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Russell Brand FINALLY Opens Up: Escaping A Lifetime Of Anxiety, Addiction & Finding Love!

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Jun 29, 2023

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Russell Brand

Russell Brand, the versatile English comedian and author, dives deep into his journey of overcoming anxiety and addiction. He shares personal anecdotes that highlight the impact of childhood experiences on identity and the essence of self-acceptance. The conversation navigates the transformative power of vulnerability in building connections and humor in addressing serious societal themes. Brand also discusses maintaining work-life balance as a content creator, emphasizing spirituality and community in fostering personal growth.

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Addiction and Upbringing

Addiction and recovery offer a framework for understanding modern problems rooted in materialism and attachment.
Russell Brand's childhood, marked by a single-parent family and his mother's illnesses, shaped his understanding of addiction.

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ANECDOTE

Shoreditch Then and Now

Russell Brand shares his past struggles with addiction in Shoreditch, contrasting it with his current state of recovery.
He emphasizes the importance of rigorous spiritual practices to avoid relapse and find a different path.

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ADVICE

The Path to Failure

Don't use impermanent means to achieve permanent solutions.
If you mistake the vehicle (material possessions, status) for your true self, you will inevitably fail.

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Journey of Connection and Self-Discovery

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Navigating Failure and Transformation through Addiction

25:13 • 4min

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Journey of Personal Transformation

28:51 • 24min

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Empowering Collective Change

53:00 • 11min

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Living Mindfully: Balancing Body and Mind

01:04:21 • 4min

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Healing Through Vulnerability

01:08:33 • 6min

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Navigating Work-Life Balance and Spirituality in Content Creation

01:14:50 • 22min

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Humor and Humanity: The Brandemic Experience

01:36:32 • 5min

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Reflecting on Love, Loss, and Wellness Technology

01:41:35 • 3min

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Russell began his career in stand up comedy, gaining recognition at the ‘Hackney Empire New Act of the Year’ in 2000. In the same year he became a video journalist for MTV. In 2004, Russell achieved his break as a presenter for ‘Big Brother’s Big Mouth’, and reached worldwide fame in the 2008 film, ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’.

Since then he has appeared in the films, ‘Get Him To The Greek’, ‘Despicable Me’, and ‘Arthur’. He has also released the best-selling books, ‘My Booky Wook’, ‘Booky Wook 2’, ‘Recovery’, ‘Revolution’, and ‘Mentors’. In 2014, he launched his political-comedy web series The Trews, followed by the ‘Under the Skin with Russell Brand’ podcast in 2017. His show ‘Stay Free with Russell Brand’ broadcasts daily on Rumble.

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