Content warning: This episode contains discussions about addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or support line in your area. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline at 13 11 14.

In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Belinda sits down with Corey Vogt now known as Soul 33 as he shares his transformation from over a decade of addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide attempts to becoming a grounded, heart-led guide for others.

Soul opens up about his addiction and how it began, the near-death experiences that cracked him open, and the role of plant medicine, forgiveness, and accountability in his healing.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt lost, for men who’ve been told to “toughen up,” and for the women loving them through the pain. If you’ve ever wondered if healing is truly possible this is the episode you need to hear.

Key topics covered:

• The pain beneath addiction: “Don’t ask why the addiction, ask why the pain.”
• The story his third-grade teacher had him believe and how he carried it for decades.
• Trying his first drug at 14 and how quickly things spiralled.
• The illusion of confidence drugs offered and what he lost chasing it.
• The healing power of plant medicine in helping him remember who he truly is.
• Shifting from being an addict to a heart-led, purpose-driven man.
• The meaning behind “Soul 33” and his life path number.
• The truth about real healing and why you can’t bypass the hard stuff.
• How real change only happens when a man takes full accountability and chooses it for himself, not because a woman loves him or wants him to.

A powerful story of being addicted, numb, and done, and then choosing something different for yourself and your life.

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