Korn Founder and Guitarist James 'Munky' Shaffer on Music, Sobriety, Drug & Alcohol Addiction

In this episode of Scan My Brain, James 'Munky' Shaffer, Guitarist and Founder of the Multiplatinum Band ‪@kornchannel‬ shares how his past addictions have shaped his life and why his decision to get clean and healthy has radically transformed his life. Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the surprising results of Munky's brain SPECT scans, and the two of them discuss the importance of taking the hard road to sobriety.
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  • @houmanhr8641
    @houmanhr8641Ай бұрын

    When doctor asked "when did you get good?(at music)" and munky said "haha, still working on it", man how humble someone could be😁😍

  • @5150Reaper
    @5150Reaper Жыл бұрын

    Munky has the coolest dreads ever.

  • @elusive_mg_gaming

    @elusive_mg_gaming

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah

  • @josephbrenner2278

    @josephbrenner2278

    5 ай бұрын

    He's had them since the late 80s. He's the real deal. Love Munky

  • @LITTLEXALIENS
    @LITTLEXALIENS Жыл бұрын

    Munky is one of my biggest inspirations and I am currently over 6 months sober from alcohol. my last time drinking was actually at a Korn show... it was an appropriate closing to a turbulent chapter in my life. seeing Munky’s transformation the past decade (and the band in general) has given me hope I can restructure my life, settle down and still be a crazy musician. the brain scans were fascinating and the conversation was therapeutic thank you Dr. Amen & James 🙏

  • @geraldhoffman2606

    @geraldhoffman2606

    Жыл бұрын

    I think korn might be responsible for peoples drinking addictions but it’s good too see what munkys doin now

  • @andtuningforall4957

    @andtuningforall4957

    9 ай бұрын

    @@geraldhoffman2606 no, they're not responsible

  • @claymack1109

    @claymack1109

    4 ай бұрын

    It'll be one year in April since I quit

  • @LITTLEXALIENS

    @LITTLEXALIENS

    4 ай бұрын

    awesome!! i'm still rocking right now @@claymack1109

  • @jdfckrr
    @jdfckrr Жыл бұрын

    Munky is definitely one of my biggest inspirations. I’ve been trying to get over some bad habits myself and seeing him be open about being sober reminds me that healing will take time and determination. Thank you, Munky, for being so brave and open about your experiences and sobriety. You will always be appreciated and loved by me and every fan out there! ❤

  • @Mischiefmaniacs2270
    @Mischiefmaniacs2270 Жыл бұрын

    Scans should be mandatory. It’s like we’ve gotten to heal with the other band members but munky has been said to be the sweetest most kind individual as long as he’s sober. I’m so thankful I saw this. He is an inspiration on and off the stage. Dreads are Definitely next level.

  • @SummerDuperly
    @SummerDuperly Жыл бұрын

    I don’t get why all doctors don’t see a scan of the brain before they medicate people. Why isn’t this the common protocol. This video is so informative; like a master class for free. Thank you Dr Amen!🤗

  • @xNachtmahRx

    @xNachtmahRx

    8 ай бұрын

    Private insurances will work wonders

  • @niallstallard5936
    @niallstallard5936 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, this was surprisingly deep in a good way. I’m happy for Munky and grateful that he is sharing his story with us.

  • @IXAIAX
    @IXAIAX Жыл бұрын

    Munky is a genius, total music legend

  • @juliemalone9139
    @juliemalone9139 Жыл бұрын

    I was adopted and feel the same way…identity issues, abandonment, etc.

  • @hawkeye9382

    @hawkeye9382

    Жыл бұрын

    Your mother wanted you to have a better life than she could give you!!!

  • @creativecreep
    @creativecreep Жыл бұрын

    I grew up listening to Korn and going to their concerts. As someone in the very early days of sobriety myself, it's so inspiring to see someone like Munky come so far and leave behind what was damaging to his life.

  • @janicehathaway3406
    @janicehathaway3406 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Munky for being so honest and revealing such deep personal emotions. I have so much respect for you, and wish you only a healthy, happy life. You have such a beautiful, loving wife and 3 amazing children with Evis. You have so much to live for. You’ve got this!

  • @frusciantegeartone
    @frusciantegeartone10 ай бұрын

    James is the most humble dude.

  • @Amir_Nassir
    @Amir_Nassir2 ай бұрын

    ive spent months steranded in alaska in the woods and bears this happed to me once. i was stranded at sea for 700 days. i ate nothing but bacon, eggs, steak, shrimp, corn, cheese, butter, hambugarm, chckein,cheese, butter, corn

  • @chelsea8504
    @chelsea8504 Жыл бұрын

    Awww he has been thru alot, he is a great guy. And I'm glad he was able to get sober and live his life for his family. Proud of you man 🥰 I'm proud of all you guys!

  • @kevinac4397
    @kevinac43972 ай бұрын

    Man he really comes across as a grounded and decent person. Congrats on getting the family you deserve.

  • @sheellasheella
    @sheellasheella9 ай бұрын

    I love watching these Munky episodes! My favorite Korn member.

  • @usnavyvet4038
    @usnavyvet4038 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love, admire and respect Munky so much! I'm a recovering alcoholic. I'm 5 1/2yrs sober. And I can relate to so much of what he thinks and how he feels.

  • @radiantlove7136
    @radiantlove71364 ай бұрын

    Aww it’s really tough to lay it all out like that. To be vulnerable. I hope he finds God. He’ll even heal more. God talks about self-control and discipline as well. The gravity is your demons that keep pulling you in. Until your delivered!

  • @robertmclane7034
    @robertmclane7034 Жыл бұрын

    Stay strong Munk. Legendary band with some of the worst drug/alcohol addiction in music history and they all went to war with it and have gotten better and survived. The Korn story is like no other with the amount of trials and tribulations and an absolute inspiration to those who suffer with addiction

  • @jmpayne333
    @jmpayne3334 ай бұрын

    I just realized I’ve never heard James speak. I’ve listened to JD talk a million times and if you haven’t I highly recommend his recent interviews, but James is so much different than I perceived him for 30 years.

  • @bethwatts5527
    @bethwatts55276 ай бұрын

    I’m so proud of you for getting sober. A lot of good people have been lost from drugs and alcohol. Stay strong I know you can do it. God be with you all

  • @Seaker24
    @Seaker247 ай бұрын

    He put is mom’s needs, even if only perceived, above his own. Good man!

  • @BackRoadStoneRevival
    @BackRoadStoneRevival24 күн бұрын

    You will be alright James. Love and Prayers

  • @98Dougmorris
    @98Dougmorris Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @hannaraoul7731
    @hannaraoul7731 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing

  • @Kairuofficial
    @Kairuofficial Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for opening up like this Munky 🙏 Huge inspiration 🙏

  • @austinsmith1771
    @austinsmith17715 ай бұрын

    Truly genuine dude. Love it.

  • @iamwe7035
    @iamwe7035 Жыл бұрын

    brave man. thanks munky for sharingQ as much as we love korn we also understand the human side specially your older fans! we grow with you ! and to all of you that are fighting , you got it ! love for all

  • @jvejar
    @jvejar Жыл бұрын

    Thank You . God Bless you both 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I have learned something from this video

  • @tommycutler2032
    @tommycutler20327 ай бұрын

    Munk you are amazing I'm proud to call you brother!!

  • @SeekingandBeing
    @SeekingandBeing Жыл бұрын

    Here in Bako! LOVE YOU MUNKY 💗 Much Love, Many Blessings, You're Powerful and I'm so happy to see you shining your Beautiful Light ✨️

  • @SeekingandBeing

    @SeekingandBeing

    Жыл бұрын

    Love you too Doc! I've been following you for well over a decade on TV, books and now KZread 🙏🏼

  • @Loki-sk7bi
    @Loki-sk7bi9 ай бұрын

    Love you Munk! You’re my inspiration

  • @BUTT-HEAD666
    @BUTT-HEAD6668 ай бұрын

    I love Munky Korn rock it's so good to hear him talk about something like this 🤘🤘

  • @cpkay33
    @cpkay336 ай бұрын

    so nice to see munky in the spotlight with this. super relatable with his story on addiction and feelings of abandonment from adoption. what a great dude.

  • @joePARKS
    @joePARKS8 ай бұрын

    I love this so much! I grew up with James in Rosedale - I remember watching him start, just the beginning of addiction and drifting that direction. Then watch him rise in fame but fall apart internally. Seeing him in this video makes me smile and celebrate

  • @dannycee3955
    @dannycee39558 ай бұрын

    This is very inspirational, I enjoyed this very much. I don't know how I got here but this comes at a time where I need to settle down and focus on health and my family. Thank you Korn and Munkey for this good and needed boost of motivation. 🤘

  • @bobklein7366
    @bobklein73663 ай бұрын

    Thank you Munky for sharing.

  • @guitarconcepts8850
    @guitarconcepts8850Ай бұрын

    I gave this guy guitar lessons. I talked to him about his drinking, I thought he was gonna die. He called me every name In the book. Now he's repeating everything I said to him. I dunno If I should be mad or not lol .

  • @ibanezjimi
    @ibanezjimi2 ай бұрын

    Great story Respect.

  • @BalGonzales
    @BalGonzales8 ай бұрын

    love and prayers❤❤❤

  • @elusive_mg_gaming
    @elusive_mg_gaming10 ай бұрын

    I love His music,

  • @suziediamondcain
    @suziediamondcain10 ай бұрын

    Whoa... Came to watch as a fan of Doc & Neuro-nerd only to discover this man's personal journey has a lot of similarities to mine... Adopted as a baby, guilt in wanting to find my biological family, parents died, experience of abuse, trauma, undiagnosed adhd + addictions... Wow. Recovery is both beautiful & possible guys. Stay blessed and take charge of those thoughts 🙏💓

  • @rhighan4357

    @rhighan4357

    Ай бұрын

    you are strong and loved. keep going friend

  • @Galahad_the_14th
    @Galahad_the_14th7 ай бұрын

    What a great video.

  • @saadesigner07
    @saadesigner074 ай бұрын

    Congrats Munky. Stay strong brother.

  • @Cmiro22544
    @Cmiro225448 ай бұрын

    Nice interview

  • @gregcoppola6320
    @gregcoppola6320 Жыл бұрын

    Dude rules 🤘🏼

  • @ll-li9pz
    @ll-li9pzАй бұрын

    Im here for u munky i love u 😫

  • @johnnysins1171
    @johnnysins1171 Жыл бұрын

    When was this filmed?

  • @upnorthvlogs
    @upnorthvlogs9 ай бұрын

    KoRn forever

  • @LayneStaley-zl2iq
    @LayneStaley-zl2iq9 ай бұрын

    I would of been where he was at 40. Sober. If this bs never spawned from the demons on earth. Happy for Munky. ❤️‍🩹

  • @robertarce5377
    @robertarce53779 ай бұрын

    Munky 🐒 get well soon!

  • @2011vortex
    @2011vortex9 ай бұрын

    Is this the 1st time he talked about sex abuse?

  • @steviechivo
    @steviechivo Жыл бұрын

    This guy was adopted 😮

  • @shmeeky.kleeky3440

    @shmeeky.kleeky3440

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I didn't know either. I've been a fan since 1994.

  • @demonicaturner

    @demonicaturner

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah he was

  • @raulfigueroa588

    @raulfigueroa588

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup I found out maybe a year or two ago. I also had a hunch he was Latino. I remember him saying he was Mexican when he was joking around one in a video but it all makes sense now

  • @demonicaturner

    @demonicaturner

    Жыл бұрын

    @@raulfigueroa588 Yeah he was confirmed to be Mexican and Native (Indigenous)

  • @TheBridgesYouBurn

    @TheBridgesYouBurn

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, he was adopted, and he also cut off the tip of one of his fingers (Much like Tony Iommi) when he was sneaking out of his house to go to a keg party, he got his finger stuck in the chain on his 3 wheeler that he was going to drive to the keg party haha. They had keg parties out in fields in the middle of nowhere out in Oildale, which is only about 3 miles away from his parents home in Bakersfield.

  • @josetierrablanca1705
    @josetierrablanca1705Ай бұрын

    Your sobriety is the and strongest, this so call doc wanted you to fall so he can say he's helped you, your wife and your family have already done it. Don't let your pass hurt your family you are a part of history around the world.

  • @victorknutson105
    @victorknutson105 Жыл бұрын

    Just do what Brian is doing that way your free either way... and Evan then you'll be free walking with god

  • @marsoblivi0n945

    @marsoblivi0n945

    Жыл бұрын

    Ohh yeah it’s that easy. Gtfo

  • @Loki-sk7bi

    @Loki-sk7bi

    9 ай бұрын

    Absolutely unnecessary.

  • @xlouiex3006

    @xlouiex3006

    9 ай бұрын

    Would be awesome if James Munky becomes a Christian like Brian Head

  • @IllusionaryUsername
    @IllusionaryUsername Жыл бұрын

    He barely ages.

  • 10 ай бұрын

    His mom should had pressed charges against the abuser if she knew about it

  • @margaridacosta270
    @margaridacosta2702 ай бұрын

    Ok but the question is Is your life any better without alcohol? I have 46 years, no friends,no wife, no girlfriend, no kids.... Family 5 or 6 peopke o know,i hate my job, i hate the olace i live, i hate the house i live, i live alone fir 20 years. I have only one good thing, financialy i am ok, i would say above average but the rest is a big hollow. I drink 1 or 2 times per week heavily and i forget about my shit life.I dont drink five days.

  • @kirtfrank3458
    @kirtfrank34585 ай бұрын

    munky better on druygs icl

  • @MICHAELRG7321
    @MICHAELRG7321 Жыл бұрын

    Ok Bunny going