you CAN do this! I was a blackout binge alcoholic from age 11 until finally at age 62 with the help of Jesus I am still 10 years sober....sometimes just one hour at a time, sometimes its not even a thought. Self forgiveness is important and stay away from trigger people and trigger places.
I have Always said, people are how they are for a reason. It’s not an excuse to be a jerk, but it explains a lot and keeps things from being taken so personally.
As an African American woman who lives in Paris, France, i had never heard of Jelly Roll before thos podcast. What and inspiration and beautiful soul. Thank you for making the world a better place!
As someone who spent a lot of time with Jelly 20 years ago in Louisville and columbus Indiana, I can say even at his worst, his heart always shone through the darkness. I was proud to call him my friend back then and only wish our story would have continued through his enlightenment. That chapter would have become truly amazing. I miss him. I am proud every day that I have known him. So happy for his success and nothing but love and light for him each and every moment moving forward. I miss my friend so much.
GREAT interview 😊 I am struggling so bad with deep depression. My husband left me because of it saying he's retiring and doesn't want to be stuck with my medical bills. I lost my job and I'm scared of being homeless. I'm 61 and can't see the light at the end of the tunnel 😢 why can't I move forward? I wanna die.
As a former heroin addict, I have so much love and respect for this man. I wish Congress and those judgemental people he was talking about listen. It's so true what he says about becoming a completely different person ...I look at who I was in active addiction and have no idea who that girl was. I'm so grateful I made it out. ❤
Same. Congratulations on your recovery. I’ve got five years and I agree, it’s like day and night. I don’t even know that girl I was, I do know she was in a lot of pain thought and I’m grateful for a second chance for the both of us. A lot haven’t gotten the chance 💔
Jelly Roll's authenticity is just one reason people are drawn to him and then he unleashes that beautiful voice that can only come from the soul. His appreciation and introspective outlook on life is enlightening. I think he's more than made up for alot of the wrong he's done in this life. He's healing others while healing himself! What a beautiful interview!
Hes a great example of how people are so drawn to authenticity. I don't listen to his music at all, not my thing. but i listen to him in podcasts & interviews all the time. We're living in a time where people are starved for realness, authenticity, & connections. So many think they're "being real" ... they're just being an asshole. They conflate being about themselves with being real. Authenticity is when you take someone "being real," but add in the humility, honesty, willingness for introspection & honest self reflection, & humor ... And I agree, his willingness to be open & honest about his struggles, along with his willingness to follow a program of recovery has been a huge gift to a generation of men & women looking at him. Too few people of status are willing to share their recovery journeys (wins, failures, struggles) & i wish more did. He's a musician, he writes about himself, so maybe he's just more comfortable sharing about himself ... but i wish more celebrities were willing to do the same. People need this example.
Self-forgiveness is like giving yourself a big hug and saying, "It's okay, we all make mistakes." It's about accepting what happened, learning from it, and moving forward with a positive attitude.
I agree 💯 They always say the best apology is a changed a behavior. Self-forgiveness is beautiful. But I feel like it's only Step #1. Step #2 is the true apology of a changed behavior. I have to change my behaviors for me, so I don't keep hurting or harming myself. That's love. That's me loving myself. Loving myself enough & having enough compassion for myself to hold myself accountable whenever i can. That's how I be gentle with me, by being tough in the right ways. I don't always succeed, but i know no one else can forgive me or hold me accountable except for me
What’s so special about JR is that he’s not only a teacher - he’s a student. He is always learning about himself but more importantly about us. His art transcends genres because it’s laying bare his heart. This interview is life and love in action!
This conversation disappointed me. I just don't think jelly roll is that smart or talented or that great of a singer or song writer and is being used as a puppet to speak like this on "accountability". The "we're alright" song is just really awful, just bad yuck like wow this is it?
I’m a hardened man because of experiences in my life to where i never shed tears. But I can never get through a Jelly Roll interview without a drop of water falling from my eyes.
Thank you, I’m sitting at the homeless shelter waiting for my Stepson to show up for breakfast as he’s scheduled to check into rehab today. He’s late. I’m grateful for your healing words. I don’t believe in accidents.
@ yes he showed up. He’s not speaking to us but someone he is talking with tells us he’s made it this far and is trying to get authorized for a longer program. Thank you for caring. It’s so important we all remember that today’s rehab needs mental health treatment. We all have to be reminded this is a disease.
Beautiful interview, you can tell jay really cares about the people he brings on this show. This conversation flowed very naturally. I spent 11 months in rehab last year for mental health and drug addiction. I was one of the lucky ones that god saved I was granted a scholarship to a very good rehab. Jelly Roll Played at the Boise music festival when I was in rehab and I got to go see him. I was so happy for him. Mind you during my addiction I would listen to his albums self medicated and beautiful disaster. I felt like he was speaking to me on those record's. Mind you I had a top 100 song in 2016 and was somewhat successful as a artist. I lost everything, but watching jelly gave me inspiration to do music again even though I am 35. I got baptized on Saturday and gave my life to Jesus. I just released my first music video in four years. Look up Stylez Major "The Only One" its a deep song about recovery and god. PS @JellyRoll the new album is beautiful. You have grown so much. 🙏✝
Father hear my prayers. I’m a single mother. Both of my sons are special needs, and require much from me but I know God will give me the strength and courage that I need to continue to keep going. So while I struggle to buy groceries and while I struggle to pay rent. I will keep faith. Always. Amen Praise God!💕💕
Sending you sooooooo much love and positive energy, I hope it brings you even one moment of just smiling. I am sure it's really difficult but God will see you through, just you watch. Hang in there mama. ❤️🫂
Listening to Jelly Roll and Jay fanning out over each other, their ability to speak the same language although they’re using different words and the adoration and respect these two amazing humans, who come from such different backgrounds, have for one another, gives me hope that when we turn off the “mob rule mentality” and sit with someone with an open heart, all good things are possible! So much love and respect to them. This is my favorite one to date. 🙏🏾👏🏾💐
I heard Jelly Roll on the radio, obviously. But, my mom recently got tickets to his concert in Sacramento & asked me to go. I felt like it was a waste cause I’m no super fan, but man…it was therapeutic for my mom & I. My dad died by suicide after becoming addicted to pain meds & Jelly Roll brought so much awareness to addiction, mental health & Jesus 🙌🏽 this man is a true advocate, it’s amazing & I pray he continues to heal & prioritize himself in his journey. ❤
When two humble, genuine, beautiful souls sit together, look one another in the eye, then share pieces of themselves, I’m left feeling like I just witnessed greatness. My cup runneth over. Thank you Jason and Jay! Wow! What a way to begin the day! 🥰
This is the best interview I have seen with Jelly Roll. He is so authentic and transparent. He and Bunny both. His music is so amazing and has helped me through some shit. The new album is AMAZING!
Respect Jelly Roll and His authentic heart. He definitely has such a beautiful way of reaching the unreachable and what is so needed in the world today🙏
I love hearing people's stories and testimonies. This just made me love Jelly Roll 10x more. Honestly so relateable. And wow, the word of "guilt, shame and judgement don't help you grow, shift and transform" we need to stop guilting and shaming ourselves and stop judging ourselves and others. It's not a useful sustable emotion to help us shift and transform .... as Sadie would say, "whoa that's good!" Thank you for this episode. I hope to shift and transform. I most definitely need emotional sobriety.
In knowing I am the problem, I also free myself knowing I AM MY SOLUTION. It's freedom from the guilt, shame, and judgement of my mind. It's so empowering to know I am my solution ❤
Jelly Roll continues to make me laugh, cry, evaluate, and grow. I’ve never seen you before Jay…that’s definitely going to be the best change I got out of this interview!
Jelly Roll has done more for this generation's mental health than most on his platform. This episode gave me a good healthy cry. Thanks for having this ray of sunshine on Jay! ❤
One year one month sober, stuck in the shame spiral while doing amends as the separation ends in divorce. I can’t get enough of jelly roll and his whole message. Grateful I get to have my 3 yr old son 50/50 but just breakdown feeling like i failed them all
This man is pure unadulterated soul, from the way he talks, to the way he sings. Absolutely gorgeous and a soul that needs safe harbor from us all! Jelly Roll is a national treasure! 🙏🏾🤬❤️🔥
He had to bring up Clyde Davis and he's behind all the crap happening to singers right now Clyde Davis is scum id keep that name out of my mouth hope jelly isn't involved with that man
We need more compassion like this in the world. We need more men being open like this to break the stigma of male mental health. So much of what Jelly speaks about is the reality for a great majority of Americans and if we all understood how much we have in common there wouldn't be as much division.
It starts taking that 1 step at a time, making the decision that you genuinely want to become more self aware. Doing a Daily Inventory is one of the best things you can do to become more self aware, just like he said he does. Even if you don't do it everyday, just start ... try. What did I do well today, what could I have done better, who should I apologize to.
“God is healing my inner child in front of the World” - Jelly ‘24 Beautifully Broken is a ministry to the masses, much healing taking place through the music.
THIS was the most touching interview that I have ever watched. I'm 53 years young with 2 years sobriety and I'm studying to be a chemical dependency counselor, and I love God's work in action! Thank you so much, love to all.
If I could have 10 minutes to meet and talk to Jelly Roll I'd try to express the difference he has made in my life! I cant be more thankful for him music and his story! Jelly roll is truly a blessing in mine and so many others life's!!!!!!
I cried when you said you hadn’t cried until 33. I have had the opposite. Crying all my life. It releases such an immense amount of pain and suffering You were the greatest interview Thank you
I’m in Utah and was Jelly Roll’s first night on this tour. He put on the best show and he is the most genuine person I’ve ever felt in a concert. Loved his show and love this man❤️ I hope he comes back to Utah again.
13 Years Sober through the steps and AA. I love this episode, it describes how we can live our life with freedom and forgiveness. Learning to take responsibility for my actions changed my life.
I’m so proud of you ❤ I lost my first husband to this disease and it pained me to watch his suffering on all levels of his journey. I’m sending you continued strength and love ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my son’s father to this disease. My boys were 14/16 when their father passed. We do our best to get better. My youngest son has two years sober so we are slowly breaking the cycle of addiction. ❤️
The best thing about this conversation Jelly, is your brutal HONESTY about your life. You are so AWESOME & GENUINE. May God continue you to bless you with life so you can fulfill the highest purpose He has for you. Thank you!
I cried throughout this whole episode! So genuine, so touching. How beautifully and highly he spoke of his wife. How raw he spoke of how flawed he was and how long it took him to work thru seeing his flaws and working on them. So inspiring! And I’ve never heard of Jelly Roll! So I plan to check out some of his songs! Bless you both! ❤️
Heart of stone is my favorite song on this album. I lost my Mom in June and her Hospice aide would always say we meet you where you're at, when my Mom just didn't have the energy for her to be there and do her job. She would sit and talk with her and it just meant the world to me and.my Mom. ❤ The whole album is what I needed when I needed it.
I am not the typical person that listens to country music, ppl in my family don't listen to it but there are several artist that I like and Jelly Roll has been one of them. I knew his heart was amazing just from his music, but hearing him speak so open and honest just wonderful. I have truly loved this conversation.
I've watched so many Jelly Roll interviews...this is hands down the best of them all. The raw honesty and emotions could be felt through the screen. Thank you both for this. You are such bright lights in this world.
I’m not crying, you are!! Golly, what a fulfilling episode. If you watch this and don’t have the feeling that you need to be the change you want to see in the world, then you need to watch it until you get that urge. ❤ sending so much love and peace to everyone reading this❤
I'm from Columbus, Ohio and my cousin put me on to Jason "Jelly roll" 13 years ago. He was always at his concerts when he was in town and He would get him backstage and all that, getting pics and hanging out. I felt like I knew him almost, just from seeing the pictures you can just feel how down to earth and loyal to people he is. I share his birthday, I just found out, but I have and always will support this man and be a fan. Watching him finally being recognized for who he is and being able to get these stories is really amazing. This guy is part of my life and healing. I am broken inside and our story is eerily similar. I feel the 4th day of birth has always haunted me, and I struggle every second with issues. I get so mad at God, and blame. I will make it through ❤
I just want to thank both of you beautiful souls. When I heard save me back in 2020 for the first time, I felt the deep rooted pain in Jelly Rolls music and it was so familiar, because it's the pain I live with everyday. I've had a rough life as an adult just struggling to survive and raise my kids the best I can on my own. I struggle with everything he spoke of in this podcast. Never with hard drugs, but with demons that haunt me and depression and self hatred. For years I've wished every single morning that God hadn't woke me up that day, because of my depression. This video gives me inspiration that I need right now. This past Friday I had an emergency hysterectomy due to a fist size cancerous tumor in my uterus. Now I'm facing months of chemotherapy and recovery. God gave me a wake up call. He said do you really want to die? I'm scared shitless. I have a 15 month old son and a 16 year old daughter and I do not want to die. I do not want to leave them alone in this world. I realize I just wanted the pain, shame, hate and guilt that I've been carrying around for decades to stop fucking haunting me. I'm not a bad person. I may have made some bad choices in life but I need to forgive myself and heal. And this podcast even though I cried through most of it because my surgery is making me go through menopause and I'm super emotional, it's the beginning of a beautiful healing journey. It's the beginning of me gaining my power back. And I'd like to thank you Jay Shetty and Jelly Roll for helping me to begin to heal my heart and soul ❤
I finally feel heard, understood, and loved. I've never felt loved my whole life. JR, you just showed me love. I've used drugs to smother my feelings and emotions because I've never known how to properly work thru them. I've never felt understood and to afraid to talk about my feelings. Drugs have always been there for me. Every day and every night lve suffered in silence. JR you have given me hope. Thank you God for Jelly Roll❤
You can get through this tough time and come out on the other side and appreciate life for all the small things that make life real. You can break out of this prison. ❤
1:00 is what I felt when he came to Merriweather in Columbia MD 2023. I felt like I was at church♡ I laughed, I cried, I felt seen♡ love you Jelly!!!!!
Jelly apologizing for getting emotional, but, that's why your fans love you so much. Because you are always operating with your heart & soul on your sleeve. You haven't let hard times harden you. Thank you Jay & Jelly for being part of MY healing journey. #savedme
In Jelly Rolls transparency and love he changes so many peoples lives with his songs and gives them Hope and a chance they never felt they ever had before ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"I just want to express how grateful I am to hear you using your platform to speak about addiction. Instead of turning a blind eye or passing judgment, you're offering hope and showing understanding because you've been there yourself. It's inspiring to see you stand up for addicts and remind people that they're worth saving. Rather than asking 'what's wrong with them,' you're helping people shift their perspective to 'how did we fail them?' Your efforts to educate others on the lack of resources and support around the world are so important. Thank you for raising awareness and giving hope that one day we will see a change in society, restoring faith in our ability to help those struggling. It's heartbreaking that so many people who are lost, broken, and battling trauma or mental health issues are being locked up instead of being provided the resources they need. Hopefully, one day we’ll see a turning point in saving lives rather than destroying them. God bless you for all the work you do, along with the work Bunny does too. Much love from Alberta, Canada. I have just one request-please come to Calgary, Alberta, to play!"
Doing my makeup for work while listening was not a good idea but damn I needed to hear this🖤🥹 such beautiful humans. Thank you. We all need reminders sometimes, it’s easy to fall into the darkness.
this is such an beautiful interview, feels like two friends just having a real honest vulnerble conversation that they want us to be part of. i always cry when jelly cries cause he is so honest and we need that in this world. and more love like he said. its so important and needed. so beautiful
Thank you both for this. My son was a correctional officer with the maximum facility federal bureau of prisons and treated all inmates with respect and was well respected. He was assaulted by lifers who even said they respected him but just angry. There were 150+ inmates per officer and he prided himself on treating them with respect. We miss him everyday 😢😢😢
I am so sorry for your loss, your son sounds like he was a good human and an amazing C.O.. We definitely need more CO’s like him that treat inmates with respect and dignity! I’m sure your son was a shining light for some of those inmates.. I’m sending you lots of healing prayers/hugs and may your son continue to rest in peace! ❤
I love you jelly roll. I saw you at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville it's a concert I will never forget. You are awesome your band is awesome. And I will be attending more of your concerts. May God bless you and your band . I hope you don't forget where you came from and keep blessing people by giving back
thank you, for putting this out, i am in recovery, and getting sober was hard, and staying sober is even harder....the sobriety programs are the best thing that hit this generation of people, and choosing to live life Gods way, because its not an easy path, Alcohol is not my friend, but was definitely my first love, and my addictions have controlled the better part of my life..if it wasnt for God, and recovery I wouldnt be sitting here in my home, with my family cuddled together riding out a snowstorm watching its a wonderful life.
This right here has touched me so much. I have sent this to just about everybody that I know because pretty much everybody that I know is suffering. Or has suffered similar stories. I can relate to Jelly Roll's mother. Because I have been there. That was me. Just keep it up. I laughed and then I cried but I relate to every word that was spoken in this podcast.
I’m a 60 yr old lady, my life has never been been easy at first I did blame everyone else but as I got older I stopped, I became a mother at the age of 17 and I never seen it as ruined my life I see it as a blessing, my daughter saved me. I have 2 boys that god send to me to keep me focused on being better feeling loved. Thank you.
Don’t worry Jelly Roll , you’re on a roll . You’re gonna beat that food stuff also . I’m with you. ❤ along with millions of others . You are a great soul. Your voice is your power. ✌️💕❤️🙏👍
I've heard the music of Jelly Roll without ever knowing the man. This has helped me get to know that man. There is no way in the world that I cannot be a fan from this moment forward. I love hearing the stories of the dream, the struggle and the victory! The one thing that I have learned from a life-time of trial and error is this; success is measured only by the love you give others. When you can look at anyone (no matter their stature or lack of stature in life) with nothing but love for the individual, you have achieved the ONLY success that matters in this life. To live in love is to live fulfilled. As the Beatles once sang, "All you need is love; love is all you need."
Pastor Jason, that’s one church I would follow. A man who has evolved into one of the most authentic, caring, loving humans to grace the world. One of the best storytellers of all time.
I just got here for jelly roll, glad i found your pod cast God bless you jason deford and god bless this beautiful country. Love and protect your neighbors.
Jelly Roll is pure spirit, I balled through that whole conversation, he really does take you to church. Reminds me of Rumi, the wound is the place where the light enters you. We can feel that light.
Jelly I am right there with you about food. I took one addiction and turned it into another. I have a pain killer addiction and now food and I am working hard to overcome this addiction like I did the other. I love you man and you are an inspiration to me.
I cried thru this whole interview! It’s hit home on so many levels. Thank you to Jelly Roll for making people with demons feel seen and heard and inspired.
There’s an infinite amount of comments I could leave for this….. but it just feels like I’m not even supposed to. This was just so relatable and touching and beautiful and devastating and lovely and on and on and on and it brings out a TON of emotions, while also bringing me to this disassociating state physically that just makes me want to sit and think existentially for a while and stop moving and sit still and think. Something I don’t ever do and don’t let myself do. I love Jelly, I love Jay. I wish I could spend time just talking with them and bringing out thoughts and emotions, etc. Those conversations are VERY rare unless you put yourself around the right people. So much so that I can count on 1 hand the amount of times I’ve gotten to talk with somebody like this. I think about things deeply all day everyday…..but there’s only so many things to be able to think about unless certain topics are brought to my/our attention and having other people to talk about important things or deeper things or emotional things or whatever the case may be…..is super important, but I’ve never really had those people in my life. It’s just like people being like, you’re not asking the right questions or whatever the hell. Dude, if I don’t know what questions to ask…..how am I going to know the right questions? It’s crazy because there are an infinite amount of beliefs and opinions we can have and be able to verbalize it thoroughly…..but never have even thought about it or discussed it before…..until the moment somebody brings it up to you. That’s why it’s so important I’m realizing to have people to discuss things with, just talk, be social…. but I’ve never had that. Never once. I’m 35 years old now and often feel like I don’t need anybody to do that with anymore, but Autistic so that’s just the introvert in me and the confidence in myself I have now as an adult that I didn’t have as a kid and the lack of needing approval, etc…..but then it hits me again and again and again that I do need community for THESE reasons. The reasons Jelly and Jay are talking. ESPECIALLY when it comes to having to proper values and love and character and love for people. Sorry, I’m literally just rambling as I drive to Austin tonight for a background role in a movie haha I hope to have these conversations with people soon and strengthen my ability to come up with thoughts and convey them. Love everybody, take care
Hi Jason, aka Jelly Roll. Getting to know you, your music, and your relationship with your wife Bunnie. Has been so healing and such an inspiration in my journey. I come from parents who were divorced when I was 5 months old. My mom dealt with substance abuse. Also, one of my brothers is in prison for life for many reasons. I follow your wife's podcast and feel she is a soul sister for sure. Thank you for all that you're doing through your music and prison reform. Also, thank you for being so vulnerable during this interview. I watched the whole video. I cried many times. Which is such healing for me. Over 4 years ago, I left a karmic relationship of 10 years, created strong boundaries with souls who weren't deserving of my energy any longer, and started to focus on healing my childhood wounding/trauma, went through a fast ascension in my level of consciousness. Getting to know you has helped me in this journey tremendously. I'm truly grateful. I also started my own TH-cam channel and enjoy focusing on my growth. Sending you and your family so much love and healing energy. To Jay Shetty, I am truly grateful for your podcast for the enlightenment. You are such an inspiration to all. Love and light 🫶🌟🙏
I watched this earlier, and just watched it again tonight. I subscribed tonight because you are so gracious and allow your guest to speak and answer fully without interrupting. You are a great interviewer. Jelly Roll is so earnest and sincere. This interview was magic to me.
I love Jelly Roll. Grew up as the oldest child of parents that were addicts. So much trauma in that life. Especially as a girl with addicts in and out of the home. Thankfully my little brothers are good now. All but one that passed away too soon. I can say that life made me the strong, hardworking, resilient, and independent woman I am today. It also taught me to never judge anyone. We all go through something and need love, empathy, help, and guidance.
This whole interview is incredible. Jelly is a genuine man, a lyricist, an artist, a father, a man of faith.. thank you for sharing your impactful journey and purpose with the world 🫶🏻
I listened to this interview 3 times and I enjoyed it more each time. This the first time I ever heard of Jay Shetty, I definitely intend to research him, incredible depth. I have been listening to Jelly Roll for over a year and I love every song, even rap, and it is so raw, honest, painful, trauma, feeling trapped, haunted. As well, he creates a picture of possible hope. I can relate to so much of it. Jayson has an amazing memory, realms of knowledge, so many great quotes. He is empowering. Thank you Jayson for all you give of yourself.
I have hardly even started this episode and I have to say, jelly’s music, and his story and journey, literally saved my life. It gave me the little bit of hope that maybe I could be ok too. 3 yrs later and I’m happier than I’ve ever been. And I wouldn’t have even started the journey I did, without jelly. His music is my therapy. His songs are mirrors of my life as well. I feel every single song he writes and performs. 💕
Jelly’s words, songs, and heart are changing the world. It’s not just good music, it’s healing for all. Everyone is addicted to something and everyone can relate to the struggles of life. I can’t wait to see what God has next for him! His growth and success are just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you Jay and Jelly for this beautiful interview of motivation, hope and love.
Two of the most humbled men habing a heart to heart is a gift to us all that’ll just keep on giving 🫶🏼 So grateful for this moment💗 Thank you both for shining your lights into our world 🤟🏼
I just subscribed to your channel because you are interviewing Jelly Roll. I am a 69yr recovering alcohol who struggles with weight and a fentanyl addicted son in jail. Since Jelly hit it big and I got to know him thanks to the media I have started feeling better about my life. I have been full of Shame. I still struggle BUT what you said about Shame being an addiction was POWERFUL. Thank you for this podcast. Thanks to both of you.
"Shame won't let you shift" Wow. Such knowledge from you guys - this was a wonderful interview! I love Jelly Roll - I'm an old lady who got saved at 33 and I see myself in him. I lived as an angry bitter person until then. Being so honest about the struggles even now will help so many people! Thank you for this!! That's why he is a hero for me - making a difference in so many lives!
Shame is even worse when it comes from people in your family 😢 people can so quickly put us in a corner & keep us in this mindset until we decide we need to forgive ourselves and keep moving forward ❤
I started listening and HEARING YOU as I was grieving my Son's death. Jelly your lyrics spoke to me. I so appreciated your songs before you were BIG. Proud of you and for you. I love what you have done.
First day of quitting drinking. This whole podcast just gave me the hope and feeling I can do it.
😊 you can! Stay strong 💪
Love you buddy you got this! How many times did you make the decision to not drink in the last couple weeks? That’s right! You are amazing!
you CAN do this! I was a blackout binge alcoholic from age 11 until finally at age 62 with the help of Jesus I am still 10 years sober....sometimes just one hour at a time, sometimes its not even a thought. Self forgiveness is important and stay away from trigger people and trigger places.
One minute, one hour, one day at a time. YOU GOT THIS!! Believe in yourself!
I am coming up on 3 years next month. You can do it, and you're worth it!
The shift from "What's wrong with them" to the "What happened to them" is so profound.
And also a beautifully succinct way of saying it.
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I have Always said, people are how they are for a reason. It’s not an excuse to be a jerk, but it explains a lot and keeps things from being taken so personally.
As an African American woman who lives in Paris, France, i had never heard of Jelly Roll before thos podcast. What and inspiration and beautiful soul. Thank you for making the world a better place!
You should go watch some of this videos. He’s amazing and so very powerful and positive person! Does so much for so many people!
He is amazing
Welcome to the Jelly Roll love.❤
His songs/videos are so heartfelt an serious message of anti-addiction.
As someone who spent a lot of time with Jelly 20 years ago in Louisville and columbus Indiana, I can say even at his worst, his heart always shone through the darkness. I was proud to call him my friend back then and only wish our story would have continued through his enlightenment. That chapter would have become truly amazing. I miss him. I am proud every day that I have known him. So happy for his success and nothing but love and light for him each and every moment moving forward. I miss my friend so much.
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Hmmm how is kid rock Jason
GREAT interview 😊 I am struggling so bad with deep depression. My husband left me because of it saying he's retiring and doesn't want to be stuck with my medical bills. I lost my job and I'm scared of being homeless. I'm 61 and can't see the light at the end of the tunnel 😢 why can't I move forward? I wanna die.
@@cynthialavoie1308best foot forward and prayers
I'd be ok with dieing, if I wasn't the one who did it...
anxiety by cal scruby the message is incredibly helped me keep trying everday.
Everytime I hear Jelly Roll interviewed, I cry. The good kind.
Yes, I love this man. He is inspirational.
Me too!
'It was NEVER ME. turns out it was pretty much always me" ... Keys to the kingdom right there
Bravo on your growth after learning the one, only truth!
Use those tools!❤
Keep up the great work love your music❤
As a former heroin addict, I have so much love and respect for this man. I wish Congress and those judgemental people he was talking about listen. It's so true what he says about becoming a completely different person ...I look at who I was in active addiction and have no idea who that girl was. I'm so grateful I made it out. ❤
Yes girl yes! So proud of you. You don’t know that girl because that’s not who you are. Love you buddy you got this!
Congratulations and wishing you the very best. Whether you know it or not YOU do deserve it.❤
Yes, I definitely believe that people can change! Amen 🙏
I am an addiction counselor and just wanted to say that that is awesome, well done..
Same. Congratulations on your recovery. I’ve got five years and I agree, it’s like day and night. I don’t even know that girl I was, I do know she was in a lot of pain thought and I’m grateful for a second chance for the both of us. A lot haven’t gotten the chance 💔
two men respectful and emotional together is just beautiful to see
He's the most authentic human I've seen on a podcast
Jelly Roll's authenticity is just one reason people are drawn to him and then he unleashes that beautiful voice that can only come from the soul.
His appreciation and introspective outlook on life is enlightening. I think he's more than made up for alot of the wrong he's done in this life. He's healing others while healing himself!
What a beautiful interview!
Hes a great example of how people are so drawn to authenticity. I don't listen to his music at all, not my thing. but i listen to him in podcasts & interviews all the time. We're living in a time where people are starved for realness, authenticity, & connections. So many think they're "being real" ... they're just being an asshole. They conflate being about themselves with being real. Authenticity is when you take someone "being real," but add in the humility, honesty, willingness for introspection & honest self reflection, & humor ...
And I agree, his willingness to be open & honest about his struggles, along with his willingness to follow a program of recovery has been a huge gift to a generation of men & women looking at him. Too few people of status are willing to share their recovery journeys (wins, failures, struggles) & i wish more did. He's a musician, he writes about himself, so maybe he's just more comfortable sharing about himself ... but i wish more celebrities were willing to do the same. People need this example.
@@SteakCutFriesSo well said...I concur😊
Ummm.....speak only for yourself. Many know/believe different.
@@SteakCutFriesy'all looking through blinders
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Self-forgiveness is like giving yourself a big hug and saying, "It's okay, we all make mistakes." It's about accepting what happened, learning from it, and moving forward with a positive attitude.
I agree 💯 They always say the best apology is a changed a behavior. Self-forgiveness is beautiful. But I feel like it's only Step #1. Step #2 is the true apology of a changed behavior. I have to change my behaviors for me, so I don't keep hurting or harming myself. That's love. That's me loving myself. Loving myself enough & having enough compassion for myself to hold myself accountable whenever i can. That's how I be gentle with me, by being tough in the right ways.
I don't always succeed, but i know no one else can forgive me or hold me accountable except for me
Great point. The most important is to repent and change the direction of your life.
So well said! Thank you!!
@@psrwhite Welcome
That's weak and not taking responsiblity for your own actions. That's defending all the bad things you've done
What’s so special about JR is that he’s not only a teacher - he’s a student. He is always learning about himself but more importantly about us. His art transcends genres because it’s laying bare his heart. This interview is life and love in action!
This conversation has left me full. That's all I have to say. I am full!
Amazing!
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This is a useful one.
This conversation disappointed me. I just don't think jelly roll is that smart or talented or that great of a singer or song writer and is being used as a puppet to speak like this on "accountability". The "we're alright" song is just really awful, just bad yuck like wow this is it?
@@Jessica-ro2bi haters gonna hate.. sit your miserable ass down somewhere
I’m a hardened man because of experiences in my life to where i never shed tears. But I can never get through a Jelly Roll interview without a drop of water falling from my eyes.
Wishing you hope and blessings.❤
Bless your heart. xoxo
✊🏾🧠🔥🖤.. blessing my brotha.. KoPushin.. It’s 🆙, AND it’s STUCK TOO……
That's healing my friend ❤
I never cried more as a man watching an interview/therapy session really .. thank you.
Beautifully said ❤
This is an emotional one
I only cried a few seconds.
I just wanted to say that I LOVE the way Jelly Roll talks about his wife and their relationship..
“Sometimes when a pill is to hard to swallow you gotta chew it”
~Jelly Roll’s dad
WoW! Never heard it like that; Gave me goosebumps; I enterpret it as «You can always find an option» Greetings from Oslo, Norway 🇳🇴
So good.
Thank you, I’m sitting at the homeless shelter waiting for my Stepson to show up for breakfast as he’s scheduled to check into rehab today. He’s late. I’m grateful for your healing words. I don’t believe in accidents.
I'm very curious if you don't mind, but did your stepson show up and get to rehab? I hope he made it, I truly do.
@ yes he showed up. He’s not speaking to us but someone he is talking with tells us he’s made it this far and is trying to get authorized for a longer program. Thank you for caring. It’s so important we all remember that today’s rehab needs mental health treatment. We all have to be reminded this is a disease.
Jason (Jelly Roll) is so inspirational. He seems so real and humble.
Jelly roll is such a beautiful man inside I see why bunnie is in love with him .
He's amazing! He has a heart of gold and does so much for his community ❤
He looks like that as you say.
Beautiful interview, you can tell jay really cares about the people he brings on this show. This conversation flowed very naturally. I spent 11 months in rehab last year for mental health and drug addiction. I was one of the lucky ones that god saved I was granted a scholarship to a very good rehab. Jelly Roll Played at the Boise music festival when I was in rehab and I got to go see him. I was so happy for him.
Mind you during my addiction I would listen to his albums self medicated and beautiful disaster. I felt like he was speaking to me on those record's. Mind you I had a top 100 song in 2016 and was somewhat successful as a artist. I lost everything, but watching jelly gave me inspiration to do music again even though I am 35.
I got baptized on Saturday and gave my life to Jesus. I just released my first music video in four years. Look up Stylez Major "The Only One" its a deep song about recovery and god. PS @JellyRoll the new album is beautiful. You have grown so much.
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Happy for your success, keep going & best wishes for you & of course, Jelly Roll!!! Oh and I just subscribe to this Podcast!!
@@pamdavis6458 thank you
Saved by grace!!! Keep going, you matter and we do recover! ❤️❤️❤️
Prayers for you! May God bless you!
Father hear my prayers. I’m a single mother. Both of my sons are special needs, and require much from me but I know God will give me the strength and courage that I need to continue to keep going. So while I struggle to buy groceries and while I struggle to pay rent. I will keep faith. Always. Amen Praise God!💕💕
Sending you sooooooo much love and positive energy, I hope it brings you even one moment of just smiling. I am sure it's really difficult but God will see you through, just you watch. Hang in there mama. ❤️🫂
Always!☝🏽💯🪬💪🏽
And so it is. It is so✨️🌼🌺🦋🌻
May God continue to bless your family ❤
Walk in live and let the joy of the Lord be your strength and comfort towards you and those gems!! 🎉
You are a strong and wonderful human being. 🤗 Keep your faith. 🙏🏻
Listening to Jelly Roll and Jay fanning out over each other, their ability to speak the same language although they’re using different words and the adoration and respect these two amazing humans, who come from such different backgrounds, have for one another, gives me hope that when we turn off the “mob rule mentality” and sit with someone with an open heart, all good things are possible! So much love and respect to them. This is my favorite one to date. 🙏🏾👏🏾💐
I didn't realize i needed to cry for an hour and a half. Jelly, thanks for being a becon of light in a dark world
This talk is deed and emotional
I feel that.
DEEP.
I heard Jelly Roll on the radio, obviously. But, my mom recently got tickets to his concert in Sacramento & asked me to go. I felt like it was a waste cause I’m no super fan, but man…it was therapeutic for my mom & I. My dad died by suicide after becoming addicted to pain meds & Jelly Roll brought so much awareness to addiction, mental health & Jesus 🙌🏽 this man is a true advocate, it’s amazing & I pray he continues to heal & prioritize himself in his journey. ❤
Jay and jelly both have gotten me through some really dark thoughts and times. I’m alive thanks to these two.
❤ YESSSSS....
This is a powerful session
When two humble, genuine, beautiful souls sit together, look one another in the eye, then share pieces of themselves, I’m left feeling like I just witnessed greatness. My cup runneth over. Thank you Jason and Jay! Wow! What a way to begin the day! 🥰
This is the best interview I have seen with Jelly Roll. He is so authentic and transparent. He and Bunny both. His music is so amazing and has helped me through some shit. The new album is AMAZING!
Respect Jelly Roll and His authentic heart. He definitely has such a beautiful way of reaching the unreachable and what is so needed in the world today🙏
I love hearing people's stories and testimonies. This just made me love Jelly Roll 10x more. Honestly so relateable. And wow, the word of "guilt, shame and judgement don't help you grow, shift and transform" we need to stop guilting and shaming ourselves and stop judging ourselves and others. It's not a useful sustable emotion to help us shift and transform .... as Sadie would say, "whoa that's good!" Thank you for this episode. I hope to shift and transform. I most definitely need emotional sobriety.
In knowing I am the problem, I also free myself knowing I AM MY SOLUTION. It's freedom from the guilt, shame, and judgement of my mind. It's so empowering to know I am my solution ❤
Jelly Roll continues to make me laugh, cry, evaluate, and grow. I’ve never seen you before Jay…that’s definitely going to be the best change I got out of this interview!
When the world needs a real hero, God delivers. ❤
Amen!
Beautifully said!!
Words cant even express how grateful i am to this interview with jelly roll. He is such a God sent and he knows God does have a purpose for him
Jelly Roll has done more for this generation's mental health than most on his platform. This episode gave me a good healthy cry. Thanks for having this ray of sunshine on Jay! ❤
This is an emotional and deep talk
I did not expect to cry. His vulnerability, openness and advocacy is really beautiful.
He is amazing. Thank you for having him as a guest
After Jelly's concert I felt like I had been to church & a Friday night party! He's such a motivational speaker!
One year one month sober, stuck in the shame spiral while doing amends as the separation ends in divorce. I can’t get enough of jelly roll and his whole message. Grateful I get to have my 3 yr old son 50/50 but just breakdown feeling like i failed them all
Congratulations on your sobriety 🎉 Keep up the hard work! Your son will greatly benefit from your 💕
I hope you're still doing well ❤
This man is pure unadulterated soul, from the way he talks, to the way he sings. Absolutely gorgeous and a soul that needs safe harbor from us all! Jelly Roll is a national treasure! 🙏🏾🤬❤️🔥
He had to bring up Clyde Davis and he's behind all the crap happening to singers right now Clyde Davis is scum id keep that name out of my mouth hope jelly isn't involved with that man
Love Jelly Roll and his lovely wife. Both beautiful souls.
We need more compassion like this in the world. We need more men being open like this to break the stigma of male mental health. So much of what Jelly speaks about is the reality for a great majority of Americans and if we all understood how much we have in common there wouldn't be as much division.
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Extreme self-awareness Jason. Not many get there. You inspire. Congrats.
It starts taking that 1 step at a time, making the decision that you genuinely want to become more self aware. Doing a Daily Inventory is one of the best things you can do to become more self aware, just like he said he does.
Even if you don't do it everyday, just start ... try. What did I do well today, what could I have done better, who should I apologize to.
Best jelly roll interview to date tbh 👏🏻❤️🔥
“God is healing my inner child in front of the World” - Jelly ‘24
Beautifully Broken is a ministry to the masses, much healing taking place through the music.
THIS was the most touching interview that I have ever watched. I'm 53 years young with 2 years sobriety and I'm studying to be a chemical dependency counselor, and I love God's work in action! Thank you so much, love to all.
If I could have 10 minutes to meet and talk to Jelly Roll I'd try to express the difference he has made in my life! I cant be more thankful for him music and his story! Jelly roll is truly a blessing in mine and so many others life's!!!!!!
I cried when you said you hadn’t cried until 33. I have had the opposite. Crying all my life. It releases such an immense amount of pain and suffering You were the greatest interview Thank you
I’m in Utah and was Jelly Roll’s first night on this tour. He put on the best show and he is the most genuine person I’ve ever felt in a concert. Loved his show and love this man❤️ I hope he comes back to Utah again.
13 Years Sober through the steps and AA. I love this episode, it describes how we can live our life with freedom and forgiveness. Learning to take responsibility for my actions changed my life.
I’m so proud of you ❤ I lost my first husband to this disease and it pained me to watch his suffering on all levels of his journey. I’m sending you continued strength and love ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my son’s father to this disease. My boys were 14/16 when their father passed. We do our best to get better. My youngest son has two years sober so we are slowly breaking the cycle of addiction. ❤️
@@karenalexander1119 breaking the cycle is so damned amazing.
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The best thing about this conversation Jelly, is your brutal HONESTY about your life. You are so AWESOME & GENUINE. May God continue you to bless you with life so you can fulfill the highest purpose He has for you.
Thank you!
I cried throughout this whole episode! So genuine, so touching. How beautifully and highly he spoke of his wife. How raw he spoke of how flawed he was and how long it took him to work thru seeing his flaws and working on them. So inspiring! And I’ve never heard of Jelly Roll! So I plan to check out some of his songs! Bless you both! ❤️
Heart of stone is my favorite song on this album. I lost my Mom in June and her Hospice aide would always say we meet you where you're at, when my Mom just didn't have the energy for her to be there and do her job. She would sit and talk with her and it just meant the world to me and.my Mom. ❤ The whole album is what I needed when I needed it.
This was some of the best therapy I've ever experienced. Wise men here spilling the goods. This one is worth listening to several times over.
I am not the typical person that listens to country music, ppl in my family don't listen to it but there are several artist that I like and Jelly Roll has been one of them. I knew his heart was amazing just from his music, but hearing him speak so open and honest just wonderful. I have truly loved this conversation.
Thank you for watching! ❤
I've watched so many Jelly Roll interviews...this is hands down the best of them all. The raw honesty and emotions could be felt through the screen. Thank you both for this. You are such bright lights in this world.
Jelly’s songs have gotten me through some tuff times. They are raw truthful and soul talking. He is truly a GOAT
I’m not crying, you are!! Golly, what a fulfilling episode. If you watch this and don’t have the feeling that you need to be the change you want to see in the world, then you need to watch it until you get that urge. ❤ sending so much love and peace to everyone reading this❤
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I'm from Columbus, Ohio and my cousin put me on to Jason "Jelly roll" 13 years ago. He was always at his concerts when he was in town and He would get him backstage and all that, getting pics and hanging out. I felt like I knew him almost, just from seeing the pictures you can just feel how down to earth and loyal to people he is. I share his birthday, I just found out, but I have and always will support this man and be a fan. Watching him finally being recognized for who he is and being able to get these stories is really amazing. This guy is part of my life and healing. I am broken inside and our story is eerily similar. I feel the 4th day of birth has always haunted me, and I struggle every second with issues. I get so mad at God, and blame. I will make it through ❤
I just want to thank both of you beautiful souls. When I heard save me back in 2020 for the first time, I felt the deep rooted pain in Jelly Rolls music and it was so familiar, because it's the pain I live with everyday. I've had a rough life as an adult just struggling to survive and raise my kids the best I can on my own. I struggle with everything he spoke of in this podcast. Never with hard drugs, but with demons that haunt me and depression and self hatred. For years I've wished every single morning that God hadn't woke me up that day, because of my depression. This video gives me inspiration that I need right now. This past Friday I had an emergency hysterectomy due to a fist size cancerous tumor in my uterus. Now I'm facing months of chemotherapy and recovery. God gave me a wake up call. He said do you really want to die? I'm scared shitless. I have a 15 month old son and a 16 year old daughter and I do not want to die. I do not want to leave them alone in this world. I realize I just wanted the pain, shame, hate and guilt that I've been carrying around for decades to stop fucking haunting me. I'm not a bad person. I may have made some bad choices in life but I need to forgive myself and heal. And this podcast even though I cried through most of it because my surgery is making me go through menopause and I'm super emotional, it's the beginning of a beautiful healing journey. It's the beginning of me gaining my power back. And I'd like to thank you Jay Shetty and Jelly Roll for helping me to begin to heal my heart and soul ❤
Pain, shame, hate and guilt. 😢 It's like carrying around a bag of shit.
Prayers for you. 🙏
Stay strong.
I finally feel heard, understood, and loved. I've never felt loved my whole life. JR, you just showed me love. I've used drugs to smother my feelings and emotions because I've never known how to properly work thru them. I've never felt understood and to afraid to talk about my feelings. Drugs have always been there for me. Every day and every night lve suffered in silence. JR you have given me hope. Thank you God for Jelly Roll❤
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You can get through this tough time and come out on the other side and appreciate life for all the small things that make life real. You can break out of this prison. ❤
1:00 is what I felt when he came to Merriweather in Columbia MD 2023. I felt like I was at church♡ I laughed, I cried, I felt seen♡ love you Jelly!!!!!
Proof that we are all connected, it’s so easy to forget that fact.
Jelly apologizing for getting emotional, but, that's why your fans love you so much. Because you are always operating with your heart & soul on your sleeve. You haven't let hard times harden you. Thank you Jay & Jelly for being part of MY healing journey. #savedme
In Jelly Rolls transparency and love he changes so many peoples lives with his songs and gives them Hope and a chance they never felt they ever had before ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"I just want to express how grateful I am to hear you using your platform to speak about addiction. Instead of turning a blind eye or passing judgment, you're offering hope and showing understanding because you've been there yourself. It's inspiring to see you stand up for addicts and remind people that they're worth saving. Rather than asking 'what's wrong with them,' you're helping people shift their perspective to 'how did we fail them?' Your efforts to educate others on the lack of resources and support around the world are so important. Thank you for raising awareness and giving hope that one day we will see a change in society, restoring faith in our ability to help those struggling. It's heartbreaking that so many people who are lost, broken, and battling trauma or mental health issues are being locked up instead of being provided the resources they need. Hopefully, one day we’ll see a turning point in saving lives rather than destroying them. God bless you for all the work you do, along with the work Bunny does too. Much love from Alberta, Canada. I have just one request-please come to Calgary, Alberta, to play!"
Doing my makeup for work while listening was not a good idea but damn I needed to hear this🖤🥹 such beautiful humans. Thank you. We all need reminders sometimes, it’s easy to fall into the darkness.
this is such an beautiful interview, feels like two friends just having a real honest vulnerble conversation that they want us to be part of. i always cry when jelly cries cause he is so honest and we need that in this world. and more love like he said. its so important and needed. so beautiful
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@@JayShettyPodcast. Thanks for liking my comment 😊💕
Thank you both for this. My son was a correctional officer with the maximum facility federal bureau of prisons and treated all inmates with respect and was well respected. He was assaulted by lifers who even said they respected him but just angry. There were 150+ inmates per officer and he prided himself on treating them with respect. We miss him everyday 😢😢😢
I am so sorry for your loss, your son sounds like he was a good human and an amazing C.O..
We definitely need more CO’s like him that treat inmates with respect and dignity!
I’m sure your son was a shining light for some of those inmates..
I’m sending you lots of healing prayers/hugs and may your son continue to rest in peace! ❤
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I love you jelly roll. I saw you at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville it's a concert I will never forget. You are awesome your band is awesome. And I will be attending more of your concerts. May God bless you and your band . I hope you don't forget where you came from and keep blessing people by giving back
I love you jelly roll. You are beautiful inside and out. I know you hear this all the time, but your songs really hit home❤❤❤
thank you, for putting this out, i am in recovery, and getting sober was hard, and staying sober is even harder....the sobriety programs are the best thing that hit this generation of people, and choosing to live life Gods way, because its not an easy path, Alcohol is not my friend, but was definitely my first love, and my addictions have controlled the better part of my life..if it wasnt for God, and recovery I wouldnt be sitting here in my home, with my family cuddled together riding out a snowstorm watching its a wonderful life.
He looks healthier and younger all the time. Nice to see people grow, it's worth it.
This right here has touched me so much. I have sent this to just about everybody that I know because pretty much everybody that I know is suffering. Or has suffered similar stories. I can relate to Jelly Roll's mother. Because I have been there. That was me. Just keep it up. I laughed and then I cried but I relate to every word that was spoken in this podcast.
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I’m a 60 yr old lady, my life has never been been easy at first I did blame everyone else but as I got older I stopped, I became a mother at the age of 17 and I never seen it as ruined my life I see it as a blessing, my daughter saved me. I have 2 boys that god send to me to keep me focused on being better feeling loved. Thank you.
Don’t worry Jelly Roll , you’re on a roll . You’re gonna beat that food stuff also . I’m with you. ❤ along with millions of others . You are a great soul. Your voice is your power. ✌️💕❤️🙏👍
I've heard the music of Jelly Roll without ever knowing the man. This has helped me get to know that man. There is no way in the world that I cannot be a fan from this moment forward. I love hearing the stories of the dream, the struggle and the victory! The one thing that I have learned from a life-time of trial and error is this; success is measured only by the love you give others. When you can look at anyone (no matter their stature or lack of stature in life) with nothing but love for the individual, you have achieved the ONLY success that matters in this life. To live in love is to live fulfilled. As the Beatles once sang, "All you need is love; love is all you need."
Anyone else cry more than 2x during this!? This was beautiful
This episode is by far my favorite so far. Jelly Roll is amazing! May God continue to Bless him to be a light for so many broken souls. ❤
Pastor Jason, that’s one church I would follow. A man who has evolved into one of the most authentic, caring, loving humans to grace the world. One of the best storytellers of all time.
I just got here for jelly roll, glad i found your pod cast
God bless you jason deford and god bless this beautiful country. Love and protect your neighbors.
Jelly Roll is pure spirit, I balled through that whole conversation, he really does take you to church. Reminds me of Rumi, the wound is the place where the light enters you. We can feel that light.
Jelly I am right there with you about food. I took one addiction and turned it into another. I have a pain killer addiction and now food and I am working hard to overcome this addiction like I did the other. I love you man and you are an inspiration to me.
I cried thru this whole interview! It’s hit home on so many levels. Thank you to Jelly Roll for making people with demons feel seen and heard and inspired.
There’s an infinite amount of comments I could leave for this….. but it just feels like I’m not even supposed to. This was just so relatable and touching and beautiful and devastating and lovely and on and on and on and it brings out a TON of emotions, while also bringing me to this disassociating state physically that just makes me want to sit and think existentially for a while and stop moving and sit still and think. Something I don’t ever do and don’t let myself do. I love Jelly, I love Jay. I wish I could spend time just talking with them and bringing out thoughts and emotions, etc. Those conversations are VERY rare unless you put yourself around the right people. So much so that I can count on 1 hand the amount of times I’ve gotten to talk with somebody like this. I think about things deeply all day everyday…..but there’s only so many things to be able to think about unless certain topics are brought to my/our attention and having other people to talk about important things or deeper things or emotional things or whatever the case may be…..is super important, but I’ve never really had those people in my life. It’s just like people being like, you’re not asking the right questions or whatever the hell. Dude, if I don’t know what questions to ask…..how am I going to know the right questions? It’s crazy because there are an infinite amount of beliefs and opinions we can have and be able to verbalize it thoroughly…..but never have even thought about it or discussed it before…..until the moment somebody brings it up to you. That’s why it’s so important I’m realizing to have people to discuss things with, just talk, be social…. but I’ve never had that. Never once. I’m 35 years old now and often feel like I don’t need anybody to do that with anymore, but Autistic so that’s just the introvert in me and the confidence in myself I have now as an adult that I didn’t have as a kid and the lack of needing approval, etc…..but then it hits me again and again and again that I do need community for THESE reasons. The reasons Jelly and Jay are talking. ESPECIALLY when it comes to having to proper values and love and character and love for people. Sorry, I’m literally just rambling as I drive to Austin tonight for a background role in a movie haha I hope to have these conversations with people soon and strengthen my ability to come up with thoughts and convey them. Love everybody, take care
Hi Jason, aka Jelly Roll. Getting to know you, your music, and your relationship with your wife Bunnie. Has been so healing and such an inspiration in my journey. I come from parents who were divorced when I was 5 months old. My mom dealt with substance abuse. Also, one of my brothers is in prison for life for many reasons. I follow your wife's podcast and feel she is a soul sister for sure. Thank you for all that you're doing through your music and prison reform. Also, thank you for being so vulnerable during this interview. I watched the whole video. I cried many times. Which is such healing for me. Over 4 years ago, I left a karmic relationship of 10 years, created strong boundaries with souls who weren't deserving of my energy any longer, and started to focus on healing my childhood wounding/trauma, went through a fast ascension in my level of consciousness. Getting to know you has helped me in this journey tremendously. I'm truly grateful. I also started my own TH-cam channel and enjoy focusing on my growth. Sending you and your family so much love and healing energy. To Jay Shetty, I am truly grateful for your podcast for the enlightenment. You are such an inspiration to all. Love and light 🫶🌟🙏
I watched this earlier, and just watched it again tonight. I subscribed tonight because you are so gracious and allow your guest to speak and answer fully without interrupting. You are a great interviewer. Jelly Roll is so earnest and sincere. This interview was magic to me.
I remember the first time I heard “Save Me,” I was bawling like a baby 😭😭😭 we love you Jelly Roll!
I love Jelly Roll. Grew up as the oldest child of parents that were addicts. So much trauma in that life. Especially as a girl with addicts in and out of the home. Thankfully my little brothers are good now. All but one that passed away too soon. I can say that life made me the strong, hardworking, resilient, and independent woman I am today. It also taught me to never judge anyone. We all go through something and need love, empathy, help, and guidance.
This whole interview is incredible. Jelly is a genuine man, a lyricist, an artist, a father, a man of faith.. thank you for sharing your impactful journey and purpose with the world 🫶🏻
I listened to this interview 3 times and I enjoyed it more each time.
This the first time I ever heard of Jay Shetty, I definitely intend to research him, incredible depth.
I have been listening to Jelly Roll for over a year and I love every song, even rap, and it is so raw, honest, painful, trauma, feeling trapped, haunted. As well, he creates a picture of possible hope. I can relate to so much
of it. Jayson has an amazing memory, realms of knowledge, so many great quotes.
He is empowering.
Thank you Jayson for all you give of yourself.
Now that’s deep, not asking what’s wrong with you, but instead, what happened to you. Talk about a complete change in perspective
I have hardly even started this episode and I have to say, jelly’s music, and his story and journey, literally saved my life. It gave me the little bit of hope that maybe I could be ok too. 3 yrs later and I’m happier than I’ve ever been. And I wouldn’t have even started the journey I did, without jelly. His music is my therapy. His songs are mirrors of my life as well. I feel every single song he writes and performs. 💕
Jelly’s words, songs, and heart are changing the world. It’s not just good music, it’s healing for all. Everyone is addicted to something and everyone can relate to the struggles of life. I can’t wait to see what God has next for him! His growth and success are just the tip of the iceberg. Thank you Jay and Jelly for this beautiful interview of motivation, hope and love.
Two of the most humbled men habing a heart to heart is a gift to us all that’ll just keep on giving 🫶🏼 So grateful for this moment💗 Thank you both for shining your lights into our world 🤟🏼
One of THE BEST podcast episodes I’ve watched in a really long time!!! I’m officially a fan❤️
I just subscribed to your channel because you are interviewing Jelly Roll. I am a 69yr recovering alcohol who struggles with weight and a fentanyl addicted son in jail. Since Jelly hit it big and I got to know him thanks to the media I have started feeling better about my life. I have been full of Shame. I still struggle BUT what you said about Shame being an addiction was POWERFUL. Thank you for this podcast. Thanks to both of you.
"Shame won't let you shift" Wow. Such knowledge from you guys - this was a wonderful interview! I love Jelly Roll - I'm an old lady who got saved at 33 and I see myself in him. I lived as an angry bitter person until then. Being so honest about the struggles even now will help so many people! Thank you for this!! That's why he is a hero for me - making a difference in so many lives!
I am so proud of Jason/Jelly Roll for now setting an examples for all others and loving them anyway!
Jelly Roll!!! You’re going to kick it! I have no doubt it. You’re a unicorn and will definitely find your way out 🙏🏽
Shame is even worse when it comes from people in your family 😢 people can so quickly put us in a corner & keep us in this mindset until we decide we need to forgive ourselves and keep moving forward ❤
Labels others try to place on us become totally meaningless once we refuse to wear them......stay strong stay the course.....you got this❤❤❤❤❤
Jellyroll is one of a kind and he helps through my days. If I never had another hero besides my Dad it would be have to be Jellyroll!!!
The entire show has been so special. Thank you Gentlemen.
I started listening and HEARING YOU as I was grieving my Son's death. Jelly your lyrics spoke to me. I so appreciated your songs before you were BIG. Proud of you and for you. I love what you have done.