The Verywell Mind Podcast

114 - How to Overcome a Rough Past with Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx

10.19.2021 - By Verywell MindPlay

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You likely know Nikki Sixx from the legendary rock band Mötley Crüe. He's the bassist and the primary songwriter. He’s also a member of the successful band Sixx:A.M.

It's no secret that Nikki experienced years of addiction. But now he's sober, and he's talking about the adversity he faced as a child. In his new book, The First 21, he chronicles how he ultimately overcame his rough past. 

Some of the things he talks about in this episode are how he uses meditation, how therapy has helped him, and how journaling helps him understand himself better.

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