DO THIS To Destroy Your Addictions TODAY! | Russell Brand

Very few of us are free from some form of addiction — alcohol, sugar, sleeping pills, sex, Instagram, co-dependent relationships, the list goes on. Russell points out that all our addictions stem from a common problem: spiritual disconnection. But when we admit we have a problem, believe in real change, accept help from others, and hand over our will and control to a higher power, we can begin to find freedom from our addictions.

ABOUT RUSSELL
Russell Brand is an award-winning comedian, actor, author, public thought leader and a passionate activist for mental health and drug rehabilitation. He is one of the most recognizable and best-loved comedy performers in the world, with a series of sold-out tours, best-selling DVDs, and a number of major film roles to his name. He is also the author of seven books, including Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions, and Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped.

ABOUT JEFF
I have had a lot of jobs: co-founder & CEO of Commune and, co-founder and co-CEO of Wanderlust, board member at Pure Edge. I have authored books, built a wellness studio, developed a retreat center, and created video platforms. Oprah even selected me to be part of the SuperSoul 100, a group of top entrepreneurs.

But aside from being a dad to three daughters, there is no job more humbling than hosting the Commune podcast. Every week, I interview people with esoteric expertise who are 10 times smarter than me. My nightstand has turned into a tower of books as I prepare for these interviews, learning everything from the neuro-chemistry of the brain to the inner workings of our justice system. It’s been an incredible challenge to deliver transformational content every Tuesday (and not embarrass myself). I hope you enjoy it!

Chapters:
0:00 - 2:21: What is Addiction?
2:22 - 2:54 Is Addiction Spiritual Affliction?
2:55 - 5:07 What Does Recovery Look Like?
5:08 - 6:34 What Gives Recovery Meaning?
6:35 - 12:45 The Importance of Mentorship
12:46 - 16:05 The Ideal Conditions for Successful Mentorship
16:06 - 19:39 The 12 Steps & Yoga
19:40 - 21:18 How to Prevent Relapse
21:19 Outro

ABOUT THE COMMUNE PODCAST
Hosted by Jeff Krasno, the Commune podcast features thoughtful conversations for modern times. Not always comfortable but definitely needed, we explore both humanity and our human-ness. How can we live healthy, purpose-filled lives and be in service of something bigger? Guests include spiritual teachers, poets, scientists, philosophers, and activists for food sustainability, functional medicine, mental and physical health, and collective healing.

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ABOUT COMMUNE
Commune is a course platform for personal and societal well-being. We create video courses with the world’s leading teachers across yoga and fitness, mindfulness, food and health, sustainability, and civic engagement.

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[rodneyamidon]

"addiction begins in pain and ends in pain" - I definitely feel that....

[idance]

I think a phone addiction is really underestimated

Update: based on the comments and some reflection: the social media apps on it makes you an addict to your phone, not the phone itself.

[ahambrahmasmi]

60 days sober from heroin etc. today! Thanks for sharing! Mr. Brand has emerged a fine specimen of a human being, as well as a beacon of hope for an addict such as myself)🙏🎯
Edit: 4 months clean!❤

[BrownGeorge-pwxo]

I started smoking 18 years ago as a teenage, Got addicted to cigarettes. Spent my whole life fighting Cigarettes addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[nbspanker]

When I was younger I thought RB was crazy. Now that I am older and a drug addict, everything he says makes so much sense.

[martinemeeks]

I think Russell Brand has to be one of the MOST HONEST people alive in the world today. He has made sobriety his mission in life and he not only talks the talk he walks the walk and in doing so has helped many others see the BS in their own life for and set an example for living and being true to oneself and to those around you. Thank you for all you do.

[baileyjohn]

I was a alcoholic (self identified) and a food addict, and also arguably a sex addict. Once I gave my life to God after a very traumatic event, I legit stopped all of this cold turkey, then I to cigs shortly (a pack a day) then another traumatic event happened and then I legit cracked emotionally. It was at that point that I realized I had to free myself from ALL external things, food (I fast consistently), negative people, thoughts and emotions, negative TV, gossip, everything.. Even coffee, I am doing much better now and just take life 1 day at a time

[luisrafaelayala]

I'm 3 years clean. Through 12 step program.🙏🏼💯❤🔥

[lauraleamarlyn]

My daughter at the age of 23 told me she was addicted to meth. I said ok, how often do you do meth? She just said 'I need rehab" Within 24 hours she was in one of the best rehab facilities in Virginia . Thank you Jesus for good insurance. Out of 16 residents, she was the only one for drug addiction.. The rest were ETOH. She took it seriously. It was Christmas time and she had me bring yarn and taught everyone to make hats on those crazy round things. I brought Christmas gifts for the girls. One girl looked at my gift and said... I never got a gift before. She was new to the program and was a heroin addict. Amy speaks openly about drug addiction and says, Mom, you don't know what its like..I get a craving if I open the cabinet under the sink. Chemicals. Oh sweet Jesus. My son, went to the same rehab facility for ETOH. Sadly, the alcohol addiction and undiagnosed mental illness took his life. thank you for letting me vent.

[Brandon-jupg]

I’ve been sober for a year and never really dabbled with drugs or alcohol, however I got drunk tonight and I realized how bad it is for someone. It completely tosses away all future inhibitions and only focuses on the moment and what you Can gain from every second that goes by. But in the long run it completely shatters your life, not only taking from your health, your time, your energy, judgement, mental clarity, and so so much more. It’s like living in a dream, a warped reality. Being sober is so much safer and leads to a joyful longterm future as opposed to a short term gratified life

[steceymorgan]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[anelafarrar-ivey]

As someone who had to quit drinking a few months ago, I keep coming back to this. It's so wonderful. He's very encouraging and grateful.

[kaylabarton]

The process of recovery
1. Admission of a Problem
2. Taking action and accepting change
3. A willingness to accept help from other people & handing over your will to a higher power
4. Take inventory
5. Sharing the inventory with someone else
6. Being willing to admit you have those problems
7. Sincere commitment to change
8. No longer about the self
9. Helping others
10. Remaining conscious and aware at all times
11. Prayer and meditation, connecting with our own understanding with God
12. Serve others

[williamwrench]

Anyone else out there struggling with alcoholism or another addiction and found your way here? It is awful- if I had known what this was like I never would have started down this path

[doc]

The biggest problem is we don't even know where addicted until we try to stop. Then the pain and drama begins. Eckhart Tolle really helped me in overcoming all sorts of addictions.

[pearl]

Why does addiction happen to the nicest and best sensitive people in this world 👀🌎

[twiznizzlenore]

Day 15 baby !!! I’m going the distance ! I’m going for speed ! Still a little sweaty whatever but dude I look so much better, IT GETS BETTER & just keep saying “ is that all you got ?” .. I laid in bed for 2 weeks in my own pee an vomit an worse, IT REALLY DOES GET BETTUH MATE :)

[NoName-wwlr]

Im an 30 year alcoholic but Ive been trying to sober up million of times. Ive been living many different countries and cities regarding work and Im not really social. Basically I attend AA group meetings etc but I didnt quite understand 12 steps so much. The point of it. Im on working on my steps and Im on my 3rd steps. Trying to read alot and watched videos. Im attending AA meetings as much as possible in video and in real life. Covid has made addicts lives hard. Thanks to Russel Ive started to understand the meaning of these steps. Nobody just didnt explain me the meaning of the steps. Everyone have a different version or Im just starting to understand the 12 steps. Im living day at a time and Im at the very beginning of my recovery.

[perspectiverenewed]

Restless, irritable, and discontent. Three words that sums up addiction.

[Souldumpin]

Just over 2 months sober! Good luck everyone💛