Russell Brand On Amy Winehouse and Addiction Struggles 

So true and a lot of people woth ed use drugs to feel/easier to fast/self hate. I considered it a lot, but had no idea (still no idea) how even buy them.

When you use cocaine, meth, or speed, the urge to eat and purge goes away. Weight is no longer an issue.

Yes, my sister died of bulimia and alcoholism.....Lots of times, they go together. Very deadly....

She didn’t have bulimia

@@abdurahmanmohamed3378 she did

so so true. The thing we all have to realize and accept is that if you have such a hole in your heart from childhood it can never be "filled"- not with drugs, alcohol, romantic love, work success, money. A fool's errand. The real healing is the acceptance that you will always have hurt in your heart but that you can move towards serenity and peace on the inside and outside.

I think addiction happens for different reasons: Seeking adventure, excitement, fun Seeking relaxation, rest, escape Seeking to feel better because we are overworked and have messed up our hormones Seeking to feel better because we have poor nutrition but are ignorant that nutrition is important

That's bullsh*t.. In modern society lot of people don't want to take responsibility for their actions.. We all are responsible for what we choose... I lost my dad when i was 7... Recently diagnosed with blood cancer at 27.. But i never ever took any drug or alcohol.. I am still here fighting with whatever I got and still trying to make best of my situation...

@@frank4uever I agree. It is sinful to escape with drugs and alcohol.

@@frank4uever Faith Hope to you.

Okay blue van man

I do agree sir 👍

In real life I bet it’s a bit much aha

Production value in TG is top notch tbh. Shits on other podcasters like joe Rogan or whatever. The only issue is he lost a bit of his edge a bit compared to early podcast Brian

Ok Lawrence bowen

He was always a bit of a lovably desperate dickhead who thrived on attention. This is another medium. However I miss his comedy more than anything. I’d say the trews was when he hit his peak. At least he’s helping dispel the stigma of addiction which is at least useful to people.

Iv gone from liking him to thinking he is a absolute wan ker

@@kells77 why ?

Cudos for helping people in need . Its the first time he not harping on about himself. Serial narcissus cant see anything but themselves. He has always struck me as the sort of person who is trying to build a cult beneath him

I never detested him but I didn't particularly like him as I felt he was throwing out clever words that didn't lead anywhere. I think I must not have been listening because, like you, I've done a 180. Listen to him everyday now.

Really sorry to hear about your sister, but you’re so right it’s so powerful to listen and support the addict, the best you can. Even though we can be incredible frustrating. I’m finally back in AA after a wonderful person showed me a lot of kindness, a few months back, and took me to meetings with her. So grateful xx

Yes! It goes for anything in life - just *being* there for people while they go through tough times means so much. Can be tough depending on the condition, but being abandoned only makes things much, much worse.

Your sister? Is Amy?

@@lcwinablackdress I don't think so

In 2 days it will be 11 years since my Brother passed away. For me it's been 8 months and 13 days since getting clean myself. What could've been.

Mostly because males by nature are dominating and like control. Lots of women have had horrible fates falling into the hands of the men in their lives...God bless their souls

She is responsible for her own actions and reactions. A true shame she is gone. Men are not accountable for her path she is

Why does it hurt? You never knew her. Many musical acts died due to drugs.

Same. I still can't listen to her voice even now. Makes me feel sad and angry whenever I hear one of her songs on the radio...She was only just beginning. That once in a generation gift. If only she could have learnt to harness herself and turn it around like Russell has....Fuck.

I met her in the afterlife and she was brilliant. Still full of sass, and a full personality. I watched her soul heal from this incarnation, until she was sent off to start her reincarnation training about 4 years ago. Some songs made her sad, like rehab. We weren’t to play it around her soul. Other songs she danced around us like the superstar that she was. It was magical! She was brilliant even in the afterlife. After working with her consciously for a year her soul grew exponentially, as did mine. What a wild time! When she first was introduced to us we were doing earth healings and even though she thought bullocks, spirit wanted her to work with us to grow spiritually, and she did. Yes it’s unbelievable. I was in shock and awe for a long time, but it was real. It was a glorious time of mind blowing experiences, and spiritual growth. I’ve never shared this before.... online.... but I thought some of you may like to hear that her soul was free and she took that essence, sass and humour with her. 💕💕💕☮️✌️

Keep on the path you’re on, love. Bless you. 😘

Just change recovering, that sounds endless to recovered. That has an ending and more successful energy. I believe in you, lovely Maegan.

@@gwinniboots me want you to shut up.

I think quite a few people's negative opinions of Russell have changed to positive over the years.

Amen

He is a constant and pleasant surprize.

this is very true

@Demon Slayer Can you tell me about a couple of the terrible things he did before his change?

just the accent fooling ya

I like his message but I'd be kidding myself if I didn't believe he was a narcissist who needs everyone's validation

😭🥲

Amen to that.

If you ever need someone to talk to I'm all ears

You sound like the cat with many lives, lucky you...

@@joejameson9612 good man! 👍😁

You have made my day. Too hear that helps me to keep striving ahead with things that I need to overcome.

@@lpalm5235 L Palm …. I can and I will tell you life can be beautiful again. Yes it’s worth doing the inner work I avoided it for years years and years and suffered through probably 20 years of a hard-core opiate addiction. I kept cold turkey. I started to listen to binaural beats at night thinking that could be the most subtle thing I could possibly do. After a few weeks of sleeping with that and headphones I had a dream that the smell of death was all around me and that morning I gave my keys and access to all funds to my brother and told him not to let me leave the house for a week until I can get onto the Suboxone program. During that difficult time I listen to Russell Brand’s AudioBook his voice is attitude his encouragement his honesty. It’s truly one of the sincere reasons why I’m here today….

Congratulations on your sobriety❤

@@nicolettewestdinnerparty6275 Good for you! ❤

You rock❤!! I have a year clean from 20+year heroin and am down to 8mgs methadone from 60. Slow and steady getting there.

he's a psycho pig

Watch his channel- he is better than most journalists

I remember when he was a presenter on Big Brother's Big Mouth and I didn't like him then. I preferred to watch the more relaxed Big Brother's Little Brother.

He just got older, that’s all.

I think that's just hormonal rage, but I also think she was channeling, like he said

At her age, She was a bit naive 🥳 She had the right to say no to drugs. I expect Debbie Harry (Blondie), had done plenty of drink/drugs in her career, but at some point got help and support I read somewhere that all record companies/promoters give musicians 💊 at meetings, clubs and gigs. The way of life style 🥂🍾

Wise words

I agree 👍

Me too [:

You have no role models in your life I see.

@@miamitten1123 wow you are obviously still living in 2008. Mans is clean and is an advocate for battling stuff and free thought. Cmon off it

He’s come a long way. He is a good soul 🤍

"don't you dare judge me, how dare you judge me, I'm the victim here, you owe me"

yeh right pretty f*ckin´late to the party whatever

Well we are truly f then.

@@fasthracing ok keep your person opinions of Russel to one side and listen to the information he provides! I can promise you it’s clearer and truer than anything you’ll see on the tv or from a politicians mouth mate.

@@Jon3sy1990 I do understand why some people thinks he speaks sense.

@@fasthracing yea it’s probably because he does 🤷‍♂️

@@Jon3sy1990 Yeah he's pretty great 👍

YES! I was *JUST* thinking that!!

I think he used to speak like that especially when he sensed bulls*** in the people that spoke to him or want him to behave in a certain way, stupid people, etc. Russell has always been quicked witted and two steps ahead of most people, which I imagine must've been frustrating for him. He has learned to listen to people as well as himself in his evolution. I always try to hear what people are saying instead of how they're saying it. Otherwise, I love him!

Congratulations!!!!