Jax Taylor is done with the party life—this time, for good.
In a candid and emotional interview on the We’re Out of Time podcast, hosted by addiction recovery expert Richard Taite, The Valley star opened up about his commitment to sobriety, saying he has no intention of ever touching drugs or alcohol again.
“I know for a fact—I know you’re not supposed to say it—but I know I will not touch drugs and alcohol again,” Taylor said during the July 8 episode. “I have no interest in it. I’m not triggered by it.”
At 45, Taylor says he’s finally found peace in a life without substances. After decades of drinking, partying, and public meltdowns—many of which were captured on reality TV—he’s now focused on routines that support his recovery. At the center of that is a deep, ongoing commitment to his 12-step program.
“I’m not going to ever stop going to AA for the rest of my life,” he said. “I love it. It’s like a drug to me.”
The podcast conversation offered a rare look at Taylor’s mindset since completing inpatient rehab last August—a journey documented on The Valley. He credits his sobriety with a complete lifestyle shift: earlier nights, new friends, and boundaries that keep him grounded.
“I’ve shifted from my drunk friends—now I have a sober group of friends. We go out to dinner. They care about me. They check in.”
He also sets time limits for social outings, explaining that he gives himself a strict 45-minute window before heading home. Once he sees friends reach for their second drink, he leaves.
“I just don’t like being around it anymore, because to me it’s disgusting.”
In the past, Taylor struggled not just with substance use but also mental health challenges. Now, he says he's prioritizing both—building a life that feels sustainable and fulfilling.
“I’m feeling great right now, as far as my health,” he shared, adding that he prefers relaxing at home over being out. “I like to be on my couch watching my shows.”
Podcast host Richard Taite, who founded Carrara Treatment, praised Taylor for staying actively engaged in his recovery and challenged him to keep doing the work—comparing it to maintaining a physical workout routine.
Taylor didn’t flinch.
“I’m going to always work on it.”
While celebrity recovery stories often make headlines, Taylor’s is striking for its sense of clarity and commitment. He’s not just distancing himself from substances—he’s embracing the structure, support, and self-awareness that real recovery demands.
And for those still in the struggle, Taylor’s message is clear: It’s possible to change your life completely—if you’re willing to show up, stay honest, and do the work.
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