Episode 32: Davey Lloyd: From Party Boy, Addiction, Reality TV to Sobriety & Peace
In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Belinda sits down with Davey Lloyd, who you might recognize from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. But today’s episode, we’re talking about much more than reality TV.For nearly two decades, drugs, drinking, and the “tradie party boy” lifestyle became his mask — the confidence to be the fun one, the life of the party — all while unconsciously carrying pain underneath it all.Davey opens up about his third cocaine-related seizure that left him clinically dead before paramedics brought him back to life. This is not a polished comeback story. It’s a real, vulnerable, and courageous look at what it takes to take accountability, get honest with yourself, and do what it takes to get sober.Inside this episode:Early Childhood & Trauma — how the death of his older brother and emotional detachment at home left him feeling like he didn’t belong, and how that followed him into adulthoodRehab & Rebuilding Trust — why owning his truth and coming clean to his parents was the hardest and most healing stepBeing diagnosed with ADHD when he was 12 and how the medication affected himThe toxic pressures of the tradie party cultureThe truth behind dating reality shows — do people really go on to meet someone or just for fame?His cocaine use, seizures, and the moment it was time to check into rehabHow sobriety has brought purpose, peace, and clarity but also new struggles — especially connecting with women without anything to hide behindThe message he wants to give anyone feeling lost, stuck, or struggling with addictionIf you’ve ever battled addiction, loved someone who has, or just needed proof that it’s never too late to change, this episode will stay with you long after you listen.Now almost two years sober, Davey shares: “Sobriety gave me peace. My life has gone from chaos to clarity.”Podcast Sponsor:Before this podcast existed, before the name, the mic, any of it, Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Davey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davey_lloyd/
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