Reinvention, Sobriety & Owning Your Health – SMO on Music, Life Changes & Creative Discipline

In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Nashville artist SMO (formerly Big SMO) to talk about transformation, survival, and how taking control of your health changes everything—including your music. SMO shares the deep impact sobriety, a plant-based lifestyle, and open heart surgery had on his life, career, and identity. From navigating a name change and losing fans, to confronting addiction and rebuilding his brand, SMO speaks candidly about what it means to evolve as a person and an artist in public.

We talk about the business of music in the age of algorithms, the grind of content creation, and how visual storytelling has always been a central part of SMO’s career. But the heart of this episode is about self-discipline and taking ownership of your quality of life—physically, mentally, and creatively. SMO doesn’t just talk music; he breaks down how food, addiction, and self-awareness can either destroy or rebuild you. This is a must-watch for any artist, fan, or human who's trying to make meaningful change