From Drugs to Finding God and a strong passion for music.
How the loss of £130.000 made him realize there are no true friends
James Buttler has been vulnerable and shared his life story, I know for some people it will be hard to do this, but he knows this might help other people who are in his situation, I really admire his courage.
If you want to support him here is his TikTok account:
https://www.tiktok.com/@butlerbornagain
Join us for an inspiring Podcast where we dive deep into an incredible journey of resilience and transformation.
From a normal childhood in Heckmondwike to a life-changing move to Australia for 1 year and then back to England Halifax, hear how challenges like addiction, depression, and financial loss shaped a story of hope, faith, and creativity. Discover life lessons, personal growth, and the message behind the music.
He is now a firm believer and a born-again Christian, which he says is the main driver for his recovery after 17 years of using drugs. He still has a lot to learn and he is a new Christian, but he is willing and I see him as being on the right path. There will be ups and downs but he has God now, and God will teach him.
I have faith in him and I see big potential for him in the future helping others maybe in his situation. But for now, he is focused on his music, which helps him to keep his mind productive.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Kicking things off: Meet our inspiring guest!
1:30 - Why Australia? The unexpected journey Down Under.
4:19 - Should you leave England for Australia? His honest advice.
5:33 - Small-town Yorkshire life: What was it really like growing up there?
6:48 - If you Google the word “weird,” this story might come up.
9:24 - Facing tragedy: Losing a father at a young age.
13:47 - How he managed to waste $130,000—and what he learned from it.
17:43 - The power of self-accountability: Why he doesn’t need drugs anymore.
18:51 - Overcoming life’s toughest challenges.
20:00 - How betrayal by his best friends changed everything.
21:09 - The shocking 17-year journey with drug addiction.
25:32 - The key to change: Overpowering bad habits with good ones.
28:01 - Why kids believe in themselves more easily—and what we can learn.
28:37 - Feeling trapped? Here’s his experience.
29:58 - If you’re struggling with addiction, here’s his advice: Go to rehab.
31:21 - Would he recommend rehab? His perspective.
32:23 - Is your conscience—or maybe God—trying to tell you something?
33:36 - Raw and real: Struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts.
35:46 - Why people are losing trust in pharmaceutical companies.
37:30 - How he climbed out of depression—steps that worked for him.
42:35 - The power of forgiveness: Why it’s the key to moving forward.
44:03 - What would he say to people who feel hopeless?
47:39 - Finding God: How it transformed his life.
54:14 - Faith and recovery: The connection that helped him heal.
55:15 - Taking a Bible course
59:16 - A lifelong love for music: Where it all began.
01:06:05 - The toughest challenges he’s facing in music today.
01:08:40 - Creating music or beats: What he enjoys most.
01:12:38 - His vision for the future: Where is he heading next?
01:16:32 - TikTok music vs. live bands: A surprising comparison.
01:20:24 - The message he hopes to send through his music.
01:25:59 - The one piece of advice he’d give his younger self.
01:32:24 - Looking forward: Life after a remarkable recovery.
01:35:18 - The importance of staying open to new information.
01:37:17 - Everything he’s learned, summed up in one powerful sentence.
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I am Daniel a foreigner located in Bolton UK, with big dreams and a vision
I am on a journey of self-discovery, and I plan to create content that motivates and inspires.
Such as Talking Head Videos, Podcasts, Vlogs, and anything that can inspire.
Daniel plans to document his journey of self-discovery by speaking from experience, research, books, or online sources.
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