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Really few people are without some kind of addiction– alcohol, sugar, resting tablets, sex, Instagram, co-dependent partnerships, the checklist takes place. Russell points out that all our dependencies stem from a typical trouble: spiritual interference. But when we admit we have a problem, count on actual modification, approve assistance from others, as well as hand over our will and manage to a higher power, we can begin to find flexibility from our dependencies.
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ABOUT RUSSELL
Russell Brand name is an acclaimed comedian, actor, author, public idea leader as well as an enthusiastic protestor for psychological wellness as well as medicine rehabilitation. He is one of the most identifiable and best-loved funny entertainers worldwide, with a series of sold-out trips, very successful DVDs, and a variety of major film functions to his name. He is additionally the writer of seven books, consisting of Recovery: Liberty From Our Addictions, and Coaches: Just How to Assist as well as Be Assisted.
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0:00 – 2:21: What is Addiction?
2:22 – 2:54 Is Dependency Spiritual Ailment?
2:55 – 5:07 What Does Recovery Look Like?
5:08 – 6:34 What Offers Recovery Meaning?
6:35 – 12:45 The Relevance of Mentorship
12:46 – 16:05 The Perfect Conditions for Effective Mentorship
16:06 – 19:39 The 12 Actions & Yoga exercise
19:40 – 21:18 Just How to Prevent Relapse
21:19 Outro
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I’ve always adored him and seen his intellectual side over the years. I wish him the very best
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.
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.
I recently lapsed in my recovery. My daughter had shared Russell Brand’s Destruction Limitations segment. I also came across COMMUNE. Awesome! I like Russell’s laid back, nonjudgmental approach to matters of life, spirituality, etc. Thank u all who have made this information available to me. It’s a daily journey of self realization, acceptance, learning how to cope and recovery. God Bless!
This man is a gift to humanity.
God bless Russel. He is a genuine messenger.
Russell Brand, you are a gift to mankind.
People working the program are the most self critical, aware and astute individuals. The world would heal rapidly if the program was introduced at schools. Also the honesty that comes out in those rooms is gobsmacking and devoid of ego. It’s a magical experience and I feel privileged to have sat in on open meetings supporting a friend. All the best to anybody overcoming there demons, your not alone and there are people ready to receive your admission.
He has saved me. He took recovery to a next level. One positive is he automatically had a guaranteed audience.
He is brilliant. Honest and humble.
Yes! How about we organize to manifist thft message?
Cool, so are we ready to reorganize society so our grandkids may grow in an envirement capable of unfolding higher potentials?
I admire Russell’s self honesty. Quite a relief to hear him talk.
You can thank God for, one, chose Russ, as the prophet who transformed his fame into wisdom, and two, for starting the sifting process which is
…leading humanity to the society that was dreamed since our creation.
@Martine Meeks thank you🙏
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.
I am in awe of how articulate Russell is, he is a very insightful and inspiring person
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.
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.
…..SOBRE eight to we years 😄
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!❤
Finally admitting to my addiction and listening to you is so eye opening xx
Yet he’s drunk on his own system
When a genuine addict achieves sobriety, he/she truly reaches a higher level of consciousness and usually ends up at the service of others. It begins with fearless honesty to oneself; accountability also becomes priority. Russell’s words are definitely a powerful relief to listen to.
@Abel Silva a bit late but yes, I think I do. Depends on what it looks like
@Jerry Beck unless it’s socks for 20 years .. then they are nothing more than mittens
Wake up sleep tomorrow ffs 😂
Oh ok I am past my senses ok apparently true stop fighting yourself
I couldn’t stand RB years ago, but now feel totally different about him.
there are many who dont love him. dont approve of him or just dont GET him. i say check back in with them in 5 years. cos some of them are blessed enough to be, at the moment… (perhaps temporarily?) …in a position where his healing assistance is not required…and they probably don’t realise how quickly & easily that can change.
And he just hits my funny bone. So intelligent and I’m so glad he’s working on his own evolution
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
Ritalin is also encouraging to suppress addiction
I was an addict empty trying to feel a void as many others have and are doing. One day I wanted to live. So sought life within myself. I found my spirit. Knowing my spirit I know who I am and I am realising the truth and wisdom that has been within me call along. It is in all of us. They keep us seeking outside of ourselves so we never know who we really are.
I soooooo agree with you. When I was a teen I was in a special group in school and we used to do various activities/ One day our teacher, who we always saw as Mr Healthy, asked us if we would like to attend a junior AA/NA meeting. We were teens and he knew that these issues would have already or will soon confront us. BTW he asked permission from the group at AA/NA first. So, we agreed. We went twice but to this day I keep Melodie Beattie;s Day Book by my bed and have learned the value of the steps to all of us. I think my son’s teachers did a great job addressing the issue with them. One asked them where they thought they were most likely to find hard drugs. They were a bit blank at that age but probably assumed from some ‘evil person’. The teacher said: ‘No, the greatest likelihood is that you will encounter them while with your friends, good people who may have tried it before and so you think it’s no big deal, it’s safe. The friend doesn’t wish to harm you. It’s just that they sneak into our normality and aren’t always lurking in dark alleys.’ I agree with RB that we are all addicts in one form or another. It’s a very Buddhist way of thinking and our goal is to investigate that part of ourselves and learn to let it go. Sounds easy. It is NOT. It’s a lifetime, a practice that you ring into your life forever. Some of life’s most precious skills are taught on AA/NA, such as boundaries, assertiveness, self awareness, introception (a word I recently learned), accountability and so much much more. If all young people were taught these skills the world would be so much more peaceful and humane. Not perfect (another addiction), just more of an environment in which we can flourish and grow.
God Bless You too! You’ve an angel for a daughter, lucky you. I once read in a Chinese philosophy book on the power of treating ourselves with gentle kindness when we wish to change. What a revolution! Don’t be hard on yourself. That’s what got you in trouble in the first place one way or other.
Hi! It’s been a year! How is your addiction cycle? <3
@Ana G It’s actually going really well. I’m in graduate school to become a therapist, I’ve been in therapy of my own for a while and it’s been great.
🙏🏻
It took a little research but I found out what COMMUNE is.
An apple podcast.
For others who are wondering.
I’ve not listened and don’t have any feedback in this regard.
I’ll check it out looks interesting.
Just dont give up it will be hard but it’s worth it,
@BABY Hernandezda se ne može da se
@Mateos Mind I like your summation. Having a community and being of service. I would add developing healthy boundaries in many cases as well as certain skills like assertiveness. Many people self-medicate into addiction of one sort or another (i am sure a friend of mine is an shopping addict) due to being in the ‘wrong’ community and not being able to develop their own voice and feel respected and whole and this does real harm. Good boundaries enable us to be genuinely of service rather than engaging in co-dependent scenarios or, what my mother has called toxic generosity. I think she read that in an article somewhere but it is a pretty good phrase for people who want to be ‘of service’ to their own grandiosity. I see that often as a lawyer who works a lot with charitable services. I won’t work with any where I see that quality is not rooted out. It does no service to anyone but the person themselves. Thank you for that neat summary: having a community and being of service. That really does connect us to life and one another. Johann Hari wrote that the heart of addiction is disconnection and I think that’s a good point as well. Best wishes.
Hope you find sobriety be kind to yourself. Stay safe and well?
@Aham Brahmasmi congrats! It’s a great thing! Wait til you stop counting….and you will stop counting. Because you will be successful. It’ll be like a book. Just the bad chapters in your life. Still part of the story, but left behind. Sending you nothing but good vibes! 👍👍
@DowNiNit Thanks so much…That means a lot!
I knew guys in the army who told me they had been addicted to a drug of some sort.
One day they realized they weren’t going to be around much longer if they continued
and that’s what compelled them to change.
“When a man’s fight begins with himself, he is worth something.” Robert Browning.
All of the ones I knew in that category went cold turkey and removed themselves from the evironment
as well as “friends” that were connected with the drug they were taking.
I don’t know you but I am super f*cking proud of you! I’m working on this shiz right now and I just came across this video. I appreciate so much his total honesty and hearing his thoughts gives me strength
Very intelligent, yes.
YOU GOT THIS!!!
The 12 step program is working for me. I haven’t completed every step yet, though the two things that have really helped me so far is turning your problem over to a higher power. This is basically your admission that you just can’t control this on your own. Once I made that sincere commitment, a weight was lifted. “We’ve got this” was the feeling. The second step was living in the moment, and when wrong promptly admit it. Daily inventory. You just start to live a better version of yourself. And without realizing it it’s day 44 of sobriety. Happier life, better sleep, no hangovers, more energy, better relationships, not missing toxic relationships, more time, better outlook.
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.
omg me too, i felt the same about him
Thank you
Super-articulate….part of what drew me to start watching regularly. Russell, you are an amazingly centered individual, kudos to you for all the growth you have acquired.
I’m a “going on 8yrs off smack” addict and I agree. It’s like the deeper I dive the brighter his gets…
Hope ur doing better now sweets❤
@Leon Steele this is the most ignorant comment I’ve ever come across on YouTube. Please stop
Lol he WAS CRAZY LOL Just like the rest of us addicts when we were untreated lol 😀😀
I need an ipads anonymous group. Lol!
@Chris This is exactly where I’m at. Phone addiction. Ipad even worse! Sending hugs 🙂
I’m just seeing this and your comment here says a year ago but I don’t care I’m gonna tell you congrats on your 60 days at that time and I hope your still clean and sober today, I’m an addict myself from pain pills, and it’s July 2022 and I have 7 years this month and while things may seem difficult and hard at times the more time you get in the better EVERYTHING is and gets, truly, keep up the good work, everyone that can see this keep up the good work and know each and everyone of you is worth fighting for, keep fighting and progressing and you’ll amaze yourself what you can do and accomplish!!
how are you doing now?
@Marlows Kitchen I’m doing better, sometimes still have suicidal thoughts which will go away fully one day thanks to The Most High, thank you for asking.
Best wishes…if it is possible, go to a place where it is impossible to indulge and there is an ethical community who live by good ethics and this are caring of themselves and others. I would suggest staying and volunteering at a meditation centre or buddhist monastery. Buddhism isn’t a religion as such..you are not told what to believe but there is a path which is taught, where you can, if followed overcome your suffer, whatever form it takes. It takes effort but the results are soooooo good.
Email and texts do too!’
Hope you are still staying in it brother, strolling with my own addictions but I hope you are well whoever you are out there! Stay in it and do not give up. God loves you more than you’ll ever understand
Amen