Dive into Jax Taylor’s honest podcast revelations about addiction, recovery, and growth, straight from his chats with Tom Schwartz on The Valley.
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What’s the buzz from Jax Taylor’s latest chat?
On his In The Mind of a Man podcast, Jax Taylor didn’t hold back with Tom Schwartz, diving into his wild past with cocaine.
It was a moment of brutal honesty that left no room for sugarcoating, turning a simple conversation into a gripping confession.
Ever noticed how some people just find trouble?
Schwartz pointed out Taylor’s uncanny “sixth sense” for spotting cocaine anywhere they traveled, and Taylor owned it completely.
“I did,” he admitted, explaining how he could locate it in minutes, no matter the location.
This revelation ties back to Taylor’s earlier disclosure of his addiction, where he got sober from both drugs and alcohol, marking a pivotal turn in his life.
How did cocaine change Taylor’s social game?
At first, it was all about the high, but soon it became a crutch just to stay awake past 9 p.m. Taylor shared that it started as a party boost but morphed into something darker, a necessity for basic interactions.
Viewers can expect to see this raw evolution unfold in season 2 of The Valley, which he warns will be “real, real rough” to watch, offering an unfiltered look at his struggles.
Where is Taylor standing today in his recovery?
He’s been sober for 139 days and swears he’s got no itch to slip back. After a violent outburst caught on the show, Schwartz urged him to seek help, and Taylor’s been in therapy for a while now.
As a dad to 4-year-old son Cruz, he’s rebuilt himself, reflecting on his past self as “a bad person” while celebrating his growth over the past year.
What would the social scene look like without the buzz?
Taylor’s navigating life as “California sober,” meaning he skips alcohol and hard drugs but might turn to cannabis or an energy drink like Celsius.
He used to rely on booze as “liquid courage” to kick off conversations, making crowds feel daunting now.
Yet, he insists it’s not that hard; he just has to mentally prepare for events where drinks flow freely.
Does Taylor miss the old days at all?
Not a bit—he’s given himself “the ick” looking back at his appearance in The Valley’s season 2 premiere, where he was under 180 pounds and felt utterly gross.
This self-awareness fuels his determination to stay on track, proving that real change is possible with hard work.
If you're battling similar issues, remember, help is out there through resources like the SAMHSA helpline.
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