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Actress and host Jess Adams (Nectar’s Shoot Your Shot) joins Tyler Ramsey to reveal her incredible journey—from red carpets and music videos to surviving a near-fatal eating disorder and rebuilding her life. She shares the emotional truth behind her Instagram-perfect smile, how recovery reshaped her identity, and what it means to truly heal.In this heartfelt episode of the Painful Lessons Podcast, Jess opens up about:Living with an eating disorder in the entertainment industryLosing her teeth and finding a life-saving dentistNavigating 12-Step recovery, spirituality, and mental healthHosting viral dating shows while embracing vulnerabilitySocial media shame, body trends, and redefining beauty on her termsIf you or someone you love is struggling with disordered eating, this episode offers validation, hope, and next steps.🎤 Follow Jess on Instagram: @thejessadams📲 Subscribe to Painful Lessons for more powerful stories of resilience

21 Jul 1h 17min

In this raw and hilarious episode of Painful Lessons, we cover:How Armie's PLP appearance sparked his comeback after 5 yearsFalse accusations, public scrutiny, and surviving a 2.5-year investigationAllegations against P. Diddy and disturbing internet rumorsWhy Sophie Cunningham body-slammed a player to protect Caitlin ClarkMartial arts stories, street fights, and gym trauma at Jay Glazer’s UnbreakableTestosterone therapy, bench press PRs, and cautionary tales of hormone useLeaving AA for SLAA: a deeper dive into recovery and powerlessnessStalkers, obsessive fans, and the thin line between passion and pathologyPaparazzi ethics: should celebrities have the right to fight back?Bring back bullying? Social media callouts and engagement farmingMedia-driven hate for Meghan Markle, Taylor Swift, Bethenny FrankelWhy Tropic Thunder still holds up, and how Tom Cruise trained to hang off the Burj KhalifaBilly Bush, Matt Lauer, and the messy realities of cancel cultureAnd yes… the legendary Tom Cruise coconut cake00:00 – Introduction: The Pain of Public Mistakes02:15 – Facing Fear: His First Public Interview in 5 Years04:00 – Too Many Mistakes to Trust? Losing Credibility with Friends06:30 – Cancel Culture, False Allegations & Two Years of Investigation09:10 – Diddy Allegations, Viral Audio & the Line Between Fact and Fiction12:40 – Paparazzi Ethics: When Does Filming Cross the Line?15:05 – Women’s Basketball Gets Brutal: Sophie Cunningham’s Defense of Caitlin Clark17:50 – Hair-Pulling, Street Brawls & Martial Arts Flashbacks20:15 – Jay Glazer Gym Drama & Getting Beat Up by a Pro Athlete25:00 – Testosterone, Bench Press Goals & Hormone Replacement Risks28:40 – Why He Left AA for SLAA: A Different Recovery Journey32:30 – Addiction Isn’t Always Alcohol: Escaping Through Anything35:45 – Authenticity, Podcast Overshares & Concerned Friends38:00 – The Grindr Story That Went Viral—for the Right Reasons41:10 – Should Celebrities Be Allowed to Fight Back?44:00 – Stalkers, Parasocial Fans & Healthy Boundaries47:10 – Bethenny Frankel, Meghan Markle & Hate for Fun50:00 – Propaganda & the Prince Harry Syndrome52:20 – Tom Cruise’s Legendary Coconut Cake & Hanging Off the Burj Khalifa55:00 – Tropic Thunder, RDJ’s Blackface & Comedy That Lasts58:10 – Behind the Scenes: Tom Cruise vs. Guy Ritchie in a Pull-Up Contest1:01:00 – Mark Wahlberg’s Golf Gear Empire & Real Passion Projects1:04:00 – Billy Bush’s Cancellation: Laughing at the Wrong Time1:06:10 – Matt Lauer’s Disappearance & Media Redemption Arcs1:08:00 – Why the 1950s Rule ‘Talk Shit, Get Hit’ Might Still Work1:11:00 – Katy Perry’s Stalker, Bieber’s Breakdown & the Tabloid Machine1:13:00 – Squatting, Shoplifting & Exploiting Legal Loopholes1:15:00 – Celebrity Hate Obsession as a Mental Health Issue1:17:00 – Final Reflections: Mistakes, Recovery & Moving Forward

7 Jul 1h 17min

In this episode of the Painful Lessons Podcast, Danny Goler, psychonaut and founder of Code of Reality Inc., reveals his shocking discovery: a self-executing, animated code that becomes visible when DMT is combined with fractal laser projection. With thousands of verified replications, Danny's work challenges everything we think we know about reality, consciousness, and divinity.Topics include:How DMT users see the same geometric codeConsciousness as the foundation of physical realityJesus, suffering, and divine incarnationThe "substrate" of existence and matrix-like implicationsWhy science and spirituality are merging📽️ Trailer for Danny’s documentary The Discovery at: Dango Thoughts on YouTube🌐 Learn more at: codeofreality.comIntro – Meet Danny Goler & the discovery that started it allThe Experiment – What happens when DMT meets laser projectionGroup Hallucination? – How 2,000+ people saw the same codeWhat Is Cognitive Physics? – A new approach to the hard problemMatrix or Metaphor? – The code as substrate of realityJesus, God & the Big Picture – A layered cosmology beyond GaiaAre We Prophets? – Messages from another realmPersonal Faith & Raw Dogging Reality – Reconciling sobriety and psychedelicsThe Feminine Creator & Cosmic Hierarchy – What Danny sawHow to Learn More – Danny’s film, nonprofit, and next stepsDanny Goler, DMT experiment, psychedelic podcast, fractal laser code, Code of Reality, Painful Lessons Podcast, spiritual science, ayahuasca, God molecule, consciousness theory, multidimensional experience, Jesus and psychedelics, matrix reality theory, Terrence McKenna, mystical experiences, high dose LSD, spiritual awakening

30 Jun 1h 3min

Musician Noah Weiland—son of late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland—joins the Painful Lessons Podcast for an unfiltered, emotional conversation. Noah opens up about growing up in the shadow of rock stardom, losing his father at 15, addiction battles, being kicked out of Suspect208, discovering his unique voice, and becoming a new dad. He also shares how faith and music helped him find direction, and discusses his upcoming album Call Jesus.🎤 Topics:Fentanyl addiction and relapseMental health and 2E (twice exceptional)The legacy of Scott WeilandFinding identity in music and faithFatherhood and redemption🔔 Follow Painful Lessons Podcast for more raw conversations.Noah Weiland, Scott Weiland, Painful Lessons Podcast, addiction recovery, rock music legacy, Suspect208, Call Jesus album, sober living, mental health, 2E diagnosis, music and trauma, second generation musician, fatherhood and addiction, fentanyl recovery, autism and musicians, faith and sobriety.00:00 – Welcome Noah Weiland 01:00 – Life as Scott Weiland’s son 03:45 – Noah's early music career 07:15 – Stage diving and performance stories 10:10 – Dealing with grief and trauma 13:30 – Fentanyl addiction & relapse 17:40 – Getting kicked out of Suspect208 22:10 – Mental health & feeling different 26:30 – Fatherhood and naming his son Anakin 30:45 – Faith, Kanye West & artistic inspiration 35:10 – Don’t meet your heroes: wild celebrity stories 41:00 – Sober living, relapse, and recovery honesty 47:30 – A wild drug dealer story 50:10 – Announcing his new album: *Call Jesus* 53:20 – Finding God, finding purpose 56:00 – Closing thoughts on forgiveness and growth

23 Jun 1h 13min

Journalist and author Claire Hoffman joins Painful Lessons to explore faith, scandal, and survival. From growing up in the Transcendental Meditation movement to writing Sister Sinner, Claire shares the incredible true story of Amy Semple McPherson, the most famous woman in 1920s America—who vanished into the ocean and reappeared in the desert 35 days later.She and host Tyler Ramsey also dive into spirituality, modern cult dynamics, Claire’s investigation into abuse in media empires, and her deeply personal moments around death, doubt, and redemption.🔸 Topics covered:Surviving a spiritual movementWriting Sister SinnerThe disappearance of Amy Semple McPhersonReligion and media in Los AngelesTrauma, belief, and transformationFinal moments with Claire's fatherDangers of binary morality#ClaireHoffman #GirlsGoneWild #JoeFrancis #SisterSinner #AmySempleMcPherson #PainfulLessonsPodcast #ReligiousScandals #TMmovement #CultSurvivor #JournalismMatters #UntoldHistory #AuthorInterview

16 Jun 1h

Comedian Nicole Aimee Schreiber joins host Tyler Ramsey to talk about the raw side of love, stand-up comedy, and life’s most painful lessons. From her emotional breakup with a guy who stayed close with his ex “because of the dog,” to being the comedic outsider who rose through LA’s toughest rooms, Nicole brings unfiltered humor and wisdom.They discuss addiction, recovery, toxic relationships, and finding your voice in comedy—even when life feels like a slow-motion train wreck. Plus, Nicole shares behind-the-scenes stories about working on Kevin Hart’s animated series, surviving the chaos of roommates, and why she’s no longer into gory Reddit videos.👉 If you’ve ever laughed through the pain, this one’s for you.#NicoleAimeeSchreiber #PainfulLessons #ComedianInterview #BreakupRecovery #FemaleComedians #ComedyStoreLA #AddictionRecovery #ToxicLove #StandupComedy #FunnyAndReal[00:00] BBQ & Cannibal Jokes[00:45] Owning Your Mistakes with Humor[02:00] Nicole’s Comedy Origins[03:40] Getting Her Name on the Wall at the Comedy Store[05:00] Why She’s Not Chasing Fame Like Nikki or Whitney[07:30] Naturally Funny People vs. Stand-Ups[09:00] Voice Acting on Kevin Hart’s ‘Lil Kev’[10:45] Mountain Dew, Crackers & White People Jokes[13:30] Roommate Life with Catherine Blanford[14:50] The Breakup: Love, Lies & the Dog[17:10] Emotional Cheating and the Notebook[20:00] Red Flags, Self-Gaslighting & The Ex[22:45] Lessons from Snooping and Making Amends[25:00] Addiction, Al-Anon, and Boundaries[27:00] Toxic Podcast Stories & Shenanigans[30:00] Armie Hammer & Podcast Drama[34:00] Delusion, Accountability & Addiction Recovery[38:00] Justice Porn & Dash Cam Obsessions[42:00] Reddit Rabbit Holes & Real Death Footage[45:00] Experiencing Grief & Watching People Die[47:00] Nicole’s Favorite Comics Right Now[50:00] Skincare, Botox Mistakes & Aging Naturally[54:00] Sunscreen, Scars & Vanity Culture[56:00] Comedy Cliques and Room for Everyone[58:00] Ethiopian Food, Jewish Jokes, and Open Mics[01:01:00] Kanye, Voting, and Unfiltered Opinions[01:03:00] Ending on a Banger: Justice, Comedy, and Closure

11 Jun 1h 3min

Oliver Trevena joins the Painful Lessons Podcast to share how he turned near-death trauma into triumph. The actor, producer, and Caliwater co-founder opens up about being beaten into a coma, rebuilding his face, and reclaiming his life through sobriety and entrepreneurship. From working with Vanessa Hudgens and Gerard Butler to launching wellness brands and indie films, Oliver’s journey is one of resilience, humility, and relentless hustle.This candid episode covers:Rebuilding after brutal physical traumaGerard Butler’s hilarious role in a tooth-related dating disasterThe voice that tells creatives they're never enoughHow sobriety transformed his success and peaceStarting Caliwater with Vanessa Hudgens & top investorsParenting, forgiveness, and emotional maturityA raw and inspiring conversation for anyone walking the line between ambition and authenticity.Intro & Oliver’s Outlook on Humor and PainThe Gerard Butler “tooth” storyBeaten into a coma at 22 — and what came afterWinning Best Breakout Actor at 43The hustle of an actor/producerMental patterns & battling the “not enough” voiceLearning to pause and live in the nowSobriety, shame, and reclaiming joyParenting, forgiveness, and self-compassionFrom ballet shoes to boardroomsLaunching Caliwater with Vanessa HudgensBrand integrity: product before celebrityNew ventures: hot sauce, ice cream, and red light therapyRelationship building over networkingFinal reflections: living from the inside out

2 Jun 51min

Legendary comedy writer Steve Zacharias, best known for Revenge of the Nerds, joins Tyler Ramsey to share his rollercoaster ride through Hollywood, fatherhood, and recovery. In this candid conversation, Steve reveals:How Revenge of the Nerds was born from real college lifeWriting All in the Family at just 23 and meeting Norman LearThe unfiltered truth about the industry’s ups and downsHis son's intense battle with addiction—and how Robert Downey Jr. helped save his lifeHis wild new project, Revenge of the NudesHis brutally honest memoir: The Poster Boy for Erectile DysfunctionIt’s hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally human. A must-listen for fans of storytelling, screenwriting, and redemption arcs.Steve Zacharias, Revenge of the Nerds, Comedy Writer, Hollywood Stories, Screenwriting Journey, Addiction Recovery, Robert Downey Jr, Celebrity Redemption, 80s Comedy, Substance Abuse Recovery, Writing Process, Family and Fame, Nerd Culture, Creative Careers, Tyler Ramsey, Painful Lessons Podcast00:00 – Intro & Steve’s Comedy Legacy03:00 – Writing Revenge of the Nerds07:30 – Frat House Origins at University of Wisconsin10:30 – Nerds, Sex, and Social Shifts16:30 – Early TV Career & Meeting Norman Lear27:00 – The Lonely Life of a Writer43:30 – The Cost of Rejection in Hollywood76:30 – The Rise of Revenge of the Nudes84:00 – Creative Freedom Then vs. Now90:00 – The Dove Bar Fortune & Family Backstory130:30 – Watching His Son Spiral190:30 – A Call to Robert Downey Jr.198:00 – How RDJ Saved His Son’s Life231:00 – Coming Full Circle: Finishing the Opus235:30 – The Poster Boy for Erectile Dysfunction247:30 – Disney, Legacy Projects & the Future

26 Mai 54min