
Great interview jay,I got alot of insight from this conversation thank you!! Do me a favor and get Rick Rubin on honestly it would change lives! Also Eric Rachmany from rebelution! Both are very influential!! Thank Jay! We love u man
Yessssss!! “Work on myself so I CAN give my best!!”” ❤❤
I started crying as I listened to this I currently struggle with it today … I hate it in tired of using and hurting people around be
Great Chat. I had no idea he struggled with addiction. Thank you for the honest chat about it.