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297 - Moby: Sobriety, Animals and Finding Peace with the Iconic Musician


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Join us for a profound conversation with the visionary artist whose groundbreaking albums like Play and iconic film tracks have shaped the soundtrack of a generation. With over 20 million albums sold, Moby’s impact on music and society is undeniable, but his influence extends far beyond the charts. A devoted vegan and animal rights advocate for over 30 years, he has tirelessly championed environmental sustainability and ethical living, using his platform to inspire change.

 

In this riveting episode, Moby delves into his journey of overcoming addiction, embracing activism, and sharing how his art and beliefs have evolved over time. We’ll explore the intersections of creativity, conscience, and his commitment to making the world a better place. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain insight into the mind of a true cultural pioneer!

 

“When I was growing up, my parents were fighting, you know, one minute they'd be in love, the next minute they were fighting. One minute, they'd be peaceful; the next minute, they'd be violent. And as a little kid, I couldn't make sense of that. I couldn't figure out why they were so mercurial. But I looked at our animals because I grew up in this; we grew up in a basement apartment in Harlem, where there were so many animals. We had rescued lab rats, and we had dogs, and we had cats. We had this menagerie, and the animals simply made sense to me. You know, like, they never got angry without a reason. They never were violent. They never, they never seemed irrational to me, whereas the humans made absolutely no sense to me. It still continues to this day. So I would say that for me was definitely the beginning of my interest in animal rights, just recognizing the sort of, almost like the predictable, rational decency of animals.” - Moby

 

What we discuss in the episode:

- How sobriety and veganism influenced Moby’s creativity and perspective on life.

- The driving forces behind his passion for animal rights.

- Moby’s struggles with sobriety and the pivotal moment that helped him stay on track.

- How he copes with anxiety and stays grounded.

- What keeps him optimistic about the future?

- How he communicates the vegan message and how his approach has evolved over time.

- His upcoming tour and feature film.

 

Resources:

- Moby: https://moby.com/

- YouTube: Moby - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkiTV-Lnt-m3DQp-ZeFdkA

- Sign up for Project Adapt: https://www.projectadapt.io/

- EarthAnimal.com/Switch4Good 20% off code: Switch4Good - http://earthanimal.com/Switch4Good

 

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