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No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie

No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie

Joshua Bassett: Shame, Addiction, and Finding a Reason to Live

Jul 21, 2026 · 56m

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In this episode of No Magic Pill, Blake Mycoskie sits down with actor, singer, and author Joshua Bassett to explore what happens when everything falls apart in public and how you find your way back in private. Joshua shares the full story behind his book, from the online hate that sent him to the hospital with sepsis and a 30% chance of survival, to a recreational ketamine experience that spiraled into addiction, to the Sunday morning ritual of feeding the unhoused that gave him his energy and purpose back. He and Blake dig into shame, silence, service, the ripple effect of generosity, morning routines that actually work, and what it means to align your passion with your purpose. Enough…