Dax Shepard: Rock Bottom Isn't Always What Makes You Change Your Life

In 20 days I'll be alcohol-free for 17 years. And I'll always be an alcoholic; just a retired one. I admire Dax's honesty and courage.

Few hrs from now will be 5 days off herion.. stumbled on this gem off a podcast.

Finally an interviewer who doesn’t love to hear his own voice.

Today will be my 2nd day sober. There has to be a start for me somewhere. Relapsed a billion times. But I'm still here. God bless everyone here.

This almost feels like something we shouldn’t be allowed to watch — it’s so personal. But it’s a privilege to get to see it and I’m so grateful for his openness, especially about how all the money in the world doesn’t actually mean shit. Edit: I started listening to his podcast "Armchair Expert" cause of this, I really recommend it!

How refreshing to have an interviewer like Sam, actually listen and allow his guest to get it all out without interrupting or trying to take center stage. This is how it should be done.

"To truly be powerless over something is demoralizing." After addiction, holding true to my word is of utmost importance.

To the interviewer: thanks for not talking when he was telling his story. Some inverter’s just need to let the subject talk when the story is flowing.

This series is nothing short of profound. Thank you Dax for being so incredibly open and honest about your struggles. I know it will help people.

This made me realize that people who are dysfunctional can still be socially or financially successful and still be unhappy.

2 years clean of everything Coke, Pills, Weed, Alcohol and Tobacco. Saw this video last year and had to come back.

“something much more profound is broken”. hard hitting words.

I had no idea his addiction hit such a severe point. I'm grateful he's still alive.

Love his theory of "rock bottom" not always the catapult to recovery. I appreciate when celebrities share their stories. Because many of us who are in recovery don't have fame or money like they do. It took me 4 years after my precious daughter was born to surrender...and she was and is the treasure, dream come true for me. June 14th, 1981.

My heart goes out to anyone struggling with these things right now, stay strong friends

The part where he was talking about how a lot of people go through life saying “I will be happy if...” resonated with me. It’s hard to tell sometimes if it’s your life or it’s you that’s making you unhappy. I think a lot of times it’s easier to blame the situation around you then to admit that it’s you, that you’d be miserable no matter what you do or where you go because there’s something broken in you. But that should be empowering. If it’s you then it’s in your control. Idk, that part just got to me. This was an awesome interview

I love the way this man walks in his truth and uses his story to help others.

My dad warned us to never open his blue book because he was ashamed of the things he had written in there. This truly is rare. Thanks for sharing this.

Dax, relapsed recently a few months ago. I respect his honesty. Get well Dax, life and time waits for no one. Addiction is hell's fury don't get burn brother!

He's right on the money when he says rock bottom is really many rock bottoms. Being absolutely powerless to a substance that's literally hurting you, your relationships, and you self esteem is absolutely the worst feeling I can imagine. And I really wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, ever. I'm just sad that I am in this spot, but happy it's not too late. Because I definitely know how EASILY it can take you out. And how easily you can watch your friends walk away. #regrets