Demi Lovato on Relapsing and Being "California Sober"

Demi Lovato is a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter who opened up about her journey with addiction and recovery during her appearance on JRE episode 1625. The conversation explored her concept of "California sober," a harm-reduction approach where she abstains from hard drugs and alcohol while occasionally using cannabis, which she adopted after struggling with relapse. Lovato discussed how her understanding of psychology and mental health shaped her recovery process, offering an honest perspective on sobriety that challenged traditional all-or-nothing frameworks. Joe brought her on to delve into these personal health struggles and her evolving relationship with music as part of her healing journey.