In this episode, Macklemore shares his journey and struggles with addiction and the added challenges of relapsing. Through his music and in this conversation, he expresses the value of any progress in recovery and starting over, as well as the importance of being honest with yourself and others by seeking support in recovery.
In this episode, you’ll be able to:
- Understand more deeply the struggles and challenges of addiction
- Grasp the power of being honest with yourself and others about your addiction
- Realize the importance of self-care practices in sobriety
- Understand the significance of having support in a recovery community
- Tap into the vast potential for transformation and growth in recovery
Benjamin Haggerty, better known by his stage name, Macklemore, is a Grammy-winning American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a native of Seattle, Washington where he started his career in 2000 as an independent artist. He then rose to international success when he collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis in the duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
Connect with Macklemore: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube
If you enjoyed this conversation with Macklemore, check out these other episodes:
Special Episode: Finding Hope on the Path to Sobriety
The Journey of Life Through Song with Frank Turner
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Katie says
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this podcast! The one you feed, resonates with my whole being, especially this episode, as I am an addict! Listening to others who have gone through the hardships that addiction brings, especially a celebrity singer, that I listen to his music all the time. Thanks for airing!!!!
Kia Orion says
Wow. Met Macklemore back in 2011. Crazy to see how far he’s come. But also how difficult the internal journey has been. Great episode