About this episode
In this interview, Richard Taite dives deep into mental health and sobriety with Lil Xan. Discover the importance of wanting to change and how sobriety has led to success for the rapper, including his family's story of substance abuse, how his dad inspired his music career, and more. Los Angeles is the backdrop for this profound conversation. For all things Richard Taite, the We're Out Of Time podcast, and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa: https://linktr.ee/richardtaite https://www.1callplacement.org/ For more on Lil Xan: https://www.instagram.com/xanxiety Key moments from this conversation with Lil Xan & Richard Taite. Intro 00:00 Where did Lil Xan get his stage name, what did it used to be and how did being a photographer at SXSW lead to him becoming a rapper? 01:09 What is Lil Xan's family history of substance abuse and addiction? 06:11 How did his Dad's passion for music inspire Lil Xan's music? 09:14 What has been the most difficult part for Lil Xan in getting sober? 10:58 When did substance use start for Lil Xan? 15:50 Why did Lil Xan take a year-long hiatus from music and social media? 19:57 What is Lil Xan's infamous "Hot Cheeto" story? 23:31 What plan does Lil Xan have to be able to confront fears and times of depression? 30:27