#216 Davey Lloyd – Tradie Life, Reality TV, and Overcoming Addiction

This week on the Good Humans Podcast I sit down with Davey Lloyd — a tradie turned reality TV personality who has lived through some of life’s highest highs and darkest lows.You might recognise Davey from The Bachelor and other reality TV shows, but behind the cameras he was battling a hidden struggle that almost cost him his life. Davey opens up about his journey through drug addiction, the afternoon he was clinically dead and had to be resuscitated, and the turning point that led him to change everything.Now 21 months sober, Davey is using his story to inspire others — especially in tradie culture where conversations around addiction, mental health, and vulnerability are often avoided. His honesty and courage shine a light on the realities of addiction, the power of resilience, and the possibility of change.In this episode we dive into:Davey’s early days as a tradie and how he found himself on reality TVThe hidden battles with drugs and the moment he nearly lost it allWhat it took to get sober and how he’s stayed strong for over 20 monthsThe culture around tradies, masculinity, and substance use — and why it needs to shiftDavey’s mission now: to use his platform to inspire change and break down stigmaThis conversation is raw, vulnerable, and deeply important. If you or someone you love has struggled with addiction, this episode will leave you with hope that recovery is always possible.Follow Davey INSTAGRAM📲 Join The 1% Good Club – our free mindfulness and gratitude community: send me a DM on Instagram saying “I want to join the club”📖 Pre-order my book The 1% Good Club (out October 1st):Amazon | Booktopia🎧 Subscribe to the podcast & leave a review if this chat made you smile!Cooper's LinksInstagramTikTokThe Good Human Factory LinksInstagramWebsiteMerch – Use code PODCAST for 25% OFFWorkshop EnquiryTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Good Humans is a podcast hosted by professional surfer Cooper Chapman and produced by The Good Human Factory.Each Friday episode features a different guest, who shares their unique perspective on life and offers insight into what makes them a good human. From athletes and artists to activists and entrepreneurs, the guests on Good Humans come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common: a passion for making the world a better place.Every Wednesday on the 1% Podcast Cooper shares insights around gratitude and mindfulness in celebration of the 1% Good Club Instagram accountability groups dedicating 1% of their day to their mental health. Each we we champion multiple good humans of the week and also discuss a thought-provoking question.Join Cooper on a journey of discovery, as he sits down with some of the most interesting and thought-provoking people around, and learns from their wisdom and experiences. The Good Human Factory is a business that seeks to celebrate and uplift individuals who are making a positive impact in the world. Through the Good Humans podcast and other projects, The Good Human Factory aims to inspire and connect people who share a passion for making the world a better place.The Good Human Factory 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.