In today’s episode, we dive into the life of the lead vocalist Tommy Vext from Bad Wolves, Snot, Divine Heresy, and Westfield Massacre. He Began music career in Brooklyn New York as a teenager singing in local hard core bands and participated in free-style rap battles. He has been a part of a few different bands which eventually led to Bad wolves in 2017. Bad Wolves blew up in 2018, with one of their most successful songs the cover of Zombie with 342 million youtube views. Enjoy this episode as Emily and Tommy discuss his childhood, overcoming addiction, surviving suicide, relationships, and how he became sober to be more than mediocre.    In this episode you will learn: [00:52] Introduction to Tommy Vext. [05:20] Childhood, adoption, almost murdered by own brother, and finding his drive for music. [13:53] Musical inspirations and how The Beatles got him into cover bands. [17:21] 1st performance and joining his first band.  [19:59] BMW commercial soundtrack leading to formation of Bad Wolves. [20:44] Taking a month off at the beach sparking songwriting success. [21:40] How he used 2020 to grow during quarantine. [23:55] What led to drug usage and learning how it was a problem. [26:10] Becoming like the musicians on his wall inspired by almost being killed. [30:26] Becoming homeless after Tumultuous relationship that led to overdose and sobriety. [35:15] Responsibility vs Accountability. [38:48] Forgiving yourself and others and making mistakes. [44:13] Finding and being a mentor. [46:00] How to identify character defects. Get offended or uncomfortable, not triggered. [48:00] Projection and losing humility. [52:40] Anger as an alarm system. [55:25] Fitness becoming a part of life. [56:30] Relationship Status and views. [58:30] Flipping view of the past. [59:49] Didn’t become sober to be mediocre.    Connect with Tommy Vext! Instagram  Connect with Bad Wolves!  Instagram | Patreon | Spotify | YouTube   --- Connect with me! Instagram | YouTube | Workout & Nutrition Programs   My favorite supplements www.1stphorm.com/EmilyHaydenFitness My favorite ready-made healthy meals www.iconmeals.com and use code EHFIT to save $$$!   Bay Breeze music courtesy of the artist, FortyThr33