Inside The Mind Of An Addict / Wide Awake Podcast EP. 6

In this weeks episode of the Wide Awake Podcast I spoke to Jarryd Smith about how he went from a privileged background to living on the streets. From getting arrested 8 times to working in a brothel and his near death experiences. We speak about all of that and much more.

[@wideawakepodcast]

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[@angeladallas7977]

I remember going to one of Jarryd's very first talks at Wynberg Boys and bought his book. Great then and even greater now, keep up the good work cause you're changing lives. Well done to both of you for inspiring our youth and possibly even the older folk too.

[@zabronthe_illest]

I read this book!!.. AMAZING! WOW! Detailed, and nitty gritty. I love how his mom constantly never gave up on Jaryd. Yoh.. This is awesome.!

[@tswart]

I was gifted your book by my daughter who was the photographer at your wedding. What an amazing book, a must read. God bless and thank you for the wonderful work you are doing to uplift our youth.

[@chelseajacques_]

Stumbled upon your podcast this afternoon, and since then been binge-listening to the episodes, well done and looking forward to more episodes coming up :)

[@kaiclarke373]

Jarred man you’ve changed my life completely bro 🙌🏻

[@OmeeOtisVEVO]

Definitely the best episode on this show. So much to learn from this man. I loved every minute of it

[@nieyaazlaatoe5811]

Just got the message immediately clicked on the link jarred the work your doing by motivating others through your struggle is amazing!!!

[@laurasciuto2604]

Thanks to both of you for providing a platform to confront such real issues honestly. It gives hope to so many. Wishing you both every success for the future

[@theoriginalkingravi]

Amazing Podcast brother. I absolutely love your content and your story. Thank you for this. i look forward to the next episode.

[@charmainepriestman915]

Very powerful! You should both be exceptionally proud of the men you are today 💞

[@sedil3556]

Dude,love your content! Keep it up.

[@wideawakepodcast]

Hey, Thank you so much. I'll try my best!

[@crystalmayman2783]

Another amazing episode. Well done to both of you ❤️❤️

[@mzocele4036]

I saw this on tiktok then i said let me watch the whole podcast😅

[@artclassesforchildrenjedid7850]

Brilliant interview. You are creating a safe space for people, watching or listening to this podcast; especially this episode; that they are not alone, and that G_d is not finished with you yet. People that walked a road of addiction, or abuse, or neglect can easily feel ashamed, even being a survivor. Especially by people judging your past, and questioning who you are today. You will find this especially in christian sircles. Where following Jesus is like one of the many, many religions; and not a clear revelation or relationship with Him, that is closer than a brother. You have to win their approval by fighting against the label of being broken, or not fit, or not healed, or not ready for life, or even not good enough for being favorited. That will become another level of struggle. Thank you so much for sharing a powerful testimony of hope, freedom and a new life. 💙💙💙💙💙

[@raninaidoo6541]

Love this!!! Have watched every single one. You need to keep up with us now 😂😂😂

[@michaelpeterson1218]

Josh!!!...... You doing things bro. Well done. 🙏

[@leslie-annpickard4154]

So glad I stumbled upon your podcasts Josh

[@dean._fourie4623]

This is a great life lesson

[@MadLuca]

Great vid man, from a fellow content creator this was an amazing video keep it up👍❤️

[@sfisothecreative]

Praise Jesus

[@mikeyw6782]

No…

[@sfisothecreative]

@@mikeyw6782 yes praise Him

[@mohsinahmed224]

Good to see his trued his life around

[@claudiaalmeida571]

Really enjoying your podcast, thank you 😊

[@azerothshadowlands9750]

Wow what a journey. Thank you for sharing ❤️‍🔥

[@delarey40]

Excellent as always!

[@coledavids6011]

Love you Jarryd Smith awesome guy was at my school to do talks as well 🔥🔥🙏🏻 awesome

[@kirastrikes8773]

Awesome sauce. Well done Josh!

[@WPcxeWPcxe]

I distinctly remember this guy doing that deaf act in canal walk in dischem. He never came to me he went to people and I was watching and could see this is an act and then got him and his friends outside were he was talking normal

[@WPcxeWPcxe]

Well done for pulling your life together.

[@LILREMAlNS]

😂😂😂

[@samanthadeabreudesousa3365]

What a testimony 🙌

[@bradleyknight8011]

Jarryd!!! Inspirational Bro!!!

[@harryh212]

18:19 I think the interviewer misunderstood Jared- he meant the gang said "stop stealing from your parents"... Not the parents that said that..

[@sly9812]

Eyyyy first🥇

[@wideawakepodcast]

Thanks for the support! 😂

[@harryh212]

Very helpful words from Jared at 42:00.

[@alexandrasmith1017]

I love your podcast :) Where can I buy the book?

[@reverse_meta9264]

Where can we buy his book? Maybe add a link to the video description

[@deidre2321]

Love!

[@kirstysmith7220]

❤🔥🔥🔥

[@lishareed358]

Where can I find you on other social media platforms?

[@wideawakepodcast]

Instagram - Joshwideawake 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@lishareed358]

@@wideawakepodcast Thanks!

[@melokakaza7178]

I love this podcast, but Josh too concerned with the explicit language, chillout and let the guest tell their stories as authentic as possible.

[@myferventhope]

❤️🙏❤️

[@faisalabrahams6016]

This Bro was at Abbotts? Same here, how old is dude

[@Ufcaddiction2.0]

35

[@bloodleek]

W

[@trevorfillas1262]

I would really want you to get hold of a current drug user. Nice that you air pass events. Create a pod cast with an active whonga user. I did drugs b4 but stopped when I realise it will take me down. We're are you from. I have an Indian mate who had an awsum job clearing round 25k. Pm. Had a wife 2 kids car happy home. Prostitutes drugs alcohol. Today his living on the streets

[@LILREMAlNS]

Its unga. Aka Heroin

[@Salim_78897]

loving your content. Still find you cute.😃😃😃

[@justinneethling1842]

Hows your sister?

[@misterb1915]

The one negative thing about recovering from drugs or alcohol, or the steps you go through in AA, is that you become religious. "God" didn't get you through that shit bro, YOU GOT THROUGH IT YOURSELF by being a strong dude. Own it.