Show Notes
In this deeply raw and unfiltered episode, host Jonathan Moran sits down with his long-time friend and global superstar Conrad Sewell. Spanning a 20-year friendship, this conversation goes far beyond the music industry surface to explore the "work in progress" of a man still figuring it all out. Conrad opens up for the first time about the lasting trauma of facing national humiliation at age 16 on Australian Idol, and how that "chip on his shoulder" fueled both his meteoric rise and a destructive path of substance abuse. He shares candid details about: The Reality of Addiction: His struggles with cocaine and alcohol, including a harrowing account of a near-death experience on Sunset Boulevard and his eventual journey into rehab.
The "Imposter" Behind the Hits: Why he struggled to accept major accolades like his ARIA Song of the Year, often attributing his success to industry "rigging" rather than his own talent.
A New Purpose: How becoming a father and meeting his partner, Jasmine, shifted his perspective, teaching him that family now carries more weight than the pursuit of being the "next Michael Jackson".
The Sound of Honesty: How his latest music is "flooded" with his truth, serving as a way to connect with anyone who has ever felt hopeless, ridiculed, or unloved.
This is a powerful look at the "angels" that keep us standing and the courage it takes to stop numbing the pain and start feeling the music again. Order JMo's book here Resources Call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14. Send a text to Lifeline at 0477 131 114. Support: Thanks to both Amazon and Chemist Warehouse, who have proudly supported this series. Produced in the Pro Podcast Studios
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