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Re-Air - Cheyenne Jackson: Depression, Identity, & Broadway

2024/12/31
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@Mayim Bialik : 本期节目探讨了@Cheyenne Jackson 非凡的人生旅程,从在缺乏电力和资源的宗教公社中长大,到成为公开的同性恋者,再到克服抑郁和成瘾,最终成为百老汇明星。他的故事展现了韧性、自我发现和治愈的力量,也揭示了深入了解他人才能真正认识其内在的道理。 Mayim Bialik: Cheyenne Jackson 的经历强调了心理健康问题的普遍性,以及寻求帮助和支持的重要性。他的故事也为那些正在经历类似挑战的人们提供了希望和鼓励。节目中还探讨了“康复”的含义,以及其对个人生活和精神状态的长期影响。康复不仅仅是戒除成瘾,更是一种持续的自我提升和自我接纳的过程。 Mayim Bialik: 节目中还探讨了成人多动症(ADD)的误解和低估,以及其对个人生活的影响。Mayim Bialik 分享了她自身的多动症症状,以及她如何通过应对机制来管理这些症状。她强调了寻求专业帮助和支持的重要性,以及找到适合自己的应对策略的重要性。 Cheyenne Jackson: 我来自爱达荷州一个只有1200人的小镇,成长环境非常保守和宗教化。从小我就意识到自己与众不同,对音乐和表演有着强烈的热情。观看《悲惨世界》后,我萌生了成为百老汇演员的梦想,这成为我逃离家乡的动力。 在高中时期,我经历了信仰的转变,最终公开承认自己是同性恋。这导致我与教会和部分家人关系破裂,但我找到了属于自己的群体和支持系统。在西雅图的几年里,我不断磨练自己的表演技巧,并逐渐在当地剧院崭露头角。 27岁时,我搬到纽约,并很快得到了在百老汇演出的机会。然而,在事业成功的背后,我长期与酗酒和吸毒作斗争。我经历了几次过量服用药物并住院的事件。最终,在Sia 的帮助下,我开始戒酒康复之路,并逐渐学会爱自己,接纳自己的不完美。 在康复的过程中,我意识到每个人都会感到害怕,只是程度不同。我学会了感恩、练习和冥想,并通过夫妻治疗来维护与丈夫的关系。我公开谈论自己的植发经历,旨在消除人们对男性形象问题的偏见。我也认为演员不应被限制在特定身份或性取向的角色中。

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Cheyenne Jackson's life story is one of resilience and self-discovery. From his upbringing in a small, religious town in Idaho to his success on Broadway, he has overcome challenges related to depression, anxiety, and addiction. This chapter explores his early life, his journey to self-acceptance, and his path to sobriety.
  • Cheyenne Jackson's childhood in a small Idaho town
  • His early awareness of being different
  • His discovery of music and its impact on his life
  • His journey from a private Christian school to public school
  • His experiences on mission trips and his growing conflict with his religious beliefs

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Let's revisit one of our most popular and beloved episodes of MBB to keep you inspired as we head into the New Year!

Cheyenne Jackson (CALL ME KAT, 30 ROCK, AMERICAN HORROR STORY) opens up about his incredible journey from a closeted, musical-loving kid in a tiny town in Idaho to becoming a Broadway star and starring in hit shows (like Mayim’s love interest on CALL ME KAT!).

Cheyenne reflects on how his path to sobriety and some profound revelations helped him navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, and addiction.

This episode has it all—a story of resilience, self-discovery, and healing perfect for a reflective moment as we wrap up the year. Happy holidays from all of us at MBB!