Joe Namath on overcoming alcoholism
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- Joe Namath on his battle with alcohol, staying sober for 13 years as a “dry drunk” and the combination of fear, support and religious beliefs that help him overcome the addiction.
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Four years sober after 30 years of destructive drinking.. Im so grateful to be away from that life.. It was horrible .. Anyone can get sober if i was able to.. Never give up
The Indians called it fire water. They have been drunk since the 1800's.
Wish u could talk to my wife Michael.......
Hallelujah 🙏
Keep up the good work man I'm 10 years sober I know exactly what you're talking about
Good for you god bless
This is a great man who was smart enough to know that he was beaten by alcohol. He deserves everyone's respect for that.
I was beaten too. Loved being drunk too much. 2 years sober and I still want a drink sometimes. Just one ice cold beer. But that one beer will be my undoing. It's like an avalanche of poor choices right after that.
Damien, keep on keeping on. Life without booze is just too good!
I don't think I'll ever do it again. Too much to lose.
There are two things that will really cure you of alcoholism without it being a big struggle as much : one is called Indian mulberry juice it's other name you might know as Noni juice.. if you don't want to pay a real lot of money right now at the health food store you might be better off just buying it at an Indian Grocers where it's a lot cheaper... anybody who's really interested in understanding how this works really should see this video that actually shows you exactly how it WORKS on ADDICTIONS not just alcoholism but anything natural like TOBACCO..or OPIATES its called : "INDIAN MULBERRY JUICE , the MOST POWERFUL JUICE on the PLANET " .. the video actually has an ANIMATED LITTLE FILM that will really sink in and make it more easy for you to understand.. when you drink this it also gives you REALLY NICE SKIN real soft YOUR FACE it's incredible.
The other thing is also cheap and you can buy it and Indian Grocers called METHI POWDER it is the ground up FENUGREEK SEEDS and regretfully it tastes horribly bitter really bitter but that's because of the healing alkaloids.. but it really works to BREAK SUGAR ADDICTIONS ..it helped me with mine.. it's also good for BALANCING out the HORMONES for both men and women and it's also a treatment and some say a cure for DIABETES and I definitely believe it .. they also use this to help men who are going BALD.. you can look at the number of vids about the benefits of both Noni juice and methi powder or fenugreek seeds.. after you have gotten help through the methi powder you can probably switch to doing I can't recall if its six or eight fenugreek seeds soaking overnight in a glass of water and you drink it first thing in the morning.
Love and respect the man. He articulated it perfectly when stating that alcohol was a major ingredient when things were out of place in life.
Thanks Joe. Going on 2 days sober, God help me.
They told me , just don't pick up.
6 mouths ,I picked up.
Bless ya.
God will help, stay strong and hang around the winners and for Gods sake dont hang around wih your old friends in places where there drinking
And you can help yourself with the 12 reminders for staying sober in "Beyond Sober," I believe. It has helped me stay sober.
@@redred6169 keep trying Red Red and tomslik4, never give up trying.....there's no shame in falling, unless you don't try to get up again
How did that work out?
2 years sober by the grace of God and the fellowship of AA
3 years and the greatest gift, one day at a time is true humility and gratitude. loved your testifying, inspirational. My sis has been sober 30 plus years and when I first got sober I really hated myself and the whole process seemed insuperable. But she told me, don't ever be afraid to ask for help and sharing when you can may very well inspire someone else to keep trying; just, one day at a day, show up for meetings but above all show up for your life. Wise woman.
Congratulations. Almost 20 here. A lot of people bash AA and say it tears the person down too much and that there are better ways and maybe it`s true, but AA is how I found sobriety. I`m not involved in AA much anymore but I have to build a sobriety foundation in my head to stay sober and to keep a healthy fear and respect for alcohol knowing that I can never go back again.
@GYPSY KING FURY You are right, but you have to find a way to crawl out of it since you also did it to yourself in the first place. It is such a monumental task in your head that giving it to a "higher power" relieves some of the burden of the journey you face.
You know Mr.Namath was an A.A. member,as am i. Please do not cold turkey booze. It can kill you.
16 years one
day at a time full gratitude 🙏
Joe: I relapsed after 6 years sober, spent 2 more horrific years drinking, quit when my wife threw me out and took the kids; 28 years later I am sober, raised my kids sober and now 73 years old. Your description of hell when drinking I can relate to and wish never to go back to that "Hell". Thank you for your honesty.
When he talks I hang on every word. One of the coolest, most genuine guys around.
As a recovering alcoholic I can relate with Joe. I lost alot because of drinking and I can't get it back. I pray you stay sober Joe. One day at a time as they say. I hope this video helps people stay away from the booze. It is an evil drug that ruins lives. Once it gets a hold of you it doesn't want to let go and is extremely hard to quit. Try not to judge Joe for his drinking. No one is perfect.
Donald Brown 9yrs me I don't take it for granted
Truthfully, this is one of the reasons Joe is probably my all time #1 sports hero. He used the same heart of a champion he had on the field to conquer drinking.....the heart of a champion doesn't just reveal itself in sport, but in all aspects of life. I have nothing but admiration for Joe, and less of it has to do with him being a HOF QB....I look at the MAN he is...the father, the grandfather, the person. I wish Joe nothing but health, happiness and every success. ROLL TIDE Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is an illness that can be managed.
@@joannelarose8198 You MUST be high to say that. Or...more likely...very, very LOW. Good luck!
Im a alcoholic and love it dnt wnt no help im gonna drink my self to death and no one is gonna stop me either
Joe just threw the biggest touchdown pass of his career, namely, this video! I was moved by everything Joe had to say.
Joe is so well spoken and seem to be in good health and at peace. Love to see it
A great man Joe, thanks for sharing and winning the 1969 Sper Bowl.
14 years sober and it's something I'm grateful for. Joe speaks the truth!
Pissed away any money I had and almost every relationship. 11 years sober this month and thank god for my children who have never known a drunk father. No AA. Cold turkey. Just stop it.
Nautilus1972 I quit cold turkey as well . Problem is now over 2 years later is . I’m sober but I’m a dry drunk . I need the support system now .
cheers
M&J BULLS4U could you give a better explanation of dry drunk?
34 years sober for me and did it cold turkey too. I didn’t need AA but I don’t knock it. Just do whatever you need to do to stop.
I'm battling it rite now
I agree with Joe. I'm afraid of drinking too. I quit alcohol over 5 years ago and I pray I never do it again, ever. I can be around people who are drinking at parties, dinners and other social functions and not want to. For someone like me, it helps to have a healthy fear of alcohol.
@AE Schneider Me too... My Doctor said if I stopped now, this will reverse itself. A few years down the road, it'll be too late... You CAN do it...
@AE Schneider Great to hear, friend... I miss it occasionally just because of what Joe said, it is part of the routine, but when you shift gears, I can be in a room full of drinkers, no problem... Had my fun with it, but when it's put ti you like it was to me, well... Do I want to quit, or go through what sounds like a LOT of misery you don't have to... Tonis water with lime is my choice, now. Curious, but all this sugar stuff is right. I never had a sweet tooth in my life... Now, I do, but that's tapering off, too... Hang in there, it's certainly doable... I had an incident like yours as well, that put me in the hospital for a day, vomiting blood... OTC plus red wine for my arthritis and sciatica... A good wake-up call... The Arthritis pain is excruciating, but it won't kill you... Be well, friend... Hang in...
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That’s a great thing to do I think it may or can be really hard but I love that feeling when you get out of that “danger zone” it’s like being free and I do agree w that. Thanks for saying that.
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I agree. I need to stay scared
"I always think of the down times. How it made me feel. How it fouled up everything I did in my life."
"Im a slow learner... but by God I've learned"
Im also a slow learner too. Hope u r well. Pray for me please.
There's NO SHAME is seeking help for alcoholism. I'm so glad Joe found the help he needed. Well done Joe.
yep!
Over a year for me. Congrats to everyone one here bettering their life!
One week sober. I already feel like a new man, occasionally get compulsive thoughts and anxiety that I’ll never have fun again
Thats 100% up to you Tyson. Now that Im sober after 30 yrs. of being an alcoholic, I have way more fun then I did when I drank & wake up the next day feeling great & remembering what I did the night before. Hang in there buddy
It's just one day at a time.
I'm 550 days. It gets easier every week.
you will have mORE fun believe me, and you'll remember it. One day at a time.praying for you. I'm 8 years sober thanks to AA
Hang in there it u can do it
Joe was a great quarterback , But more importantly a good, honest man.
I have always loved Joe Namath. However, I did not know he was one of 'us'. That makes me happy. Thank you for posting.
Alcoholism is one sneaky thing. Don’t kid yourselves.
cheers
Its real
That is a very true statement, sir.
“It lies in wait. Just waiting.” - Robin Williams
Fit Fogey, thats actually a great & very true statement. I was at an AA meeting & a guy said he was sober for thirteen yrs & decided he could have "a" drink". Didnt work out so good for him but God Bless him for doing the right thing after messing up
Joe was always cool. A blend of confidence, humor, and humbleness.
Joe Namath is so handsome to this day and what a humble interview he gave ❤️
He has a very unique way of speaking.
Strug-ah-ling.
12 step programs have saved more people for free...thank you Joe for a piece of your story.
Anne-Marie Cole Amen! One day at a time for 37 yrs !
He is so excited about salt, God bless him.
How can you not like this guy?
Same here and he has a real gift in communicating.... I hang on every word .... Really honest man
He's so hot!
an exceptional interviewer always lets their guests speak and listens with little to no interruptions! Graham is an exceptional interviewer.
I'm very glad when someone knows they have a drinking problem & are blessed to get sober. Good thing for Joe that he got a handle on it, he's been blessed.
Thanks Joe. I needed to hear that. I started drinking again after having some years of sobriety. Im not feeling good about myself and know I need to stop. Got to "as you said" change gears and go back to AA and humble myself and ask for help again.
When I was 18 I was almost already an alcoholic by the time I was 21 years old I was a full-fledged alcoholic in Tuscaloosa Alabama remember at Broadway Joe's restaurant meeting Joe Namath and we both were so drunk we could hardly stand up it took a toll on me over the years last February 2019 I celebrated 20 years sober. In high school I lived near the University of Alabama and can get easy access t o alcohol as a matter of fact I used to sell Coca-Cola's when I was in Middle School at the Alabama football games and and I always had about half a dozen teeny tiny bottles o f bourbon with me so by the time the ball game was over I was too damned drunk to know who won the Alabama football game also when I was 18 years old I used to see coach Paul Bear Bryant and the local downtown bar where he used to drink it was also an alcoholic I remember one time outside This Bar and Bear Bryant was outside pissin anyhow I'm happy to see Joe Namath sober and happy and it's nice to know you don't have to die from alcoholism! I'm 61 years old now God bless you Joe
@Barney Porter - Congratulations on your sobriety! Glad to see that alcohol didn't kill you or Joe Willie.
"I'm a slow learner, but by God I've learned". It takes a MAN to say that....with all the successes Joe has had, all the adulation he's had, all the fans he's had.....it takes a MAN a real MAN to admit that he isn't perfect, that he isn't without weakness to say that. I admire Joe so very much.....not because of his wins, but what he does after his losses....... Roll Tide Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Namath. A hero.
The best QB and the best way of speaking.
East Coast Black/ White accent.
Like me.
Bostonian who spent a lot of time in the south.
One of the greats. Thanks, Joe!
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Carrying fear for what it does to me & could do to me... So imp - I have to continuously remind myself where I could end up. Fear is a great motivator.
I love Joe Namath it was awesome to hear him quote the serenity prayer I say it everyday I am a grateful recovering alcoholic anyone who suffers with this disease needs that prayer daily
He deserves a lot of credit for handling alcohol well.
Joe, you'll always be the man in my book! You and me, we got the alcohol in common. Sober for 35 years now and the very best part of my life!
I know & personally relate to everything Mr. Namath explained to the T. Glad you are where you are Joe . It's a rough road but absolutely doable!
That guy could walk in to any club and still come out with a list of phone numbers. What a G.
Phone numbers my ass. He left with at least the hottest chick in that club or two
I'm proud of Joe for being honest about it and glad for him that he was able to quit before it ruined his life, family and health. Go Joe!
Excellent interview of Mr Joe Namath's experience, as sportsman, human and compassionate being. Thanks for sharing this interview with us. Blessings.
Joe came full circle in life.
He enjoyed the fruits of youth and the demons that alcohol presents.
Glad he overcame the alcohol problem. I saw him on an interview and he loves being a Grandpa. I wish him health and a good New Year.
Gratitude....seems like the key ingredient to being happy and particularly for a recovering alcoholic. This interview took guts, I was a HUGE FAN of Joe when i was a little boy...loved the way he went against the "herd" wearing that cool raccoon coat ... the effect it had on me was monumental. He sounds like he wasn't that bad...that would be DOUBLY hard to comes to terms with it...most of us have to have a f'ing TRAINWRECK...Joe is a sweet man...everything I ever heard about him over the years was positive.....god bless him.
Joe's a good man. He's correct about the sugar factor.
I'm a alcoholic and it's a everyday struggle for me
Steve Knight I hear ya. Im a boredom drinker and every day is just so fucking boring. Especially weekends.
Barry Robinson keep it up bro!
Everyday struggle. I hear ya.
Barry Robinson You know it makes sense XXX
I always say that to I'm bored gonna drink some and because I didn't start drinking till after work around 4 I thought hell I ain't no alcoholic I don't wake up having the crave and always waited to evening but when you start at 4 and drink till your drunk or really buzzed everyday that's a problem so thankfully I have not drank in a month and have quit for months several times before this time I know leave it alone before you really depend on it and can't quit without being sick going threw dts and have serious health problems 🙏s for all with that problem stay strong
“God, grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” This is the most profound sentence in the English language. It can be applied to every situation, circumstance and individual. This prayer and AA saved my life. My sobriety date is 11/11/11. I didn’t choose it. It chose me. And it is the thing I am most proud of. Joe is so humble and has lived such a remarkable life. To hear him speak so freely about his struggles and his solution is so refreshing. One day at a time...
nice!
Thanks Joe, I'm 5 minutes sober, really inspirational
You know, I love my sports hero's and Joe Namath is #1 for me. The same fortitude that made him a champion in football is the same thing that made him take stock and realize that he had a problem with alcohol.. That same champion's mindset that allowed him to win national championships at Alabama and a superbowl with the NY Jets is the same mindset that allowed him to conquer his addiction to booze. I have nothing but admiration for Joe Namath.....he is a winner, in football and in life. Is he perfect? No, but he keeps going, like a MAN is expected to. I wish him nothing but the best in all his endeavors......long happy life Joe....ALL the BEST to you. God Bless.......
I think Joe Namath is so wonderful.. there's something very genuine about him unlike a lot of the famous families that are out there
I’m two weeks sober and AA was and is a massive help to me. Well done Joe for this video.
This guy screams integrity and hard work. I appreciate his transparency as they say there's no healing in hiding. American Joe right there!
"Im a slow learner but I think I've learned" ...I can relate to that.
What a genuine human being. Glad he reached a certain awareness about the drink before it was too late. I like his soul.
Great interview with a legendary athlete. Deserves a lot of respect.I myself have been sober since June of 2007.
I appreciate Joe’s honesty nothing but respect for him
Good old Joe ...
Well spoken, wise and intelligent.
I have always been a fan .
great interview it should resonate with many people, thanks Joe & Graham from Manhattan, NYC !
What an enlightening interview. Always thought Joe was special, very good leader.
I think he is right the FEAR of drinking is key and also always looking at the POSITIVITY of NOT drinking
Joe Namath was childhood icon for me.The hero in a tough football game.Loved the way he played .A lot of heart an discipline.A man I wish I could be in my life.Joe Namath is a living legend and can get your attention with a great smile an a great laugh.
4+ yrs of continuous sobriety now and it took me 25 yrs to get it. Quitting was the easy part, staying quit was a bastard. If you're like me you know that you can never be cocky or self satisfied, I picked it up again alot of times when I didnt think I would. Praise God, everyday without it is a gift.
Thank you Joe for your story and your sobriety, Im clean sober 31 years now and grateful everyday for the blessings in my life now.As proud Western Pa Boys we are fortunate!! AMEN
Joe is and always will be the greatest !! 🙏💙
Thanks so much Joe for knowledge and courage to speak what you know. I myself get to AA meetings, in the beginning of my sobriety i would make sure i attend every chance available. When i started everyone there shared their experience strength and hope to stay sober and be happy joyous and free.
Strong segment w/perfectly flawed human being. These type of interviews sometimes become the manna that will sustain and help overcome. Thanks Joe. Thanks Graham!
34 years Joe. So well worth it. Keep coming back!
when you surrender, you go over to the side thats winning.
Before Montana, Brady and Manning there was Namath....he paved the way!!
And Marino
@@paulden3158 I love Marino but his zero Super Bowl rings preclude him from a top 5 of all time ranking. I'd take Elway over Marino any day of the week. Could beat you with his arm AND legs. Marino could beat you with his arm only.
Namath is overrated because of his one moment in the sun. Just an average QB but a great self promoter.
@@superchitownhustler Absolutely agreed.
Born to be great QB ...and he became one ...thanks for your story Joe ...thanks for great football memories 😎🏈🏈🏈
There is no sexier, charismatic man that ever lived than Joe Namath - period. I love the way he talks - and I'm from Texas!
These interviews are absolutely TOP DRAWER. Joe has it all and is a super role model.
He's a good man. Honest and sincere. May he stay in the light and true to his convictions.
Just over 3 years sober here. I’m finding continued strength through the stories of those that have also fought the fight to walk away from addiction. I have such respect, love and a feeling of unity with everyone that has realized they have a problem with abusing substances and decided to change. Where does that change come from? What is the difference between one person that wants to and another person that doesn’t? I’m still learning every day who I am and what I want. I know that as long as I keep looking to better myself and let others help me, then I can succeed. God bless everyone on here for the same reason. We can do this.
*Where does that change come from?* The book says we must hit bottom first ... that's what motivates change *PAIN!* and then follow direction and do the steps!
Thank God Joe! You will always be my Hero!
Man...I take his word to heart. Thats wisdom right there... He looks great too, so kickin the booze must be healthy...
I remember Bear Bryant saying that Joe Namath had the most talent he ever saw. He would have known.
Remember Joe when he lived in Fairfield, Connecticut. Great quarterback with the New York Jets. Always learn something new from Joe.
Tomorrow is my 49 yr anniversary of sobriety...... Incredible ! Thanks for your sobriety Joe.
Joe was one of the greatest QB's ever and never gets any props for that. His physical mechanics and release have never been duplicated since. As great as he was in that field, being sober is even more important and valuable.
Well done Joe. I'm 24 years tomorrow, but we all have 24 hours and it's just "one day at a time" I was also a dry drunk (untreated alcoholism) sponsor, 12 steps and my belief in God is what is the solution for me. God bless Bill W and Dr Bob. God bless you all 👍🙏❤️✝️🇬🇧
You sir are a great interviewer....well spoken, intelligent questions, and you let your subject speak. It helps your subject is the always interesting Joe Willie Namath. Great job.
Joe's the best what a great human being!
Bravo Joe!! For sharing your story with us. I do just feel like I was 22 stepped. I always want to remember what negative influences are. Not romance and say it wasn't that bad. Thank you..
If you have to have one guy under center for the biggest game in professional sports, it will always be Joe Namath. On that day, January 12, 1969, at the Orange Bowl, Joe, very capable teammates and a great coach, legitimized an entire league. Pro football has never been the same. Had he not gotten hurt in college, we would be taking about Namath as the greatest QB instead of Johnny Unitas. David
I'll second that, and add you might have to rewrite a few records as well.....
Every bounce went their way that day, watch the whole game on youtube.com.
If I could have only one guy under center for the biggest game, it would be Joe Montana with Brady a close second. Namath wouldn't be in my top 15.
Just like always he's so dam entertaining and I think honest. Great interviewee.
GREAT INTERVIEW JOE.. NEVER KNEW THIS.. RESPECT HIM ALOT MORE NOW
'Still one of my favorite segments!
One of the best for many reasons
The epitome of COOL. God bless him. Drinking or not, what an all around cool guy!
Dry drunk is the worst!! 10 months of that BS last year, today is so different after my last relapse in May 2019.
Thanks Joe for sharing!
I like Joe. He just seems real, right there. Little pretense. Rare qualities these days, so i wish him the best. Go Joe!
I love Broadway Joe . He was one of my heroes when I was kid watching football.
This is a truly great and honorable guy and the greatest sports legend of all time!
I am so impressed that Joe Namath, who didn't need to, was candid and brave enough to identify his relationship with alcohol as something that was harmful; I think so many people are helped when their heroes speak out. I remember when Tom Petty was alive and doing a VHS special; he was not famous for mouthing off except when he perceived some injustice in the music industry but he was so candid about his addiction issues; it was inspiring and he still managed to be funny and serious at the same time. I am a recovering alcoholic but I didn't drink everyday; I self-medicated when I was stressed, or so I thought, until I realized it had finally taken over my life. Being an addict I wasn't content to go to AA meetings I had to join an NA home group because no-one is more serious about sobriety than someone who had encountered heroin. Been there for 20 years; they're my 2nd family, and thanks Joe, you are still a hero.
Thank you Joe, I’m with you
In an interview approximately 8 years ago Mr. Namath said some things that helped me quit drinking and I credit him along with my teenage daughter with my seven and a half years of sobriety. God works in mysterious ways and he chose Mr. Namath as his vessel that day and I hope many others were also touched.
Joe will always be my hero!
Joe is the real deal.. he just is so down-to-earth
I love Joe. He's truly an American icon. The man is doing the right thing coming out and helping himself and others.
namath says something here i have observed repeatedly and no one seems to focus on..the fact that SUGAR..is always present with alcoholism...i have seen many guys who stopped drinking and while doing so..ate candy constantly
Hell yeah, Jade... never had a sweet tooth until I quit alcohol. I caught that too.
...yup, Hershey's miniatures are my weakness...i do drink A LOT of water too to keep all that sugar from rotting my teeth....
@@markkalfahs1047 you aren't STARTING to eat sugar, you are merely replacing the sugar in the alcohol.....
Would you rather be fat with bad teeth or dead from alcoholism? just saying
Jade Zee, sugar is more addicting than cocaine. Cocaine lights up just one part of your brain but sugar lights up your whole brain. Sugar needs to be illegal.
Thanks Joe.
Graham
Has one of the best talk shows
"whatever God he chooses. his God." I like that.
Me too.
This is interesting, and one of the reasons I don't drink is because I have no idea how it will affect me or those around me. I might like it too much.
Good. Keep it that way! Addiction is a disease, but the behavior isnt. One can choose not to drink but one cannot choose its addiction to it. If you have no desire, than dont even start. There is no "test" to see if one will be an addict until its too late. Trust me - alcohol, even if you arent an alcoholic, doesnt improve anything. Try skydiving, or surfing. Or even running at the park. Loving life is the BEST drug to be addicted to.