About this episode

Blake Mycoskie interviews Joshua Bassett about his struggles with public shame, addiction, and finding purpose through service.

In this episode of No Magic Pill, Blake Mycoskie sits down with actor, singer, and author Joshua Bassett to explore what happens when everything falls apart in public and how you find your way back in private. Joshua shares the full story behind his book, from the online hate that sent him to the hospital with sepsis and a 30% chance of survival, to a recreational ketamine experience that spiraled into addiction, to the Sunday morning ritual of feeding the unhoused that gave him his energy and purpose back. He and Blake dig into shame, silence, service, the ripple effect of generosity, morning routines that actually work, and what it means to align your passion with your purpose. Enough Foundation's mission is to spread reminders in every form — bracelets, messages, actions, community — until feeling ENOUGH becomes the cultural default. To learn more, visit weareenough.co.  Produced, Directed, and Cinematography by Wubetu Shimelash / IG: Wubetu Shimelash Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. While supplies last. Visit http://www.weareenough.co/rules for full terms. More information on Blake’s other projects here:  Morning Water  Morning Water is a daily hydration…

People in this episode

Host: Blake Mycoskie

Guest: Joshua Bassett

Topics covered

• shame
• addiction
• mental health
• generosity
• purpose
• morning routines

Keywords

• Joshua Bassett
• addiction
• shame
• mental health
• Enough Foundation
• Morning Water
• generosity
• purpose

Sponsors

Morning Water

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Enough Foundation

Products: Morning Water, SONIA

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