In this powerful and wide-ranging 14th episode of Level Up Life: Muscle & Mindset Mastery Season 2, host Adam Wittbrodt and co-host Dave “Waz” Wazny sit down with Chris Redburn and Stevie Lee Kinzer of the band Redburn for an honest conversation at the intersection of music, health, recovery, and personal growth.

This episode goes far beyond the stage and the studio.

Chris and Stevie open up about life inside the music industry… the pressure, the identity, the grind… and how creative environments can both inspire and quietly fuel unhealthy coping mechanisms. They talk candidly about substance use, the normalization of excess, and the moments when lifestyle choices start colliding with long-term health.

Chris shares his deeply personal experience of being diagnosed with a pituitary gland tumor, walking through the physical, emotional, and mental toll of navigating serious health challenges while still showing up as an artist, a bandmate, and a human being. His story is a powerful reminder that health is never guaranteed… and that listening to your body matters.

Stevie brings equal vulnerability, opening up about his recovery from alcohol, the turning points that forced honest self-reflection, and what sobriety has changed—not just in his life, but in his creativity, relationships, and sense of purpose.

Adam, Waz, Chris, and Stevie dive into conversations that matter:

How does the music industry shape identity, habits, and mental health? What happens when health issues force you to slow down and reevaluate everything? How does recovery impact creativity rather than limit it? And how do discipline, fitness, and self-awareness become anchors during seasons of uncertainty?

This conversation is raw, grounded, and refreshingly real. It highlights the reality that growth doesn’t require perfection… it requires honesty, accountability, and the willingness to evolve.

Chris and Stevie’s stories show that you don’t have to choose between being an artist and being healthy… between creativity and structure… between passion and longevity. You can build a life that supports all of it.

If you’re navigating your own relationship with substances, health challenges, or the pressure to perform in any area of life, this episode offers perspective, hope, and proof that transformation is possible.

Because leveling up isn’t about abandoning who you are… it’s about becoming who you’re capable of being.

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