The Joe Rogan Experience

#2424 - Jelly Roll

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Dec 10, 2025
Jelly Roll, a rapper, singer, and philanthropist, discusses his transformative journey through recovery and weight loss. He opens up about battling childhood shame, learning to ask for help, and the importance of therapy in tackling overeating. The conversation dives into the therapeutic benefits of bowhunting and how it connects him to nature and community. Jelly Roll also shares insights on building resilience through fitness, parenting, and finding motivation in usefulness over happiness. His heartfelt experiences highlight the power of personal growth and connection.
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ADVICE

Commit To A Year, Not 90 Days

  • Give yourself a full year for major health changes instead of expecting dramatic 90-day results.
  • Focus on consistency and small, sustainable habits rather than quick fixes or emotional spurts.
INSIGHT

Eating Is Mostly A Brain Loop

  • Overeating often runs as a continuous mental loop rather than purely willpower failure.
  • Address the thoughts and triggers between your ears before blaming discipline alone.
ANECDOTE

Rain Walk That Forced Honesty

  • Jelly Roll walked in the rain to prove he would stop lying to himself and started genuine change.
  • His family cheered at the end of that first walk, marking a real turning point in accountability.
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