Jackson Tozer - Don’t Give Up On Me

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Aug 4, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Jackson Tozer, a talented actor known for sharing the screen with stars like John Cena and Zac Efron, opens up about his personal battles with addiction and mental health. He reflects on the profound grief stemming from the loss of his best friend, navigating the complexities of bulimia, anxiety, and depression. Jackson discusses the superficiality of nightlife and his journey through undiagnosed ADHD, emphasizing the healing power of vulnerability, community, and self-acceptance as essential themes for overcoming challenges.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Vulnerability and Stardom: An Actor's Journey

02:02 • 12min

Reflections on Nightlife and Mental Health

14:30 • 2min

Navigating ADHD and Creative Identity

16:20 • 7min

Navigating Grief and Addiction

23:25 • 30min

Confronting Addiction: A Journey of Acceptance

53:19 • 10min

Pursuing Happiness Through Experience and Connection

01:03:21 • 5min

Cultivating Confidence and Gratitude

01:08:31 • 5min

Jackson Tozer embodies the essence of The Imperfects podcast. Well, that’s what Ryan thinks, and we’re pretty keen to agree.

Hugely successful and outrageously talented, Jackson, from the outside, is living the dream. Behind the professional success of acting alongside Shaun Micallef, John Cena and Zac Efron (and Ryan, can’t forget Ryan), Jackson found himself learning how to be a high-functioning addict (literally high) at rock bottom.

Sharing his experience with grief, the loss of his best friend and marijuana addiction, which contributed to his battle with bulimia, anxiety and depression, we thank Jackson for being so bloody generous with his vulnerability.

This episode with Jackson Tozer includes a discussion about eating disorders, marijuana addiction and suicide . If this feels like too much for you right now, please come back to this episode when you're ready.

To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/3YrXrf9

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🎭Things to check out

Jackson’s Fringe Show - https://bit.ly/4cYNXwf
Jackson on Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YoQoDZ
Community Care Collective - https://bit.ly/3zYbUFb

📺Things to watch

Ricky Stanicky - https://bit.ly/4bYQXat
Mr Inbetween - https://bit.ly/4d4YZ31

🎧Things to listen to

The Killers - Rut - https://bit.ly/4cUn4JM

If you or someone you love is suffering from a marijuana addiction, these are some good places to start:

Call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for 24hr support
Marijuana Anonymous Australia - https://bit.ly/3WG4boj
Family Drug Support - https://www.fds.org.au/

🦋 If you or someone you know if experiencing an eating disorder, these are some helpful resources to look into:

The Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/
Eating Disorders Families Australia - https://edfa.org.au
Uncovery - https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO

The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.

Or visit the below support services.

Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Reach Out - https://au.reachout.com

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