Korn Founder and Guitarist James 'Munky' Shaffer on Music, Sobriety, Drug & Alcohol Addiction

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  • Опубліковано 13 бер 2023
  • In this episode of Scan My Brain, James 'Munky' Shaffer, Guitarist and Founder of the Multiplatinum Band @kornchannel shares how his past addictions have shaped his life and why his decision to get clean and healthy has radically transformed his life. Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the surprising results of Munky's brain SPECT scans, and the two of them discuss the importance of taking the hard road to sobriety.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 74

  • @LITTLEXALIENS
    @LITTLEXALIENS Рік тому +68

    Munky is one of my biggest inspirations and I am currently over 6 months sober from alcohol. my last time drinking was actually at a Korn show... it was an appropriate closing to a turbulent chapter in my life. seeing Munky’s transformation the past decade (and the band in general) has given me hope I can restructure my life, settle down and still be a crazy musician.
    the brain scans were fascinating and the conversation was therapeutic
    thank you Dr. Amen & James 🙏

    • @geraldhoffman2606
      @geraldhoffman2606 11 місяців тому +1

      I think korn might be responsible for peoples drinking addictions but it’s good too see what munkys doin now

    • @andtuningforall4957
      @andtuningforall4957 8 місяців тому +7

      @@geraldhoffman2606 no, they're not responsible

    • @claymack1109
      @claymack1109 3 місяці тому +1

      It'll be one year in April since I quit

    • @LITTLEXALIENS
      @LITTLEXALIENS 3 місяці тому

      awesome!! i'm still rocking right now @@claymack1109

  • @5150Reaper
    @5150Reaper Рік тому +98

    Munky has the coolest dreads ever.

  • @jdfckrr
    @jdfckrr Рік тому +40

    Munky is definitely one of my biggest inspirations. I’ve been trying to get over some bad habits myself and seeing him be open about being sober reminds me that healing will take time and determination.
    Thank you, Munky, for being so brave and open about your experiences and sobriety. You will always be appreciated and loved by me and every fan out there! ❤

  • @niallstallard5936
    @niallstallard5936 Рік тому +32

    Wow, this was surprisingly deep in a good way.
    I’m happy for Munky and grateful that he is sharing his story with us.

  • @kevinac4397
    @kevinac4397 20 днів тому +1

    Man he really comes across as a grounded and decent person. Congrats on getting the family you deserve.

  • @Mischiefmaniacs2270
    @Mischiefmaniacs2270 Рік тому +18

    Scans should be mandatory. It’s like we’ve gotten to heal with the other band members but munky has been said to be the sweetest most kind individual as long as he’s sober. I’m so thankful I saw this. He is an inspiration on and off the stage.
    Dreads are Definitely next level.

  • @creativecreep
    @creativecreep Рік тому +16

    I grew up listening to Korn and going to their concerts. As someone in the very early days of sobriety myself, it's so inspiring to see someone like Munky come so far and leave behind what was damaging to his life.

  • @janicehathaway3406
    @janicehathaway3406 Рік тому +17

    Thank you Munky for being so honest and revealing such deep personal emotions. I have so much respect for you, and wish you only a healthy, happy life. You have such a beautiful, loving wife and 3 amazing children with Evis. You have so much to live for. You’ve got this!

  • @IXAIAX
    @IXAIAX Рік тому +9

    Munky is a genius, total music legend

  • @juliemalone9139
    @juliemalone9139 Рік тому +12

    I was adopted and feel the same way…identity issues, abandonment, etc.

    • @hawkeye9382
      @hawkeye9382 Рік тому +3

      Your mother wanted you to have a better life than she could give you!!!

  • @sheellasheella
    @sheellasheella 7 місяців тому +5

    I love watching these Munky episodes! My favorite Korn member.

  • @SummerDuperly
    @SummerDuperly Рік тому +22

    I don’t get why all doctors don’t see a scan of the brain before they medicate people. Why isn’t this the common protocol. This video is so informative; like a master class for free. Thank you Dr Amen!🤗

    • @xNachtmahRx
      @xNachtmahRx 6 місяців тому

      Private insurances will work wonders

  • @chelsea8504
    @chelsea8504 Рік тому +9

    Awww he has been thru alot, he is a great guy. And I'm glad he was able to get sober and live his life for his family. Proud of you man 🥰 I'm proud of all you guys!

  • @usnavyvet4038
    @usnavyvet4038 Рік тому +7

    I absolutely love, admire and respect Munky so much! I'm a recovering alcoholic. I'm 5 1/2yrs sober. And I can relate to so much of what he thinks and how he feels.

  • @frusciantegeartone
    @frusciantegeartone 8 місяців тому +3

    James is the most humble dude.

  • @bethwatts5527
    @bethwatts5527 4 місяці тому +2

    I’m so proud of you for getting sober. A lot of good people have been lost from drugs and alcohol. Stay strong I know you can do it. God be with you all

  • @jmpayne333
    @jmpayne333 2 місяці тому +1

    I just realized I’ve never heard James speak. I’ve listened to JD talk a million times and if you haven’t I highly recommend his recent interviews, but James is so much different than I perceived him for 30 years.

  • @robertmclane7034
    @robertmclane7034 Рік тому +8

    Stay strong Munk. Legendary band with some of the worst drug/alcohol addiction in music history and they all went to war with it and have gotten better and survived. The Korn story is like no other with the amount of trials and tribulations and an absolute inspiration to those who suffer with addiction

  • @Loki-sk7bi
    @Loki-sk7bi 7 місяців тому +2

    Love you Munk! You’re my inspiration

  • @BalGonzales
    @BalGonzales 7 місяців тому +2

    love and prayers❤❤❤

  • @cpkay33
    @cpkay33 5 місяців тому +1

    so nice to see munky in the spotlight with this. super relatable with his story on addiction and feelings of abandonment from adoption. what a great dude.

  • @SeekingandBeing
    @SeekingandBeing Рік тому +5

    Here in Bako! LOVE YOU MUNKY 💗
    Much Love, Many Blessings, You're Powerful and I'm so happy to see you shining your Beautiful Light ✨️

    • @SeekingandBeing
      @SeekingandBeing Рік тому +3

      Love you too Doc! I've been following you for well over a decade on TV, books and now UA-cam 🙏🏼

  • @Kairuofficial
    @Kairuofficial Рік тому +3

    Thanks for opening up like this Munky 🙏
    Huge inspiration 🙏

  • @joePARKS
    @joePARKS 6 місяців тому +1

    I love this so much! I grew up with James in Rosedale - I remember watching him start, just the beginning of addiction and drifting that direction. Then watch him rise in fame but fall apart internally. Seeing him in this video makes me smile and celebrate

  • @iamwe7035
    @iamwe7035 Рік тому +2

    brave man. thanks munky for sharingQ as much as we love korn we also understand the human side specially your older fans! we grow with you ! and to all of you that are fighting , you got it ! love for all

  • @suziediamondcain
    @suziediamondcain 9 місяців тому +3

    Whoa... Came to watch as a fan of Doc & Neuro-nerd only to discover this man's personal journey has a lot of similarities to mine... Adopted as a baby, guilt in wanting to find my biological family, parents died, experience of abuse, trauma, undiagnosed adhd + addictions... Wow. Recovery is both beautiful & possible guys. Stay blessed and take charge of those thoughts 🙏💓

    • @rhighan4357
      @rhighan4357 7 днів тому

      you are strong and loved. keep going friend

  • @hannaraoul7731
    @hannaraoul7731 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing

  • @98Dougmorris
    @98Dougmorris Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @tommycutler2032
    @tommycutler2032 6 місяців тому +1

    Munk you are amazing I'm proud to call you brother!!

  • @gregcoppola6320
    @gregcoppola6320 Рік тому +3

    Dude rules 🤘🏼

  • @jvejar
    @jvejar Рік тому +3

    Thank You . God Bless you both 🙏🏻🙏🏻
    I have learned something from this video

  • @elusive_mg_gaming
    @elusive_mg_gaming 8 місяців тому +1

    I love His music,

  • @bobklein7366
    @bobklein7366 Місяць тому

    Thank you Munky for sharing.

  • @austinsmith1771
    @austinsmith1771 3 місяці тому

    Truly genuine dude. Love it.

  • @TETRARCHJeffUnstableFreak
    @TETRARCHJeffUnstableFreak 6 місяців тому

    I love Munky Korn rock it's so good to hear him talk about something like this 🤘🤘

  • @Seaker24
    @Seaker24 6 місяців тому

    He put is mom’s needs, even if only perceived, above his own. Good man!

  • @dannycee3955
    @dannycee3955 6 місяців тому

    This is very inspirational, I enjoyed this very much. I don't know how I got here but this comes at a time where I need to settle down and focus on health and my family. Thank you Korn and Munkey for this good and needed boost of motivation. 🤘

  • @Cmiro22544
    @Cmiro22544 6 місяців тому

    Nice interview

  • @ibanezjimi
    @ibanezjimi 27 днів тому

    Great story Respect.

  • @Galahad_the_14th
    @Galahad_the_14th 5 місяців тому

    What a great video.

  • @radiantlove7136
    @radiantlove7136 2 місяці тому +1

    Aww it’s really tough to lay it all out like that. To be vulnerable. I hope he finds God. He’ll even heal more. God talks about self-control and discipline as well. The gravity is your demons that keep pulling you in. Until your delivered!

  • @Amir_Nassir
    @Amir_Nassir 21 день тому

    ive spent months steranded in alaska in the woods and bears this happed to me once. i was stranded at sea for 700 days. i ate nothing but bacon, eggs, steak, shrimp, corn, cheese, butter, hambugarm, chckein,cheese, butter, corn

  • @saadesigner07
    @saadesigner07 2 місяці тому

    Congrats Munky. Stay strong brother.

  • @upnorthvlogs
    @upnorthvlogs 7 місяців тому +1

    KoRn forever

  • @johnnysins1171
    @johnnysins1171 Рік тому +3

    When was this filmed?

  • @LayneStaley-zl2iq
    @LayneStaley-zl2iq 7 місяців тому +1

    I would of been where he was at 40. Sober. If this bs never spawned from the demons on earth. Happy for Munky. ❤️‍🩹

  • @robertarce5377
    @robertarce5377 8 місяців тому +1

    Munky 🐒 get well soon!

  • @2011vortex
    @2011vortex 7 місяців тому +2

    Is this the 1st time he talked about sex abuse?

  • @steviechivo
    @steviechivo Рік тому +5

    This guy was adopted 😮

    • @shmeeky.kleeky3440
      @shmeeky.kleeky3440 Рік тому +6

      Yeah I didn't know either. I've been a fan since 1994.

    • @demonicaturner
      @demonicaturner Рік тому +1

      Yeah he was

    • @raulfigueroa588
      @raulfigueroa588 Рік тому +1

      Yup I found out maybe a year or two ago. I also had a hunch he was Latino. I remember him saying he was Mexican when he was joking around one in a video but it all makes sense now

    • @demonicaturner
      @demonicaturner Рік тому

      @@raulfigueroa588 Yeah he was confirmed to be Mexican and Native (Indigenous)

    • @leadme2thebliss21
      @leadme2thebliss21 Рік тому +2

      Yes, he was adopted, and he also cut off the tip of one of his fingers (Much like Tony Iommi) when he was sneaking out of his house to go to a keg party, he got his finger stuck in the chain on his 3 wheeler that he was going to drive to the keg party haha. They had keg parties out in fields in the middle of nowhere out in Oildale, which is only about 3 miles away from his parents home in Bakersfield.

  • @MicheleCobre
    @MicheleCobre 9 місяців тому

    His mom should had pressed charges against the abuser if she knew about it

  • @IllusionaryUsername
    @IllusionaryUsername Рік тому +4

    He barely ages.

  • @victorknutson105
    @victorknutson105 Рік тому +2

    Just do what Brian is doing that way your free either way... and Evan then you'll be free walking with god

    • @marsoblivi0n945
      @marsoblivi0n945 Рік тому

      Ohh yeah it’s that easy. Gtfo

    • @Loki-sk7bi
      @Loki-sk7bi 7 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely unnecessary.

    • @xlouiex3006
      @xlouiex3006 7 місяців тому

      Would be awesome if James Munky becomes a Christian like Brian Head

  • @margaridacosta270
    @margaridacosta270 Місяць тому

    Ok but the question is
    Is your life any better without alcohol?
    I have 46 years, no friends,no wife, no girlfriend, no kids.... Family 5 or 6 peopke o know,i hate my job, i hate the olace i live, i hate the house i live, i live alone fir 20 years.
    I have only one good thing, financialy i am ok, i would say above average but the rest is a big hollow.
    I drink 1 or 2 times per week heavily and i forget about my shit life.I dont drink five days.

  • @kirtfrank3458
    @kirtfrank3458 4 місяці тому

    munky better on druygs icl

  • @MICHAELRG7321
    @MICHAELRG7321 11 місяців тому

    Ok Bunny going