John Goodman is Only Sober One Day at a Time

[@M1911jln]

Yup, one day at a time. I've been sober for about 9+ years, after 37 years of drinking. I'm going to try to not drink today. I'll worry about tomorrow tomorrow.

[@tmp1111]

Congratulations ✊🏻

[@act4666]

Best answer whether you are in a group or not. I stopped drinking in March of 2021. Feels great without it. But meetings left me very depressed. No offense

[@jenniferfree4144]

I'm only 5 days out. Hope your still doing well

[@daveythesearcher]

​@@act4666 oh I couldn't agree more it's very true when I done meeting people were talking about beating there wives and stuff and I was blown away

[@lovingmayberry307]

Congrats, proud of you!

[@tmp1111]

John seems like a solid good man. It’s hard to get sober much less do it in the entertainment industry. Good for him for making the decisions he has for himself and his family. Much respect ✊🏻

[@craigmack9427]

Good one him, really a big fan of John Goodman. I'm 39 this year, so i really watched alot of him growing up, he's always been really great as an actor, and hes a sweet guy. Good to hear he changed his drinking habits, and as a fan, this is news to me that he had such a problem, so well done Mr Goodman!

[@joshuawaltz9484]

John you've made Missouri really proud.

[@projectdesign4675]

AA was inspired (originally) by Frank Buchman (I know Bob and Bill had a lot to do with it)......but Frank would be a good study, a man who evolved from severe to gifted......he even sat down with Heinrich Himmler in 1936 and tried to convince him to avoid war (on 6 occasions)....Frank was a part of the Oxford group (a nick name), so inspiring for the Gospel that even Hilter studied how he could draw a crowd and wanted to find out why

[@jeff7764]

I’m coming up on 8 years sober on June 10th 😎 I wouldn’t trade the sober life for anything

[@2pugman]

One day at a time. My last drink was on Aug 27th, 1977. 44 years comin' up.

[@beckyjohnson321]

Congratulations! Our oldest daughter will be 8 months sober on June 10th. Her sweet little girls and the rest of her family are so very thankful! One day at a time!

[@willc323]

Congrats brother!

[@samuelclemens3168]

How about trade it for an ice cold long neck?

[@Posijax]

Well done sir 👌

[@joandolliedoyle775]

I love Goodman’s honesty and ability to laugh at himself.

[@zapkvr]

Honesty? Hes a wanker

[@RJ1999x]

Too bad he's a coward

[@sstills951]

What do you guys have against John Goodman?

[@garyspence2128]

@RJ 1999 So what does that make you. A gossip, a snitch, or just a hypocrite. Check any that apply...

[@tylerrjohnson68]

I wanna drink a barrel right now. I could drink until I'm swimming in my own pee. I wanna drink.....a drink that goes gulp gulp gulp gulp forever.....2yrs sober tho

[@moarroz]

It aint as good as u remember it trust me...i don't drink for kidney issues...i can't pee the day after so injust dont but my brother is an alcoholic...congrats on sobreity man

[@Grumbledookvid]

why tho lol, go gym instead

[@tylerrjohnson68]

@@Grumbledookvid because I'm an alcoholic, thats why. I can work out and get shitfaced at the same time. I used to do it all the time......smoking weed, snort yeyo, do reps, wet tongue , repeat

[@tylerrjohnson68]

@@Grumbledookvid I was even addicted to working out lol

[@martinmanifold2241]

Everyone has an addiction ...known or secret

[@mitchfromtwitter81]

Tomorrow is guaranteed to nobody, including me. Today I choose not to drink. Thank you John.

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

3 minutes of pure gold. Condensed so much in this segment. Brilliant. So many lessons you can pick up from this short.

[@act4666]

I’m no AA guy but I’m glad it helped John sober. I quit in March 2021 and it was the right thing and it really is one day at a time.

[@johnkilty5091]

14 month's here. I said I would not drink for a year. I think at 63 life is and will be far better alcohol free. @@act4666

[@TonyTylerDraws]

This is why you're a "recovering alcoholic" and not a "recovered alcoholic". Source: I'm a recovering alcoholic

[@paulbate9209]

All power to you

[@act4666]

You do 12 step and AA???

[@paulbate9209]

@@act4666 No...we don't seem to have it here in the UK. Just coronavirus and positive thinking!

[@act4666]

@@paulbate9209 What’s wrong with positive thinking??

[@TonyTylerDraws]

@@act4666 no, I didn't. My wife and kids are all I needed. And a shitty brother-in-law who was basically me if I kept drinking. That's not a dig against the 12 step program.

[@farragutspikes1]

All carnies indeed. Wise insight.

[@kato64]

If only they’d all come to that realization, instead of convincing themselves they should be our social conscience.

[@bacht4799]

@@kato64 exactly.. they are not the ones who gonna save the world.. they are the ones who makes us laugh or cry or think about stuff another the world and the reality..

[@jamaalfox6692]

I am 5.5 years sober and have a 2 year old daughter. What a blessing she is to me.

[@lovingmayberry307]

Always admired John Goodman, great actor. Glad he got healthy.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

Respect to John for being honest and open. This kind of feels more like a therapy session than an interview. I'm glad he's lost weight and is getting help. Hopefully others that are struggling with alcohol can get some guidance from him.

[@actownsend7288]

I love John as a human being and actor but I do not support AA’s mission statement

[@TheTruthKiwi]

@@actownsend7288 Yeah, I disagree with their religious/christian angle. It's like exchanging one bad addiction for another.

[@actownsend7288]

@@TheTruthKiwi And I’ve seen some with years sober sit on a high horse throne acting like they’re the shit.

[@mjh5437]

@@actownsend7288 Yes,alkies who go through AA almost always join the God Squad too permanently and become insuffrable self-righteous bores.

[@Kingfisher1215]

Hey John, lets you, me and every other recovering alcoholic take another 24. Give thanks to this day and ask for the strength to stay sober tomorrow, that’s all we can do.

[@nicksobie7380]

This speaks to me in many ways 3 years sober my self one day at ay time

[@Dobviews]

Best of wishes to you. I hope you are still going strong. If you fall off a horse, dust yourself off and get back on. You can do it.

[@Oldskoolraver-OG]

We should celebrate and raise a glass of water ...... Keep up the good work

[@fostersmall3570]

Great job Nick!

[@terrellsmith6715]

John is depressive....he can relate to a lot of people including myself...he’s a genuine person

[@soakingbook]

"I wasn't battling that hard at the time..."

[@davidbeau6715]

I'm almost a month sober but I have my days were the enemy tells me I'm no good and then its hard. at times its one minute at a time. Fight for the minutes and you will win the hour, fight for the hour and you will win the day.

[@Mimi-cq4bg]

Good for you!!! Congratulations and keep going... today, be sober.

[@mrkeogh]

Richard Burton explains it extraordinarily well... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o17Sp6SElNumjLc

[@archiefoesucker1612]

Good for you brother!! You’re one month sober, and that’s amazing! I’ve been trying to sober up for a year and failing everyday or two.

[@davidbeau6715]

@@archiefoesucker1612 if I can do it you can. it took me a few times of trying. I think the trick is to not beat yourself up for tripping up. forgive yourself and continue with kicking this diseases ass. The best part is laying your head on the pillow at night and knowing you won the day. Praying for you and all who have this to deal with. Speak kindly to yourself. its working for me.

[@M1911jln]

The first few months were the hardest for me. Keep at it. It gets easier.

[@istrasci]

John Goodman is one of my favourite celebrities. Seems like such a great guy!

[@Imwithtiti]

John looks a lot healthier after losing all that weight, good for him

[@rejohnson10]

I know John Goodman just saved thousands of lives. Good interview TOCS

[@heyheytaytay]

I was sober yesterday and today. There is never a guarantee about tomorrow. It will be 3 years for me this July 15 but again, there is no guarantee. Anything can and will happen. Be grateful but never ever assume you'll always be sober.

[@mattr.9886]

Looking to make a comment yours caught my eye. Your sober date is my bday. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@ItsSillyBillE]

Congratulations on your success, go celebrate with a drink, you can handle just one.

[@mattr.9886]

@@ItsSillyBillE I think you meant this as funny

[@ElliottNest41]

“Wallowing in guilt.” I had never considered this - great insight, very helpful.

[@jh6025]

I wonder how many of us do this? Never thought about being able to choose the thought process.

[@mrkeogh]

It's also a way of avoiding the hard work: "If I beat myself up and feel bad then that's enough and I don't have to _try_ to change...and to get through this bad patch I need " Guilt is a sneaky f*cker.

[@allelite330]

Sometimes it just becomes natural... Guilt can be just as bad as expectations/resentments

[@thomasallen4340]

Iv always liked John Goodman.

[@doolbeepi3059]

Sober and at a healthy weight, good win.

[@BUMBLE_BEAR_13]

YOURE DOING AN AWESOME JOB! It's really motivating and humbling to hear these stories, especially from people that i grew up idolizing and really just untouchable and infallable. I'm in recovery too and these interviews are so important!

[@colinmccauley3301]

living Step 10 is my way of living my life and I have never been at peace for so long. the program works if you work it and the "program" in my opinion, is the Steps pure and simple.

[@RosebudKane41]

John Goodman is one of my favorite people and entertainers on this planet, such a great guy. 👍🏼

[@ralcst-1977]

"Roseanne" was not the only thing John did!!! John is known for SO MUCH MORE!! What a fantastic actor!! I loved seeing him in everything he did!! But this video shows the very "human" side of him. What a wonderful gentleman!!

[@HelloooThere]

BABE RUTH AND ALSO COLONEL PARKER

[@edgeblur]

I have always liked John Goodman. Now I know that he is a real 'mensch'. Like you even more Mr. G.

[@TheNorthwestWind]

Just hit 18 months, it truly is 1 day at a time

[@zovalentine7305]

John Goodman⚘a gem💎

[@marcochimio]

One statement of self-aware honesty after the other. Kudos to you, John Goodman.

[@dashley2525]

I figured out that my years of drinking had build a set of memories of goodtime when I was getting high. To get out of it took years of being happy sober. Then I have years of memories based on real life. That is the trick. Get sober for years on end and you can find yourself again.

[@Overly_Hydrated]

John Goodman is an amazing actor and a genuine person.

[@stevehogan8829]

Hey John. So glad for you. You are exactly right... The old worn cliches are truly correct. Just keep them always in mind. Simple but always available. Just keep counting one day at a time.

[@davebarnessr.5805]

I’ve always liked this guy !

[@rppvt]

My man. Being real.

[@GG-ou2tz]

I'm one week sober been really concentrating on how much less anxiety I have thinking how much better it is to not have that anxiety from being on and off alcohol

[@brittmagadini5105]

I really appreciate John's transparency and honesty.

[@tobyquezambra4969]

God bless you John you look fantastic. Your brother in sobriety

[@francerichards5955]

He’s awesome!!!!!!!!!! God bless you!!!!

[@travisslusser3480]

John Goodman is probably one of the best people in Hollywood.

[@patrickbyrne5070]

hes a gent. hes obvious, to anybody thats lived a real life, hes a mensch and hes good man. turns out its in the name. who knew

[@djanitatiana]

It's a VERY low bar. He's being diplomatic about why he left.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

"Spiritual Fitness," is key ..."More will be revealed" :P John

[@dennisleise5393]

He's probably one of our best living actors.

[@rainiermandell6191]

OMG, this is a dream come true!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE your channel, and I LOVE John Goodman :)) One of my absolute favourites. I had a tough day today, so this is the perfect way to end it :)

[@beeman2075]

PlifDELUX Hope you have a better day tomorrow :)

[@rainiermandell6191]

@@beeman2075 Thank youuu :)

[@robkukoc3393]

That’s as real as it gets

[@djanitatiana]

What sane parent would want to raise a child in the viper pit / lunatic asylum / open sewer that is LA?

[@mikebarrett7154]

Los Angeles is a microcosm of the entire country.there are parts of it that are awful and there are parts of it that are more beautiful than any other place in this country. I know for me hell on Earth is anywhere in the south or Idaho. I guess we all just have preferences don't we

[@djanitatiana]

@@mikebarrett7154 Well the tissue surrounding a carcinoma is fine until the neoplastic disease process infiltrates it. We all are entitled to our opinions, however that doesn't make them equal. LA clearly _isnt_ a microcosm of the country, obviously, since the country isn't radicalised by progressivism. Pretty much the opposite, a deviation from or aberration from America with Hollywood and Silicon Valley best thought of as host parasites.

[@JA-fy1bn]

Great actor!

[@simonwood1461]

A great actor. Stick around, buddy, we need you for a lot longer.

[@hughiegreene2991]

10 years last Dec, day at a time is so true. Love being sober and as long as keep that in mind I’ve got a chance. If your wired like me give it a go, it works people. Respect to all

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

That is such an awesome way of looking at it. All you have is this day.

[@FloGrown863]

Amen John. Stay strong man!

[@billkuhl4051]

That's exactly like my anxiety disorder. I have to take it one day at a time. It's a 24 hour a day job for me to do everything I can to manage my anxiety

[@masterpain7742]

Anxiety isn't a disease it's a emotion for the moment stop being a moron

[@edwinvv010]

What a great performance on the Big Lebowski!

[@JayBruceWorld]

You should watch righteous gemstones

[@kato64]

“I wasn’t battling it that hard at the time”. lol My father was considered an AA guru by those in ‘the club’. 25+ years sober, a sponsor more than once, helped people who were truly down and out get back on their feet. Presumably considered to have completed the vaunted 12-steps. But he never once talked to my brothers and I about how his drinking affected us. He never offered even the most simple of apologies to my mother, for his behaviour during their marriage (which ended primarily due to his drinking), which would have meant so much to her. Yet he’d go to the ends of the Earth for his AA buddies. He died sober, but completely estranged from 2 of his 3 sons, and left my mother bitter and angry for the remainder of her life. He was the quintessential alcoholic; made his family strangers, and strangers family. Hopefully Mr. Goodman does better by his family.

[@paulzenco6182]

Well, that’s not what AA teaches. Im sorry to hear that happened to you. Good riddance

[@waynesteffen8459]

@@paulzenco6182 True. Sounds like he never made Step 8, which is the hardest.

[@zapkvr]

Oh boo friggin hoo. I drank like an idiot for twenty years. I stopped. Its not that hard. There was no bullshit AA either. Most people give up with no help at all. And most people who go to AA relapse. Its a bad idea. A very bad idea

[@zapkvr]

@@waynesteffen8459 oh spare me.

[@zapkvr]

AFFECTED US not effected. Jesus

[@lavendermoon7937]

Love his work. I’d like to see him more, on screen.

[@edwardkenny2356]

Amen, brother. 2 1/2 years sober for me on June 3rd, but really, just 24 hours. Thank you!

[@Cyverion]

I've always loved John Goodman as an actor

[@danethemane849]

good tip to call someone if the urge arises...or go for a walk, something....same works with dieting also.

[@cahg3871]

You need to come to an understanding before you go on the wagon-if you continue drinking you lose everything-your family,your job,your life.May 21 2016 was my last drink.I do occasionally think about that drink,but I know what will happen if I start drinking again,I lose all that is important to me.It is easier to say no to that drink then to lose all that I previously mentioned.✌️

[@roma5869]

Great interview.

[@guybartlett9587]

I haven't had a drink for 36 years, guess im lucky having a drink never comes up, now chocolate thats another thing😂

[@daalv8016]

As a man in recovery and in the brotherhood myself (NA) it brings me motivation that even a man as John Goodman battles everyday with the disease of addiction and win. To me other substances were also a factor but I came to realize that my constant was alcohol. And I deeply relate with the wallowing in self pity and being depressive. Just for today.

[@alexcarratu5554]

A great actor and authentically Good Man. Keep strong, John. Thank you for your kindness and entertainment.

[@ClifHaley]

"For today. That's all I got."

[@Vertshark]

Alcoholism and smoking are two VERY unhealthy habits that are the most difficult to quit. And also the hardest to remain vigilant against because it's SO easy to backslide. Heroin is up there too (never did that thank god), but because it's illegal is more difficult to obtain. Meanwhile you can walk into any 7-11 24 hours a day and pick up smokes and alcohol. I quit smoking after 40 years about 5 years ago and everyday is still a struggle against picking it up again. Mostly because I never hit that wall where I didn't enjoy it. I stopped because I knew (and if I'm honest knew for a long time) that eventually it was going to make my last years shorter and more painful. If you smoke, quit or find some way to get the support you need to quit. If you're an alcoholic, it's not just your life you put in jeopardy, but those who are on the road when you drive drunk. Or hurting family members who have to watch as you attack them Same with drugs, whatever problems you face, they won't go away with whatever you self medicate with.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

As usual Sam Jones asks incredibly thoughtful, insightful questions and lets the guest answer them thoroughly. The Off Camera Show is a force bc of Sam

[@izom]

one of the greatest actors out there...

[@davidyoungquist6074]

Like most alcoholics, he didn't talk about it with those it affected. One reason I took control of my drinking is because I didn't want to turn out like my dad and impact my kids the way he did with us

[@zapkvr]

Impact? FFS. You mean AFFECT. Jesus

[@davidyoungquist6074]

@@zapkvr You're seriously going to come in here and correct something I wrote regarding MY childhood? Seriously? Dude, I have an editor I pay to correct my writing and as far as I can tell, it ain't you. Go away.

[@TheSchemer1]

@@zapkvr You're looking at his methods like the jigsaw that is, but you're viewing it through a keyhole when you should be really "expanding".

[@proudmarinemomma827]

Good for you! Thinking of your kids and changing the outcome… is amazingly wonderful. Hope it continued to be better and better! 😊

[@davidyoungquist6074]

@proudmarinemomma827 thank you. Much better relationship with my kids than my dad and I have had. And he and I get along much better these days as well since he pretty much stopped drinking too.

[@babyshambler]

Always liked Mr Goodman. Great actor.

[@FassinTaak]

Thanks John. I didn't drink today and that's all I've got. Tomorrow I'll try again.

[@JohnDoe-rn6pz]

One day at a time Mr Goodman we all love you such an incredible marvellous actor he just gets better and better

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Good for you, John

[@mattosmond5919]

John is a real man, for sure. He’s handsome, talented, charming and strong. It’s nice to hear him talk about this. God bless him. 😊😊

[@219garry]

If you can't drink whenever you want and then put the bottle down and not think about it than you are NOT in control.

[@sallyclay1974]

That's true. When u come out of rehab, after numerous AA meetings, and great food, and doing lots of chores, it's typical to have slips here and there, Eventually, your mind and body come together, and u r sober

[@act4666]

As a newly sober person however you quit remember the words One Day At A Time.

[@azoutlaw7]

He didn't battle very hard against it.😅 He is such a good actor and you never hear anything bad about him. "Everybody's All-American" one of my fave movies of his. Stay strong John Goodman, one day at a time.

[@tmp1111]

He’s a great interviewer. Very underrated

[@mccloysong]

1:31 so true. When we're functioning and providing, we justify our drinking. John, you got a good philosophical grip on this. Getting better isn't about that we drink, it's about why.

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

I had NO IDEA whatsoever that Goodman is a recovering alcoholic. MORE POWER to him! I always liked him a LOT.

[@QuicKtODoMeShoT]

Respect to John Goodman thanks for the sitcom entertainment.

[@geddon436]

"one day at a time" the most important mindset to have, that I don't hear mentioned enough.

[@PrimetimeD21]

La is a DUMP

[@RumbleFish69]

Mad respect for this man. I met him once in LA...Just a super nice guy!

[@krazmokramer]

I had no idea John Goodman was an alcoholic. I respect him for owning it and staying sober. I like his work, too. Thank you for sharing, Mr. Goodman.

[@dylanrieck6671]

John Goodman has a pure heart

[@scruffymcstripes9966]

Great video, but that title is damn misleading

[@jaomaria4791]

JOHN IS A GOOD--MAN💞😇

[@jaqueitch]

Great to see him doing well. I, too, am a friend of Bill's. Completely changed my life.

[@critterallywithjohnernest.]

I was married and the Doctors said we could never have kids because of my wifes heart problems. 10 years after her surgery we went back to see if there was a chance. Being a high risk they monitored the pregnancy and i quit cold turkey because i wasn't going to be that dad drunk and passed out with my daughter in a shit diaper. After 3 nights of no sleep and soaked bedsheets I'm happy to say it's been 22 years sober and my daughter saved my life. We are so very close and she will be graduating from college next spring as a sign language interpreter. She wasn't supposed to be here yet God threw me a little miracle that i am forever grateful for.

[@proudmarinemomma827]

Love that story! God bless your family!

[@TylerVossler]

Goodman looks healthy!

[@MindOfJigsaw1]

I've always felt John Goodman is underrated as hell. I love the guy and wish him a healthier life and much more success!

[@delboy6364]

Legend

[@douglasdowney3433]

He is a wonderful talent and a gift to all of us. God bless his recovery journey. Mine started 8/28/87.

[@LetsBeClear87]

That’s like 2 1/2 months after I was born. Whoa. That’s a lot of DAYS my friend ✌️rock on

[@markmerzweiler832]

Boy it's tough not to like this guy.

[@triggeredcat120]

Huge respect to this guy.