Russell Brand FINALLY Opens Up: Escaping A Lifetime Of Anxiety, Addiction & Finding Love! | E260
In this new episode Steven sits down with actor, comedian, and activist Russell Brand.
0:00 Intro
02:54 Your early context
09:05 What would have made you feel more valued?
15:19 Do you feel sorry for your younger self?
16:44 What direction would you have gone in instead?
19:11 Spirituality
22:55 What was wrong with what you used to be looking for?
26:00 How can we change ourselves?
34:26 Why should you question authority?
39:50 How did the departure of your father affect you?
43:31 The struggles your mother went through
47:36 Is this the reason Andrew Tate is so popular?
52:20 Are you optimistic people can put their differences behind them?
56:40 How do we get a collective society?
01:01:40 How do you personally live?
01:07:14 Can we overcome our issues or are we just managing them?
01:11:19 Your relationship with work
01:16:49 What are you working on improving?
01:18:42 Your religion explained
01:22:44 Romantic love
01:25:39 Your journey of fatherhood
01:29:16 The main lessons you teach your children
01:31:29 Why do you speak in the way you do?
01:32:34 Your new show
01:36:30 The last guest's question
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Thanks Steven and DCEO team - I learned a lot from our conversation about psychology and how we can improve our own channel. You’re an easy man to talk to and your success is well deserved. It’s clear independent media is a necessity in our rapidly changing world if we are to ensure balanced reporting. Although the bit where I nearly cried should be censored.
Thank you so much Russell 🙏
Your book is brilliant! Thank you ✨✨
No censorship! Lol
Russell, what you have to say makes a real difference to me and so many others. Thank you ❤
Thank you for your love, compassion, humbleness, and for your aspiration to find the truth. It would be great if you would deeply learn about religions on your own, I mean to read the scriptures. Thank you for everything!!!
Russel Brand verbalizes thoughts better than anyone I’ve ever heard. That is a valuable talent.
Great way of putting it. Paints with his words.
He's amazing, but he also speaks so abstractly to answer some personal questions. I found him to be a bit evasive most of the time.
I completely agree. You put that perfectly.
Absolutely, no word he speaks is superfluous At the same time, it can also be a huge talent to paint a full picture using only a few words Listening to a Scarface track the other day made me realize how equally genius that is. Using 5-6 words a bar ... 😮
A lot of people in recovery have this trait. It’s so admirable and just shows the possibilities and power in being sober. What a beautiful example.
RIP to those hundreds of thousands who did not find their way out last year. People with souls.......
Not only is this interview truly profound and moving but Russell's masterful command of the English language is a delight in itself...
So true! He s brilliant. His lexicon coupled with a deep understanding of humour and its delivery makes him such a good actor and comedian. Also pleased to realize my vocabulary is more advanced then i thought. Listening, not speaking though .
"Masterful command of the English language" you jest? By his own admission he likes using "long words". He is hard to listen to because of all his superfluous waffle.
Millions of words exist because they each convey a shade of meaning. I like words even if YOU consider them "superfluous waffle."
@@paulabrush3517 - normally I enjoy a good command of the English language: Stephen Fry, Richard Dorkins, both the Hitchen brothers. This fool is a mixed jumble of word salad.
@@PaulGappyNorris so why are you listening to him? May I suggest soft jazz? You seem a bit on edge...
Russel is the man who inspired me to get sober 4/24/21🙏🏽
Well done hun ❤
Good work. ❤
Great news....well done you.!!
Well done ❤🙏🏼
Report please. Still sober?
I'm exhausted after watching Russell he has such intensity he feels so deeply he had me crying on and off throughout the whole interview he has such depth. Such heart such love
Connected to the highest power.
I understand; his energy is pure; he is on fire, and that intensity is fueled by his passion to support others, so I can imagine his laser of light, his sword of truth and strong loving focus has sent that light into all the places where dead and dense energy are holding on inside us, as we listen, and this light is clearing, loosening, and dismantling all that no longer serves us. I suddenly fell asleep, had to LAY DOWN...I took a nap for an hour, to allow the energies to move through me. I know that hour nap helped me, as it was playing, and then I went back and listened to the whole thing again, wide awake. Ha. So good!
As an addict in recovery for almost 5 years now.. this is brilliant- youre both brilliant. I could listen to yall chat forever ❤
Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Shrooms helped my son get off opioid ❤
How do I reach out to him? Is he on Instagram
This is the best Russel Brand interview I’ve seen yet. I’ve watched a lot and this is him being real, self aware and open at his finest.
1:22:32 "Religion shouldn't make you hate other people, religion should make you love everyone...they've all got that written in there. Then, why don't we focus on that bit? Because if people start doing that you can't manipulate and move 'em around on a little chessboard and turn 'em into little consumer blobs." So much YES.
Yes, I agree! Speaks from his heart. That's why so profound, rich and valuable.
The man is the medicine we need. ❤
Such a great interview
It speaks to his recovery work and healing.❤
Russell is just so clear headed. So glad he got sober, shares his brilliance with the world and didn't hide his light
What a beautiful soul he is. I really love his true self. It shows that it feels so good to him 💗
Thank you to everyone who makes interviews like this possible. I'm in the recovery community and this was a blessing to me.
Positivity sent your way ✨️ ❤🙏
@@jennifermitchell6975 Thank you .
Happy for u ,keep it up
It is so good to hear your gratitude, a sign you are doing well today. Yay!!!
I have been searching myself to find the best understanding and education to help me beat my bonding and addiction to opioids that are prescribed to me for chronic pain management. The balances and checks for this are very loose. There was also a very well done TED talks on addiction that was very interesting and I highly recommend checking out. 15mins long roughly. 👊🧡👍
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporesss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporesss
This guy, I didn't used to take seriously, but nowadays he has become an inspiration. He gets it. Loneliness is one of the root causes of addiction. This world is fkd up and we need to restore the family model, real connections, real intimacy
The nuclear family model is flawed because it's isolated and cut off. Very unwholesome and unnatural. We need to stop overemphasizing biological relationships, we need to urge each other strongly to find our respective tribes. Your tribe is not always your blood family.
I couldn't agree more with your comment. He used to annoy the life out of me but nowadays he really is an inspiration 💜🇬🇧✌
The real world isn't Loli pops & rainbows! Although some of us have empathy for others,it doesn't balance out 😢The cruelty and judgemental ppl are there to prove that we must love ourselves SO we can love others ...In order to awaken we must allow the lack of light thru only showing us the darkness we confront ❤
As a technical instructor of over 4o years, I am genuinely and sincerely impressed with Russel Brand’s ability to speak at such a level that points to an intellect that retains complete control of his thoughts while extracting the proper terminology to convey his thoughts orally. A truly magnificent mind. A great, superior guest! Thank you.
Right!!
YES!!! He’s a role model for young and older!! It’s refreshing he’s not like the entertainers in Hollywood- leftist puppets.
Thats true but trying to sound too clever just prolongs the monologues made by one trying to make a simple point. You could of said what you said in 15 words. Efficient word selection is a bigger skill. Your sentence actually doesn't make sense by the way. No hate, just an observation. 'Points to an intellect that retains complete control' is where you went wrong.
You are joking right, or maybe you are American and easily impressed by some long words and misused vocabulary?
@@aldozilli1293 If you are saying Americans are READILY impressed with long words and proper use of vocabulary which bespeaks of intelligence, yes. no joke intended.
I rarely feel the need to comment on content I watch but this is one if those rare occasions that Im captivated to such a depth I will. I really felt this podcast. The line of questioning flowed like a symphony. The dialogue thought provoking, inclusive and layered with love, hope and meaning. It took me completely out of myself for almost two hours in a way I rarely experience. Russell’s God given gift to articulate abstract ideas poetically with substance that draws identification is mind melting. Also an addict and only 3 days sober again I really needed this. I loved the idea of reverse engineering our own narrative to accrue wisdom even when tragic bring fresh perspective to my recent failings and almost imbues them with layers of love and compassion intertwined with meaning to use as fuel for moving forward. Thank you for this pod cast loved it
One day at a time. Sometimes one hour at a time. Then, 5 minutes at a time. That’s good enough for all of us. God bless you.
@@mR-dc4oq💯% Spot on.. 🤝🏻
Damn, well said.
Day 60
How are you now?
Russell I read you’re book and I think you’re spot on when it comes to the journey and recovery. I feel exactly the way you describe from childhood to addiction to recovery. I was an extremely heavy user of crack, heroin, and fentanyl. I was deemed unrecoverable. But after 1/4 oz of crack a day, 8gms of fentanyl IV, and thousands of pills later along with 15 fent ODs I got clean. Been a year and 3 months clean. Truly a miracle. If anyone feels like they’re too far gone, believe and trust that you are not. We all have a chance to get clean. Realize this and want it. Want it more than anything else and you will attain it, when you’re ready.
Amen, take it 10 minutes at a time the first week because anyone can do anything for ten minutes, even getting eaten by a friggin' shark cause we know it happens, you too can get through each day at by only staying in the present minutes you are living in. So pray as much as you need to, ask for heelp from whatever resources are available, take lomotil for diahrhea, advil for aches & sleeping med like trazodone will knock you out the first 7 nights. Muscle relaxers for jimmy legs, lots of water & chicken broth too, jello if you can. Then: believe you'll be clean & free because that's a most needed ingredient to do anything = the belief that it's possible. It IS possinle for you & hundreds of thousands prove it daily. You can be free & it may take you a couuple of tries to get it to stick, but you learn more about how to succeed, what to avod each time so if you just keep getting back up, you can not be held down by this, you WILL take back your own life!!
"We are not competing with perfection we are competing with corruption." Great words to think about.
We don't need to compete with anything...that's part of the issue.
Yes!! B
thinking 101 : must try harder
Lawlessness
😂😂😂
Russell has become one of my favorite people in media over the last few years. His journey is a worthy one.
Not sure what's worthy about switching from being a left-wing radical to a right-wing shit stirring liar :(
I hope you saw him when he was on Fox News? That was amazing.
I totally agree. 'Let your ambition be the achievement on earth of a heavenly civilisation' [Bahai writings]
His insight on so many subjects is priceless! I don't know where we'd be without him, actually. I've learned SO much from him.
@vickiroberts3469 it's OK. You still have time to learn from others who are honest
I’m not ever impressed by “celebrities “, however this man is IMPRESSIVE ☺️
Absolutely. He is a real, actual human being, without the hubris of Hollywood. He says what a lot of us are thinking and feeling, in ways that are more eloquent and thorough than some of us can on our own.
Why?
Because he verbally & facially conveys basic truths in a way that conveys he's not b.s.ing you or trying to spout catch phrases, but that he really hopes to get us to understanding the beautiful creatures we all are & that we stem from one source, true brothers & sisters as children of creation, the creator. He KNOWS most everything in this matrix of a world is just scenery, on which our stories are lived.
Ugh, when he talks about his little girls...it brought me instantly back to that feeling a parent has that can be difficult to put into words 😭❤🥰 like a very spiritual love.
Russell is a legend in my eyes. He has come from the bottom and raised himself he is selfless. I’ll never forget what he done for the mothers in East London. He stood by them and fought for them to stay in their area instead of being moved away from family support by Newham council. Russell I thank you from my heart and soul. May God always walk by your side ❤️💛💚🙏🏼
Beautiful
He’s awesome!!! ❤❤🙏🙏
Yes he verbalisés how I feel Love this guy He speaks to many he speaks to me and I hope he speaks to you
He did the same in Whetstone on the Sweets Way Estate, coming along when residents were camping out overnight to try and stop being evicted from their homes to make way for new developments. Russell is a living legend and such an interesting man
I went from loathing Russell to loving Russell. He's proof that no matter how far gone someone may seem, they are redeemable. Whether they want to be redeemed is the question.
I hope the interviewer would consider not affiliating with any authoritarian organisation. It just isn't worth selling his soul for money. Let's hope he comes to that realisation and grows as a person.
@@mral4381can you elaborate?
Same here. I can’t believe how much insight RB has into so many topics that are relevant in our society today. He’s a top guy.
I agree 👍
@@user-gs7or4fi2nHe's a shill Triple 6s . He's spouting things we already know He's no savior Anyone can look up this stuff. He works for them
Russel Brand is an amazing communicator! And he has went through struggle and addiction, and found profound truths of life that he shares with the rest of the world! Simply amazing!
This is my all-time favorite interview with Russell Brand. Well done.
It's not that easy to be so vulnerable and revealing. Well done @RussellBrand! Any time someone can take the hardships of their past and turn them into something so inspiriting, as the Buddhist Monks told me, "You've won!" I've save the interview to share with the kids at risk I'll be taking to Belize to complete their high school education! You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing!
I’m in recovery 205 days today, I admire Russell, he was a great role model during my work to recovery.
Keep at it . Stay strong .
Keep going. You got this
That's awesome! Everyday is a blessing for u. Of course you will have good times and bad times still, thats life, but just remember from the depths of your despair has come your recovery. And you can reach levels of happiness you have never experienced from any drug. Be kind to yourself, praise your courage and never ever give up the dreams you may have wanted before addiction swerved your path. I always say " when life throws u curveballs, and it will, throw that MF back as hard as u can. You are not alone. ❤ ( and eat well and drink loads of water 😂)
Congratulations, keep up the great work. Big hugs.
Well done ❤
I watch Russell every day, as an 80 year old female, I learn such a lot from him.
That is awesome and Beautiful ❤️
God bless you Ann, please pray for us.
This warms my heart so much 💗 I love that these messages touch so many people and it really does show we're all one. Blessings to you and all 💖
Do you play the banjo when watching his vids?
How amazing and beautiful that is 💗
Such a great interview. Steven, you make your interviewers dance in a genuine heartfelt way. I love how you share how you relate. I can now put Russell in the category of "my people". He's a philosopher, a comedian, a wisdom heart. I agree with the necessity of being conscious. That's where I am learning to stand. Listening to Russell is so supportive for me. He is a mentor. I learned more about him today. ( and me) I want to listen again. Thank you!
He is a self confessed narcissist, you should be running. Maybe definition of the terms used to describe Brand should be published at top of article . Narcissistic personality disorder leads to abuse of everyone in the circle. Hmm. Many times Russel has told people to shut up about their own drug addiction while pretending he is a reformed addict. 😊
Yeah.same.
@@willsshepherd2976 Hmmm.........and yet here you are on a video about him, scrolling through the comment section to add your wholly negative assessment of a person's character, that's odd in itself. I'm willing to bet good money you've spent less than an hour of your life researching Brand & his life, so you haven't done enough to actually know whether your version of him is true or if this commenter's view of him is the truth or if (what's more likely the truth is) that he's a 'guy', just like most guys/human beings who are stuffed full of a contradicting qualities, both good & bad, just like every single one of us self righteous, opinionated, unmerciful, half blind, judgey humans are.
I vividly remember Brand during his addict phase. I thought he was mad, a loony. But today, I hold him in awe, like a modern day Phoenix rising from the ashes to emerge fully whole, a man worthy of my total respect. I saw an woman on a talk show once, who when questioned by the TV host what was the difference was between a "religious" person and a "spiritual" person, she took a long pause then said, "A religious person TALKS about hell. But a spiritual person has been there, and back."
Thank you for the insight about the difference between a religious person and a spiritual one. That was a brilliant concept.
@@carolsterritt6104 You're welcome. I've been using this definition for 15-years now.
Well said.
I think Brand is a genius.
@@carolgarrett1786 I completely agree. What an incredible mind, and spirit, was lurking under all the drugs and booze.
The absolute perfection of Steven knowing when to hold space in silence. Wonderful episode.
Ikr
Yes, he has a gift.
Agreed
A deep 'YES' from me; thank you to both of you.Thank you for walking the paths, no matter what.
You're so welcome! Team DOAC Xx
I cant belive you even considered interviewing this sex predator. Im leaving your channel. He is so narcissistic. If your were truly healed Brand you'd embrase nearly crying as a genuine natural emotion of vulnerability not to be censored. Just because you have embellished your life as a guru dosent mean I cant see though your deflecting facade about society and media's negative influences on your life. Be brave and own up.
No Words, just wow! Thank you so much for hosting Russell Brand! I'm not saying anything profound here, I'm mainly commenting to help the algorithm! I ALWAYS learn so much watching your podcasts. Sending prayers and love/light
This is the stuff young teens need to be watching in history/english/psyche classes -- learning from people who have learned the lessons already and discussing them. We're blessed to have so many strong people like Steven who seek out these people's stories and give us the space to watch and listen to them
you think they will allow that?
Yes
100 %
You might be one of the best interviewers I've ever seen. The way you're able to tap into people's truth, take away their shields and make them feel safe enough to be vulnerable is a testament to your high level of compassion interest and empathy. You remove ego from people due to the nature of their success, probably live through ego often. You have a gift, and I'm glad you use your gift this way.
Wow! So incredibly well said 🎉🥰🥰🥰
@@latriciadrake7770 thank you ☺️🙏🏼
This was brilliant - I got so lost in trying to work out what Russel was saying that I wouldn’t be able to form the next question. We’ll done SB
So True
Wow! Wonderfully said 👏🏾💫💚
I really appreciate Russell; his courage and willingness to speak up, despite being mocked, looked at as fringe...He chose his spiritual path over fame. And from listening to him over the years, he feels called to be a helper to other human beings and a person who stands up for Freedom.
Russel is a poetic man. Just a lovely vocabulary and so sophisticated, intelligent from the heart and soul
My whole self says YES! THIS! I spent 38yrs in heroin addiction, and now 5yrs sober. I appreciate how you speak the realities I am now attempting to live. Grace and gratitude resonate. Thank you! I would love to be in Russell's presence.
Congratulations...you rock!
38 years addicted to heroin no chance what's so ever of ever getting off heroin being on it that long that's a fact moderating it down to a acceptable level is certainly the best you or they could do and that's another fact.
🙏well done
I was in active addiction of Heroin, Crack and alcohol for 18years!!!! I’m now 11 years sober, it took many years to catch up emotionally etc ….that’s the reality of what he’s alluding to….by the way well done on your 5 sober ❤
Me too !!! Fortunately I've never had addiction issues however I love his message. Congratulations to you on your sober journey.
Russell is one of the few profoundly wise voices of our generation. So thankful that he gave himself a chance at life, resulting in who he has become, and that he shares himself with us.
Well said
Except his channel has now become an echo-chamber. He has a clear business model - rope in the right-wing Americans. I don't mean that the current "left" are good by that statement. Note what topics he doesn't address that are of huge importance - you'll see those are no-go or uninteresting topics for his chosen audience. He has been spreading some nonsense of late. Started out well. what a pity. Is he still addicted to fame and money?
@spiral-m no i don't feel that. He calls out the left as they are most vocal and especially in the US are in charge. Not falling for the left and their narrative needs to be called out and the moment anyone does they are branded right or far right which is pretty laughable.
His energy and essence is like wow!!!! His Gift is crazyyyyyy!!! The way he express his thoughts are paramount...
My favorite interview you've done on this channel. Russel is an amazing individual. We are blessed that he exists.
Bookmark this comment so we can revisit in a year or two's time.....
@@histonftm You do realize that he's being taken down, intentionally, destroyed in the public's view BECAUSE he dared to publicly expose these truths to the general public.... don't you? Do you really think if he was as bad as they're making him out to be now, that he would've somehow come out of the "times up" movement unscathed; like he did....to then give this interview & suddenly be attacked days later, this many years since the supposed incidents are said to have happened? I'm not saying whether or not he ever did any disgusting behavior; I have no way to know for sure but I will say that I believe ALL famous people, who stay in favor with the general public, have participated in behavior that'd make us barf. They're treated like gods, even if they may be some of the worst humans to ever exist, they're allowed to do whatever they want to, to whoever they want to do it, solely due to the huge amounts of money they have & make for the companies/rich people they work with. So who knows what he may've done, but.................. notice that as long as he kept his mouth shut about how: foreign owned corporations or conglomerates & some within our government (via clandestine operations) have methodically taken over most of the control of America's essential services (through stock takeovers etc.) like our water, electrical grids, satellites, interstates, trucking organizations, hosptals, cable, internet, oil fields & more, via multi billion dollar bids on government contracts given to foreign entities til we've lost control now over our own infrastructure, all we built with the people's money, meant to benefit us, cause we no longer own them, while also huge swaths of America (homes, apartment buildings, land) has been bought up by China now (that's why property values soared for a few years as they did)......... But til he blasted the truth about that & more, til he said unite, we're not each other's enemy & that governments do not care about our lives, he was not accused.... but the moment he he spoke out suddenly accusations came ?? It's too obvious what's going on there.
Steven, it is so refreshing to listen to an interview where the interviewer actually let's the interviewee talk. No unnecessary interruptions, you really listen to what the person in front of you has to say. It's so rare these days. Along with your own experiences and open mindset, it always makes for a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable experience for the listener. So well done and thank you! 😊
It's easy to listen when conversing with someone as clear and well spoken as Russell
Steven is awesome at this, I've watch so many of his interviews so thoughtful, great listening with reciprocal talk and more thoughtful questions
I agree 100%. Steven’s quality listening is a demonstration of his great intelligence.
One of the most powerful meditations I’ve ever heard was from Russel. I listened to his meditation and he said “forgive yourself. Forgive yourself for the mistakes you’ve made. You made mistakes and it’s ok. You’re still enough” and honestly that HIT me like a ton of bricks. Russel is such an inspirational character and he symbolises so many of us. What a guy. Thankyou for this episode.
Beautiful to hear :) Where can we find this meditation?
@@earth.gratitudethey are all on his utube channel.
@phoenixstylex he has 2 channels on here and one judt fully focuses on meditation yoga and all things spiritual. Awakening with Russell brand.....Peace
Russell is great at expressing his beliefs and talking about his spiritual journey. I love his sense of humor and mannerisms.
This man is so self aware. I love listening to him and learning from him
Beware , he is a narcissist, they are incurable
😭 Profound appreciation for his ability to articulate so beautifully the things we all feel but can’t find the words for. ❤️ TY Russel. 🙏
Satanist Russ.
Totally. He speaks so naturally like hip hop stream of consciousness
@@curtisowenI was literally thinking the same as I was listening to him speak.
@@Donna777 cool 😊
I'm 52 and have seen and been part of many discussions, I have read and studied many things. I am a CEO and a therapist. This is one of thmost authentic interviews I have ever seen. Thank you both.
Agreed. He's congruent on all levels.
Well said, I agree.
russell and stephen are on another level!
@@carplife5225 Interesting watching the interview with Deepak Chopra too. Russell and Deepak have clearly arrived at similar conclusions from different childhood experiences. Many different paths lead to self-discovery.
I just want to THANK YOU (from Italy) for sharing all of this. This video is so precious to me. I'm literally taking notes and adding stuff from my point of view about my life-experience. I don' even know when I'll finish watching this, because every once in a while I stop the vid, and start writing down what's said and/or pieces of my life. Thank you so much for this!!! I'm happy and grateful you're all here in this frame of time with me 💗 we all look at the same moon and at the same stars. we're all in this together 🌱
I literally went through the same changes he went through as far as needing spirituality to handle life. Still in it in fact and he said some things that I’ve been thinking but couldn’t express and the fact he said you have to be specific made me appreciate poetry and wordplay in a whole different level, I am going to hit the books and become better at expressing myself. I find myself having a lot of problems with the people I love not knowing how to communicate my thoughts and always blamed it on not really knowing how I feel. I believe I’m wrong and will do this instead.
"I have to do quite a lot to not be crazy" I feel you Russell.
1:10:14
😂 I just wrote that down. Resonates so hard!!
I'd love to do all that or some of it each day but I'm not dedicated enough.
Its genius how Russel can go from talking about something general and turn it in to spoken word or poetry - You can see his passion in his way of thinking and wanting to share this with others. Love it!
Probably come in handy in the prison canteen
I was literally about to say this very same thing when I came across this comment.
Rapist.
@@ebonyjohnson1580 what one? about the canteen?
He had been There and done it.
Steve, I have to say, you are such an amazing host. To your guests, but also to us, your audience. I love how you care to share the appreciation you have toward where you are right now with you channel. Anyways, keep the good ways up 😊
Good that Russell said he learned a lot from this interview. Time for Russell to up his Brand!!!❤❤
You ask all the right questions in order to get the most out of your guests. I like that you give them time to speak without interruptions and your empathy is genuine. Well done!
I totally agree! Not alot of people can do that or slow down enough to realize it. Some of the questions he comes up with are unreal and being able to take it to another level creates this podcast to be unique and real. You get to know the guest speaker and Russel.
Beautiful interview. Russell is a real gift to humanity
@@borodel619 yes were all worth it and need to keep fighting
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Long as by "humanity" you don't include the oppressed sure
@@UntetheredBanshee what's he done to the oppressed (whoever they are) specifically?
@@emmanuelwil-jeffyou’re only “worth it” if you’re fighting. Few do, therefore few are.
Russell Brand is such a breath of fresh air. I truly believe he is able to speak to so many only because of the walk he had early in life. His explanation of connection to God being the key to living a good life speaks truth to so many of us. I pray he continues to share his wisdom so that we can see many more change their course for good.
Russell talks fast and passionately, but he speaks truth. Bless you both for this. ❤
As a June 4th 1968,male,I seem to u derstand you on a very profound way.I understand the mental acrobatic way we tend 5o decipher outer stimuli,and the very deep and real insecurities and the way we can change certain aspects of our outerpersonality and the ridged morals that we tend to stay in,it's almost like you are a twin of MIne.Its very interesting.
After following him since his rise, fall, and re-building of himself piece by piece....This deep and beautiful interview was miraculous and mind blowing. This is a message that every addict should hear ...and spoken in the way only Russel Brand can speak it.
And considering we're all addicts, in one form or another, everyone should watch this, seeing how much there is to take away and apply to our struggles, frustrations, and day-to-day lives. ♥
@@Lisa-sk8ni Brilliant post. I believe Russell has glimsped Humanities future , which is Unity in Diversity under GODS UMBRELLA. Millions of good hearts and souls from EVERY NATION and EVERY CREED are moving towards a beautiful of unity
Agreed , great post. I believe Russell has glimsped Humanities future , which is Unity in Diversity under GODS UMBRELLA. Millions of good hearts and souls from EVERY NATION and EVERY CREED are moving towards a beautiful of unity
My feelings exactly
‘’ that little boy (Russell speaking of himself as a little boy) is with me right now (as an adult)and we are alright”!!! That hit me in the heart like nothing has ever hit me before. That was profound to me!
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Steven, thank you for your podcast. Your interview questions are brilliant and significant. I love you. Now, I could listen to this particular video with Russell over and over again. One of the most meaningful interviews that has resonated directly with me. How Russell has turned his life around is commendable. I can relate to all of it deep within my head and in my heart. Russell is real, smart, brilliant and inspiring. I cried, that is how much it meant to me. I wrote a book about my experiences, and it helped me get the narrative out of my head and onto paper, but now I realize that I held back avoiding going to deep into certain events. I didn't want to be viewed as a victim. I found strength to go through my life wearing a smile, all the time holding my tears. Now in my 60s, I am beginning to understand why I did some of the things I did. I just wanted to be loved, something I never felt growing up. Russell, I love you, spiritually, with all my heart. 💝
Steven just asks the best question, he’s a great counterbalance to Russell’s mania
Unlike many others, I did not have any previous knowledge of who this guy was except as a comedian who I’ve never watched. But WOW, did he just blow my mind! I was hypnotised by his extraordinary linguistic abilities! His command of the English language and ability to communicate his ideas so succinctly was an absolute joy to listen too. He is all heart and soul and his incredible journey through life so far has moulded him into an extraordinary human being! He just oozes wisdom, love and compassion for himself and humanity. I’ll be thinking deeply about everything he said.
He has a channel where he talks a lot about all kinds of things, his verbal IQ is really a thing to behold!
Compadsion for everyone except the lgbtq community sure
@@UntetheredBansheeso sorry to hear that about him! 😢
@@UntetheredBansheeI've not noticed that
I think that Russell has an incredible mind, the way that he throws words together in a poetic way to reveal deep meaning is truly unique, he is a like a modern-day Rumi.
I think that Russell has an incredible mind, the way that he throws words together in a poetic way to reveal deep meaning is truly unique, he is a like a modern-day Rumi.
Yes, I recognized this too. I enjoyed hearing him articulate his thoughts. I also enjoyed hearing him talk about God!
meh, he's just Britsh 😂 it wouldn't sound as good coming from an American
As a 49 year old woman in recovery this speaks to me deeply. Thank you for helping bring awareness, education and most importantly, normalcy to such an important subject. Knowledge is power. Much love and light for those who are struggling. Easy does it. You can do it. You are worth it. God Bless 🫂🪬🩵
Such an ABSOLUTE beautiful talk. This is by far my favourite. As a father of 4, it touched me profoundly when he says "in the best case scenario, they are walking into a future and you won't be there to guide them through"
By far my favorite episode. Russel speaks from the soul, and that is a superpower!!
Of all the sermons I've listened to at church for the last 34 years.. this makes more sense. Preach brother ❤️🌟
Peace
I would imagine you are not alone . I believe Russell has glimsped Humanities future , which is Unity in Diversity under GODS UMBRELLA. Millions of good hearts and souls from EVERY NATION and EVERY CREED are moving towards a beautiful of unity
'Let your ambition be the achievement on earth of a heavenly civilisation' [Bahai writings]
@@danielwaisman6935 'Let your ambition be the achievement on earth of a heavenly civilisation ' [Bahai writings]
Until you find your own inner path beyond being perpetually preached to.
Man, he is so well spoken. It’s like listening to a book.
Well stated
Absolutely 💯
So admirable
Need this as a transcript so that I can go through this and look up all the words and terms that I'm not familiar with to get a better understanding and appreciation for the interview.
@@northernfox6420 Transcripts are available in the last menu button to the right. I usually cut and paste them into a word document so I can do searches easier.
The very last part made me cry... That's a terribly terribly good thing as I haven't allowed myself to cry for such along time, I've just been angry.... Thankyou
Thank you for putting this interview back up on your Channel it seems there was a period of time that I could not access this particular interview.
I'm an addict and struggling I cried so many times during this about living a life of lack and not being at ease and when he said if he could go back and give himself a message it would be your alright that broke me what a man Russell is I've watched his life play out since big brothers little brother how much he's changed brilliant diary of a CEO is best podcast on KZhead hands down 👏🙏❤️
Yes I keep telling my son that. I guess it’s not his time yet. You have to be ready for what DOAC offers. So glad I found it!
❤ from Brazil. God bless you.
Hope ur good bro frfr sending love
I cried, too! Hope you're doing ok (now 2 months later)! Love from Alabama 💜
You are enough. ❤️
Respect to anyone that achieved getting out of an addiction
And anyone trying. Don't give up on the journey
How about those that try?
I try every day. I'm a whole lot better this year than I was last year. I'll never stop trying.
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I think he must give hope to those who battle the pain that has led them to addiction the concepts he puts forward can be used by anyone it just takes awareness & compassion for yourself .........spirituality fills our whole existence you don't need to believe in a religion or their version of god ......but it is who we are inside
This channel did an outstanding job choosing just the right questions for such a valuable guest.
That trailer at beggining is absolutelly briliantly cut
He managed to verbalize what many of us think and feel ❤
Agreed. I believe Russell has glimsped Humanities future , which is Unity in Diversity under GODS UMBRELLA. Millions of good hearts and souls from EVERY NATION and EVERY CREED are moving towards a beautiful of unity
The fact that you think something does not mean that you are correct.
@@mewho6199🤨
Seriously ! That itself is a humongous gift! If I could speak like this!! No introvert needs 😂
I’ve blown into these same ideas, it’s kinda 🌰 when Yourself starts with ideas., and he find other people who actually have researched these ideas….then you realize it’s not just “ideas” it fascinating how it occurs increments 59:31
Oh my goodness. Russell just perfectly described my feelings when he said 'I realised I'd been having an anxiety attack my whole life'. I may have been happy when I was very little, but I can't remember. From the time/age when I can remember, my parrents fought, finally split & it took 8 years for them to get divorced, because of a change in the law, halfway through the proceedings. It was a very turbulent time. My Mum left home a couple of months before I started senior school. We moved home that year too. Internally I was a mess. This was 1968 & suddenly, the boys in big school were scary. They bullied the girls, a lot. They sexually assaulted us on a regular basis & we never thought to report it, because nobody had ever taught us that it was wrong. So we put up with it, even though it made me a bag of nerves every day at school. Then, when I was 15, I was raped by a middle aged Man. I became pregnant & had to undergo an abortion. Another very traumatic time. I was living with my Mum by then & kept what happened from my Dad, as he would have blamed her. And finally, I will get to the point (apologies for the long ramble). Ever since then, I have always been on edge, because you never know what is around the next corner. I've lived my life in perpetual fear. It didn't necessarily show on the outside, in fact I was a bit of a clown. But I noticed the fear for the first time, while sitting on a bus. I suddenly became aware that I was clenching my buttocks. Then realised that every part of me was tense. It was like a type of locked in syndrome. Throughout my life, that has never changed. If I put my mind to relax, I can manage it, but my default position is where every part of my body is tense. It's no wonder that I suffer a lot of cramps. The rape was followed by disastrous relationships & now, I am 66 & what Russell just said, was a sort of lightbulb moment. I've obviously always known that I've been on edge for what seems like forever, but hearing his words, just summed it up perfectly.
I am so sorry you went through these awful events, but kudos to you for persevering. Of course you feel on edge, tense, and defensive. My hope for you is to come to know Jesus as your savior who gives the peace of the Holy Spirit. It is the only peace that is real, and with Jesus and His peace, I’ve been able to not feel anxious and unsettled. Hugs to you.
Hug! You have known how people can be at their worst and so it may be hard to hear the love that Russell Brand has for all people. I hope that at times you are able to let down your guard with someone you trust.
Very brave to put this into words.. and you also have a great insight and I think it will get so much better for you xx
@gaysy1st - I'm so sorry for everything you've been through and yet grateful that you're still here and able to bravely share your story with us. I pray that you get to live the rest of your life in peace, love and deep, abiding joy. Know that you are enough, you are wonderfully made, you are priceless and you are loved beyond measure 💗.
I can identify whole heartedly (and physically) with so much of what you said. I am in a state of intense anxiety at all times. My body is never relaxed and I am on high alert with literally every passing millisecond. Life is hard enough without having gone through such terrifying, blatantly abusive experiences at such a young age. Sending you virtual tight bear hugs (or loose, if it feels safer) and healing vibes to you. Time for me to start my journey of self healing as well ♥️
This is so so powerful. Russell brings tears to my eyes. I found myself second pair of parents without know why I do such thing and I felt guilty for it even though I love them with all my heart, till the moment Russell said we must find other parents, I realised it and the weight was lifted. Thank you for making and sharing this interview. 🙏 The idea of letting working people own the essential infrastructure is so little-known, because I work along this line, I know how powerful and transitional this can be. If you happen to be reading this, though many things are rotten, there is hope. 💚
I was very active in AA for about 5 years and gradually gave myself (my time) over to the demands of my job at the time. Since I was so "needed" at my job, I gradually began to miss meetings and eventually eased myself out of the program and fellowship completely. If I'm honest, my life was happiest when I was involved and actively practicing the spiritual principles. I'm looking to ease myself back in to living more like I was then and found this talk very inspiring. I recently moved and would like to find that group of people again and get back to it. This was a great place to start. Thank you.
I found this podcast overwhelmingly emotional. I feel like when something touches you this way it must be close to something very important, real and truthful. He is one of a kind, but I think an important person in our modern culture. Thank you for giving him another platform to share and explore with us from.
He's not one-of-a-kind -he's one of billions of addicts. The behavior is all out of control. Whether screwing over Katy Perry or the girl down the street, doesn't matter. Perhaps you may be surprised what actually goes on in your neighborhood He's a commoner. An addict. Who hurt a lot of people and then got nice teeth Probably his most exceptional quality is being a Brit with nice teeth
You should read his books! They’re so incredible. Homie who commented before me just a real negative person who obviously hasn’t been thru a whole lot in life.
@@fitbroomdisagree, he probably is an addict as well who understands both sides. I’ve been through tons more than Russel. When you survive it you can actually learn far more than most people ever will. It is one of the greatest teachers. He got lucky to get out of that life fairly early. But he always got substitutes in other forms rather than conquering it. Plenty of people have more wisdom but aren’t ever heard from and put into the spotlight. It may very well be you that hasn’t been through enough yet. I would have a slightly different take than that guy but I can understand where he is coming from. I wouldn’t be so negative I guess, but I get the anger. The propping people up like this is not healthy either. If you were at the level of some of us then you would not idolize like so many do here in this comment section. It’s just not right.
@@YourMomsBestBoyfriend Really EVERY one of us is a "one of a kind", literally,, at least as far as we know right now. (There could be multi dimensions wth many more versions of the same ME existing in each 1 for all I know.... but....) So there's nothing wrong with seeing any person as a one of a kind, because they are. #2) EVEN every addict is still an individual who's FAR different from every other addict or person. "Addict" is a descriptor of a person, one of them but it's not WHO or WHAT the person IS, it is a part of that person, a quality they (at present) may have. So the commenter above who dismissed billions of addicts, that person themselves is likely addicted to something; even if they don't or haven't ever acknwledged it, whether it's a drug, alcohol, tobacco, food, sex, gambling, video games, phone sex, being on the internet, their cell phone or shopping..or something we don't know about yet. It's mankind's battle to NOT become addicted to anything or anyone. More knowledge is needed about WHY all the addictions happen so easily to so many people, because we need to know more about how to prevent them ever starting and how better to help those who want to quit, because sadly in this country there is NO help if you have NO health insurance, REAL insurance and how many addicts do you think have health insurance or even have full time jobs? Even when an addict does have Healh Insurance it's a good bet that their policy dosen't even cover addiction treatment or rehabs, which charge absolutely RIDICULOUS prices to admit a patient no matter how dire their situation is. They'll send aVERY SICK, near death person (oh wait, they're just an "addict" as the guy said, guess it's easier to think like that than to think about how it's a person, a citizen, or a 19 year old that our government helped to get them addicted by allowing crooked Pharma. Co.'s to lie & push heroin level opiods on mllions across the nation, including hundreds of thousands of young people/ teens (on Soc. Sec.Disability Ins. for healthcare here), but then Conngress sat by allowing hundreds ofthousands to die, not caring about the millions the drug has killed, not providing ANY help for citizens whose lives were ruined by the drug they intentionally alllowed to ravage poor annd sick people, to get off the opiods now. So called rehabs send VERY SICK, near DEATH people off to Emergency Rooms, where they'll give them something to stabilize them JUST ENOUGH to get them out of the Em. Room's doors, and bck home, if they have a home... they wake up in withdrawal again. I understand the anger they might be feeling, many addicts do a lot of horrible things. I myself have been put through hell in my lifetime by a few addicts who did different things to me or my loved ones, but it's far more complex issue than lumping them into one category & condemning them. If you've ever been addicted to anything then you know why and if a person has not & they do not even try to put themselves in another's shoes to see the immense suffering they're going through at all, that most had no idea they were getting themselves into until it was too late to avoid it.... Well often there are hard lessons ahead for those who can not have any compassion.
Yes, thank you, I will be subbing and watching❤
Man.. Russell just knows how to truly articulate things in the most eloquent and detailed of ways. Kudos to his growth and now paying it forward.
So true. Dude is a modern day bard.. his talks on his channel helped me get out of addiction so I can't describe how much I admire him. Sadly his movies also inspired me to try drugs and alcohol as a teen lol I had a crush on him at 15 so I thought anything he does (in movies... I lived in neglect and movies "taught" me about reality), I should do.... not good. And then his perspective helped me get out 😂
@@rosemadder5547 damn. Well I’m glad you’re doing better now. It’s all about growth and learning from everything to be better. Cheers to you!
Congratulations on doing better for yourself. It’s as if you’ve come full circle right along with Russell Brand… good on you ❤
@@rosemadder5547 keep strong and respect to getting clean !😊
This is the first time I've ever truly listening to Russel Brand and he has just so fluently laid out plainly all of the many of the breadcrumb trails and tangled concepts that I have in my mind which has brought a new layer of light to everything!! Thank you for existing you wonderful beings 😊❤
Hearing you discuss the principles that are the foundation of how I live each day is pretty darn cool. In the beginning, I did what was suggested to save my own life. Now 30 years later I practice the principles Russell is talking about to stay centered and out of my own way. The path is simple but not easy however it allows me to be at peace most days. I found your channel by accident and now I'm a subscriber..you're doing great stuff Steven Thank you!
Thank you Russell. I am a 64 year old man who is only now dealing with some of the trauma, neglect and abuse that I experienced as a child. It is something that has caused problems in my relationships and in my marriage. I am learning to accept the 11-year old child who experienced a lot of this and am making the connections and embracing that child. I appreciate your honesty, candor and humility. Thank you.
The soul is harder to heal than the body.
It's never too late! I truly wish you the best on your journey! Much love!
Awareness is the first and most important step
I hope you find your inner peace ❤
Thank you all for your kind words
What I loved about this interview was the moment he talked about his kids and the mask slipped, the complex flowery language evaporated, he was filled with love, with emotion and for a few seconds he was being real. Just like one of us, dads, mums, recovering people. i think that's the real him. I have warmed to him. Fascinating guy.
I think the complex language is also him. He's a verbal communicator, and he's good at it. I believe he feels comfortable there.
@@northofyou33 I think Russell would say something along the lines of us all being multi-faceted wonders of creation with myriad sides to our ever unrealing selves
Dude, my eyes started to well up during that part!
Narcissists are skilled decievers, beware
@rich7398: I don't see it as "a mask , just a reveal of anorher aspect of him, & the love he has for all humanity ( they're not "our" kids.").
Thank you so much Stephen and Russell! I have watched both of you closely for years now but this conversation was divine intervention for me today. It felt as though you were both speaking directly to me and my broken, frightened, untrusting heart feels full in this moment. You have helped to clarify my thoughts, feelings, vision, purpose and plan. Thank you with all my heart and keep doing everything you are doing 🙏💙
Thank you Russell, your words are such an inspiration to us. Thank you, Steven, for bringing forth such life changing conversations. Greatly appreciated.
I have some similarities w Russell as many do. Addict from age 14, entered rehab at 30, was a cutter, had a series of relapses over several yrs at lesser and lesser intervals until eventually doing my last drug in April of 2019. People who I still see in that cycle I just pray that they can survive themselves...or long enough to finally achieve clarity, which does not come until it comes. I'm now 56. Now I sit in frequent fear, depression, anxiety, but I prefer it to being on drugs. Maybe somewhat like RB I found some salvation in reading...everything. Fiction, non fiction. A few thousand pages a month on average. Today when I went to get my coffee, the clerk at 7-11 told me he picked up extra shifts because he knows he is a danger to himself when not working. Hats off to that man and I pray for calm and solace for him.
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
RB’s vocabulary always amazes me. He is a spoken word poet.
He is great. Thank you for having him talk about what he says. I think he is right. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us.
I have to say this was an excellent conversation. I have never watched a video this long and stayed with it. Great video, Russell. I have so much respect for you. Love your movies, your comedy, everything you're about bro keep up the great work, guys ✨️🙏
Rusell brings a great level of energy while showcasing a lot of intelligence and wisdom. This has been a blast to watch! ❤
It makes me sad that these things aren't everywhere. I do and think the things he does but cannot articulate it so beautifully and receive anger and contempt for it cause most people don't get it or respect it as most people around them aren't any of that.
@@brothernorb8586I feel the same as you but just you a acting out gods will of love and understanding will only do good for the world no matter what reactions you may get from spreading the truth, do not be afraid to speak your mind.
This was a fantastic conversation. Russell Brand is an absolute gift to humanity. I am so thankful for his existence and his generosity. Thank you so much.
He raped women.
Beautifully said. And thank you! You are awesome. 🦋
He's a predator!
I AM THE DIVINE LIGHT SAYS THE ONE ❤❤❤❤❤
To be fair, this comment hasn’t aged well…
One of the best. Tears spontaneously flowed during the "Your journey of fatherhood" section. My copy of DOAC The 33 Laws arrived today. Gratitude to Steven et al.
God has blessed this man immeasurably!! Such a blessing to hear him!
I learned to love this man as he opened up himself to heal inch by inch of his existence. I genuinely respect and appreciate him. He is an inspiration. God Bless you, Mr. Russel.
First 🥇🏆🤝🔥.
:3 Fellow vegan. 💚💚🤗🤗💪🏻💪🏻🤝🤝💯🤓😎Fellow non-religious, and spiritual.
I couldn't have said it any better! I never thought I could have so much respect for any human being as I do Mr. Brand.
@@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunkedWhy do you write the same all over?
I tragically lost my 42 year old son to alcoholism. Thank you for this interview Steven. Russell is so amazing, and giving.❤
I lost my little brother to alcoholism. Thank you Russell.
Sorry for your loss 💜
@@donnamaco1💜
My son died age31 in recovery …
Stay strong ❤
Thanks Steven for having Russell as a guest and to share what is most private in both of your lives , but you Russell are an inspiration and been through a lot in life, but got successful within my limits for now, it’s made me reflect out of all I have survived perhaps I need more time though now, I will reflect now , simplicity is a help,for now it’s time to be totally free in my mind and soul
I wanted to see an interview like that for years now from you. Thank you Russell for opening up. We all love you. Love you
"Keep power closer to the people mostly affected by it...default to decentralization and localisation" this is why I love Russell ❤️
Doesn't it sound perfect?
Wow, I'm taken back by Russell's depth and eloquence. I have to admit I knew little to nothing about him beyond a handful of movies. Thank you for introducing me to this version of him. I really enjoyed his perspective and love his faith and enthusiasm. Great interview!!!!!!
I read one of his books a few years ago and I said the same thing. This man’s mind and intelligence are incredible. You would never know this by the characters her plays in movies. I was completely blown away. Have admired him ever since.
Russel Brand is not only brilliant but his ability to convey deep and universal feelings is exceptional. That is a gift.
Russell is a lovely soul on a beautiful mission.😇 thank you Russell for your passion, wisdom and service.