Beau Brooks: From Stardom to Sobriety and Everything In Between
Episode Overview
Beau Brooks shares his journey from fame to addiction and recovery A near-death experience becomes the catalyst for Beau's sobriety Embracing challenges and pursuing new passions in sobriety Insights on recognition, humility, and self-discovery Launching a clothing brand 'Look Up' and inspiring others through resilience
Life is the drug that we all need. Once you figure the way out, life is everything that you've ever wanted plus more. No drug in the world could make you feel as good as what life can make you feel because life is the drug that we all need.
What happens when fame and addiction collide? Beau Brooks, once a frontman for the popular prank group The Janoskians, opens up about his rollercoaster journey from hanging out with celebrities like the Kardashians to battling substance abuse. In this heartfelt chat with Danni Carr on 'How I Quit Alcohol', Beau shares how childhood abandonment fueled his craving for recognition, leading him down a path of heavy drinking and drug use.
A near-death experience was his wake-up call, pushing him to embrace sobriety and rebuild his life. Now, Beau's story is one of resilience. He works a humble job, lives with his mom, and uses his massive TikTok following to advocate for mental health and sobriety. Plus, he's running ultra-marathons and has launched his own clothing brand, 'Look Up'.
This episode is a raw, real look at the highs and lows of addiction and the strength it takes to reclaim your life.