The problem with 90% of the people Mark interviews is a lack of love when they were kids. If you don’t get any love when you were younger, you’re gonna have lifelong problems. Whether that’s drugs or sex work or whatever. It’s down to people having children when they aren’t up to the task at hand.
Nailed it. Imo this seems to be the overall message that we should derive from his work and we should be taking this all into serious consideration. Marks podcast - Soft White Underbelly is a channel that I would implore everyone to take a deep dive on, discuss among their peers, and start making steps by whatever moral means necessary to start introducing programs or whatever we can as a collective to end this tragic cycle of perpetual, generational trauma ☹️💔🙏
Well I was loved very much by my family. But the neighbor felt like molesting a 6 yr old for a yr and didn't say shit till I was older. Trying to get on his interview currently.. I've had a wild fn life so far.
"You can't fix childhood", that hit me. 😢 It will always hurt... it's a daily struggle. I wish I could erase certain parts of the cassette tape in my head. I love watching SWU, makes me feel that I'm not alone. Thank you Mark...
Hey I know I'm just 1 out of 8 billion, but I'm sorry. I'm sorry you hurt, I'm sorry things weren't better. We get 1 shot at life, Live, love, laugh. Jesse
Exactly. I’m 50 and still strongly affected by the hurtful words and things said and done to me in childhood, by my mother and the kids at school and even a few others. my self esteem is still tanked. Hard to get over.
I just finished the interview with Brian who became snowblind on Everest... I've been a fan of Marks channel for a few years. I find it interesting to learn about people and their lives. My heart goes out to most of them... This world needs a lot of love .. Thanks Joe for having him on.
I honestly don't know how he does it. I recently started helping a homeless girl. Honestly in part due to being inspired by this guy. Its absolutely heart breaking hearing her stories. I managed to get her into housing and employed in only a couple weeks. It cost me less than a hundred bucks. She told me I was literally the only stranger she met who helped her. It broke my heart when she told me that.
I'm an ICU Nurse..I've been working since 1989. The Pandemic definitely left me with PTSD. It was the harshest thing I ever experienced. The worst part is people who literally would not believe me.. Mark's channel is so helpful. It has taught me how to understand many of my patients. I was recently in L A. and my driver drove me through Skidrow. It was so interesting to see. I recently asked a fellow nurse when our town got so many homeless drug addicts. She said it was when they closed a psych facility and put people on the street. I don't know if Mark has covered this. It's a story I'd like to see. I wish the Love I give people was enough to help them. Mark has become noticeably drained over the years. Unfortunately Love and giving things to people is not enough.
I would think that your story about being an ICU nurse & then getting PTSD from COVID would be an interesting interview. Might be helpful to you too. You should reach out to Mark.
Hi fellow nurse! I've not been down skid row, but I have witnessed the enormous increase in homelessness, it's everywhere. When all of the long term psychiatric facilities closed it put an untold number of people on the streets. I had the opportunity to do a month rotation in the major long term facility in my state. I remember talking to elderly men playing pool, asked them where they were from and being told "Here. I've always lived here." Children who were unwanted were placed in these homes. Gosh, I could go on forever. I worry for Mark as well. It's a lot.
@@Marktheshark-e7f Amazing how Reagan was in office 40 years ago, and people are still blaming him as if there hasn't been anyone in power who could change things since then. Regardless though, the state can't force anyone to live in a mental hospital unless they're a danger to society. Check the supreme court case O'Connor v. Donaldson. Also, people act like there's no homeless shelters or that there isn't billions of dollars being poured into fixing homelessness. You can't fix people who don't want to be fixed. All you can do is stop the flow of drugs and arrest actual criminals, which our government apparently can't. Or won't.
The plannned demic. Did they force you to get the vaccinations? I refused and lost my job over it but I have degrees so I was only out of work a couple weeks.
I have been addicted to SWU since I watched a video a couple of years ago. It really helped me understand why people do the things they do and for the most part it’s childhood trauma from SA and incest. It’s horrifying to imagine how many kids deal with this on the daily. I was an empathetic person but am way more so now. Thank you Mark for the work you do. Making the world understand the forgotten people in our society.
Just lost my mom 2 weeks ago I can't explain my sadness! She was so beautiful in so many ways! I will never forget the impact she had on me. She accepted me NO MATTER WHAT THATS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!!
I’m sorry to hear that man. But you’re right that is unconditional love. And I don’t think many people get to experience it. It’s a really beautiful thing
Mark has a big heart, and I relate with being curious about people's stories. I try to give grace to people knowing they could be a victim of horrible abuse, and nobody knows it, and they think nobody cares!
A follower of SoftWhite Underbelly for years now. All the different walks of life. Most interviews start with where are you from and did you have both parents in your life. That's where it starts. Mark gives all these people a voice to tell their story.
“People define themselves as their lowest point” YUP. Mark does amazing work and I’ve enjoyed watching his channel for years now. It absolutely influenced my decision to pursue psych nursing.
We really REALLY don’t - watch the piece on him by bj investigates then come back and tell me what a national treasure you think he is…trust me he is an awful person
I was on a Grand Jury a couple years ago and had to hear about a man that raped his daughter and her friends that came to visit. This man is still freaking walking around in the community!!
Unbelievable. Far as I’m concerned, the punishment they should give him, if they’re not going to throw him in prison, they should make sure the community he lives in know what he did. The shit he’ll get from the populace will more than make up for his lack of prison!
Mark you got me with your mom!!! And yes she would very PROUD of you!! She raised an exceptional REAL empathetic human being!!! Much respect to you and keep doing what you do!! Thanks for trying to make people open their eyes to a major issue in society with perspective to mental health issues!!!!
I understand how you feel after seeing so much mental or physical trauma. I am an ER nurse since 16 years and i feel tired mentally too. The disease of your patient transpose to your body
I think people in communities know when kids are being abused, you can tell by looking at them, most of the time. People turn their heads and ignore it.
I used to walk my kids to school everyday and pick them up . There were a few kids id see everyday that clearly should've been looked into.. when I was a teen in the 90s, my school was all over my parents over everything when they both worked full-time and didn't have time for the BS if myself and the school.. today I see kids slipping through the cracks right in front of everyone! If I were a teacher, and saw a kid coming to class everyday wearing the same clothes for months, I'd be reaching out to the parents! My son once had a friend that followed us home after school and I had no clue where he lived or who his parents were. Luckily the school called because someone saw him follow us home, and connected me to the dad, who took hours before he came and got his son!
I’ve been watching Mark for about 3.5 years now. Couldn’t believe how raw yet how empathetic he interviewed his participants. Never seen anything so honest. Would you consider stories that are uplifting, coming from terrible to surpassing challenges and coming out the other side with success. Those people that should be our heroes to the next generation.
I’m 55 and have known since I was 8 that I was molested/abused. However I was also told I was loved, so for a child so young it’s impossible to process the abuse because children focus on whatever love they get. I have gone to different therapists/psychiatrist my entire adult life. In my early 20s a Psychiatrist who I told about abuse, told me I was irrational and prescribed me Prozac. (This Psychiatrist was a family friend) hind sight is 20/20. My mother taught me self hate. In junior high school I was given 2 dexatrim capsules and a can of Sego ( disgusting diet shake) in a can. I was 12, and had complained to my mother that someone I went to school with teased me about being chubby. Etc, etc, not one time could I understand the disconnect as a child, because I wanted to believe my mother loved me. Anyway at 55 I did mushrooms and boom I realized abuse and love are not the same!
Unconditional love. I think Marks momma did a mighty fine job of raising him by showing him what unconditional love is. What if everone had unconditional love. It will never happen. But what if?
Thats what God is for. I wish everyone could fill their God size hole w His love instead of drugs, sex, adrenaline, drama, money, etc. The world would be full of love because God is love.
@@meavia2053thanks for being receptive, The lord loves us all ❤ Nothing can separate the love he has for us. We can’t change the world and quite frankly it isn’t our burden to.❤
Mark’s content has helped me realize i am so much stronger than i think. I got so close to being where most of the people he interviews are. Thank you for showing reality 🙏
I truly believe that offering hope and showing gentle care over a period of time will help and encourage people who are struggling, while maybe nurturing some self-belief. Admittedly there are some people who will just abuse help and kindness. I have watched Marks videos for many years now, and he is such a kind, patient soul. I have seen Mark learn - or at least show that we can't fix people. However we can walk with them in their shoes from time to time, and this is what Mark does so superbly whilst supporting their plight, raising awareness and this is very special indeed. Huge high five for this. ❤
Soft white underbelly is THE best source of looking at the state of the now in the face in a unbiased and open manner. It deserves every success. It is wonderful work being done.
Joe Rogan's facial response to horrific life stories: frowning Mark Laita facial response to the same horrific life story: grinning I believe that Mark cares but I can see why he can do so many of these interviews. He admittedly does have a huge fascination with all things grim. He did do some more positive ones too, like the nudists, S&M people, hackers, and other special interest people.
He exploits people at their worst and makes money off them!! Look up Amanda Rabb. She was one of the addicts that he interviewed on his channel who is now deceased. The woman who was her conservator was also the conservator for Bam Bamgera she has this controversial new treatment that was given to Amanda, which caused her death and her conservator and Mark on his channel lied about her autopsy to everyone! If you go to the channel that surprise witness, she has a video showing the real autopsy and what killed Amanda! I don’t know how people can praise this guy for what he does and on that episode I’m talking about. He knew that the girl was lying about Amanda‘s death and proceeded to go on like it was nothing! It’s deeply disturbing to see what he’s doing. He’s not trying to bring awarenessto any of this he’s trying to put money in his pockets! Like he said, he lives in Belair and yet still has to go to Skid Row to do his interviews so that should tell you all you need to know about Mark!
But people admire the very wealthy. Musk; Peterson ; Oprah ; Trump: Andrew Tate to name but a few. It’s never they admire nurses; doctors; teachers; police officers or firefighters. It’s terribly sad. How do we overcome that ?
@@aileenmac1 many people admire wealth because we’ve been trapped in a system that puts money above almost anything else. In my experience, lots of people admire the selfless acts of others in the form of teachers and such. It’s not as apparent if we watch tv or social media, but that’s because those institutions are captured by the same elite that want us to worship money and not compassion. We overcome this by seeking the truth, discovering it for ourselves, and putting out into the world the changes we want to see. It’s a never ending challenge because we are going against the grain of modern society. Changes are coming if we work hard together to create a new paradigm. They need to come or we will perish.
@@aileenmac1 Who the fuck admires Trump or Tate? Tate is a digital pimp that blew up on Tik Tok... He's a product of the brainless public swiping reals and eating brainless content. His stance on the world is so bent backwards that it's scary how many young people actually eat it whole and believe it. And Trump, I don't even know where to begin... It's just a sign of how degraded and unintelligent we have become as a society. If those are our idols today, I'm terrified of tomorrow...
I feel like not only does your channel help bring awareness and hopefully bring some sort of help to your interviewees, but it also makes people who are in or were in those same situations, not feel so alone.
I got told at my work... Go listen to Joe Rogan (because I loved talk back), I never did, but I love Mark Latta, he has never drank/smoked/or drugs, he is.... NEXT LEVEL, a forgiving soul
The interesting and refreshing thing about Mark is he has no complaints about his life. He brags on his parents & upbringing. He does not complain about any aspect of his life. No drugs. No PTSD. No depression or anxiety. A guy who has had a very good life who can still empathize with people from the most bizarre backgrounds.
He already has. Death threats, attempted extortion… I can’t recall the young lady’s name right now, but she was interviewed a couple of times alone. Mark talks about her pimp doing this to him… Wildly, after being interviewed alongside said girl by Mark.
Exactly. The type of persons he interviews have childhoods and lives that can foster sociopathy. I’m sure that some of the people he’s interviewed DO have sociopathy. Hopefully he has personal protection at all interviews and at home, and takes precautions to avoid stalking and blackmail.
Yes to what you said, Mark, it is important for people to know about the story behind people so we learn for our own families, but also to have compassion and awareness. So much hurt these people have endured. It is heartbreaking.
Only thing I don't agree with Mark on is that all drug addicts come from a traumatized childhood unless spoiling a child can traumatize them as I have two family members that come from normal homes but they simply hung out with the wrong crowd of druggies that messed them up.
Sometimes children have trauma from having parents who give them everything as a substitute for giving their actual time. Might not be the case in your family’s case, but common.
Yes I agree, sometimes it’s just making bad friends that set you down a bad path unfortunately. We need to watch our children closely and keep them busy with hobbies and good people. I have 2 sons and I am petrified they will make the wrong friends. We just have to do our best give them lots of love teach them morals and hope it’s enough ❤
@@sewsed or like my brother and I we come from wonderful parents that never drank or did drugs or anything else, but my brother almost died in a motorcycle accident and I ended up with cervical cancer, and we both got put on OxyContin and after that, we both became addicted to our pain medication, lost our medical insurance and couldn’t afford our prescription anymore and move to the unthinkable hard stuff! I’ve found recovery and been clean for eight years now even getting myself off methadone less than six months, but my brother is still suffering an active addiction! I hope that he can find the strength to pull out of it but the problem is you have to do it for yourself. No one can make you that’s why inventions don’t work unless you’re ready can help you so yes we came from wonderful, loving parents who both died in 2015 four months apart, but our parents were wonderful. They went out a handful of times together and we loved going to see our babysitter. It was fun for us. Now my parents being both gone, didn’t get to see me clean but at least I’m here as my children are in there 20s and I get to be a part of their life before I have grandchildren! I’ll be 50 in less than two weeks so the last eight years have been the best years of my life since before my cancer and getting hooked on pain medication!
What a great interview. I have tremendous respect for Mark Laita, all that he has achieved and his thoughts/insights. One comment mentioned Mark's wear and tear on himself. Anyone pursuing extremely impassioned paths such as Mark's work with society's down trodden, will realize there are costs to one's heart, mind, body and soul. The ultimate challenge is to establish and maintain boundaries and compartmentalization to stay "on the sane side of the tracks." This could well include a point at which one would need to "retire" for personal salvation. I know this from personal experience from years of extreme animal rescue. At one point, the toll on me personally was crippling beyond repair and I had to pass the torch.
It fascinates me that both of you grew up in big cities, and live and big cities. I grew up in rural Alabama, and now at 55 back in the woods of Alabama. I haven't ever been out of the south until May when my husband and I drove to Cheyenne, Wyoming to visit our son, he and his wife were having their first baby. It was amazing seeing places I've never seen, even though Nebraska had nothing to see. lol
Yep. The non-empathic generally are sociopaths, psychopaths, and narcissists. None of which anyone has control over “being made” to have, because it comes from how you were treated in your childhood. (With exception of psychopathy which is from an actual brain malformation).
I love Soft White Underbelly and all the work Mark is doing shinning a lite on a horrible reality so many people are trying to survive through. I can relate to some of those people because I used to be a drug addict. My life has been a shit show but I have realized my self worth and am fighting to work every day for the good life I feel like I deserve. It took my love for a cat who needed me to pull me out of the darkness. I have taken in many homeless cats since, its what keeps me going even though I struggle to afford it, I just continue to survive. ❤ God Bless yall 🙏🏼 I Pray for all who are broken. You do matter, you are needed, and you deserve better!!!
I was widely anticipating these two having a “chat”. Mark, you are an amazing individual. I began watching Soft White Underbelly back in 2019. Joe, thanks for having Mark on your show! 3:42
18:32 so true!! I'm a retired social worker and the people I know who got clean didn't do it with treatment, they just woke up one day and decided they couldn't live that life anymore. Treatment is a revolving door and a HUGE money pit.
@@BeBoppin2000 You would be correct in that assumption. If the organization you work for is a religious one; just make sure you check yourself consistently and regularly. Even if you feel the need not to. Doubly so, even. It's not pretty, but the main culprits of this specific issue are religious organizations.
I decided to get clean on my own but I never would have gotten on my feet without treatment so there's great programs out there that help if they want it. Otherwise there's no point.
Been following Mark's work on SWU for a few years. Mark - your work is SO important. Please keep going. Joe - thanks for talking with him and getting to know what's behind the curtain.
I love how Mark loves his mother!!! I feel like my son and I have that kind of relationship. All my kids were great, even though I know I wasn't a perfect mom. They know I love them unconditionally! We are under attack by the people that hate God and family, and I'm thankful my family are still intact.
I have followed Mark’s channel since Covid 2020. He is a great man and has brought so much awareness to why / how there is so much mental illness. I am grateful for my parents.
Finally, someone mentioned Amanda. I've been scrolling through the comments and almost gave up, and then I saw yours. Thank you for mentioning Amanda Rabb. I'm only 10 mins into this video, so I'm not even sure if she's mentioned. Rest in love, Amanda Rabb.
I am with both of you. I see all these people praising him but yet nobody’s talking about Amanda Rapp! Great to see good people who see him for what he is a vile human being who exploits addicts and people with mental health disorders along with homeless people and it’s all disturbing and disgusting! Yes, she did not die of a seizure disorder and for him and that other lunatic Lima lying on his channel was more than I could handle! I wish more people would see these comments, but yet I’ve only seen two other comments where people have said anything about what a bad person he is so thank you both for seeing him for what he really isan opportunistic lying exploiter who is in it just for the money!
I feel like cleaning services are pimps! I used to do house cleaning for a woman who would send two of us to clean a house for $160 an hour, wed only get commission, which didn't even equal minimum wage when you added in all the driving time we didn't get paid for. So i could put up my own add charging $50 an hour, but i dont drive, limiting my availability. Now i keep seeing these companies in the job ads saying they pay $25 an hour to do house cleaning, but you must have your own vehicle! If i had a vehicle i wouldn't need them! They're basically pimping their cleaners, the one driving for the maid service is the biggest fool! Why would i need them to be a middle guy taking a Chunk?
Mark's interview with Logan, who survived the skydiving accident was the first video of Mark's that I watched. It really stuck with me. I think about that interview at least a couple times a week. The part that I never expected was that he was so grateful and optimistic, even after what happened to him.
Most, if not all, of humanity's problems were solved in this interview. These men are sharing great wisdom that seems to be forgotten in the "modern" era.
Btw, i had NO self worth at all. Buti had 2 children and i stopped drinking after 30 yrs for my children. I loved them more than i loved myself. Sober for 28 yrs now ❤❤❤
Have you ever had your house or property inspected without your permission by your 'landlord' ? 24hour notification is required with authorization from judge.
What people don't understand is that Mark is a artist, his work is beautiful and terrifying, but it's real. He's shining a light on the problems and issues right under our noses. Sure, it's going to make you uncomfortable but that is the point of his work. It's supposed to make you feel. His whole UA-cam channel is a artist gallery filled with stories of life. He's doing what the rich and politicians don't do. He's going out of his way to show how life is for a good portion of your country. The things he shows in his videos is so real it is starkly different from all the other content on UA-cam which makes it, unique and honestly amazing and nobody else can do what he does. Because he's an artist and his whole personality is aligned with this work. He's willing to literally risk his life for this art. He doesn't have to save the people who need the help, because that isn't the point and the people who get interviewed and photographed by him know that going in, he's truly one of the best political artists of our time. The people who don't understand why he doesn't help doesn't understand his project. Mark, truly you're an amazing person and your work is saving lives, and waking people up to the reality of what life really is. Thank you.
Mark, you're an ethnographer. A self-made very accomplished creative communicator of American cultures and the voice of this change we so desperately need. Thank you for your life's work. I'm so glad I found it. "It" will assist others in humanity.
What Mark does is unique. He has the ability to build rapport with people on all levels, without prejudice. I can't imagine the personal impact these people and their life stories of pain and suffering, must have on one's psyche. Heartbreaking. He continues to give us an insight into the lives of ordinary people which is not only compelling, emotionally charged but also very awesome inspiring. He deserves our thanks because these stories can't but help make us as individuals appreciate what we have and be grateful for every little thing. Thank you.
Finally, someone speaks about what we should be learning in school, because 90% of it is worthless!!! the younger we start to try to help reset peoples minds the more successful they’ll be as they get older. It’s super hard to retrain the brain.
The problem with 90% of the people Mark interviews is a lack of love when they were kids. If you don’t get any love when you were younger, you’re gonna have lifelong problems. Whether that’s drugs or sex work or whatever. It’s down to people having children when they aren’t up to the task at hand.
Nailed it. Imo this seems to be the overall message that we should derive from his work and we should be taking this all into serious consideration. Marks podcast - Soft White Underbelly is a channel that I would implore everyone to take a deep dive on, discuss among their peers, and start making steps by whatever moral means necessary to start introducing programs or whatever we can as a collective to end this tragic cycle of perpetual, generational trauma ☹️💔🙏
Exactly 💯
@@CT-pv9gu EXACTLY why I am pro choice and pro birth control. Imagine a world where every child was wanted, welcomed, loved, and properly cared for.
Exactly!!!!!
Well I was loved very much by my family. But the neighbor felt like molesting a 6 yr old for a yr and didn't say shit till I was older. Trying to get on his interview currently.. I've had a wild fn life so far.
"You can't fix childhood", that hit me. 😢 It will always hurt... it's a daily struggle. I wish I could erase certain parts of the cassette tape in my head. I love watching SWU, makes me feel that I'm not alone. Thank you Mark...
I agree 😢💔 It's easier to raise healthy children than to try and fix broken adults.
Hey I know I'm just 1 out of 8 billion, but I'm sorry. I'm sorry you hurt, I'm sorry things weren't better. We get 1 shot at life, Live, love, laugh.
Jesse
@@jessekendall4658 thank you 🫂
the cassette tape. plays on its own. restarts on its own
Exactly. I’m 50 and still strongly affected by the hurtful words and things said and done to me in childhood, by my mother and the kids at school and even a few others. my self esteem is still tanked. Hard to get over.
Watching this for a 2nd time….only the best interviews get a 2nd watch…this is one of them
❤my 3rd 👌and I agree....❤
I just finished the interview with Brian who became snowblind on Everest... I've been a fan of Marks channel for a few years. I find it interesting to learn about people and their lives. My heart goes out to most of them... This world needs a lot of love ..
Thanks Joe for having him on.
Mark liata is a pretty bad guy I’d look into it
@francislee798 his vibe is definately off . Like why does he seem so nervous? Or what is up?
@@francislee798gossip, unless you have proof, envious much?
@@francislee798Look further. He's doing a great thing.
@@francislee798go away please
I honestly don't know how he does it. I recently started helping a homeless girl. Honestly in part due to being inspired by this guy. Its absolutely heart breaking hearing her stories. I managed to get her into housing and employed in only a couple weeks. It cost me less than a hundred bucks. She told me I was literally the only stranger she met who helped her. It broke my heart when she told me that.
God will bless you.
you’re an angel
🙏🏻
And you didn’t have to profit off it so all my respect to you but nada for this man
But he helps no one. Steals money from donations he claims to make for the people needing them. 12:26 he’s still deceiving people.
It’s nice seeing somebody asking Mark stuff & what he feels bc he’s always the 1 doing it
I'm an ICU Nurse..I've been working since 1989. The Pandemic definitely left me with PTSD. It was the harshest thing I ever experienced. The worst part is people who literally would not believe me.. Mark's channel is so helpful. It has taught me how to understand many of my patients. I was recently in L A. and my driver drove me through Skidrow. It was so interesting to see. I recently asked a fellow nurse when our town got so many homeless drug addicts. She said it was when they closed a psych facility and put people on the street. I don't know if Mark has covered this. It's a story I'd like to see. I wish the Love I give people was enough to help them. Mark has become noticeably drained over the years. Unfortunately Love and giving things to people is not enough.
I would think that your story about being an ICU nurse & then getting PTSD from COVID would be an interesting interview. Might be helpful to you too. You should reach out to Mark.
The homeless became a huge problem when they closed all the state hospitals. No place to go for these people. You can thank Ronnie Raygun for that😢
Hi fellow nurse! I've not been down skid row, but I have witnessed the enormous increase in homelessness, it's everywhere. When all of the long term psychiatric facilities closed it put an untold number of people on the streets. I had the opportunity to do a month rotation in the major long term facility in my state. I remember talking to elderly men playing pool, asked them where they were from and being told "Here. I've always lived here." Children who were unwanted were placed in these homes. Gosh, I could go on forever.
I worry for Mark as well. It's a lot.
@@Marktheshark-e7f Amazing how Reagan was in office 40 years ago, and people are still blaming him as if there hasn't been anyone in power who could change things since then.
Regardless though, the state can't force anyone to live in a mental hospital unless they're a danger to society. Check the supreme court case O'Connor v. Donaldson.
Also, people act like there's no homeless shelters or that there isn't billions of dollars being poured into fixing homelessness. You can't fix people who don't want to be fixed. All you can do is stop the flow of drugs and arrest actual criminals, which our government apparently can't. Or won't.
The plannned demic. Did they force you to get the vaccinations? I refused and lost my job over it but I have degrees so I was only out of work a couple weeks.
I have been addicted to SWU since I watched a video a couple of years ago. It really helped me understand why people do the things they do and for the most part it’s childhood trauma from SA and incest. It’s horrifying to imagine how many kids deal with this on the daily. I was an empathetic person but am way more so now. Thank you Mark for the work you do. Making the world understand the forgotten people in our society.
Just lost my mom 2 weeks ago I can't explain my sadness! She was so beautiful in so many ways! I will never forget the impact she had on me. She accepted me NO MATTER WHAT THATS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!!
I’m sorry to hear that man. But you’re right that is unconditional love. And I don’t think many people get to experience it. It’s a really beautiful thing
❤ love to you - sending you a virtual hug.
@@bethstubb5544 thank you rough times right now!!
I lost my mom a year ago, it gets better but I still hurts me in my core. A mothers love is a mothers love and incomparable
She is always with you. There is no death of spirit. You will be together forever. Just enjoy physical life while you are here.
Hearing Mark cry when he talks about how his mother loved him is so beautiful. I hope my son would speak of me that way some day. ❤
Depends on what kind of mother you are..
I immediately thought of my own son and hoped he will speak of me this way.
It was a beautiful moment
We all do. But we fulfilled our responsibilities, even as flawed individuals. Love. You did good. Legacy really doesn’t matter (imho!) ❤
This made me cry as well. Lost my mum a few years ago, 100% know what he means and how lucky I was.
My opinion is for Mark to enjoy HIS life. Thanks Mark for all you have accomplished. Be safe and find peace and tranquility in other areas.
Mark has a big heart, and I relate with being curious about people's stories. I try to give grace to people knowing they could be a victim of horrible abuse, and nobody knows it, and they think nobody cares!
Mark is quickly becoming a national treasure at this point. Godspeed Mark 🤍
Do you know how many MILLIONS upon MILLIONS he makes exploiting these people he interviews?! He is LOADED.
Mark liata is a really bad person!
@@JessRaeEthMark earned the money from a top-notch, high-paying career in advertising. Do some basic research before you make accusations.
@@francislee798You need to do some research. What you say is apocryphal and patently untrue.
Mark admitted that he is exploiting them in one of his episodes. He had a good reason for it but I forgot his explanation
A follower of SoftWhite Underbelly for years now. All the different walks of life. Most interviews start with where are you from and did you have both parents in your life. That's where it starts. Mark gives all these people a voice to tell their story.
I agree with Mark on human greed, it is the problem along with 75% of bureaucracy that are self important and entitled and completely usless
I had the pleasure of meeting Mark,a true gentleman.
Also he interviewed me twice.
Coming out soon.
I have come to appreciate Mark very much. He has done interesting compelling work. Your love for your parents is so touching, Mark.
I LOVE his interview with the divorce lawyer. That man is the best relationship coach ever!!!!
James Sexton ❤ Yes that interview was so amazing. There are probably 50+ different interviews of James Sexton and SWU is one of the best.
No, the female psychologist was the best one
@@sarkisianhavens video title please?
get to see his second one?
“People define themselves as their lowest point” YUP. Mark does amazing work and I’ve enjoyed watching his channel for years now. It absolutely influenced my decision to pursue psych nursing.
Bless you!!! This is exactly what im sure mark had in mind….inspiring us to be better!! And you are by your career choice!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Mark has this gentle way about him. I am a huge fan.
He is such a caring man. He really loves people and wants to share the stories of those who aren’t heard. I love that. I appreciate that about him.
100%, whenever I watch the guy, I came away feeling good. He's a wholesome fella.
He’s an incredible human being.
Me too!❤
He’s the best.
I love Marks' work! Thank you for interviewing him!
Need more people in the world like Mark
Coming soon from
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Totally agree
We really REALLY don’t - watch the piece on him by bj investigates then come back and tell me what a national treasure you think he is…trust me he is an awful person
It all starts at home having 2 loving parents....
This most definitely one of my favorite episodes
I was on a Grand Jury a couple years ago and had to hear about a man that raped his daughter and her friends that came to visit. This man is still freaking walking around in the community!!
Pure effing evil!!
A Grand Jury can indite a ham sandwich. Why is he still walking around and not charged??
Unbelievable. Far as I’m concerned, the punishment they should give him, if they’re not going to throw him in prison, they should make sure the community he lives in know what he did. The shit he’ll get from the populace will more than make up for his lack of prison!
Dammit. They’re trying to destroy our society.
Mark is a special human! Love his stories and the way he interviews and handles the people he interviews
Mark you got me with your mom!!! And yes she would very PROUD of you!! She raised an exceptional REAL empathetic human being!!! Much respect to you and keep doing what you do!! Thanks for trying to make people open their eyes to a major issue in society with perspective to mental health issues!!!!
I understand how you feel after seeing so much mental or physical trauma. I am an ER nurse since 16 years and i feel tired mentally too. The disease of your patient transpose to your body
Perhaps the most important conversation ever, Joe and Mark. Thank you.
I think people in communities know when kids are being abused, you can tell by looking at them, most of the time. People turn their heads and ignore it.
I used to walk my kids to school everyday and pick them up . There were a few kids id see everyday that clearly should've been looked into.. when I was a teen in the 90s, my school was all over my parents over everything when they both worked full-time and didn't have time for the BS if myself and the school.. today I see kids slipping through the cracks right in front of everyone! If I were a teacher, and saw a kid coming to class everyday wearing the same clothes for months, I'd be reaching out to the parents! My son once had a friend that followed us home after school and I had no clue where he lived or who his parents were. Luckily the school called because someone saw him follow us home, and connected me to the dad, who took hours before he came and got his son!
People are afraid to get involved.
Mark’s inner calm is comforting. ❤❤
100% my hubby is this way BLESS THEM ❤
I’ve been watching Mark for about 3.5 years now. Couldn’t believe how raw yet how empathetic he interviewed his participants. Never seen anything so honest.
Would you consider stories that are uplifting, coming from terrible to surpassing challenges and coming out the other side with success. Those people that should be our heroes to the next generation.
"A crash course in empathy" - that was the perfect way for Mark to describe his channel. That's exactly what it's been for me.
I’m 55 and have known since I was 8 that I was molested/abused. However I was also told I was loved, so for a child so young it’s impossible to process the abuse because children focus on whatever love they get. I have gone to different therapists/psychiatrist my entire adult life. In my early 20s a Psychiatrist who I told about abuse, told me I was irrational and prescribed me Prozac. (This Psychiatrist was a family friend) hind sight is 20/20. My mother taught me self hate. In junior high school I was given 2 dexatrim capsules and a can of Sego ( disgusting diet shake) in a can. I was 12, and had complained to my mother that someone I went to school with teased me about being chubby. Etc, etc, not one time could I understand the disconnect as a child, because I wanted to believe my mother loved me. Anyway at 55 I did mushrooms and boom I realized abuse and love are not the same!
Proud of you! Wish you all the best!💖
Powerful. I believe our ancestors used to meditate with psychedelic mushrooms
Just like Mark, I love how Rogan doesn’t cut his guests off from speaking
I watched the guy who survived Gacy on SWU. He was so interesting! And I think a lot of that was Mark. Same with the French Legionnaire. Great stuff!
I loved him too! His descriptions put you right in his inner space.
Thanks Joe for interviewing Mark! ❤
Unconditional love. I think Marks momma did a mighty fine job of raising him by showing him what unconditional love is. What if everone had unconditional love. It will never happen. But what if?
Thats what God is for. I wish everyone could fill their God size hole w His love instead of drugs, sex, adrenaline, drama, money, etc. The world would be full of love because God is love.
@@wendypoohbear6527 Amen. Thank you for reminding me.
@@meavia2053thanks for being receptive, The lord loves us all ❤ Nothing can separate the love he has for us. We can’t change the world and quite frankly it isn’t our burden to.❤
Mark’s content has helped me realize i am so much stronger than i think. I got so close to being where most of the people he interviews are.
Thank you for showing reality 🙏
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same, Jesus has his hand on us !
I truly believe that offering hope and showing gentle care over a period of time will help and encourage people who are struggling, while maybe nurturing some self-belief. Admittedly there are some people who will just abuse help and kindness. I have watched Marks videos for many years now, and he is such a kind, patient soul. I have seen Mark learn - or at least show that we can't fix people. However we can walk with them in their shoes from time to time, and this is what Mark does so superbly whilst supporting their plight, raising awareness and this is very special indeed. Huge high five for this. ❤
Go Mark! Thanks for giving so many a voice.
Man crazy to see these 2 together. Would love a follow up down the road.
Soft white underbelly is THE best source of looking at the state of the now in the face in a unbiased and open manner.
It deserves every success. It is wonderful work being done.
Joe Rogan's facial response to horrific life stories: frowning
Mark Laita facial response to the same horrific life story: grinning
I believe that Mark cares but I can see why he can do so many of these interviews. He admittedly does have a huge fascination with all things grim. He did do some more positive ones too, like the nudists, S&M people, hackers, and other special interest people.
How tf is S + M
" positive " ???
LMFAO😂
He’s sick that’s why .
He exploits people at their worst and makes money off them!! Look up Amanda Rabb. She was one of the addicts that he interviewed on his channel who is now deceased. The woman who was her conservator was also the conservator for Bam Bamgera she has this controversial new treatment that was given to Amanda, which caused her death and her conservator and Mark on his channel lied about her autopsy to everyone! If you go to the channel that surprise witness, she has a video showing the real autopsy and what killed Amanda! I don’t know how people can praise this guy for what he does and on that episode I’m talking about. He knew that the girl was lying about Amanda‘s death and proceeded to go on like it was nothing! It’s deeply disturbing to see what he’s doing. He’s not trying to bring awarenessto any of this he’s trying to put money in his pockets! Like he said, he lives in Belair and yet still has to go to Skid Row to do his interviews so that should tell you all you need to know about Mark!
It boils down to “human greed is the problem”. Hit the nail on the head there Mark. Much love brother.
Greed it’s greed, Ive said that for years
But people admire the very wealthy. Musk; Peterson ; Oprah ; Trump: Andrew Tate to name but a few. It’s never they admire nurses; doctors; teachers; police officers or firefighters. It’s terribly sad. How do we overcome that ?
@@aileenmac1 many people admire wealth because we’ve been trapped in a system that puts money above almost anything else.
In my experience, lots of people admire the selfless acts of others in the form of teachers and such. It’s not as apparent if we watch tv or social media, but that’s because those institutions are captured by the same elite that want us to worship money and not compassion.
We overcome this by seeking the truth, discovering it for ourselves, and putting out into the world the changes we want to see. It’s a never ending challenge because we are going against the grain of modern society.
Changes are coming if we work hard together to create a new paradigm. They need to come or we will perish.
@@aileenmac1 Who the fuck admires Trump or Tate? Tate is a digital pimp that blew up on Tik Tok... He's a product of the brainless public swiping reals and eating brainless content. His stance on the world is so bent backwards that it's scary how many young people actually eat it whole and believe it. And Trump, I don't even know where to begin... It's just a sign of how degraded and unintelligent we have become as a society. If those are our idols today, I'm terrified of tomorrow...
I feel like not only does your channel help bring awareness and hopefully bring some sort of help to your interviewees, but it also makes people who are in or were in those same situations, not feel so alone.
Loved what you said about your mum, Mark. Thanks for sharing your strength through your vulnerability 🙏🏽
I got told at my work... Go listen to Joe Rogan (because I loved talk back), I never did, but I love Mark Latta, he has never drank/smoked/or drugs, he is.... NEXT LEVEL, a forgiving soul
Mark is a very goodhearted man. Love him and the good work he is doing. Very interesting interview Joe 👌😍
The interesting and refreshing thing about Mark is he has no complaints about his life. He brags on his parents & upbringing. He does not complain about any aspect of his life. No drugs. No PTSD. No depression or anxiety. A guy who has had a very good life who can still empathize with people from the most bizarre backgrounds.
I love Mark’s videos. Some have brought me to tears. I can’t imagine the mental stress he has to deal with while doing these videos.
33:42 everything Mark has done regarding his work has taught me priceless lessons.
Please be careful Mark....
I worry that someday you may come up against someone that has absolutely no conscience..❤🙏
He already has. Death threats, attempted extortion… I can’t recall the young lady’s name right now, but she was interviewed a couple of times alone.
Mark talks about her pimp doing this to him… Wildly, after being interviewed alongside said girl by Mark.
Exactly. The type of persons he interviews have childhoods and lives that can foster sociopathy. I’m sure that some of the people he’s interviewed DO have sociopathy. Hopefully he has personal protection at all interviews and at home, and takes precautions to avoid stalking and blackmail.
@@shannongriesinger4190
Her name is Asriah.
Then they’ll be a lot like him. 2 peas in a pod
Yes to what you said, Mark, it is important for people to know about the story behind people so we learn for our own families, but also to have compassion and awareness. So much hurt these people have endured. It is heartbreaking.
Only thing I don't agree with Mark on is that all drug addicts come from a traumatized childhood unless spoiling a child can traumatize them as I have two family members that come from normal homes but they simply hung out with the wrong crowd of druggies that messed them up.
Sometimes children have trauma from having parents who give them everything as a substitute for giving their actual time.
Might not be the case in your family’s case, but common.
Yes I agree, sometimes it’s just making bad friends that set you down a bad path unfortunately. We need to watch our children closely and keep them busy with hobbies and good people. I have 2 sons and I am petrified they will make the wrong friends. We just have to do our best give them lots of love teach them morals and hope it’s enough ❤
@@sewsed or like my brother and I we come from wonderful parents that never drank or did drugs or anything else, but my brother almost died in a motorcycle accident and I ended up with cervical cancer, and we both got put on OxyContin and after that, we both became addicted to our pain medication, lost our medical insurance and couldn’t afford our prescription anymore and move to the unthinkable hard stuff! I’ve found recovery and been clean for eight years now even getting myself off methadone less than six months, but my brother is still suffering an active addiction! I hope that he can find the strength to pull out of it but the problem is you have to do it for yourself. No one can make you that’s why inventions don’t work unless you’re ready can help you so yes we came from wonderful, loving parents who both died in 2015 four months apart, but our parents were wonderful. They went out a handful of times together and we loved going to see our babysitter. It was fun for us. Now my parents being both gone, didn’t get to see me clean but at least I’m here as my children are in there 20s and I get to be a part of their life before I have grandchildren! I’ll be 50 in less than two weeks so the last eight years have been the best years of my life since before my cancer and getting hooked on pain medication!
What a great interview. I have tremendous respect for Mark Laita, all that he has achieved and his thoughts/insights. One comment mentioned Mark's wear and tear on himself. Anyone pursuing extremely impassioned paths such as Mark's work with society's down trodden, will realize there are costs to one's heart, mind, body and soul. The ultimate challenge is to establish and maintain boundaries and compartmentalization to stay "on the sane side of the tracks." This could well include a point at which one would need to "retire" for personal salvation. I know this from personal experience from years of extreme animal rescue. At one point, the toll on me personally was crippling beyond repair and I had to pass the torch.
It fascinates me that both of you grew up in big cities, and live and big cities. I grew up in rural Alabama, and now at 55 back in the woods of Alabama. I haven't ever been out of the south until May when my husband and I drove to Cheyenne, Wyoming to visit our son, he and his wife were having their first baby. It was amazing seeing places I've never seen, even though Nebraska had nothing to see. lol
Mark's work is important as well as fascinating . Great interview here . I'd also love it if Joe had Peter Santenello on the show sometime.
That would be a cool 3
Me too! That would be awesome!
I saw a picture of Mark's mother BEAUTIFUL!!!
Can NOT teach empathy.. some people are MORE empathetic than others and some people just have zero at all 😢
Yep. The non-empathic generally are sociopaths, psychopaths, and narcissists. None of which anyone has control over “being made” to have, because it comes from how you were treated in your childhood. (With exception of psychopathy which is from an actual brain malformation).
Just discovered Mark about 2 weeks ago.. and I’m hooked watching every night…
Me too. I’m fascinated
I’m going to visit my daughter in LA nxt month & I’ll be looking for him… 😂 and the local story’s (Rebecca)
Joe, I’m SO happy you & Mark connected for this discussion…. I’m a huge fan of Mark (and you too) Mark’s work is unprecedented…. 🙏🏼
I love Soft White Underbelly and all the work Mark is doing shinning a lite on a horrible reality so many people are trying to survive through. I can relate to some of those people because I used to be a drug addict. My life has been a shit show but I have realized my self worth and am fighting to work every day for the good life I feel like I deserve. It took my love for a cat who needed me to pull me out of the darkness. I have taken in many homeless cats since, its what keeps me going even though I struggle to afford it, I just continue to survive. ❤ God Bless yall 🙏🏼 I Pray for all who are broken. You do matter, you are needed, and you deserve better!!!
I FEEL THE SAME WAY … MY DOG TROOPER WHO IS A FULL BRED SHEPHERD ABSOLUTELY MEANS THE ENTIRE WORLD TO ME!!! 💕🐾
I was widely anticipating these two having a “chat”.
Mark, you are an amazing individual. I began watching Soft White Underbelly back in 2019.
Joe, thanks for having Mark on your show!
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You have to look into mark liata
18:32 so true!! I'm a retired social worker and the people I know who got clean didn't do it with treatment, they just woke up one day and decided they couldn't live that life anymore. Treatment is a revolving door and a HUGE money pit.
I agree with you about treatment, but as a substance use counselor, I feel that if I can help 1 person in 10 to stay clean, it's worth the effort.
@@BeBoppin2000 You would be correct in that assumption.
If the organization you work for is a religious one; just make sure you check yourself consistently and regularly.
Even if you feel the need not to. Doubly so, even.
It's not pretty, but the main culprits of this specific issue are religious organizations.
@@akaku9 I don't work for a religious organization. It's a private company.
I decided to get clean on my own but I never would have gotten on my feet without treatment so there's great programs out there that help if they want it. Otherwise there's no point.
@@alexarcher2797 That makes sense. I'm glad you got some good out of the programs!
I can listen to Mark all day long, huge fan!
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The world needs more Marks in it ❤️ you sir, are a beacon of love and light for those in need.
Been following Mark's work on SWU for a few years. Mark - your work is SO important. Please keep going. Joe - thanks for talking with him and getting to know what's behind the curtain.
It would be nice to have professionals in Mark's channel.
Like the forensic nurse. Very interesting.
They do that on LADbible, very similar style.
@@WizardRyn yes. I follow them 😊
I just like Mark's raw style
I love how Mark loves his mother!!! I feel like my son and I have that kind of relationship. All my kids were great, even though I know I wasn't a perfect mom. They know I love them unconditionally! We are under attack by the people that hate God and family, and I'm thankful my family are still intact.
Work is his addiction. But you can't have it better than that.
Oh my God what an amazing interview!!!!!!
What an AMAZING life he must lead. If you need an assist Mark- im here in Frankfort, KY- Ready to be of service.
I have followed Mark’s channel since Covid 2020. He is a great man and has brought so much awareness to why / how there is so much mental illness. I am grateful for my parents.
Mark is an amazing human ❤
Thanks for bringing Mark to a larger audience. He does amazing work.
I have been watching your channel for years now & I was hooked from day one, your amazing for what you do truly inspiring, ❤️ big fan from Ireland☘️
Mark, stop dropping your arm on the desk!! BOOM BOOM BOOM... over & over. Lol😅
So how did Amanda die? Amanda didn't die from a seizure disorder and there was only one medical examiner report.
Finally, someone mentioned Amanda. I've been scrolling through the comments and almost gave up, and then I saw yours. Thank you for mentioning Amanda Rabb. I'm only 10 mins into this video, so I'm not even sure if she's mentioned.
Rest in love, Amanda Rabb.
I am with both of you. I see all these people praising him but yet nobody’s talking about Amanda Rapp! Great to see good people who see him for what he is a vile human being who exploits addicts and people with mental health disorders along with homeless people and it’s all disturbing and disgusting! Yes, she did not die of a seizure disorder and for him and that other lunatic Lima lying on his channel was more than I could handle! I wish more people would see these comments, but yet I’ve only seen two other comments where people have said anything about what a bad person he is so thank you both for seeing him for what he really isan opportunistic lying exploiter who is in it just for the money!
Who is she?
I'm excited to watch, I wonder if he speaks about Rebecca.
😂Becky
He didn’t and I was waiting for him to mention her also. Recently, Rebecca has been speaking with Cosmo on his channel though.
@@donacatanguma old news.
Original Air Date: December 13, 2022
I feel like cleaning services are pimps! I used to do house cleaning for a woman who would send two of us to clean a house for $160 an hour, wed only get commission, which didn't even equal minimum wage when you added in all the driving time we didn't get paid for. So i could put up my own add charging $50 an hour, but i dont drive, limiting my availability. Now i keep seeing these companies in the job ads saying they pay $25 an hour to do house cleaning, but you must have your own vehicle! If i had a vehicle i wouldn't need them! They're basically pimping their cleaners, the one driving for the maid service is the biggest fool! Why would i need them to be a middle guy taking a Chunk?
Because you dont own a car einstein
@@akaku9 They have you use your personal car to drive around and clean. If you have a vehicle you don't need the middle man. OP is on to something
Mark's interview with Logan, who survived the skydiving accident was the first video of Mark's that I watched. It really stuck with me. I think about that interview at least a couple times a week. The part that I never expected was that he was so grateful and optimistic, even after what happened to him.
Most, if not all, of humanity's problems were solved in this interview. These men are sharing great wisdom that seems to be forgotten in the "modern" era.
i love watching Mark, been watching him for years now!
What about the Go Fund Me for Amanda, Mark?? Justice for Amanda!
#justicrforAmandaRabb 💯 agree with you!! These people writing comments about how wonderful he is makes me sick!!
One of the best JRE podcasts. Love Mark's content.
Btw, i had NO self worth at all. Buti had 2 children and i stopped drinking after 30 yrs for my children. I loved them more than i loved myself. Sober for 28 yrs now ❤❤❤
🎯🫱🏽🫲🏻SAME
I think Mark is his mother’s best work in life, and that is quite a compliment.
Have you ever had your house or property inspected without your permission by your 'landlord' ? 24hour notification is required with authorization from judge.
I have learned so much by studying Marks channel. Thank you.
❤❤ I love the Witeckers. Betty, Ray and Timmy 😊
I love the nurse interviews!
What people don't understand is that Mark is a artist, his work is beautiful and terrifying, but it's real. He's shining a light on the problems and issues right under our noses. Sure, it's going to make you uncomfortable but that is the point of his work. It's supposed to make you feel. His whole UA-cam channel is a artist gallery filled with stories of life. He's doing what the rich and politicians don't do. He's going out of his way to show how life is for a good portion of your country. The things he shows in his videos is so real it is starkly different from all the other content on UA-cam which makes it, unique and honestly amazing and nobody else can do what he does. Because he's an artist and his whole personality is aligned with this work. He's willing to literally risk his life for this art. He doesn't have to save the people who need the help, because that isn't the point and the people who get interviewed and photographed by him know that going in, he's truly one of the best political artists of our time. The people who don't understand why he doesn't help doesn't understand his project. Mark, truly you're an amazing person and your work is saving lives, and waking people up to the reality of what life really is. Thank you.
❤well said 😊🎉 and I agree ❤
Mark, you're an ethnographer. A self-made very accomplished creative communicator of American cultures and the voice of this change we so desperately need.
Thank you for your life's work.
I'm so glad I found it. "It" will assist others in humanity.
Joe Rogan is so incredibly intelligent, reasonable, and insightful when he's not blurting out the stupidest nonsense imaginable.
@markLatia if you were ever in Pennsylvania id like to give you an interview. God bless you for what your doing. Thank you
Amazing interview. Love Soft White Underbelly.
What Mark does is unique. He has the ability to build rapport with people on all levels, without prejudice. I can't imagine the personal impact these people and their life stories of pain and suffering, must have on one's psyche. Heartbreaking. He continues to give us an insight into the lives of ordinary people which is not only compelling, emotionally charged but also very awesome inspiring. He deserves our thanks because these stories can't but help make us as individuals appreciate what we have and be grateful for every little thing. Thank you.
Mark is such a down to earth gentleman. Wish there were more giving, caring ppl in this world 🌎
Finally, someone speaks about what we should be learning in school, because 90% of it is worthless!!! the younger we start to try to help reset peoples minds the more successful they’ll be as they get older. It’s super hard to retrain the brain.