Comedian Jimmy Shin shares how comedy saved his life and gave him purpose. Watch as he opens up about his journey to recovery and sobriety on the We're Out Of Time podcast with Ricahrd Taite. For all things Richard Taite, the We're Out Of Time podcast, and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa: https://linktr.ee/richardtaite For 1 Call Placement:https://www.1callplacement.org/ For more on Jimmy Shin: https://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyshinKey moments from this conversation with Jimmy Shin & Richard Taite. Intro 00:00 How may have Jimmy's parents' expectations of him as a child played into his addiction? 00:51 Can the worst things that happen to you become the best things that happen to you? 02:30 Why is solely being sober not enough to lead a prosperous life? 08:30 Why is the saying "more money, more problems" a fact? 08:37 Why is relapse a part of Jimmy's recovery journey and why is he grateful he never became a lawyer? 12:05 Does addiction and recovery run in Jimmy's family? 15:44 Is it more difficult for the ultra-wealthy to get sober? 24:58How does Jimmy handle fans offering him drinks? 30:20How was the support of others vital to Jimmy's recovery? 40:10
Chapter 1: How did Jimmy's childhood affect his addiction?
That's the best.
Chapter 2: Can the worst experiences lead to the best outcomes?
But all I remember is just hearing that laugh and that affirmation that I've always wanted from my parents that I never got.
Chapter 3: Why is sobriety not enough for a fulfilling life?
That's right.
Chapter 4: What does 'more money, more problems' really mean?
And I think in the same way we do that with drugs and alcohol. My parents are so proud of me. My dad finally figured out Facebook, and he writes on my wall— still in broken English, by the way— Like, you are number one comedian in the world, very handsome man, with law degree, with all these crazy emojis, these heart, eggplants, and peaches.
Chapter 5: How does relapse play a role in recovery?
Getting up in the morning, I couldn't even, like, function because I was so depressed. And I'd take a bong hit just to get out of bed. One week with my parents, I feel like I'm 12 again.
Chapter 6: Does addiction run in families?
Or sleep in your old bedroom. Yeah.
Chapter 7: Is it harder for wealthy individuals to get sober?
Oh, I don't do that anymore. I have to have boundaries.
Chapter 8: How does Jimmy navigate social situations as a sober comedian?
Thanks for coming, man. I appreciate it.
Yeah. Thanks for having me. It's good to be here. So you're a lawyer, not a lawyer. I did graduate from law school, kind of an interesting story. I graduated You know, traditional Asian parents wanted me to go to law school, you know, conditioned as a child. They had a vision board on my wall that said Jimmy Shin, attorney at law. So they knew what they were doing.
They brainwashed me into thinking I wanted to be a lawyer.
right but um you know i was miserable because it really wasn't my calling i was doing it because my parents wanted me to oh it's the asian asian families are parallel to jewish families yes if you're going you know we're either doctors or lawyers yeah and otherwise we're nobody exactly that was my exact scenario that's right
And yeah, man. And I was a budding drug addict and drug dealer when I went to law school. And by the time I went to law school, I was selling 100 pounds of weed, which back then was very illegal. you know, even in the state of California. And yeah, man, I ended up getting busted, you know, because I was acting out, selling drugs and partying.
And I was going to school in San Diego and hanging out with more of the surfer and stoner friends.
You were arrested?
I was arrested.
A lot of Koreans in jail?
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