Today, I sit down with the one and only Macklemore to talk about recovery, healing, and choosing to live a better life. We start with being self-aware and how this is helpful in cleansing yourself to recovery, the endless battle with self-hate and how to put your focus on self love instead, how success can also mean finding the willpower to change yourself and become someone better. We end the conversation by talking about authenticity and setting new goals for a better life.    Macklemore is a multi-Platinum and Grammy award-winning artist, who's made history with a combination of commercial success, critical acclaim, and international appeal with a total of 12.8 billion combined streams to date. He is one of the most successful independent artists of the 21st century and he's consistently used his art and platform to raise awareness around issues of addiction and recovery. You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:32 Why is it important to cut out the noise when there is a constant narrative of who you should be? 04:50 Despite the success, it’s easy to fall into the trap of addiction while being plagued with fear.09:13 Addiction is like an allergy and this is the reason why.11:50 It came down to choosing between life and death, and a choice had to be made.16:43 Service is a pillar in the recovery community.22:30 The darkness is always there and it can creep at you anytime.28:28 When you mistake the numbness you feel as peace and then find a more sustainable way to experience inner peace.31:46 Macklemore shares what it felt during his near death experiences.34:45 Sometimes a supportive partner is all you need to pull yourself out of the rut.44:38 Rediscover who you are as a person and the different ways to accomplish this.50:09 How do we ‘normally’ size people up or gauge success?51:16 Think Out Loud - how Jay started how mission to make wisdom go viral57:17 Macklemore answers the question, “How would you define success now?”01:03:07 Authentic art cannot be manufactured because you can’t fake authenticity.01:12:25 Setting goals to help change yourself and lead a better path in life.01:17:58 Ben on Final FiveEpisode ResourcesMacklemore | WebsiteMacklemore | InstagramMacklemore | YouTubeMacklemore | TwitterMacklemore | FacebookWant to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this new episode Steven sits down with the American rapper and songwriter Macklemore.Ben Haggerty adopted the stage name of Macklemore when he began rapping at the age of 14, at the same time he was beginning his struggle with substance abuse. Ben released his debut album, ‘The Language of My World’, in 2005. However, his struggles with addiction threaten to halt his musical career and he entered rehab in 2008. He started collaborating with the producer Ryan Lewis in 2009 and the pair released their album, ‘The Heist’, in 2012. This album went on to win 4 Grammy Awards and become platinum certified. Since 2017, Ben has focused on his solo career, releasing the album ‘Gemini’ and launching his golf-inspired clothing brand Bogey Boys in 2021. He has just released his third solo album, ‘Ben’.In this conversation Ben and Steven discuss topics, such as: Ben’s struggle with addiction and relapsing How to be there for someone struggling with the disease of addiction Knowing the difference between what you want in the moment vs in the long term Removing your ego and being present during the creative process The double edged sword of social media You can listen to Macklemore’s new album, ‘Ben’, here: https://bit.ly/3oJlgPHFollow:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LbbcGxTwitter: https://bit.ly/3HgwHoaFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macklemore, an artist who shares his journey with addiction and recovery through his music, discusses the struggles and challenges of addiction, the power of honesty, the importance of self-care practices in sobriety, the significance of having support in a recovery community, and the potential for transformation and growth in recovery.

Macklemore, the American rapper and songwriter, joins the hosts in a live podcast from Seattle. They discuss topics such as Halloween costumes, snacks, water parks, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The conversation includes playful banter, humorous encounters, and lighthearted debates.

Macklemore, the rapper who stayed independent, battled addiction, and made music that means something. They discuss his rise to fame without a label, commitment to sobriety, process of idea generation, navigating the challenges of the online music environment, and embracing imperfection in art.