How Long Gone

770. - My Morning Jacket

Mar 21, 2025

Jim James, the talented lead singer of My Morning Jacket, shares his insights on personal growth and the creative process. He discusses learning to embrace self-love and the shift from alcohol to psychedelics for mindfulness. The conversation touches on the importance of celebrating collective success rather than succumbing to jealousy in the music industry. Jim also reflects on nostalgic moments in Louisville and how food and healthier living play a crucial role in his life, revealing a therapeutic journey filled with humor and wisdom.

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Jim James

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The hosts emphasize the importance of finding reliable resources like Booking.com to enhance winter travel experiences through thoughtful planning.

A discussion on individual fashion choices reveals how societal expectations influence personal style, blending comfort, practicality, and identity in daily life.

The podcast highlights the significance of embracing artistic authenticity and personal growth over competition within the music industry for greater creative expression.

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Travel Plans and Booking Tips

The hosts share their winter getaway plans to Hawaii, emphasizing the importance of making travel arrangements through reliable platforms. They highlight how Booking.com helped them secure a suitable hotel that meets their needs, such as a kid-free pool area and reasonable valet costs. This discussion illustrates the significance of finding the right resources to enhance travel experiences. The ease of planning through such services is particularly valued during the colder months when people long for warmer destinations.

Intro

2min

Fashion, Music, and Cleanliness

13min

Website Building and Smart Choices

5min

Home, Music, and Personal Growth

18min

Self-Reflection and Travel Planning

2min

Wellness and Personal Growth

5min

Navigating Success and Jealousy in Music

9min

Exploring the Balance Between Fun and Therapy with Psychedelics

3min

Sips, Sweets, and Self-Care

9min

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Navigating Social Media and Music Creation

14min

We speak with Jim from My Morning Jacket, whose new album, is, comes out today, about Kim Gordon and Kim Deal live on Netflix, Matty Matheson's hardcore band, how to pull of Danskos, laser tag, learning to love Jimself, the theory of "both and," quitting alcohol and starting psychedelics, learning that music is not a competition, switching from brown to clear liquor, how to enjoy dessert, and basically Jim takes us on a therapeutic journey with his wise words.

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