In a captivating conversation, Russell Brand, an award-winning actor and comedian, dives into the depths of addiction and societal pressures. He discusses the necessity of surrounding ourselves with positive influences to combat destructive habits. Brand emphasizes embracing imperfection as a pathway to growth and self-acceptance while highlighting the psychological factors behind addiction. The dialogue also touches on the importance of community, personal reflection, and the quest for authenticity in navigating life’s challenges.
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Consumerism and Addiction
Consumerism thrives on stimulating desire, making us feel perpetually inadequate.
Addiction is the extreme manifestation of consumerism, driven by a sense of absence.
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Perceived Perceptions
We often live in a perception of a perception of ourselves, shaped by others' opinions.
This disconnects us from genuine self-experience and fuels the pursuit of external validation.
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Personal Inventory
Take a personal inventory of negative experiences and patterns, big or small, using the 12-step program outlined in Recovery.
Share your inventory with someone trustworthy, as this uncovers unconscious patterns.
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In this book, Russell Brand shares his journey through addiction and recovery, addressing a wide range of addictions including drugs, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, work, stress, bad relationships, digital media, and fame. With a mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, Brand provides a recovery plan based on the 12-step program and his own experiences. He emphasizes understanding the underlying pain that addiction masks and offers tools and techniques to help individuals stay clean, sane, and unhooked. The book is a personal and detailed account of Brand's own struggles and his path to sobriety, making it a valuable resource for addicts and their loved ones.
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When negative thoughts turn into action, that turns into habits, and then become an addiction that ruins our life, surrounding yourself with people that can talk you out of these negative thoughts will change your life. Having people around with positive influence on you is the best way to combat addiction.
In this episode of On Purpose, we get to listen again to Jay’s conversation with Russell Brand on Follow The Reader with Jay Shetty. They talk about why we become addicted to things and how to pivot from it.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty 
