DR. DREW — What Does Fame Actually Do To Your Brain?

Dax Holt is joined by Dr. Drew Pinsky for a deep conversation about fame, mental health, addiction, and the unique pressures faced by child stars. Dax and Dr. Drew discuss stars like Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Amanda Bynes, and Macaulay Culkin, while also considering why others, including Jodie Foster and Ron Howard, navigated early fame differently. They explore the importance of boundaries, stable family support, mental health care, and financial guidance for young performers. The conversation also looks at how social media turns celebrity struggles into public spectacle, the risks of access to drugs and enabling doctors, and whether audiences become participants in a star’s breakdown. With candid insights and hard-earned perspective, this episode takes a thoughtful look at the human cost of fame—and what families and the industry can do to better protect young stars. Don’t miss a thing! Follow Hollywood Raw on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter. Dax Holt -Insta / Twitter Adam Glyn -Insta / Twitter Dr. Drew - Instagram / X This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices