Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll opens up about his turbulent past, from felony charges to addiction, and his transformative journey to self-forgiveness. In this raw and emotional conversation, he reveals the struggles behind his music, his mission to help others, and how he learned to love himself and overcome his past. In this interview, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 04:27 Finding Your Purpose 07:30 Grief From Losing A Parent 10:38 What Sparked His Musical Journey? 14:50 Getting Incarcerated At 15 17:50 "I was mad at life..." 20:17 The Barriers to Self-Forgiveness 21:35 The Best Question Jelly Roll Has Ever Been Asked 24:55 Life Behind Bars as a Juvenile 29:26 The Fine Line Between Accountability and Self-Sabotage 33:10 Guilt, Shame, and Judgement Are Your Enemy 38:12 The Reality of Food Addiction 40:34 Breaking the Chains of Addiction 43:12 Finding Someone Who Sees Your True Worth 50:35 Why Asking for Help Shows Strength, Not Weakness 55:07 Jelly Roll's Mission 01:03:04 Jelly Roll's Congressional Speech 01:12:12 Breaking Free from Generational Curses 01:19:15 Analyzing Song Lyrics 01:26:50 Healing the Inner Child Through Faith 01:32:01 A Heartfelt Letter from His Brother 01:36:26 Fast Five with Jelly Roll Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtyzzW6rIQiGP7gfGTXkhDw https://www.instagram.com/jellyroll615 https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJellyRoll/ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialjellyroll https://jellyroll615.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty/ https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me