Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
#058 - Free with Russell Howard
#058 - Free with Russell Howard
#058 - Free with Russell Howard
Thursday 6th May 2021
Russell Howard talks about his music career and addiction struggles, sharing how he found freedom through sobriety on 'Let the Journey Begin'.
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Get the buttons here!Russell Howard: Finding Freedom in Sobriety and Music
The drugs were like a solution that did two things. Either they changed it to where I was like- dude, you're my best friend, I love this- or I just didn't give a crap anymore.
What happens when your dream career turns into a nightmare fueled by addiction? In this gripping episode of 'Let the Journey Begin', Jason Wahler and Alex Drouin sit down with Russell Howard, co-founder and head composer of Signature Tracks. From his early days writing raps and producing beats in Philadelphia, with a little help from his high school friend Kobe Bryant, Russell's journey in the music industry has been anything but smooth sailing.
While his career was on the rise, so was his substance use, escalating from weed and alcohol to harder drugs like ecstasy, GHB, speed, and cocaine. These substances made him feel 'free', but that freedom came at a high cost—paranoia, deceit, and waking up handcuffed. Russell shares how he hit rock bottom and finally sought help when he realized his life was being controlled by drugs.
Now, with 19 years of sobriety under his belt, Russell opens up about how spirituality and exercise played crucial roles in his recovery. He emphasizes the importance of honesty and finding trusted support systems. This episode is a raw and honest conversation about the highs and lows of addiction and recovery, offering hope and encouragement for anyone struggling with similar battles.
Tune in to hear Russell's inspiring story and maybe find the spark you need to start your own journey towards healing.