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John Stamos: I Didn’t Care if I Died

Dec 19, 2023

John Stamos, actor, producer, author of If You Would Have Told Me, opens up about his struggles with addiction, his iconic role as 'Uncle Jesse' in Full House, his issues with self-doubt, and his journey in therapy. He reflects on his relationship with Bob Saget, his DUI incident, and his feelings about being a teen idol. Stamos also discusses his parents, fatherhood, and his love for meditation and performing with the Beach Boys.

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John Stamos opens up about his struggle with addiction, seeking help, and the dangerous consequences he faced.

The speaker reflects on their experience as an actor on Full House, overcoming insecurities and learning the value of love and family.

John Stamos discusses his personal relationships, including his friendship with Bob Saget and his experience of divorce and co-parenting.

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Struggles with addiction and the impact of family history

The podcast episode explores the speaker's personal battles with addiction, attributing it to their parents' likely functional alcoholism. The speaker reflects on the gradual realization of their own addiction and the difficulties they faced in trying to stop and start again. Alcohol was their primary substance of choice, but they also mentioned experimenting with ecstasy and GHB. The episode highlights the dangerous consequences of their addiction, such as getting a DUI while under the influence of GHB.

Introduction

4min

John Stamos' Memoir and Emotional Journey

8min

Gift-giving traditions, self-care, and online therapy

3min

John Stamos' Transition and Conversation with Gloria Monty

4min

Reflections on Early Career Experiences

28min

Parenting and Divorce

21min

Parenting Challenges and Sibling Anger

4min

John Stamos (actor, producer, author of If You Would Have Told Me) breaks down all things Full House, from his extremely close relationship with the late, great Bob Saget, to his struggle to come to terms with his iconic role as “Uncle Jesse.” He opens up about his very public D.U.I. incident and why he finally decided to seek help for his addictions, his issues with not feeling smart enough, his thoughts on his teen idol status, and how he moved through his resentment toward his ex-wife, Rebecca Romijn. John discusses how his parents kept him grounded and motivated, ways he has found his ego has stood in his way, beginning his therapy journey after his dad died, what he loves most about being a father, and his meditation practice. Mayim and John reflect on parenting styles and he details his musical career and performances with the Beach Boys.

John Stamos' new memoir, If You Would Have Told Me: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250890979/if-you-would-have-told-me