Depression is a monster, it's relentless and doesn't discriminate. Economic status doesn't matter. I've struggled with it for 40 years or better and can honestly say the only thing that's kept me from checking out is I know it would devastate my family and they might not ever get over it. I thank God for my family every day and pray that I'll find a way out of the darkness, for their sake as much as for mine.

I’m not surprised he struggled. It’s gotta be hard for Chuck having that computer program in his head

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ got me out of a dark, dark place. Seriously. A personal relationship with God (Jesus Christ) is possible. It's life changing.

Poor guy. I didn’t knew he was in depression. He looks totally normal. I hope he gets help. Zachary Levi if you are reading this you are worthy of love, peace, and happiness. Everyone is worthy of happiness.

Love a great turn around story - wish there were more of these. But in all honesty - these types of places/programs for mental health, do not exist for those not in the upper & elite class.

Everything Zach said is exactly what im going through now. Still have a long road ahead but this definitley helps!

And it only cost $250,000. Just do it guys. No excuses.

Studying Eastern Philosophy helped me get over my first major bout of depression at age 21. Have only been depressed once since then and it was outside of my control, son's mom took him from me after I raised him solo the past 4 years. Another thing I think helped me was mowing lawns, you have all the time in the world to think about your mistakes and your life when mowing lawns all day with nothing but your thoughts. My mom also picked me up an hour late after school everyday, so after all the kids went home, i just had me and my thoughts. Kids/people in general need less distractions and more meditation time.

The best therapy is an authentic, cohesive society. That is the literal opposite of what we have now.

its so hard to pay for therapy when you are. anxious about your financial well being. so many of us rather choose quick high or try to save moneys for needs first foremost and never get ask for professional help. and one of the reasons is we dont feel like deserve it, our problems are generic and have to suffer through.

I have struggled with depression since I was ten years old. Exercise ( aerobic, HIITT and some weights) made a huge difference. As well as an antidepressent. Also, Lamictal which made a big difference. ( I have never been diagnosed with bipolar or had a manic episode) I think severe depression has to be treated on an individual basis. People respond differently or have different capabilities. It is often trial an error.

The way this guy talks about his past sounds a lot like how I've been living my life. Might be time to start working my shit out.

‘Chuck’ is still one of my all-time favourite shows. The irony is it’s my feel good TV show🤣

Having a regular job is seriously underrated. I have been through periods of unemployment and those are rough, not because of financials but no schedule and too much free time. And celebrities basically go through periods of unemployment as he said constantly up and down no wonder that almost all of them go crazy at one point in their life as he said and self medicate. I feel most of these people if they experienced "normal" jobs they would never go back to celebrity life.

This is one of the most real conversations I’ve heard on the podcast. Joe just let him talk and he listened. Great interview.

Nothing will change unless you put God first. Follow the teachings of His son Jesus.

Much love to everyone and their families from Alton Missouri USA 🌻 🤠 💪 🙏

Thanks for sharing this bro. I needed to hear ever bit of that!!

I'm glad Zach is doing better. Prayers to my god that he continues to thrive.

All I got out of this is that he went to a rich people's therapy resort and saw every type of doctor known to man and worked out for 3 weeks, but he did not specify what actually helped him get to a better place during all of this.

I relate to this so much, especially not knowing Im depressed, it just hits you out of nowhere when something inconvenient happens. I believe in my mental fortitude but it seems like my body dont follow through what my mind thinks and then I start overeating even doe im a healthy individual who works out, I feel like its all subconscious.

Sir, thank you for sharing. Much love to you

This has really helped to try to make steps to love myself!

If this guys depressed, imagine the average man.

The dopamine thing is so true. I think a lot of people who suffer from depression and mental health issues have low dopamine levels (either inherently or from other chemicals lowering their baselines). So you can easily get sucked into a vicious chicken-or-egg cycle of chasing dopamine hits that end up giving heavier crashes because they in turn deplete your natural dopamine and leave you feeling worse than you did before. I had that struggle with alcohol for years. It's that cliche of "chasing the dragon" - it's very real but it's not just for traditional addicts. Smart phones are doing it to people now without them even realizing.

Bless your soul for this content 🤍

I WISH I could get this kind of help, Zach! I hear from my friends & family how amazing I am, but I’m not feeling it myself on a daily way… Love you to hear I’m not alone…❤❤❤

Yooo ever since I saw Zachary Levi on the 'Inside of You' podcast I've wanted him to be on Joe Rogan. This is cool. Gonna watch the episode now. 😁

How many people would benefit from a program like that .: a life saving program that no one can afford

Soooo glad he’s on the podcast.

Just finished his book today. It's wonderful. Highly recommend it!

Omg wow.. this man's story sounds almost exactly like me, minus the money and career and all..

Kinda brought tears to my eyes bc thats how im feeling atm, but that therapy is like 250,000 dollars gotta be a better way 😥

Damn Shazam slow it down a little. Dudes on 2x speed and making me anxious 🤣

boy must be nice to have all that free time to have 20 hours of therapy and exorcise per week

i like this guy

Starting kickboxing resistance training and eating clean as well as avoiding alcohol and as simplistic as it sounds being nice. That got me out of a whole I was in practically my whole adult life if I feel myself slipping into it again I will have a cold shower and hit the road. Goggins and Rogan have been my therapists I'm sure it's the same for many others over here as well as America

Ketamine infusion theraphy saved my life. I was depressed and anxious for decades. Nothing conventional gave me significant relief. One treatment with ketamine stopped my pathological anxiety and suicidal thoughts within a few hours. That was in 2018, and I'm still well. The treatment healed something. I'm also autistic (I'm an Aspie) so the fact I'm neuro-diverse might have played a role in the drug's effecacy for me. There's over 20 years of scientific evidence behind it, starting with a small study at Yale in the late 90s. Problem is, ketamine is off-patent, making it a threat to big pharma. Infusion theraphy requires an IV, something few psychiatrists are trained to adminster. My doctor was an anethesiologist. Ketamine has a success rate of between 70 to 90% even where other tretaments failed. If you or someone you care about suffer from depression, I urge you to research and consider it. It was a miracle for me, and has helped many others. Peace.

Amazing how many of us can relate...

For an actor he actually seems pretty decent. Might be wrong but busy listening to the full podcast on Spotify. Very likeable dude.

Therapy is key!! If you are struggling with trauma and PTSD, try EMDR treatment and CBT therapy. My life did a complete 180º

jre is nice cuz it’s like watching your drunk uncle from Boston talk to famous people and seeing right thru them

Its incredible how many men in the states are struggling with depression and often people that have a lot of going on for them. What i noticed that its often paired with a drug use. I come from Eastern europe where unless you have something really traumatic that happened people suck it up and go through the hardships. Not trying to undermine anyone's struggle but it is weird that in in such a force of a country like the USA you have so many broken people and people who tend to brag on how they are broken. Think its speaks the volume about the society

Just the ending of Chuck is enough to keep a man depressed for their life time like myself. Made me cry after 8 years lol. And yeap I’ve been partying and shit to get over all the depression lol.

Chuck was a great show

Joe is a stand up guy. Raising and adopting Kayja💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Didn't know this until today Respect!

Wow. Amazing interview. Would love to see Zach back on

Seriously awesome that Joe got him on, he's one of my favorite actors as people. He comes across as a very genuine and kind person who happens to be very funny.

Self medicating sucks. I’m 37 and my job really helps keep me focused but when I’m not working I’m self medicating with alcohol. The depression just hits me out of nowhere. I’m financially stable with assets, have a great girlfriend but the better part of 15 years I felt like I wasted on my ex wife. That relationship was so toxic and I did everything right but she just fucked me over so hard. I have gone the last 5 years beating myself up for allowing her to take the better years of my life. I’m currently working on diet, exercise and abstaining from alcohol. Discipline is incredibly difficult especially when you get side swiped by depression.

I can see how one can get into a rut of self-medicating. There's a reason why stage performers can have incredible highs and lows. I do local theater (sometimes show after show whilst working full time) and the dopamine hits are great, even in front of 50 people for a few weekends -- I have had severe depression after shows close, and I can only imagine how hard it is on the big stage. I eventually get over it after a few weeks, but it happens every time and I dread it every time.

Best advice i recently got as a person in a tough mental situations is this -> no one is born a loser, that is an acquired mentality. Dismantle your ideas, separate those that are in your best interest and those that are not, stick to those that are and eventually you will become and feel better. It is haaard work, requires attention, requires effort, requires dedication, requires courage and discipline, but it is doable by ANYONE. Good luck! P.s. skilled therapist helps quite a lot

And all of that amazing, expensive therapy will never be available to the middle class and people living in poverty. And the cycle continues.

It's entirely possible that people can be nicer to each other.

This is how I feel at this very moment. In the dark. Sad 😥

All I heard is I can never afford to get right. I'm very happy he got the help needed

I never knew the extent of depression, anxienty etc etc I was experiencing until I found people that were similar.

Money can buy you literal happiness

What Zachary said about Austin and the river flowing through. EUurope has such cities. Vienna, the capital of Austria has the same and is really amazing.

What he said about Dogs, in the full episode really resonates with me.

That escalated quickly. Take care of yourselves people.

The side effects of the intersect still haunts him to this day. It's okay Chuck, I'm sure walker still loves you.

Thank you chuck

great release!!

This sounds just what I need , no energy, no modivation, no sleep , my testosterone is definitely lacking I don't know

Insanity isn't limited by pedigree, everyone suffers' on some level, either subtly or obviously.

Your health is your wealth....fought stage 4 cancer for 15 years...now fighting 8 diseases...beem working in mental health for 17 years...

This guy seems genuine

Watched for 5 minutes....I just can't with this guy

The amount of bots… literally over 50% of the comments I see lmao.

That dopamine high and low, and partying hit the nail on the head for me, damn. Never thought of it that way before, makes so much sense.

Thank you Rogan!!! You are KING!! 2:23:00 Zachary, this GenX me understands. Just like when the pond calls you to jump it. Stoic helps.

I wonder if this real life Chuck vs Therapy was at all similar to the episode where he gets sent to a psychiatrist for manic behavior and night terrors.

I know he's cast for Shazam 2. But with that gray on his temples, I want Fiege to hire him for Reed Richards.

I’m currently experiencing chest pain and I came to the conclusion it’s anxiety and possibly depression I just can’t be happy ugh

I relate to this dude 💯

My man got that million dollar therapy session. I get to go to my psychologist and get Xanax.

Joe Rogan is the only therapy I need

This guy went to the same high school as me in Southern California. SoCal was a fun place to grow up in the 90s and early 2000s, but I am glad I moved to Texas almost 16 years ago and never went back.

Love how he keeps saying God and also that pills can help . But also jesus can also help us continue the battle because he has more for us in the future. To spread his word to the world

Zachary says he's completely kicked drugs, but I think he may be using a bit of the old Shazadderall!

Thank god for Joe Rogan

Probably the most painful thing about dealing with depression is believing that I ultimately don’t deserve to be happy. I tell myself that I’m unworthy of being loved or of having friends, of having people care about me. It’s a godawful feeling.

Zach is incredible. Why did Joe keep wanting to shut down Zach for talking about love?

Dude came on to promote his book. Talked for 2.5 hours and this was a clip from one part of the conversation. He is talking about HIS journey. He is selling the book, not the therapy.

I love myself and I love myself high.

John Mace's mace energy method is amazing

When i was 18 I had an experience when i modified what i was eating which basically led to an awakening of sorts. Up to that point i was living with so called adhd but i had no idea what was because i had it all life. Eventually that euphoria which is similiar to near death experiences left. Not sure why but levi is definitely correct about there being a biological problem that cause a disconnection between the mind and body

Man it took me just one job to realise I’m worth something and it changed my life for years I thought I was worth nothing in a relationship I didn’t even like a job that made me cry daily and as soon as I left I got this job and those people loved me so much always laughing having fun i was in a bad way for a long time but now I’m free I’m happy for the first time and I owe it all to them

Chuck finally makes it to JRE!

Amazing... very happy for the guy. Does anyone know the name of the place he went to? I don't think I heard him mention it. Thanks.

Nice to know there's therapy available out there for wealthy people. I'll remember that next time I'm having suicidal thoights.

This guy wouldn’t know darkness if it sat on his face. He merely adopted the dark, I was born in it. Moulded by it.

The struggle is real...

rich ppl problems

i'm sure we can all afford this $250,000 therapy. sign up already and sort yourself out!

How do you believe that you are worthy of being loved?

Thanks Arkane Gannon

I liked his positive energy a lot and he seems like a good dude but I suspect he’s either a bit over-medicated or did a few lines of Colombia’s finest.

Jesus christ these fucking bots are out of control

Like Joe Says: The biggest problem you've ever faced is always the biggest problem you've ever faced.