What a gem of a podcast, what a gift to the world. Ben, thank you for creating this, you have no idea how many people will feel heard and seen because of it. When Kit was describing the anxiety part, I almost started crying, thinking, yes this is how it feels like. As for Kit, hats off to him. For his courage and honesty about such a difficult, yet necessary to discuss topic. Jon Snow is a good (hu)man, and so is Kit.
@ThePrimith9 ай бұрын
The funny thing to me is that Kit felt lacking when comparing himself to Jon Snow, but what I see in Kit is a man willing to learn, evolve, and better himself. He lamented not being better from the start, but ironically, he fits my definition of a good man. He challenges himself and checks his worst excesses, and he shows remarkable introspection. Keep up the good work, mate.
@hellomate6398 ай бұрын
That's why he was a great Jon Snow... Heh.
@maxgoss56538 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@tiny_tan_6 ай бұрын
He also fits with Jon's plot, he wasn't a hero from the beginning, he became one.
@TheReelingPassion5 ай бұрын
Great post. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
@dizzychickawa99204 ай бұрын
❤ you kit! Your amazing and you are doing amazing.
@nicolem8898 ай бұрын
Don’t sleep on kit Hollywood. This man has presence.
@Bob-l7m2g6 ай бұрын
Let's hope Hollywood sleeps on him and leaves him alone. Hollywood is kind of sick. It's all about vanity, image, and you have 90 percent of actors saying that it's corrupt and that they feel empty in that industry. This interview is eluding to this. Fuck Hollywood 😊, people don't have to be glamorized all the time.
@kelceynicoleАй бұрын
@@Bob-l7m2gwell said!
@squuid15Ай бұрын
Who is Kit Hollywood?
@emilyjacobson1410 ай бұрын
Kit came to a Comic Con a few weeks after he got out of rehab and I remember everyone being really chill during his panel because we all knew that he was in recovery and it was a really nice experience, one of the questions someone sent to the moderator was literally “How are you doing man?”
@dysmissme73439 ай бұрын
Yo that’s so lovely ❤
@cindyj55228 ай бұрын
I am so glad for Kit Harrington. He may not be Jon Snow IRL, but he is still brave and open and strong like any hero. I hope his life continues to evolve in a happy and positive way. He deserves it.
@JudyClark-e1p11 ай бұрын
Thank you for being open and honest Kit. My son is ADD and an addict as well and this helps me understand some of what he may be going through. He is only 2 months sober and it has been a struggle for him. We need to talk about this more. You are a brave man. Thank you so much.
@theresabu300010 ай бұрын
Great interview. But I think everyone is a bit different in how they cope with their anxieties. I never had an addiction problem - but the darkness phases are much longer with me and isolation is not recommended longterm. 🙃 Never really found a good way to cope with some triggers - sometimes Music really helps me when I'm alone outside. Or in groups of people I trust it's better. I really emphasized with his kinda forced ways to escape. I'm now in a place where I can tell those close to me when it's too much and I need a bit of alone time to decompress. Though the cigarette is a sneaky, but probably not the healthiest strategy. Impressive that he leaned so much about himself - though I don't want to discourage anyone but it's probably a lifelong journey to discover more.
@stigolumpy10 ай бұрын
ADD and addict here. If you get chance, tell your son I'm super proud of him. I'm trying so hard and it's so difficult. No friends and destroyed my close relationships.
@Digital-Cajun9 ай бұрын
ADD and former, self-rehabed, addict here. It's always going to jump into the forefront of his head at the WORST times and sometimes get loud. The desire, craving. Over time, it will get easier to ignore and quiet down. But the war is not going to die down quickly, this will be YEARS (took 9 for me). My congrats, he's got this.
@Digital-Cajun9 ай бұрын
@@stigolumpy Gaming and weightlifting. Micro tracking my health as a distraction, and a fast paced game that gets LOUD at times, were my 2 weapons that seem to help me the most. And keep everything around you clean and organized.
@beetlegoose98089 ай бұрын
you watching this for info to understand your son is a great thing. good man
@katebradbury3 ай бұрын
It’s so refreshing to hear men talking honestly about their feelings, I hope young men of today take a leaf out of these inspiring men’s book
@bangjoeofficial5 ай бұрын
22:42 hearing someone diagnosed with ADHD who talks about always being too EARLY, is refreshing. It feels like people always attribute lateness with ADHD and it's always the exact opposite with me. I obsess over being at a place and can do pretty much nothing else until my appointment so I always end up really early.
@evanbabb30539 ай бұрын
as 26 year old dude w adhd, watching this while on three substances has made me finally decide it’s time to sober up
@AnnieONeill9 ай бұрын
Sending you love and light friend
@JGburneraccount9 ай бұрын
why does literally everyone but me have adhd nowadays....
@Shawnp239 ай бұрын
Reading this really woke me up, its 6:00 am and I have a monster, a bong, and my vape all three on repeat since i woke up....30 minutes ago
@SirRockXIII9 ай бұрын
glad you decided that. Fucking stick to it.
@SirRockXIII9 ай бұрын
@@JGburneraccount TRUST ME... you DONT want it.. be fucking glad you dont have it. everyday sucks and is so slow.. your time perception simply doesnt work sometimes.. you breakdown and shit. Just be glad.. dont judge.
@redzops16808 ай бұрын
Oh wow, Seeing movie stars share their struggles is refreshing! This is the first video I sat down for a full hour and enjoyed! Great content!
@Sherlock2455 ай бұрын
There are lots of men with this depth of honesty I am sure he would want to know who they are. And they are women too who are also like this. ❤❤ We stand with high integrity and honesty. The problem is lots of people in the world hate this. This is the characterisic of a noble women ❤😊 She adorns her dwelling with exquisite tapestries, while her own attire bespeaks opulence and regality. Her husband commands reverence among the city's dignitaries, his eminence evident as he convenes with the elders. She demonstrates entrepreneurial acumen, crafting and vending fine textiles, thus establishing lucrative commerce with merchants. Cloaked in fortitude and grace, she faces the future with unwavering optimism. Her discourse is imbued with sagacity, and her counsel resonates with fidelity. With vigilant stewardship, she oversees the intricacies of her household affairs, ensuring its prosperity and harmony.
@sethgardner33624 ай бұрын
“What does adhd have to do with my addiction” everything bro 😭😭
@hidden20podcast4 ай бұрын
Literally our reaction when he said that 😅
@gigidayz69363 ай бұрын
Bigtime.
@Liamjhull5 ай бұрын
I have never heard someone articulate so perfectly what I am dealing with. He gives me hope to regain control over myself, and being okay with not having control but doing what I can to help myself get there
@Elmerphant11 ай бұрын
Executive Functioning issues. Causes that freeze/fatigue. All part of ADHD. Example: We can all see a fire on the stove and touch it with our hands. Quite an easy thing. But our brains know it'll be painful so it won't let us. That's the neurodivergent issue. It's not laziness (it's chemistry). Our brains recognize tasks as uncomfortable/painful so doing them becomes energy draining. There are ways to trick the brain into enjoying the doing of tasks and there are medications (with a prescription) that aide our brain chemistry.
@cindyhoffman554710 ай бұрын
There is no laboratory tests that gage brain chemistry. Diagnosis is by self evaluation and evaluation as reported by peers and doctors.
@lohi17210 ай бұрын
Well said. I’ve been diagnosed. Executive Dysfunction is awful. Makes everything way harder than it needs to be.
@brohan91410 ай бұрын
@@lohi172 me to a T. It really sucks
@briangoldstein30079 ай бұрын
there are ways to "trick" the brain without medication too. ADHD, ADD, etc. ......these are all new illnesses that have come about by our unnatural ways of living (technological addiction) eating, and disconnection with nature. This is one of the cons of technology; our brains aren't evolving at the same rate that technology is evolving and we can't handle the immense amount of information flooding into our brain. Most Americans are completely addicted to their cell phones; it's become the new lens in which they see and act in the world; looking for a quick rush of endorphins from a 10 second video. I read every single day and I can't tell you how many people look at me with astonishment that I'm actually reading a BOOK.
@lohi1729 ай бұрын
@@briangoldstein3007 Please provide your sources for neurodivergence being caused by a lack of nature/natural living and eating.
@heysweetpeaxo4 ай бұрын
I'm so dumbstruck finding out that Kit and I have similar anxiety issues. The feeling of knowing you aren't alone really takes a load off your back, ya know? This was such an eye-opening podcast, Kit is such a brave, beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing these intimate moments of your life ❤
@catherineroav15310 ай бұрын
Such a raw and human interview. I saw him in Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York Theater and his performance was insane! so psychotic that stayed with me for days. And now that he talks about it, it's incredible how he managed to embody and act every day considering what he was going through. How unstable he was. And he still came out and greeted the fans for 10 or 15 minutes, always being kind and gentle, giving them hugs and everything. It takes a lot of courage, strength and determination to change, be healthy, be better . What a brave man you are Kit! Brave 👏🏻
@piaauman902010 ай бұрын
SAME! he was absolutely breathtakingly good and to do that with his fans shows he has will enough to conquer his own demons.. unlike poor ol dr f
@nomadicdramatic249610 ай бұрын
Omg I saw that too! I was studying theatre arts at uni at the time and it was the first thing I spent my student loan on. Was so in awe of him. He really gives it his all! 💪❤️
@bastange88569 ай бұрын
I've got ADD (although these days they classify everything as ADHD, since they no longer make a distinction based on hyperactivity) and I can honestly say that ADHD might actually be beneficial in creative jobs. - The downside of AD(H)D is that you're always moving from interest to interest and therefore know a bit about a whole lot of different subjects and/or people. - The upside of AD(H)D is that you're always moving from interest to interest and therefore know a bit about a whole lot of different subjects and/or people, which is great if, for instance, you need reference material to base a character on. AD(H)D makes some tasks very difficult, but it's not only bad, you just need to learn how to deal with the downs and how to appreciate the ups.
@immasurvivor10 ай бұрын
Its odd hearing Jon Snow describing the exact same social anxiety that I have, literally the exact the same wording even. Its a testament to the quality of the man that he managed to achieve so much in spite of it.
@dantecestari966610 ай бұрын
would be nice to learn to call him by his actual name and not Jon snow.
@immasurvivor10 ай бұрын
@@dantecestari9666 i did it on purpose because Jon is hero who gets the girl and saves the day.
@resathe67609 ай бұрын
@@immasurvivorHe gets the girl? Which show have you been watching? He doesn't even save the day. At least not in the show
@immasurvivor9 ай бұрын
@@resathe6760he gets himself two girls and saves the day several times during the 8 seasons.
@resathe67609 ай бұрын
@@immasurvivorboth of them end up dead and he practically does nothing in season 8. His character was totally ruined after his resurrection
@margheritacordiali117311 ай бұрын
It’s so comfortable knowing that even famous persons are actually person with the same problems we have, Kit you are a great example. U made me feel like we all can do it, no matter how worried we are about what the other tables can think
@joek60010 ай бұрын
Can you hire the best specialists to help you? Cause Kitty here surely can
@lucyfaire198010 ай бұрын
And you didn't know that up until now?
@iggswanna124810 ай бұрын
@@lucyfaire1980 YES famous are also humans... with a lot of money to solve problems, and a very distorted sense of actual reality
@franhunter470110 ай бұрын
Not got ADD, nor am I an addict. No one with any kind of decency would need to be either to appreciate what this interview means to so many. It needs more people to see it. All credit to both of you for this interview. An interviewee who chose to answer honestly. An interviewer who asked the right questions, which allowed for those answers. I’m 54 and lost one of my best life long friends to alcoholism a few months ago. We’d know each other since kids, ended up starting a band together. We gigged and toured and even did an album, although unsigned. More than anything we were a true band of brothers. Watching this interview I realise as much as I tried to help him come off the drink over three decades, I’ll always wonder what more I could have done. Heartbreaker for all who loved my mate but maybe if more people see this video, they just maybe able help someone they love, avoid the same fate. Ben, thank you for the video. Kit, thank you for your honesty. I wish yourself and your family nothing but the best. You are a good man.
@derekgornall9 ай бұрын
I have never heard someone describe my experiences so viscerally and clearly. And from the man who played possibly my favorite and most idolized character of all time. Word's cant say what this interview is doing/will do for me. Thank you Kit!!
@hodothefrobbit81495 ай бұрын
I loved Kit before, but I fucking love him even more now. Takes balls to hold your hands up and say you aren't perfect, and that you have shit to deal with like everyone else. I think it's so easy for us mere mortals to think that famous people have it easy, but here is a man whom we've all loved to watch on screen laying it bare. You're twice the man Jon Snow is, Kit. Keep fighting the good fight (no pun intended for Rose's equally epic TV series)
@davidwaybright23469 ай бұрын
Gunpowder is probably my favorite thing kit has done, because he really took the lead of getting it made while also delivering a powerful and heartbreaking performance. He’s more than just Jon Snow. Incredible actor
@charismatic94679 ай бұрын
He's Jon Snow
@juliarose52467 ай бұрын
This made me cry, I’m 26 years old, have adhd, am struggling with coming out of a drinking addiction, and have found a lot of comfort in the harry potter series before bed. He made sense of a lot of things that I subconsciously felt, but never dissected in a a critical way. Good job
@Navi_xoo6 ай бұрын
Good for you. I'm 28 and what worked for me was realizing i had to stop entirely. In my early 20's / teens, I accepted I was simply going to be unhealthy and live dangerously. But when I was 25 I realized I wanted to quit drinking / cigarettes. I'm not perfect I use THC edibles and had some slip ups. I don't ever want drink anymore and the bad side effects from alcohol / pills are never worth it. It gets better.
@matthewwynn30255 ай бұрын
I'm 24 years old, and also recovering alcoholic with adhd. I've been sober for 20 months now. Soberity can be hard, really fucking hard. But it is absolutely worth it. I wish you the best of luck, every second not taking a drink is a win.
@bkbff10 ай бұрын
I so rarely see anyone else talking about not having the time blindness, always late ADHD thing. My anxiety makes me be at least 15 minutes early to everything. And I am also the person worrying about annoying other people in a restaurant.
@ThePixelSchubse9 ай бұрын
I have both. The worrying about being late and often being (way) early instead is the direct result of my awareness of having timeblindness. This leads to a total paralysis whenever I have an important thing to be on time for... I sometimes sit on my desk doing nothing for hours until I have to go, because if I do someting, I will completely loose track of time. Its one or the other and nothing in between.
@naturallyamused6 ай бұрын
This is me exactly ❤
@bangjoeofficial5 ай бұрын
I just commented this above... it's exactly how I feel. It seems like every video on the subject of ADHD makes it sound like we're all running around late all the time and it couldn't be farther from the truth. I'm painfully early all the time... to the point that sometimes I need to stop somewhere nearby and just wait for the appropriate time to be at the location.
@Softlol5 ай бұрын
I also used to worry what people thought of me at all times. Until I realized we are all gonna die really soon and we are all gonna be forgotten haha. Don’t waste energy on what other people think about you. You are PERFECT as you are! Especially if you are a little weird. I love weird people that don’t give a fuck about what people think about them!
@vrushalidhongade57258 ай бұрын
Credit to Kit for recognizing his symptoms and acting on it. Others could easily have gotten swayed by the celebrity and glamour of it all, but he took care of himself and got the medical attention he needed. I hope he continues to pace himself through his career. Dealing with fame is impossible and we live in a difficult, cruel, and trigger happy world. Sounds like he's doing well and has a great support system at home! Much love.
@stephanierocher477010 ай бұрын
Omg he may not realize it, but when he said "I don't know how to explain it", was actually perfect. I've been ADD my whole life, but didn't know it til I was much older. But to say your brain shorts out when you have several things going on at one time is the perfect way to describe it bc you literally cannot see a way forward. You just freeze bc you get so overwhelmed. God bless Kit & everyone else dealing with these same struggles. It's difficult for anyone whether you're a star or not. Love Kit and still love Jon Snow! It was the greatest show of all time, but looking forward to seeing more movies with Kit!!
@AnxiousKoala10 ай бұрын
YES! YES! YES! I have issues when I'm listening to something and someone speaks to me. My brain automatically just gets overwhelmed. Love your comment and thanks for sharing your story too.
@lohi17210 ай бұрын
Yes! I say “short circuit” all the time.
@ZeldasMask9 ай бұрын
I literally love Kit Harrington so much I WISH he was in more films/shows
@brookehargraves633910 ай бұрын
Brought me to tears knowing someone like you experiences the same struggles I deal with as well. Cannot express my amount or gratitude for your existence and this conversation you shared.
@Lionessliving28 күн бұрын
Loved this. Prefer Kit to Kings of the North any day of the week. Real, authentic, humble, and vulnerable. Learned alot from this interview. Many thanks for sharing the realities of living with ADHD. He made me feel seen, heard and understood. Amazing what he's achieved whilst navigating life with anxiety.
@kostyannakon5 ай бұрын
I always get into tears when someone have the same struggles as me. It's kind of relief and catharsis on this part. Same here with Kit's story. Really glad he's making it great! All love goes to his kids and Rose. Cheers!
@kyledodge55135 ай бұрын
It's about progress, not perfection. Keep at it Kit, we love and appreciate you and all your work. So glad to hear you took action for your well-being
@AnxiousKoala10 ай бұрын
Kit, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. I absolutely understand the "freeze" state, I become so overwhelmed I can't speak for short periods of time. Honestly, your story truly helps me to see it is possible to accomplish what I want in life, just with a little extra time, some noise cancelling earbuds, and continued therapy. I'm forever grateful.
@diannediamond86439 ай бұрын
I do not have addiction or Adhd but have two children with adhd. I was a social worker for thirty years but this interview, with its honesty was beneficial to understanding two people I adore who are not like me in the social sense. Thank you for helping me understand.
@JackFHerrera10 ай бұрын
This interview hits home way too hard. Jon Snow was always my favorite character in the books and then Kit ended up playing him and of course he became my fav in the show too. Sure enough I ran into my own problems with alcohol connected to social anxiety. It would get so bad that I had to get drunk to deal with every social situation to the point where I ended up drinking alone a lot of the time just like he said he did. I went on a 6 month sobriety stint last year but fell off for a couple of months but now I'm back on it! It's always comforting to know that other successful people such as Kit deal with the same issues with the level of anxiety we have and shows that we are not alone and that we can do this. I'm glad Kit is doing well. He's an inspiration and great video!
@bezerina15123 ай бұрын
I saw Kit in the play he mentioned when he was in the thick of his addiction, and I've seen him in his current play. He was and is brilliant on stage, but I commented to someone that the difference in him at the stage door was astounding. Yes back then he was fresh out of GOT and the crowd was crazy but he clearly wasn't having a good time and wanted to avoid it a lot. Now he's so much more relaxed and chilled out. I had no idea what happened between then and now until watching this - and it makes a huge amount of sense.
@loomxr11 ай бұрын
as someone who is neurodivergent this was super relatable. especially needing to take a shower after getting overwhelmed to restart the day haha
@matth74489 ай бұрын
I love showers too! Before I do anything I gotta do that shower
@Zeep34 ай бұрын
100%
@divvsivlivs54063 ай бұрын
I too shower twice a day, nothing gets done without it. For a prolonged periods of time as well. I never think more clearly than when I am surrounded with the noise of running water. Good to know I'm not alone in this, cheers
@m4ge3723 ай бұрын
Anyone else think that this podcasts flows so freely because of the way they both talk? Very calm when speaking and pauses to articulate properly. They have real narrator voices
@ADHSo_undnichtanders10 ай бұрын
It's so interesting to see on how some peolpe can't connect the dots. Addiction and Depression are often the result of undiagnosed ADHD. The whole conversation is more or less about typical ADHD struggles but it's just a side note in this conversation. By the way. Difficulzies holding eye contact is something really common on another spectrum within the neurodivergent cosmos. To force yourself to do it anyways is called masking and drains a lot of energy.
@Shadoow5859 ай бұрын
Immer wieder schön, bekannte Gesichter unter Videos zu sehen :D
@SirQuantization9 ай бұрын
Interesting. I knew I did "masking" but I didn't realise that forcing eye contact despite not being comfortable with it was part of it.
@forCURIOUSbrains5 ай бұрын
I’m autistic and can relate so strongly to short-circuiting (for me, it’s overstimulation, and I, too, shower or bathe to regulate my nervous system), social anxiety, singular focus, feeling derailed by distraction in a way that feels like the rollercoaster of my brain has gone off track and to regain the momentum requires incredible effort, and so much more. My daughter and husband have ADHD, and they are different in that they need more stimulation - they want to talk, shake, and move - whereas I want quiet, peace, and calm. I, too, hide when I’m overstimulated and will shut down (dissociate, be unable to speak, freeze) before I melt down (cry, scream, and claw at duvets or clothes). Thank you for sharing your experiences with neurodivergence, and I hope you continue to learn about the unique playbook in your brain. I also learn new tools and perspectives that help me work congruently with my brain. It’s been life-changing knowing just what causes it all and why. It removes the self-loathing of “why can’t I just do as others do?” I hope this rambling was helpful to someone in some way ❤️
@_birdie10 ай бұрын
i had NO clue he was dealing with any of this. wow. and gosh... the dude's as humble+honest as Jon Snow himself.
@lohi17210 ай бұрын
Restless anxiety, depression, oversensitivity, using alcohol/tobacco to cope, only being able to focus on one thing at a time, etc, all of those are symptoms or characteristics of ADHD. Like he said, the label is empowering for some but not him as much. That’s totally fine, it’s just interesting how everything leading up to that, I kept thinking yeah, man that’s ADHD. Great interview!
@ThePixelSchubse9 ай бұрын
Thats what I thought as well. If it helps him to focus only on the addiction and anxiety part, its fine... whatever works and is most important for him. But it is actually just the symptom/coping mechanism of undiagnosed/untreated adhd. Its not a coincidence that so many people with adhd battle with addictions (substances or otherwise).
@4271Dreamer9 ай бұрын
At the end when Kit talked about hating to lay down to go to sleep because he hated "dealing with his head" that honestly made me tear up a bit and realize I do the same thing. It's comforting to know that I'm not the only one.
@Borrdrc5 ай бұрын
Wow, Chris (Kit) is completely different to how i thought he would be. i see him as quite normal and/or down to earth now where before i thought he was a normal movie/TV star which is completely confident and full of bravado. it makes me appreciate all his acting even more than i did before because i know he has the same struggles as me but hes hasn't let his worrying hold him back. that was a pleasure to watch and listen to. thank you both for taking the time.
@pil3driverwaltz16410 ай бұрын
Love the vulnerability and ability to laugh at one's self.
@priyanshukumar689511 ай бұрын
This podcast made me love Kit even more Jon Snow may know nothing but Kit knows everything Long live King in the North ❤❤❤❤
@Libbe48151623428 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I am 41, currently working on getting a official ADD diagnosis to better understand myself. I found this very hopeful, and it is much appreciated. I would also like to add my parents too labeled me "the princess of darkness" when I was a teenager. I was all NIN and black lipstick. Apparently, I didn't smile for couple years. I can't tell you how much I relate to Kit's ability to bring down a room with a bad mood. Again, thank you for the hope, and thank you for the honesty.
@Libbe48151623427 ай бұрын
Kalamazoo, MI USA
@ZeeCoder10 ай бұрын
wow this has been nothing like I expected, thank you for being real, Kit. Also the end hit me hard: I go to sleep every night with headphones on to listen to one of my favourite series I've heard a million times for no other reason than to drive out my own thoughts, so that I can drift to sleep. crazy
@Justeet8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this vulnerable deep interview. It is so refreshing to hear real experiences of inner worlds!
@Jaxxaamillion5 ай бұрын
What a beautiful and self aware human he is.
@milddiffuse8 ай бұрын
This really is big. Seeing you talk about these issues and describing them as well as you do, it really means a lot. I really hope Kit sees all these nice comments as well, because they really do speak to how much it means to people for him to be this open right here.
@josevictoralveslouredo25798 ай бұрын
This man is just so beautiful, god
@reganlee0833 ай бұрын
He really is ❤
@jorjastocco424611 ай бұрын
This was truly a fantastic episode, this is already an amazing podcast!! I really found myself relating to both you and Kit. Continue with the great work 👏👏👏
@hidden20podcast11 ай бұрын
Thank you for listening! So much more to come - give us a sub to stay updated 🟢
@HamuraiJack299 ай бұрын
As someone who has had (severe) ADHD since I was a small child, ngl the dramatic build up to 0:31 and then him saying ADHD made me laugh so hard. I just wasnt expecting that. Super life affecting, for sure.
@sayednkhiam934011 ай бұрын
Kit > jon. I utterly love both.
@carmenpazz10 ай бұрын
If I ever liked Kit… he was/is handsome, interesting, like an ethereal energy going around him and so addictive to watch… Now I not only like him and feel represented… I have gone through addiction to alcohol, drugs, relationships, acceptance, fomo, and now that I am sober, I am aware of the mess I had.. I was also diagnosed with ADD which helped me understand myself. Congrats!! Great episode!! Food for thought and it’s so good to see him on point
@Nathan4722311 ай бұрын
Wasn't expecting this to be so good! you seem good at talking to people and getting them down to a personal level in a respectful manner.
@CruxCollective10 ай бұрын
Definitely the most relatable, normal actor I’ve ever seen on a podcast. As a GOT fan, I think I was guilty of seeing him John Snow vs an actor playing a character. After watching this, that’s definitely changed. Must have been such a mind-fuck, playing John Snow while in active addiction. As a recovering addict myself, I can’t imagine. That juxtaposition is intense. Really appreciated this podcast. Looking forward to seeing his next project.
@izusblur9 ай бұрын
One of my favourite insights and podcast interviews, I see a lot of myself in Kit and to see someone who I've looked up to go through the same issues helps a lot.
@mysuperfrenchiesmysuperfre83685 ай бұрын
I like him better now Than before! He showed himself as a human being ! Exposing his struggles and fears ! Most of them we all share ! Being the anxiety one of the most common causes for many other things ! This has reached me and taught me so much. ! You never disappoint Jon Snow ! And for the interviewer a big round of applause ! He was also very professional and human ! I need a second episode of this ..
@git.55789 ай бұрын
Went to a Rehab in Colorado Springs not too long ago. Almost 2 months sober from alcohol. I spiraled very hard and I was terrified to admit my problem. Knowing I'm not alone in this makes me feel better. Kit Harington is a good man and an inspiration.
@davidoswald574911 ай бұрын
I truly enjoy conversations like this where we see the human side of celebrities, without their public "face" so to speak that we see on late night talk shows and such, this is just Kit being Kit - I'm here for it.
@danielhogan62559 ай бұрын
18:20... Kit, you have no idea just how much RESPECT that you just gained from me right there! Thats a really powerful thought. I hope to come to that same place in my life one day. Fair play mate.
@BewareTheJabberwock9 ай бұрын
I’ve always rooted for Kit, and now I am so happy to hear he is doing well and and more settled in his self talk. I’m still rooting for him… and this was a wonderful interview. Thank you both! ❤️
@angelofsiryu10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this interview. I remember when his breakdown was happening I was rooting for him on the sidelines hoping he would get better. So I am so happy he had an amazing support system and he gave himself the grace to finally heal. It takes such a long time to forgive yourself enough to do that. Kit having imposter syndrome is such an intense feeling when you are in the public eye the way he was at such a young age. I wish him the best for him and his family and I am looking forward to all of his future projects.
@lyndajolacava48914 ай бұрын
I'm in my 5th day of sobriety and watching this tonight is truly helping me. Thank you.
@joemccarthy6419 ай бұрын
I didn't find out I was ADHD until I was in my 60s. It explained so much about problems I'd been dealing with my whole life. Knowing is half the battle.
@blackwidowspider98529 ай бұрын
Acting could be hard on a person like that I hope he's doing well he is a very nice actor Very talented
@lindasudduth89955 ай бұрын
Love this interview! So honest and deep. Kit is a great actor. I applaud him for his honesty and courage.
@Owllepou4 ай бұрын
Anybody else just feeling so validated by this? ❤
@KatAdVictoriam9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this conversation. I think it takes a lot of humility and courage to speak about oneself as Kit has done here. So much relatability. I have struggled with addiction/alcohol (sober 10 years now) and was a very heavy smoker and what Kit was saying really hit home. Stepping out to smoke was always my reset, a way to "breathe" as you are taking deep breaths so there's something there to doing that I think. The restlessness. I quit a few years ago with no slip ups and now -- When I'm working at home on my laptop, I stand up so I can rock and pace. When I get overwhelmed and highly agitated, I clean. I'm always tidying and cleaning things, or cooking or whatever. When people come to my home they say I make them nervous because I never sit down, haha. But, I can't do it for long. Movement, repetition and getting out that energy also focuses my mind. I have 4 kids and its so easy to get sidetracked, off track completely or overstimulated from noise and their energy. I've never been diagnosed with ADHD but I have always suspected its there. Anyway - this was really great to watch. Thank you again. I wish Kit all the best, his work has been a joy to follow over the years.
@Kevin-rl2qf9 ай бұрын
what a lovely guy
@jenniferarslan11 ай бұрын
I resonate with what Kit & you were speaking about. I am undiagnosed but everything Kit said about his personality I was like yes yes yes I hear you & being a parent on top of trying to deal with your own issues but still be present for them it's ALOT. I do the same thing to switch my brain off at night but instead of Harry Potter I listen to the Hunger Games books on repeat or the Game of Thrones books I also find because I know what's going to happen it relaxe me & I can drift off eventually otherwise I'd be ruminating over things all night long. I think really understanding who you are & why you are the way you are is so important so you can be kind to yourself & know when you're not doing well instead of turning to things that will just numb it away. I also find when I write things down when I am overwhelmed helps alot so instead of just trauma dumping on the people closest to me is good. Best of luck with your podcast & Kit ❤
@haleyvelazquez63602 ай бұрын
This was so refreshing to watch. I found myself relating to a lot of his struggles with social anxiety, ADHD and addiction. I appreciate the immense vulnerability from him and have the utmost respect for him.
@lizziet36954 ай бұрын
I have ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Found out at 39. It was liberating cuz it explained a lot and I could really try to work on it.
@JulieMoran18328 ай бұрын
I lost my husband to alcoholism, long before it actually killed him. But I never gave up hope that he'd climb his way out; he didn't and eventually it killed him and he never got to see his sons become mature men and fathers, and he never got to see his grandkids. Never give up on you, Kit.
@JohnGaltHasArrived9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Kit. You were one of the people I looked up to when getting sober
@arkyark85 ай бұрын
Children have an uncanny nack for mindfulness. They live in the moment. Time doesn't exist, only the now. It's little wonder that when children without any responsibilities and parents take care of every need does a child remain fixated on what is making them happy in the moment. I remember what it was like. The days and weeks would seem to pass by so slowly. And as a kid with ADHD, boredom was the most torturous experience. With age and responsibilities that changes. I learnt to reconnect to that child-like living in the moment while in rehab which helped reduce my anxiety and increased my enjoyment of life and my love for myself. It is part of my self-care tool kit.
@gelanotiamo8 ай бұрын
I can relate a lot to the ticks that Kit is dealing with in his head that many around us do not understand. Many times we even feel alone in this because you can be misunderstood so easily. Correct help & insights will change a lot for yourself.
@zenmothermagick5 ай бұрын
Very thankful to Kit for sharing insights into anxiety and ADHD. I learned a lot about myself watching this. ❤
@TheWilDOn319 ай бұрын
I'm grateful he was so honest and open. It's such a rare thing in the world, unfortunately. You can see he's done some good inner work. Beautiful interview. Kit 👌👏 keep it up.
@thisismaribethe4 ай бұрын
Such a genuine and human interview! I loved that this addressed him as a person solely. It gives such a depth to his characters when you understand who he is and what he’s been through! 😊
@el_museo.mp410 ай бұрын
what an amazing find! I am a reciently diagnosed autistic woman and just finished Got yesterday, so I came for one reason (the amazing actor Kit is lol) and left with a treasure! Listening to this gave me so many insights, his story and the way he expresses about himself is so relatable to me.
@milddiffuse8 ай бұрын
I'm on that journey too now and getting back into reading the books and obsessively watching interviews haha. best wishes!
@ashtray0belief4 ай бұрын
21:21 I have literally never heard anyone else mention such a specific anxiety of mine - it's so real that I don't want to go out with certain people; in my head, they have no respect for others when they do that.
@Mr_Beaubles4 ай бұрын
I'm 37, and have been a sober alcoholic for 4 years now, but i literally went through almost the exact recovery process as Harrington did. Kit, just know you're not alone. So much of rehab is realizing and learning how to deal with what the original cause that got you into that mess was. The hardest part is going in the first place. Congratulations on your sobriety, and the best of luck going forward, sir.
@jointjunkieslangards5 ай бұрын
I love hearing that others struggle with trying to go to sleep and not being able to get out of their heads. I've been using pop culture podcasts to still my brain before bed lately, but I've also used things like white noise or rain/wave recordings.
@Jo-xh7bp11 ай бұрын
Really really happy for Kit🥺😢🥰 I know it must take a lot of courage to face and deal with one's problems because it can be really painful to deal with unhealed scars, let alone the courage to speak openly to the world about it... and I'm really glad that he found that courage, because being honest to yourself will only makes you a better person, it takes time to change and to make peace with yourself but it will be worth it...
@rreid39904 ай бұрын
It is SO cool that Kit is so honest and open!! He seems very authentic. Bravo!!
@brandoncampbell97944 ай бұрын
I think becoming more informed about his ADHD would do him well. ADHD is highly linked to addiction and depression. it is vital to view yourself as a whole to truly understand where your destructive behaviors come from.
@ijimpattison11 ай бұрын
I want to say a heart felt THANK YOU ! For making such a beautiful accommodating frank relevant and relatable piece of work. Much praise to you and the team
@paulasutilla254810 ай бұрын
It's so good to hear Kit convey the same feelings I couldn't vocalize myself. It's relieving to know that, despite what he says about himself not on par with his Character Jon Snow as pure goodness, he is a humble, down-to-earth man. I struggle to face my own problems, but hearing his problems and how he copes and how he develop towards the man he wants to be, especially coming from a man I look up to, there's a sense of gift given to me, an uplifting feeling that me and everyone else could deal our own problems even though it may seem bleak. We may not get away from them but we can always try and manage, and I am definitely trying to manage. Thank you for this podcast and please tell Kit thank you as well.
@Dirty_Hamble5 ай бұрын
I hope people give Kit and Rose space when they're out as a family. That level of scrutiny must be intense even without kids. Just imagine "the terrible twos" and fan attention.
@2008marin10 ай бұрын
An honest conversation about personal struggles.Interesting how both men experience parenting alone,when all mothers experience this EVERY MOMENT
@Ken-wg4zy4 ай бұрын
Wish all the best to the Person ,Kit Harrington who struggles like many of us. I've personally struggled with manic depression and have self medicated with alcohol and drugs my entire life. It's still one day at a time and I smile often. :)
@sonyaroland86424 ай бұрын
Kudos to you! Keep up the good fight...you are so worth it! 🙏💜
@rimakavaliauskyte16462 ай бұрын
What a brilliant podcast. It resonates with me on so many levels.. addictions, not wanting to go to sleep, etc. what a grounded prospective on life and all. Loved it!
@tinatieden849910 ай бұрын
literally just started GOT and AND I live in CT where he went to rehab. I do hope he has a long healthy life !
@dysmissme73439 ай бұрын
I uhh recommend you watch through season 6!! Consider sparing yourself the heartbreak of the last two seasons 😅😅
@tinatieden84999 ай бұрын
I loved every second of it. I cant wait for the next season of the House of Dragon. @@dysmissme7343
@KB-bx9ui10 ай бұрын
How down to earth...sooo genuine. Thank you Kit!
@Rickety_Cricket10 ай бұрын
This was such a fantastic conversation! I really enjoyed how honest and deep the two of you got. It was refreshing to see others put to voice the anxieties of life that so many of us struggle with on a daily basis. When Kit talked about how his mind races when he goes to sleep, it was so relatable! I have to have the tv on something I've seen a ton of times so I don't have to pay much attention, but still makes me listen to it, just so my brain will focus on that instead of all of my anxiety, list making, money worrying, task dreading and catastrophic thinking. It's exhausting!!! It was wonderful to see Kit open up like this. I wish nothing but the best for him and his family. I hope we hear more from him. He's very good at articulating his thoughts and feelings. I think it's good for people to hear that even fame, money and success can't stop you from being a human being with issues you have to find a way to deal with or work around. The whole 'all that glitters isn't gold' messaging. I'm so glad we live in a time where people are more willing to discuss mental health and addiction. Hearing that from someone like him might be a tipping point for some to reach out for help - and I am so here for it. Great podcast!
@ladonnahylton87685 ай бұрын
Love you Kit!❤ You are a phenomenal actor. Recovery and healing happens.🙏🏽 You are brave and resilient.💯 Thanks for sharing with us so openly.🥰
@kuzma569010 ай бұрын
This was such a real, deep, relatable and calming podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm glad that it came from the actor that portrays my all-time favorite character.
@joshuathomas61005 ай бұрын
Just finished watching GoT and have thought: "Man, I would really love to meet the guy who plays Jon Snow." After seeing this and some other content on Kit Harington, I want to meet this man because I like Kit Harington.
@imscanon10 ай бұрын
Actually the ADD played a huge part in becoming the alcoholic, likely. It's the overwhelming feeling when in a place where he has to try to focus hard (like a crowded room, etc.) that overwhelmed him leading to the frustration and 'need' to drink. It was a coping mechanism for the ADD. So, indeed understanding the ADD is pivotal to recovery and not inconsequential at all.