PUNK ROCK SOBER
PUNK ROCK SOBER
Painful Lessons
Punk Rock Sober: Julie Chang on Celebrity Addiction, Justin Bieber, and Hollywood Sobriety Stories
1 hour 13 minutes Posted Mar 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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Entertainment reporter and adventurist Julie Chang returns to the Punk Rock Sober Podcast for a deep conversation about celebrity addiction, recovery, and the complicated relationship between fame and sobriety.
Julie spent 17 years interviewing Hollywood’s biggest stars, and in this episode she shares behind-the-scenes stories about Justin Bieber, Elton John, Lana Del Rey, Ben Affleck, Snoop Dogg and more—including what she saw firsthand during their rise to fame.
Host Tyler Ramsey explores the idea of “punk rock sober” — the mindset that sobriety can be rebellious, bold, and creative rather than restrictive.
Julie also opens up about her own sobriety journey after surviving a brain tumor and seizures, and how her perspective on alcohol and health completely changed.
Topics include:
• Celebrity sobriety journeys• Why fame can fuel addiction• The psychology of recovery• Hollywood behind-the-scenes reporting• Surviving a brain tumor and redefining life• Why some celebrities stay grounded while others spiral• Sobriety as a creative advantage
If you're interested in recovery, addiction psychology, celebrity culture, or inspiring comeback stories, this conversation delivers powerful insight and plenty of laughs.
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