Ben Affleck Opens Up About Getting Sober
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2 жыл бұрынBen Affleck reflects on being an alcoholic and tells Howard Stern the one “cure” he’s found for addiction.
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@howardstern 5 ай бұрын
Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSBenAffleck
@user-uv9yu6pf8s 2 ай бұрын
I now you not sober ewryday thaths not too beeing sober!!😅
@to819 2 жыл бұрын
You almost never see a celebrity being this genuine.
@trhoades2063 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely it's nice to see
@Bevzthejcs 2 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking the same thing. Quite surprising but very cool to see.
@MrWOLF-bb3kt 2 жыл бұрын
Its called acting
@imthegrk 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrWOLF-bb3kt exactly.
@christianb8228 2 жыл бұрын
They are many, but the puppet masters try their hardest to not let them be seen or heard
@priapushk996 2 жыл бұрын
1:54 "The cure for addiction is suffering" Bang, nailed it. You don't know til you know.
@kirk1007 2 жыл бұрын
I concur.
@hshoustontx 2 жыл бұрын
🤯🤯🤯
@UglyKidJoe71 3 ай бұрын
@@hshoustontx True words brother
@LA155en 2 ай бұрын
I know :(
@jdmadonna206 2 жыл бұрын
Never knew Ben was an alcoholic! I’m 2 weeks clean from heroin today! I think he’s right, I don’t wanna use again cause I’m tired of suffering!
@gordonagress4112 2 жыл бұрын
Good on you. You hang in there, boss.
@jdmadonna206 2 жыл бұрын
@@gordonagress4112 yes doing well! Thanks
@goosepelican2512 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you're 2 weeks 4 days clean now. Congrats!🤜🤛
@DR-om9ce 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your clean time
@lvrm6 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Hope you are still doing well!
@_garebear 10 ай бұрын
Watching this interview got me sober. I was done suffering.
@adods9824 8 ай бұрын
Sweet! It's ALL worth it, trust me! 4 years sober just now, Nov 23.
@rockd7684 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a year sober ! Peace and love ✌🏼
@nybriag7663 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!❤️❤️❤️
@heathernegaard7521 2 жыл бұрын
How awesome of you!!! Keep it going, you're doing fantastic!
@Smoke1386 2 жыл бұрын
Quitter
@jordanhal2814 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! So happy for you!
@rockd7684 2 жыл бұрын
@@jordanhal2814 Thanks!
@rtothec1234 5 ай бұрын
Ben is looking good here. I wish him success. I really liked him as Batman. I’m an overeater. It is hard.
@emmanuelwolf6568 2 жыл бұрын
Finally,a celebrity being genuine and honest.
@raulcitraro 2 жыл бұрын
We all got to stop looking for heroes in celebrities. People develop ethics from suffering & self-discipline, not getting their asses kissed 24/7.
@TheSigma008 2 жыл бұрын
Not the first one
@gaila.9852 Жыл бұрын
Finally?
@johnhoneck2973 11 ай бұрын
Remember, he is a professional ACTOR.
@donniep90 2 жыл бұрын
I respect him for being so honest without worry of judgement.
@jordanweller7485 2 жыл бұрын
Almost 9 years sober myself. I hope he finds peace. Would love to see him write and direct a movie about this.
@Rtboh 2 жыл бұрын
He did, it’s called The Way Back
@laemert09 2 жыл бұрын
You should see the way back absolutely loved it
@nostalgiaman6816 2 жыл бұрын
9 years on Xanax 😞
@Big_Wee_Bey_Gaming Жыл бұрын
I got 136 days sober after battling alcoholism for 9 years
@adods9824 8 ай бұрын
4 years sober now. After 31 drinking. It can be done!
@johnmanor5236 2 жыл бұрын
Dude is intense. I can only imagine living with him would be the absolute best and the absolute worst... no in between.
@dalesutaria8559 2 жыл бұрын
Well said. Exhausting.
@bitchyeyebrows 2 жыл бұрын
Whiplash. It's too much.
@bev_buntu4674 2 жыл бұрын
he reminds me of a younger Baldwin
@AtomicMushroomz 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChangingTides777 Yes, you are self-centered.
@elijahgavin6706 2 жыл бұрын
Him flying into a drunken rage is probably Oscar-worthy every time
@brettsutter5254 2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree! You nailed it Ben. Remembering the suffering keeps me sober.13 years +
@broadwaybiz211 2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir
@jojoemmett4816 3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your sobriety
@joshkolchins7753 2 жыл бұрын
This is precisely how I got sober. I’m 2 years and one month into my sobriety and I can absolutely relate to what brought Ben to his decision. Happy for him.
@HenryCasillas 2 жыл бұрын
💜
@vikasbhatnagar183 2 жыл бұрын
Sincerest congratulations on 25 months, sir
@aznpanda510x Жыл бұрын
Lets goooo!!!!!
@TC8787-yq7og 11 ай бұрын
🙏
@trecking 7 ай бұрын
Well done mate...
@thecrystalshipful 2 жыл бұрын
14 years, 5 months sober. Good fortunes, happiness and health to everyone as they end their suffering. You can do it!!
@girl123interrupted 2 жыл бұрын
Do you ever think about or crave it anymore
@rgb2284 2 жыл бұрын
sober of cheetos?
@adods9824 8 ай бұрын
Coming up 4 years. Life is good / better !!
@jamesrichardson469 2 жыл бұрын
5 years sober this month!
@jordanhal2814 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Keep the faith.
@jackrigueiro6943 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! That’s amazing!
@condohatesme 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I hope you are proud of yourself.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@codybarrier6295 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@MarCapa-ed5uv Ай бұрын
Good for you James, and I really mean that. Sobriety is the best you can do for yourself.
@MG-yp1zw 2 ай бұрын
He’s a natural storyteller wow!
@cmgordon12345 2 жыл бұрын
He's always rubbed me the wrong way and this is incredible. Principals over personality.. and great to hear someone with success in AA give a nod to the greater recovery community as a whole. We all have different paths
@maribelnieves6530 11 ай бұрын
Sobriety is my BIGGEST accomplishment of my life going on 17 years of Sobriety this year. By God's good grace 🙏🙂
@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551 2 жыл бұрын
I love How honest he is.
@bobabooey4537 2 жыл бұрын
Ya me too..... on a popular radio show with a cam and mic. Ya... lol
@lordfogg9728 2 жыл бұрын
H.O.W.
@stephenryan9131 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@jscribblescom 2 жыл бұрын
I love it too! I’m appalled that people are saying he’s blaming Jennifer Garner
@oliverthegreat201 8 ай бұрын
15 years sober today
@hbk42581 2 жыл бұрын
His honesty is so refreshing. I'll always be a Ben fan.
@leigh7507 8 ай бұрын
The cause of alcoholism is nearly always trauma and/or depression
@jameshurd4815 2 жыл бұрын
After 35 years of sobriety I totally agree 👍 thx for being so honest Ben.
@Jenny-Secondlife 2 жыл бұрын
Love how he opens up and is honest. Life is full of shadows, it's nice to shine a light on them to let everyone know we all have problems.
@AdamDylanFoley 2 жыл бұрын
FACTS, I know the struggle, anyone out there struggling, don't give up, took me 25 years to surrender but its the best thing I ever did, throw in the towel, hangs up the gloves, by accepting defeat the irony is that you win, you win by surrendering, let the illness win, that's fine, swallow your pride, stop fighting it, surrender, ACCEPT the fight is over and the reward is that you can break the shackles, your no longer a prisoner to the bottle... walk the earth a free man, it's not about money, big houses, etc.. just be happy to be living sober....
@louiedangelo3843 2 жыл бұрын
Stay blessed adam good to hear.
@jordanhal2814 2 жыл бұрын
Amen. Very well-said. Coming up on 7 years myself.
@midsummersnight3848 2 жыл бұрын
This is so inspiring and beautiful. I'm trying.
@joebill663 2 жыл бұрын
Ya I surrendered too 5 years ago. Takes what it takes. Addicts have a lot of fight so it's a 12 rounder for sure.
@gitbusylivin 6 ай бұрын
Wow. Very well put.
@rhcpfan1981 2 жыл бұрын
How he went off on the old-timers reminds me of his character in Dazed and Confused LOL!
@tweettweet2457 2 жыл бұрын
OBannion!
@MultiKalmer 2 жыл бұрын
Selfreflection is one of the most underrated skills. This is the result how Ben is staying with his opinions after doing some research about himself while getting sober.
@dronegolf 2 жыл бұрын
Big props for his honesty
@JayDaPeace 7 ай бұрын
For me, the breaking point was when the truth of sobriety became more enticing than the lie of drinking. And when I stopped looking at it for what (I *thought*) I was giving up, but for what I was GAINING, what I was GETTING BACK.
@vasyldoroshenko1417 6 ай бұрын
" truth of sobriety became more enticing than the lie of drinking - great words👍
@joestaples8834 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, he really opened up. Huge respect for being so honest 👏
@exzisd 2 жыл бұрын
Never knew he had a problem but this randomly popped on my recommendations and I'm glad to hear it. Keep fighting the good fight Ben.
@VictorLopez-ql2bk 2 жыл бұрын
Where have you been the past 20 years?
@dorothygamble9144 2 жыл бұрын
@@VictorLopez-ql2bk I was thinking the same thing.
@mantis10_surf85 2 жыл бұрын
What fight? He’s worth over 100 million buckeroos.
@VictorLopez-ql2bk 2 жыл бұрын
@@mantis10_surf85 money isn’t everything. Actually, money is worthless.
@mantis10_surf85 2 жыл бұрын
@@VictorLopez-ql2bk, Money isn’t everything. It’s the only thing!!!
@davemis40 2 жыл бұрын
Wow .. pure unadulterated honesty .. refreshing
@ShogunateDaimyo 9 ай бұрын
The Gift of Desperation and the Willingness to do something different. Nothing changes if nothing changes.
@KainedbutAble123 2 жыл бұрын
Wow a very raw interview. Wasn’t expecting this depth.
@Razzles819 2 жыл бұрын
Very important and insightful advice. It has to come from within. Your brain and heart need to be onboard in order to truly break the viscious cycle. It's very very difficult. Thanks, Ben! Also, Howard is becoming one of my favorite interviewers in the past few years. He goes in deep and gets people to open up.
@adods9824 8 ай бұрын
True! And True!
@HireMichaelEverson 2 жыл бұрын
He nailed it. You have to learn to suffer. It hurts as long as it has to.
@BigfootBrass 2 жыл бұрын
I'm at 95 days today. It's finally "easy" to not drink...…but it wasn't always easy. At first, it was the hardest thing I've ever done.
@musique1o1 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Keep up the fight, you're doing great!
@Danjoker. 2 жыл бұрын
This interview is on another level
@luvbearbut 2 жыл бұрын
I love Ben..I've always been a fan..he's real and honest and is helping a lot of people thru his own struggles.. More then he knows.
@kenlo6688 2 жыл бұрын
Ben gets a lot of unnecessary hate and idk why, this guy has gone through so much and he literally gets dragged bc he spoke his truth. Like damn, y’all really hate that guy
@Sebs209 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview and insight from Ben. He really can help folks with this interview.
@roberthall573 Жыл бұрын
"Win a thousand times, you only have to give in once"... Thank you Ben Affleck
@orbansz1 2 жыл бұрын
I just love this guy and hope he knows there are a ton of people out there, who respect him as a human being and value his work. He is real, honest, raw, genuine, courageous, intelligent, funny, sensitive and talented, a rarity, really. With flaws? Yeah, like EVERYONE else. A really good soul. And, despite of what Twitter thinks, he is f-ing strong, actually.
@beetcoin4656 2 жыл бұрын
He's a legend.
@sharonbarton5464 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview! Love Ben's honesty about his journey!
@jamescotner2459 2 жыл бұрын
I'm right there with you Ben. The loss or near loss of someone you need in your life. Also no chaos is the key.
@rainbow5190 2 жыл бұрын
I obviously don't personally know Ben but I really want him to know how proud I am of him. My uncle would be the same age as Ben today, unfortunately he passed away 3 years ago due to alcoholism. Although they're two complete strangers from different parts of the world, I feel so happy seeing Ben achieve what my uncle failed to.
@AH19700 8 ай бұрын
Awesome Ben🔥
@gerryfromthevoid8986 2 жыл бұрын
He's completely right about the suffering. Whether it's to do with kids, or whether you've just hallucinated too many times and seen too dark of a world, it tends to be a lot easier when you have a lot of painful memories to go along with your vice of choice
@19Jetta 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate him being willing to show his anger. This felt very real
@angelisa368 12 күн бұрын
He sure does have his flaws, but really appreciate that he is down to earth and vulnerable. ❤
@zlinky1113 4 ай бұрын
Very Wise words Ben. You are 100% correct. Big love from the U.K. ❤😊
@karlwiebe7191 Жыл бұрын
When the suffering of continuing doing what you allways done is larger than the pain of changing - you change, you surrender. Then you keep the spiritual awekening alive. Keep on keepin on🙏
@tedthacker3312 2 жыл бұрын
He super buzzed during that interview
@808Fee 2 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what I thought.
@kencarson3451 2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing too,he’s usually way duller than this
@Toby458 2 жыл бұрын
He has a lighter in his hand. Maybe weed?
@brendapokorny326 2 жыл бұрын
Good on him. I’m grateful he spoke his truth. I think it will help people.
@paulapurser 2 жыл бұрын
He found his 'WHY?' love his honesty and authenticity
@toya1108 2 жыл бұрын
Wow...I'm damn near in tears. Bravo Sir👏
@realmofcamping 7 ай бұрын
Love conquers all ❤ his love for his kids easily helped him crush his drinking . Mad respects
@jujubees711 4 ай бұрын
Wow, love his honesty. This is the kind of honesty that helps other people overcome their addictions. To know they are not alone and that others have made it, maybe they can make it too. That's why AA or a support system is so hugely important. So happy for him.
@skoolie_life3261 8 ай бұрын
“You can win 1,000 times, but you only have to give up once.” That’s powerful.
@parisryan5684 2 жыл бұрын
An incredibly hard and honourable thing to do.
@46foryounger 2 жыл бұрын
He paid the price for being so honest and outspoken but it will be worth it if sharing his truth helps someone. I hope it does.
@briansullivan1621 Жыл бұрын
I relate AA. 7/23/94 You sharing this interview helps me & will help countless others
@ActionFigureGrader 2 ай бұрын
Dealing with life on life's terms and trudging that road. Good stuff. The GIFT of desperation.
@actionjacksondan 2 жыл бұрын
He looks so much better, awesome job Ben, thank you for the courage to share your story.
@pinkchilldivestmentor 11 ай бұрын
If Ben Affleck is sober, my name is Howard Stern
@eleanorhernandez4144 6 ай бұрын
Ben, God bless you. Can't imagine your pain/suffering. I applaud your drive and most of all your honesty. I wish you the very BEST! Thank you for your candor!
@jeremyclark74 6 ай бұрын
great interview. I needed to hear this.
@Vikinguy 2 жыл бұрын
Kudos to him for speaking from the heart. I have a REAL hard time believing he's never wanted a drink since. REAL hard. But hey. I wish him well.
@tenthirtythreeco 2 жыл бұрын
Respect to Ben for being real and congrats on his sobriety ❤️🩹
@mikeprem4152 2 жыл бұрын
Great actor and always keeps it real on interviews
@AJKing-vc8mp 2 жыл бұрын
One of the realest people ever!
@joeblow1186 2 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up bro, honesty wins always
@stevek2967 2 жыл бұрын
I listened to the whole interview. He might not drink anymore but he was amped up on something.
@hdmartyh 2 жыл бұрын
So wild seeing someone of his statue talk like this. I wish more celebs were this open about their struggles.
@riadlo1 11 ай бұрын
Bravo! It does not get any more real or honest than this…
@ronankelly1854 11 ай бұрын
As someone said in a meeting “I was given the gift of desperation”. So true
@ThommyKane 2 жыл бұрын
one of the best interviews Howard ever did.
@staciaseven 2 жыл бұрын
♥️ Thank you Ben for sharing your honesty and truth
@lc2296 2 жыл бұрын
Good interview..... ...love the authenticity
@mattluoma-fi6bt 3 ай бұрын
16 months Tomorrow. Great words by Ben
@Eric345 2 жыл бұрын
I started smoking because of boredom. I play games & smoke.
@neil12011 2 жыл бұрын
This is accurate. Best of luck and much love to those battling their demons. 💪❤️
@johnmontag 2 жыл бұрын
I love how real he is here
@Look4TheGood9 8 ай бұрын
This is the most helpful thing I've seen. It could save the world if he stars in a movie and says these very words. His honesty is stunning and beautiful. 🙏🥰💕💪🙏 grateful for his courage, hardwork, and powerful, genius storytelling. ❤
@Whiskey04 8 ай бұрын
Very raw. Very real
@David_10157 2 жыл бұрын
Recently saw him in “The Tender Bar”. Outstanding performance.
@PeterZeeke 2 жыл бұрын
Been way too invested in this interview. Can’t believe ppl are hating on the guy putting it out there
@jasmineshae9334 9 ай бұрын
That by far is the Greatest Emotional Truth of Sobriety.. and its Cure I have ever heard !! Xo Ben
@expeditedclaimsolutions2579 2 жыл бұрын
God Bless Ben, he is helping others see the light.
@TheUnDisputedDoc.G 2 жыл бұрын
Ben you just saved my life for real
@Shay_TheUnpopularOpinion_ 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your sobriety Ben! ♥️ I can’t believe I’m still a fan after 19 years!! I am 31 now been loving him since I was 12 lol!
@jonathantopp1918 11 ай бұрын
So down to earth and honest.
@LushiTV 9 ай бұрын
It really is the easiest thing ever how he explains it I had a wake up call the exact same way. You put it out of your mind completely.
@missapprayerspeacelove 2 жыл бұрын
Ben Affleck looks good. Praying for him and his family. 🙏🏽✌🏽❤️
@therichmiester 2 жыл бұрын
He’s my hero, so happy for him
@IdealX-fr4eg 4 ай бұрын
30 days sober so done with the suffering and hurting my family
@benderoverify 11 ай бұрын
I had his exact experience. I saw how it affected the people I loved, I owned it, made amends the best I could, and haven’t wanted to since. AA is a great organization too
@FallenSun210 2 жыл бұрын
Great honesty and grit here Ben. Keep up the good fight! Pain vs Pleasure - Anthony Robbins talked about this many years ago in his book - Awaken the Giant Within. “if we link massive pain to any behavior or emotional pattern, we will avoid indulging in it at all costs. We can use this understanding to harness the force of pain and pleasure to change virtually anything in our lives.”
@ashish_sunny 2 жыл бұрын
Affleck is a legend. In person and profession!
@michaeldonovan3959 10 ай бұрын
Howard is an amazing interviewer and host. He gets people to open up.
@cynthiasmith4130 11 ай бұрын
You did a great lovely jesture, for your family!!!! Thank You!!! ❤️❤️❤️...
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