Episode 12 - Music, Fame, and Sobriety Ft. Award Winning Composer Russell HowardEpisode 12 - Music, Fame, and Sobriety Ft. Award Winning Composer Russell Howard
Tapping Into The Human - A Podcast On Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health
Russell Howard discusses his journey from addiction to Grammy-nominated success and the role of honesty in recovery.
35:02•17 Jan 2022
Russell Howard: From Addiction to Grammy-Nominated Composer
“For this to take a shift, it was like: how did this kid go from producing for Jay-Z and all these rappers and destiny's child and all this stuff to living in like a tiny little one bed, like in a closet? And that started my journey and I eventually got sober.”
Russell Howard, a Grammy-nominated composer, sits down with Alex Colyer in this episode of 'Tapping Into The Human' to share his compelling journey from addiction to sobriety. Howard opens up about his early passion for music, which became a sanctuary from a turbulent childhood. However, the same passion later intertwined with addiction, impacting both his career and personal life.
Howard's candid discussion highlights how he sought help through a 12-step program, embracing honesty and vulnerability as key elements in his recovery. He also delves into the connection between selfishness and addiction, urging listeners to break free from substances that hold them back. This episode is a heartfelt narrative of struggle, resilience, and ultimate triumph, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or seeking inspiration on their path to recovery.

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