Lil Rel Howery on "GET OUT" & Letting Go of Fame to Find Himself Again

Dr. Jay Barnett sits down with comedian, actor, and producer Lil Rel Howery for a raw, emotional episode of Just Heal with Dr. Jay. This conversation is real, vulnerable, and layered with humor and honesty—especially for those who’ve ever used laughter to cover their pain.

Lil Rel shares what it took to let go of the persona he built in the spotlight, why stepping back from drinking changed his life, and how real joy showed up once he stopped performing for everyone around him. Together, they explore the emotional weight of success, his struggle to fully embrace the career-changing moment of Get Out, and the healing process that’s reshaping his role as a father, son, and partner.

Lil Rel opens up about his first therapy session, losing friends too soon, seeing his son bullied, and the way trauma from childhood shaped him. From learning to receive love properly to embracing light despite the dark, Lil Rel reminds us that healing is hard work—and that it’s the most powerful gift you can give yourself.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted by holding it all together or wondered what’s on the other side of true healing, this is the episode for you.
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