Few hrs from now will be 5 days off herion.. stumbled on this gem off a podcast.

In 20 days I'll be alcohol-free for 17 years. And I'll always be an alcoholic; just a retired one. I admire Dax's honesty and courage.

Finally an interviewer who doesn’t love to hear his own voice.

"To truly be powerless over something is demoralizing." After addiction, holding true to my word is of utmost importance.

This series is nothing short of profound. Thank you Dax for being so incredibly open and honest about your struggles. I know it will help people.

How refreshing to have an interviewer like Sam, actually listen and allow his guest to get it all out without interrupting or trying to take center stage. This is how it should be done.

Today will be my 2nd day sober. There has to be a start for me somewhere. Relapsed a billion times. But I'm still here. God bless everyone here.

“something much more profound is broken”. hard hitting words.

This almost feels like something we shouldn’t be allowed to watch - it’s so personal. But it’s a privilege to get to see it and I’m so grateful for his openness, especially about how all the money in the world doesn’t actually mean shit. Edit: I started listening to his podcast "Armchair Expert" cause of this, I really recommend it!

This made me realize that people who are dysfunctional can still be socially or financially successful and still be unhappy.

My heart goes out to anyone struggling with these things right now, stay strong friends

To the interviewer: thanks for not talking when he was telling his story. Some inverter’s just need to let the subject talk when the story is flowing.

I had no idea his addiction hit such a severe point. I'm grateful he's still alive.

Love his theory of "rock bottom" not always the catapult to recovery. I appreciate when celebrities share their stories. Because many of us who are in recovery don't have fame or money like they do. It took me 4 years after my precious daughter was born to surrender...and she was and is the treasure, dream come true for me. June 14th, 1981.

2 years clean of everything Coke, Pills, Weed, Alcohol and Tobacco. Saw this video last year and had to come back.

The part where he was talking about how a lot of people go through life saying “I will be happy if...” resonated with me. It’s hard to tell sometimes if it’s your life or it’s you that’s making you unhappy. I think a lot of times it’s easier to blame the situation around you then to admit that it’s you, that you’d be miserable no matter what you do or where you go because there’s something broken in you. But that should be empowering. If it’s you then it’s in your control. Idk, that part just got to me. This was an awesome interview

I love the way this man walks in his truth and uses his story to help others.

Jim Carrey says, "I wish everyone could be rich and famous so they can see that's not the answer."

Dax, relapsed recently a few months ago. I respect his honesty. Get well Dax, life and time waits for no one. Addiction is hell's fury don't get burn brother!

He's right on the money when he says rock bottom is really many rock bottoms. Being absolutely powerless to a substance that's literally hurting you, your relationships, and you self esteem is absolutely the worst feeling I can imagine. And I really wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, ever. I'm just sad that I am in this spot, but happy it's not too late. Because I definitely know how EASILY it can take you out. And how easily you can watch your friends walk away. #regrets

My dad warned us to never open his blue book because he was ashamed of the things he had written in there. This truly is rare. Thanks for sharing this.

95 days sober, And it’s been rough , but When I was at my lowest point I almost embraced it and found comfort in it because The guilt from Doing the drugs was gone, I got sober outta nowhere I just woke up one day, Said enough Is enough and 95 days later I’m still pushing. And I hope We can all find recovery...I post videos trying to Bring awareness to The monster we call addiction if anyone wants to recover and has no one to help, I’d be glad to do my best to provide a little hope...I don’t have all the answers But I’d like to help anyone just get through life 1 day at a time.

No matter what happens, "I called my mom" always happens EDIT: my mother left me as a baby but when I was 5 my mom came into my life. She isn't of my blood, but she's my mom. Anyone with enough compassion can become your mother figure...just try not to judge yourself or them for not being of your blood.....the pain isn't your fault. The death of a mother and the pain it inflicts I cannot imagine...but I do know they don't want you to carry that pain too long and to be happy with your life and be grateful for all you have/ have had, not focus on what you don't.

This exact scenario has happened to me a few times. Minus the celebrity. Today I'm 3 months sober

This is really powerful and one of the reasons I really appreciate Dax. He is honest and try to always ask himself the right questions. I love this interview and Dax’s podcast. It’s a hard exercice to always do introspection like he does and I find the outcome really interesting.

I love Dax's honesty about his addiction and the hurdles. The fact that he was able to get clean and live a good life is really inspirational. Even if he relapsed he has the support system and the tools to get back from it. He's so interesting and smart. Love his podcast

Yes! I had the job I’d always wanted, a home where I could walk to the beach, and lots of friends... but keeping up the lie that I wasn’t an alcoholic was becoming impossible. I had an “emotional bottom” when I realized that there was no amount of alcohol that could give me relief. I wanted to die and I had no reason why. I knew I couldn’t go on... that’s when I went to a meeting. Today I have 13 months sober and an inner peace I never thought possible. Thanks Dax for your honesty.

As somone in recovery, I've watched this clip many times. My love for Dax Shepard is inexplicable. I'm an avid fan of his podcast, Armchair Expert. I've grown as a human being because of this man. I feel like he's a brother yet I don't personally know him. The world's better because this guy's here.....

i love Dax. hes an awesome dude

You have some of the most amazing conversations on here. Thank you

Addiction is hard. For anyone that would laugh at addiction and think somehow you're stronger, that's because you've never been there.

Dax and his wife, Kristen, are among my favorite "Hollywood" couples of all time. Funny and philosophical Michiganders.

Holy shit....I never knew Dax was that bad....I can relate to him and his struggle so much. About 10 days clean of meth/addirol

I feel this so hard "something more profound is broken" ugh. Addiction sucks

I always find myself coming back to this clip. What a powerful story. Much respect to Dax.

I went to counseling after going through some really dark times in my life and I can relate to what Dax was talking about. To me the $1M question was “how did this happen to me? I can tell you that the answer is really embarrassing, humbling and liberating; I DID IT TO MYSELF. Great job Dax. Own your shit...it makes it way easier to accept it and live.

What a profound thing to say...his happiness was in nothing he had wished for. I go through life doing the what if thing, too. Time to reprogram.

'We be happy if' was genuinely profound. I like how he acknowledges that a lot of people don't get to that point' at least not as clearly. The vast majority of people spend their life in a wheel, working, paying bills, taking care of whatever it is that needs taken care of. Presenting yourself as a decent, self sufficient, happy, adult, always striving to towards something better, even if you get there, there's another step to reach. Every life has its ups and downs, but to get beyond the need to work and provide for yourself and your family because you are so financially secure must present its own problems like he said. There is something to be said for having needs, for having routine, for having a cold hard reason to get up and work on things and keep yourself busy. If that wasn't there it doesn't surprise me that a lot of rich and famous people implode and go off the rails. A lot if people struggle finding purpose in life. Many of us have our basic human needs met nowadays and take it for granted. Clothing, shelter, food, running water, electricity. We all live like kings in comparison to how hard life used to be. The main struggle for most now is one of purpose and self worth, finding a reason for being. A meaning to life. If you were blessed to be rich and comfortable and have achieved what you wanted only to discover that it solved none of those deep rooted questions, it must send you into a tailspin. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. It's undefined. It's elusive. Chasing it and trying to force it are more likely to scare it off. It's a state of mind that can be brought forward from the most surprising places. What I've noticed in my life is that happiness and contentment are often something I look back on after the fact. It's hard to recognise it in the moment, maybe because in reality it's often mixed with other emotions. You never feel 100% bliss. Only in rose tinted glasses do you filter out or forget the other thoughts and emotions and remember the happy part. Maybe happiness is having as many of those happy tinged memories to look back on as you can manage. One day we'll all be older and less able and they will be what we have in our last years. The memories of what we did.

~3 months today off alcohol~Not waiting for rock bottom & losing everything makes being off the addiction much more enjoyable~

I’m on day 6 of detoxing from percocets & suboxone, I really REALLY needed to hear this today! I am feeling sweaty, super uncomfortable, and feel like I have the worst flu in the world. This helped. Thank you Dax ❤️

Mr Shepard is a good apple. Great interviewing/listening also, letting the guest free to speak.

He hit the nail on the head about how being powerless to something is completely demoralizing. Being clean for years is the greatest feeling of true freedom.

I love this. He’s speaking the truth and debunking common addiction myths. He’s right there are many bottoms and many attempts. You just have to be sick and tired of being sick and tired. No one can make you stop but you

Addiction is just an expression of your inner anxiety, depression, or different kinds of struggles...money can buy you drugs but not the cure..

I'm so grateful to Dax for sharing so deeply, and so grateful to Sam for giving him a platform to do it. This video will help people that need to hear this.

Not a fan of AA but I can relate to everything he went through and said. I've been sober for 2 years and 4 months with help from my VA psychiatrist and a lot of what he's talking about is what I went through mentally and physically. I'm glad he's sober now and didn't end up like so many other beautiful people. If someone reading this comment is addicted to substances please get help. The world needs you.

In 2 days I will have 16 years sober. So grateful. Thank you for your courage to carry the message.

It's nice to see someone like him talking about the fallacy of "I would be happy, if..." Money, success, love -- none of it guarantees happiness, yet people constantly strive for more money, more stuff, more success at every waking moment. Then all of the sudden, life has passed them by and they're old without ever really being happy.

I've never had any opinion on Dax, but these clips have really given me an appreciation for him. Thanks!

This is one of the most powerful videos I've ever watched. I HAVE NEVER USED AN ILLEGAL DRUG EVEN ONCE. Even so, Shepherd's observation about not quitting has great value for every person who struggles to overcome ANYTHING. Great interview.

Dax's interviews in all these are so cathartic and inspirational. So glad he's talking about it and being open. Very helpful.

I really could not love and respect Dax more. What an ambassador for hope and forgiveness, curiosity and humanity. Arm Chairy FOREVER!!! 🍒🍒🍒

"Something more profound is broken." What an incredibly insightful interview.

I think about this video a lot. And I come back when I need it. Fantastic interview.

This gives me hope. Not because I suffer from an addiction, but learning you don’t need to hit rock bottom to make a change, to get rid of that weight you carry, but you just need to become aware. And that is what I am working towards. Thanks Dax

I love how you let him talk. Good direction but you let him go.

This is such an important clip of this interview. His honesty about his addiction is so real to so many people. It is so important for people to hear this is what addiction is like. I'm not familiar with him, so I don't know, but I hope he is still in recovery and sober. I hope he is proud of himself for it, because it is impressive.

Much gratitude and love to Dax for sharing his journey and highlighting the “if only” thought pattern blocker.

I love Dax so much. So, so, so thankful he made it through that. I hope one day he realizes how many people he has helped.

This is so absolutely powerful, and a message I feel everyone needs to hear at some point in their lifetime. Thank you so much Sam and Dax for sharing.

That moment of clarity is so powerful. I recently has it and I'm going through a huge change internally- mentally and spiritually.

Dax is an inspiration- every time I hear him speak on his struggles, it gives me motivation to carry on my own journey. "Good on ya", Dax.

Love the honesty man, I think I definitely needed to hear this whilst I am at the end of a 3 year gradual detox

He has such an insight - it's admireable. I love this channel - a pure hidden treasure. You are such an amazing interviewer!

Gonna be 1 year sober this June. This helps me put things into perspective once again. I guess I needed that, I've been on that whole "I can do this now phase."

Watching this to understand and have an understanding of what people go through. Thank you for sharing!

Dax is an amazing human being and I love Sam Jones and his interviewing techniques. Listens more than speaks, allowing his guest to be who they are!

This is so powerful. Thank you for your honesty, Dax. I'm glad you had your aha moment and are here today to share your talents.

I love how honest and real he is.... it’s a very hard thing to admit not just to yourself but even harder to other people.

Still one of my most favourite youtube videos. So healing and true.

Kudos to Dax Shepard for sharing his experiences. I can tell its really hard for him to talk about them.

I was 8 day’s shy from 6 months sober and relapsed... I will never quit

I love rewatching this piece. It’s comforting to hear someone, anyone who knows what it’s like to have everything & nothing at the same time. Cheers 🥂

So incredibly moving...I so admire his honesty and the interviewer is so respectful by being mostly quiet. What a moving story of courage in the face of extreme addiction.

The interviewer’s facial expressions were so genuine, you can tell he was all ears; that’s a tell-tale sign of a great interviewer.

It’s interesting that he had this final moment of self-awareness right before working on Zathura, if you’ve seen the movie. In the movie he plays someone who is at first uncouth and gross, but then steadily shows himself to be self-aware, emotionally experienced, and genuinely compassionate to the younger protagonists even while they are at each other’s throats. It has every mark of a simple genre kids movie, but between the writing of the two brothers, and the performances of them and Dax, there’s a real heart that’s present there. I can’t help but speculate into how it must have felt for Dax to go into that job after his own personal battles.

I come back to this from time to time because it resonates with me. Grateful for this conversation. Thanks for posting it.

What a powerful moment to realize something much more deeper is broken.. what a life he lived, he’s always so cheerful and happy - I wouldn’t have known he struggled with addiction

Something I once heard an alcoholic that essentially had it all but eventually ruined his life because of the alcohol abuse stuck with me. He said “I had everything going for me, except me.”

I've been clean off heroin and opiates for almost 5 years and hearing stories like this still make me cry. The torment you experience in addiction simply cannot be properly explained or understood. If you are new, please don't stop, it will get better if you put the same effort into not getting high that you did getting fucked up.

Man! Thanks for your honesty Dax. I struggle as well and that was some great sharing.

I keep coming back to this. I have been really nowhere near his level of addiction but I definitely understand where he’s coming from. Listening to people like this helps.

I come back to see this every so often. To remind myself of the hard times I went through and to know that nothing else besides myself can help with the feeling inside. Help yourself, go to talk therapy.

Beautiful testimony. He inspired me to appreciate my life now, instead of thinking "when I have xxx I'll be happy".

This is probably one of the most honest conversations about addiction & sobriety I’ve heard in YEARS!!!! Right-On-Brothet🙏🏼☮️🙏🏼

Thank you Dax for your transparency and being so humble to share. Very inspiring.

I like this guy. Super inspirational and insightful. Appreciate this show and the conversations you create and then allow to happen, Sam

This is incredible to hear, Zathura is one of my micro humans most favourite films. I enjoy it just as much as he does. I found his performance so awesome, it’s the highlight of me watching that film. Hearing him having such troubles days before filming it blows my mind.

I love how vulnerable Dax Sheppard is. To tell those stories for the world to hear is courageous to the millionth+ degree. It's like being privy to a therapy session. Even on his podcast he just shares so openly. Sharing stories and epiphanies can help others to learn life lessons and know they're not alone in their struggle and that healing is possible. Rock on Dax! Keep healing and growing and being authentically you. You are beautiful.

This video has changed the way I look at Dax Shepard. I have so much respect for him after seeing him share this. For someone like myself thats dealing with substance abuse this is incredibly inspirational. Reminds me of my old sponsor that would say " who knew rock bottom had a basement". Thanks Dax

I remember when I was deep in Percocet addiction. I lost my job so I was selling perk 30mg to support my habit. I had a lot of sales one day and ended up doing 15 throughout the day. That’s 450mg of Percocet I snorted in less than 12hrs time and I still don’t know how the hell I woke up. Even realizing how lucky I was didn’t stop me. It’s a brutal addiction and I’m so happy to be past that shit.

i need another video like this. perfect timing

I've been in the darkest struggle of my entire life lately. This just finally gave me some hope. Thank you Dax. ❤

I completely appreciate your intelligence, perseverance and candor. THANK YOU for your honesty Dax

I love how Dax is so opened about his life/ who he is where he’s been. I try to be just as opened.

This is SO true!! We get there when we get there. It took me MANY tries to get where I am at today. Much love to you ❤️🦋

Good shit man. I’ve been there. Great interview, you actually let him speak.Awesome for DAX to be so candid about a super sensitive, painful and personal subject.RESPECT

This is so good and helpful to hear. Thanks for sharing

That was amazing. Very glad you stayed on this podcast for a few more minutes. The theory of "rock bottom" discourages so many addicts into thinking they're so messed up, they don't stop at what is perceived to be "rock bottom." But like Sax just said, addicts have many bottoms.

I'm crying as I listen because I am going thru the same thing today. I keep praying I can change myself, but no avail yet.