About this episodeJacobe Shadex of Papa Roach discusses his journey from a troubled childhood and rockstar excess to sobriety, f…AI summary
Jacobe Shadex of Papa Roach discusses his journey from a troubled childhood and rockstar excess to sobriety, faith, and sustained career success. He emphasizes the importance of accountability, breaking generational trauma, and using creative outlets like music and writing for mental health maintenance.
Key takeaways 5
Jacobe Shadex comes from a lineage of alcoholics and broken relationships, actively working to break that cycle through sobriety and faith.
The song 'Scars' was nearly re-recorded to sound more like Staind per label pressure, but the band insisted on the original vulnerable version, which became a top-five pop hit and saved their career.
Shadex's early career involved DIY hustle, selling CDs out of car trunks and playing to small crowds, which built the brotherhood and resilience needed for long-term success.
He uses specific daily routines including breathwork, morning pages (writing 2-3 pages of stream-of-consciousness thoughts), and running to manage anxiety and maintain sobriety.
Shadex admits to starting a riot at Ozfest that destroyed a venue, leading to a confrontation with Sharon Osbourne that he credits as a necessary wake-up call that saved his career.
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“I'm that type of knucklehead like I got I got to go hit the wall at 100 miles an hour myself to really like to learn.”
▶ 18:29Explaining why he ignored his mother's warnings about alcoholism despite knowing his father's struggles.
“A strong marriage isn't always going to be pretty. It's not always going to be loving, but it's the glue that you take the broken pieces and it's the glue that you put these pieces back together with that's going to be the strength that makes a loving marriage endure.”
▶ 47:05Advice from his bass player's grandfather about enduring marriage through difficult times.
“When I make plans, God laughs.”
▶ 34:46A saying Shadex uses to describe the unpredictability of life and career, acknowledging that things rarely go exactly as planned.
“Fatherhood is the best hood. Fatherhood is sacred.”
▶ 54:38Shadex reflecting on how becoming a father changed his perspective and gave him purpose beyond music.
Chapters & Sections (45)▼
0:11Accountability and Self-Awareness in Career Successchapter2
1:55Personal Transformation and Redemption
3:44Finding Purpose and Faith Through Sobriety
6:41Breaking Free from Toxic Patterns and Lineagechapter1
8:34Making God Cool Again in Rock Music
10:55Childhood Trauma and Family Dynamicschapter5
12:15Childhood Experiences with Homelessness and Instability
13:33Childhood Trauma and Family Breakdown
15:18Healing from Childhood Abandonment Trauma
16:43Navigating Family Dynamics and Emotional Trauma
18:24Early Experimentation with Alcohol
19:48Youthful Rebellion and Experimentation with Alcoholchapter3
21:30Addiction and Early Life Influences
23:11Early Influences on Music Career Development
24:34Overcoming Adversity Through Music
26:03The Origins of a Rock Music Careerchapter1
28:47The Evolution of Stage Names in Music
30:05The Struggle and Joy of Early Music Careerchapter1
32:33Navigating Success and Overcoming Adversity
34:41Early Days of a Music Careerchapter2
37:40The Struggle with Addiction and Creativity
38:56Growing Up in the 2000s Music Scene
40:57Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)chapter1
43:07Overcoming OCD with Supportive Therapy
45:17Navigating Marriage Challenges and Imperfectionschapter2
46:51The Importance of Marriage in Adversity
48:21Importance of Taking Breaks in Relationships
49:35Nashville's Authenticity and Creative Spiritchapter1
52:05Nostalgia for Hometown and Family Life
53:34The Joys and Challenges of Fatherhoodchapter1
55:04Parenting Lessons from Children
58:12Parenting and Letting Go of Controlchapter2
59:34Parenting and Setting a Good Example
1:01:05Re-Releasing Tightrope and Legacy of Scars
1:02:40Overcoming Addiction and Career Challengeschapter3
1:04:26Overcoming addiction and creative vulnerability
1:06:02Creative Control in the Music Industry
1:07:41Overcoming Mainstream Failure and Achieving Musical Success
1:09:25Legacy and Reflection on Musical Careerchapter1
1:11:47The Struggle with Creativity and Self-Doubt
1:13:44Managing Pressure and Prioritizing Mental Healthchapter1
1:15:51Maintaining Mental Health through Discipline and Routines
1:18:01The Power of Gratitude in Personal Growthchapter2
1:20:05Consequences of Rioting at a Music Festival
1:21:32Learning from Past Mistakes and Career Reflections
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