"Reality and Growth" w/ Shep Rose of Southern Charm 

Shep is the perfect human example of Champagne Problems 🥂

This video popped up so I had to watch it. I've watched Southern Charm since the beginning. It's great to see Shep so calm, centered and focused. I wish him the best. Great interview.

Always enjoy watching Sheppy.

Shep - I hope you read this post: The fact that you have made it this far in your life without trauma is something to be very thankful for, but also you likely will not get out of this life unscathed. My hope for you is that when you do experience a real trauma, you are able to continue life with both an intact body and mind. If you are so fortunate, maybe you'll put the partying brakes on just a bit more, and care about your soul and health more, so you can continue to be happy and healthy until you've reached a ripe old age. You're a totally cool guy...live long and prosper!! ❤❤ (No, I am not a Trekkie!)😊

I have never seen Shep be able to sit and talk with someone and not be shaking his foot. He seemed calm and relaxed! I hope he can continue on his road to sobriety. I have family members with addictions and are sober now. It has not been easy. I often would say how difficult it must be for alcoholics since there’s a bar or liquor store everywhere. I wish him the best!!

An interesting interview. Have watched Southern Charm from the beginning. Happy to see that Shep has had a reflective time. I'm listening and listening. Is he doing everything to avoid actually doing the 12 steps of recovery and totally surrendering? It comes off that way. Wish him the best in finding a Higher Power that is not him. You don't have to have a tragic accident to qualify or benefit from AA and it seems like he does not get that. Recovery is the simpler and softer way, not the hyped up, celebrity-chic Ayauascha way.

I rarely post comments. Just wanted to say after reading these negative comments… Robbie did a great job interviewing Shep. I’ve watched Shep since day one and he’s really grown up a lot. He’s not a bad person. Everyone has made mistakes… it’s all about the way you handle the solution. I appreciate your honesty Robbie. Good job 👏🏻 Have a Great Day

Great interview. Wishing Shep well. He is clearly very intelligent and articulate. Hopefully his writing and/or other entrepreneurial ideas take centre stage in his life so he can finally shed his playboy partying persona. Be a man of substance rather than substance abuse.

Nice to hear that he is heading in right direction on being sober.

It took me a number of tries to give it up for good also, I hope Shep keeps going! One of those times hopefully it will stick like it did with me, been alcohol-free for about a decade now and it's really worth it.

I go to Grateful Dead cover bands sober and have the best time!!

Thank you for this. You two losers make me feel like a winner in the game of life.

I only started watching recently but overall Shep seems like a good guy. Life is about growth and change so I wish him well on the journey.

Love Shep, I really love seeing how his character has developed over the last few months with some introspection, less/no drinking, and it appears to be genuine growth. I think it’s admirable. I’m not sure about Taylor staying in his life at this point… like why wouldn’t she give JT a chance?? Her hateful digs and nasty behavior toward the others post breakup, don’t speak to loving Shep. It kind of suggests she loved the lifestyle he provided but disliked the obligations that accompany being with a man like him. Good interview, well done gentlemen.

From alcohol to psychodelics, jumping from the pan into the fire. We are called to guard our mind, body and soul. The Bible speaks of this, heed it.

Great job Robbie! Proud of this project and your great work.

I always saw great potential in Shep because his brain is quick and he has chamelion abilities. Not in a bad way. Bright and curious. He is right on with "idle hands". His brain functions well with challenges.

Thanks for a great interview!

I'm so happy this podcast was on my feed. It's a beautiful thing to learn that Shep knew he hit his bottom during Bravocon. He's been a TV friend in my head since season One! Watching the show there were a few potential bottoms. Cameron trying to bring him onboard in her real estate endeavor. He slept through appointments. Kept her waiting for hours. The most cringe worthy. Being embarrassingly ill prepared for a meeting for a lucrative showing of a house . I still wonder what the owner had to say to Shep and Cameron off camera. Did he even list the house with her or her employer. All that to say. I'm excited to see he's making genuine effort at living life on life's terms. Looking forward to seeing Shep in his future endeavors. What a great interview. I'm subscribed. Thank you ❤

Denial, blame and justification is all I hear and see from Shep. Was really hoping he was "growing and being his best version" First you need to be honest with yourself, not MORE SUBSTANCES TO SEE CLEARLY...he is an alcoholic.Unfortunately I lost alot ofrespect for Shep when he was cruel to the bottle collector that was recorded. The angry, verbal abuse on Taylor and others, that is justified and swept under the carpet. He is so intelligent yet not wise at all at his age. Huge fan of the show especially Cameron, who was very concerned about her dear friend, back in the day. Imagine the difference his journey of sobriety would make for him not matter what he touched. Craig definitely had life changes when he addressed his addiction to Adderal and now alchol. Austin is definitely an alcholic also, not good for each other. Really hoping for growth and humbleness from Shep, because we all see so much in Shep...he needs to take all his gifts and talents and be his " best version . Defination of insanity...keep doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results. Grow up Shep!

Shep seems to really want external validation and I think focusing on his own personal purpose will be helpful. Silence the noise around him…so many temptations that don’t serve him.

I’m looking forward to his success in sobriety!

I love Shep, always have!

No one has mentioned that Shep was diagnosed with Liver Damage. He said it on the show this past season. Is no one helping him face that? Craig, Robbie, parents, anybody? Crying at his funeral will be the outcome of enabling this man. Why? Because he can't deal with the diagnosis? Liver damage in the early 40s is huge and I wonder if cirrhosis is around the corner?

Shep, 100% got lost somewhere down the line!🤣🤣😂 Yeah, Im a 70's girl!😂

I think Shep is very kind and intelligent, possessing a very competitive ego, which is an essential element of success. The world is at his feet. Dating women closer to his own age would be of great benefit.

How many people get to the blackout stage and say to themselves I will just control my alcohol consumption, I don't have to be sober? How does it usually work out?

Feels like nothing was prepared for this interview.

Excellent interview...pleasant surprise. Interviewer asked great questions and moved the conversation along really well. I hope Shep and Taylor find a way to reconnect.

Shep is an alcoholic, plain and simple as that. Sad thing is he is such a favored and advantaged rich kid who had wasted his life. He is getting sober now, so time will tell the tale. Shep, there is an afterlife. I know since I have died, more than once. There is a heaven and there is a hell. Feel better or worse? I know that knowledge changed my life. I WAS a hellion... Now I KNOW better and I do better. 😊 My first concert was Led Zeppelin at 13, but that was literally a lifetime ago. I add that so you can understand that I'm not a young kid, like I was then. I grew up in the sex and drugs and rock and roll is all my body needs generation, but I wish I had not. Life is short and it's too precious to waste on being wasted.

My sister was Shep’s baby sitter . Out of much respect for her . I will not name her. All of the HHI locals definitely know who she and her husband are there. Oh Shep.. Shep.. Shep. You don’t want to grow old alone my friend.. and be single God willing you’re alive when you’re 75… Ohh…the things I’ve heard . 😂

Thanks that was very entertaining

Shep is smart enough to know that being on "Southern Charm" promotes drinking and drug abuse. Good Luck!

I totally relate to that feeling of wanting to be in control, of whatever journey we’re on, & that it’s yours, then it feels, more alluring with how it was put and treated here Also have similar interests with deep questions which is why I interview people who’ve had NDE’s etc, much love to you both -I see the deep divinity in both of you God Bless

Problem here is, when you are involved with the person you are interviewing. How honest is it ?? #BAM

Great interview. Shep makes that show Southern Charm. Thank you.

Great interview. I'm big fan of Southern Charm and Shep. Good to see him doing well. Good vibes and best of luck to him and his future.

While I appreciate both these men’s stories about their journey through addiction to sobriety, I hope they can understand and appreciate that the reason they are both sitting here and are able to laugh about it is because of white privilege. Imagine being poor, not coming for money, and being a minority, having four DUIs, and then crashing into a marine base or whatever he did. They are both very lucky to have the power of money behind them,

Wow, what a powerful interview. The questions asked were great. Shep seemed comfortable with his answers. I wish him the best. We are all on a journey in life, each of us suffer in different ways, physically and emotionally. Life is hard. No matter what your journey is, we need to be respectful and supportive of each other. No one goes through this life alone. Fantastic interview!

Time to turn the page and become a better version of yourself shep. You need to make yourself proud and also your family party days need to be in the past

Thanks for this

If only .. to not have any trauma in your life .. what a blessing that would be.

Great interview

Shep is a typical Libra 😂❤downfall with grace

54:40 How about doing something for your fellow man?

I have watched Southern Charm since day one.. It is my favorite, and I really liked this last season, because it was mainly the guys, and it was GREAT. Could have done without TAYLOR, that's for sure!! Please, never take it off!!

Good on ya with that Dead and Company hat..

What an aptly titled channel / podcast - no woes just bubbles.

I'm a huge Southern Charm fan... But it never ceases to amaze me how rich whyte men can float thru life evading authority with minimal consequences 😒... Hopefully, Shep finds his way. Much Respect for letting Superbowl clown know they were unrealistic and it doesn't make common sense..💜

I'll read that book 📖

Just wondering why he needed or needs that psychotropic drug? If he ever chooses to move forward without any substance he will find community and accountability and zero judgement and no rules/“ musts” in AA

I love it he cherry chapsticks and liudens as well

Shep is a good dude.

Shep will always be narcissist creeper Shep. Thank GOD for women he's not married

I think I hung out with Shep and maybe his friend or cousin at the JIB club Jupiter Island.

I hope Shep and Austin have a good season together. I hate when they argue Is Katheryn coming back to Southern Charm? Will Paige ever move into Craig’s house full time??

I like Shep better after his response to the Taylor Swift conspiracy craziness.

Wow. Shep is so jittery. Not sure so can get through this. …. Ugh, now the interviewers foot is bouncing too!

I really hope he goes into therapy and remains sober.

Sober and not in AA.

Shep, should you ever make the commitment to living sober, you will be amazed with a clear head how other people who are intoxicated will look to you.

You look related

Shep I hate JT and the Rods too. They suck…JT sucks the most! Plz tell me they didn’t make the cut for next season?

Love Shep. Next season he is going to not get drunk. Eat healthy and run a 5k.

Wow…Denial and Rationalization at its finest…God Bless the both of you…🙃

I love Southern Charm. JT sux

Drunk escapism for a sad failure incapable of love.