Steve-O: Childhood Trauma, Addiction, Mocking Death & Craving Attention!
- Jul 6, 2023
- 1:38:06
- Full Episode
In this new episode Steven sits down with Stephen Glover, better known as the star of Jackass, Steve-O.
0:00 Intro 03:07 Early context 07:54 Your mother addiction 17:33 How I got validation 23:13 Why stunts? 27:23 I always think about death 30:05 I always think I'll lose it all 35:33 Feeling guilty about my privilege 42:51 Dealing with your mother's illness 54:20 Dealing with your mother's death 57:26 Living off a diet of coke, nitrous & hearing voices 01:00:13 Sending radical emails 01:06:23 Suicidal ideation 01:15:52 Over 15 years sober 01:18:04 Starting stand-up comedy 01:26:39 Your relationship 01:31:27 The last guest's question
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Brief Summary
Stevo discusses his troubled upbringing, addiction, recovery, and the importance of relationships in finding happiness.
Key points
- Stevo's Journey of Self-Discovery. Stevo reveals the traumatic childhood experiences that shaped his reckless behavior and need for attention.
- The Impact of Alcoholism. Stevo discusses the effects of his mother's alcoholism on his childhood and his understanding of addiction.
- A Life of Stunts. Stevo explains how his need for attention led him to perform dangerous stunts, especially after heartbreak.
- The Weight of Wealth. Wealth can lead to increased anxiety and insecurity, contrary to popular belief.
- Privileged Guilt. Navigating feelings of guilt over privilege and success, especially in family dynamics.
- Mom's Last Laugh. A touching moment where humor shines through in a difficult time.
Episode highlights
- Stevo's Journey of Self-DiscoveryStevo reveals the traumatic childhood experiences that shaped his reckless behavior and need for attention.“I wasn't gonna live very long so I was lashing out at death.”0:38Jul 6, 2023
- The Impact of AlcoholismStevo discusses the effects of his mother's alcoholism on his childhood and his understanding of addiction.“I think I really understood the concept of the disease of alcoholism very well.”9:09Jul 6, 2023
- A Life of StuntsStevo explains how his need for attention led him to perform dangerous stunts, especially after heartbreak.“I was lashing out at death by climbing off of balconies.”25:50Jul 6, 2023
- The Weight of WealthWealth can lead to increased anxiety and insecurity, contrary to popular belief.“The more money you have, the more financially insecure you feel.”33:28Jul 6, 2023
- Privileged GuiltNavigating feelings of guilt over privilege and success, especially in family dynamics.“I feel that... why did everything work out great for me?”42:11Jul 6, 2023
- Mom's Last LaughA touching moment where humor shines through in a difficult time.“She said, 'My son is a [expletive].'”50:26Jul 6, 2023
- The Rad Email ListA barrage of emails to influential people led to an intervention.“I was inundating these 200 people with emails at all hours.”1:00:21Jul 6, 2023
- A Chaotic ArrestStevo recounts his bizarre arrest while under the influence.“I went to jail completely barefoot and shirtless with a bag of cocaine in my pocket.”1:09:13Jul 6, 2023
