Grammynominated artist Jelly Roll opens up about his turbulent past, from felony charges to addiction, and his transformative journey to selfforgiveness. In this raw and emotional conversation, he reveals the struggles behind his music, his mission to help others, and how he learned to love himself and overcome his past.

In this interview, we discuss:
00:00 Intro
04:27 Finding Your Purpose
07:30 Grief From Losing A Parent
10:38 What Sparked His Musical Journey?
14:50 Getting Incarcerated At 15
17:50 "I was mad at life..."
20:17 The Barriers to SelfForgiveness
21:35 The Best Question Jelly Roll Has Ever Been Asked
24:55 Life Behind Bars as a Juvenile
29:26 The Fine Line Between Accountability and SelfSabotage
33:10 Guilt, Shame, and Judgement Are Your Enemy
38:12 The Reality of Food Addiction
40:34 Breaking the Chains of Addiction
43:12 Finding Someone Who Sees Your True Worth
50:35 Why Asking for Help Shows Strength, Not Weakness
55:07 Jelly Roll's Mission
01:03:04 Jelly Roll's Congressional Speech
01:12:12 Breaking Free from Generational Curses
01:19:15 Analyzing Song Lyrics
01:26:50 Healing the Inner Child Through Faith
01:32:01 A Heartfelt Letter from His Brother
01:36:26 Fast Five with Jelly Roll

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