Famous at 18, Psych Ward at 25 | Jonah Marais (Why Don't We) Tells His Sobriety Story

Famous at 18, Psych Ward at 25 | Jonah Marais (Why Don't We) Tells His Sobriety Story

Published: August 6, 2026

Duration: 56:42

Jonah Marais of Why Don't We sold out Radio City Music Hall before he could legally drink. Behind the boy band fame, chart hits, and millions of fans was a kid taking shots before shows just to get through the tour — until the blackouts, a psychosis episode, and a 5150 psychiatric hold nearly ended everything. In this episode of Nothing's Off the Table, Jonah opens up about his last day drinking, the pressure of staying relevant as a 20-year-old selling out arenas, the night he was hospitalized, and the moment he finally got sober. Now 800+ days sober, engaged, and releasing ne...