Armie Hammer Returns - From Rock Bottom to Redemption

Chef Gabe Erales, winner of Top Chef Season 18, joins the Painful Lessons Podcast with Tyler Ramsey to share his raw story of success, failure, and redemption.Gabe opens up about growing up with Mexican culinary traditions, competing on Top Chef during COVID, the pressures of Michelin-star cooking, and the painful public scandal that reshaped his career and marriage. He also discusses mentorship, nonprofit work in Mexico, and what it really takes to find balance as a chef.This episode isn’t just about food—it’s about humility, resilience, and the lessons learned when ego collides with reality.

6 Okt 46min

In this episode of the Painful Lessons Podcast, host Tyler Ramsey continues The Sober List series with director Walter May.Walter opens up about the challenges and rewards of living sober while thriving in the entertainment industry. From navigating Burning Man sober, to working on early Katy Perry music videos, to exploring the sobriety journeys of Marilyn Manson and James Gunn, this conversation blends humor, honesty, and pop culture insight.We explore:Sobriety in Hollywood and creative careersBurning Man and psychedelics through a sober perspectiveJames Gunn’s comeback and long-term recoveryWalter May’s work with stars like Katy Perry, Kobe Bryant & LeBron JamesWhy sobriety can unlock a creative “superpower”A mix of storytelling, laughter, and inspiration — this is Part Two of a series celebrating publicly sober celebrities and creatives.Walter May podcastPainful Lessons PodcastThe Sober Listsobriety podcast 2025famous sober celebritiesHollywood sobriety storiesMarilyn Manson sobrietyJames Gunn sober recoveryaddiction recovery podcastBurning Man sober experienceKaty Perry music videos directordirectors in recoverysobriety and creativity

29 Sep 58min

In this episode of The Painful Lessons Podcast, Tyler Ramsey sits down with reporter, YouTuber, and adventurist Julie Chang for an inspiring conversation about resilience, sobriety, and global exploration.Julie opens up about:Surviving a fist-sized brain tumor while working live on television.Finding healing and clarity through sobriety after recurring seizures.Pulling her kids from school and traveling to 16 countries with her family after the California wildfires.The lessons she’s learned about authenticity, recovery, and living without fear.Julie’s story is funny, raw, and deeply human—reminding us that even in our hardest moments, there are lessons worth sharing.Follow for more conversations about recovery, resilience, and growth.Julie Chang brain tumor story, Julie Chang sobriety, brain cancer survivor podcast, recovery and resilience stories, traveling with kids podcast, overcoming adversity interviews, sobriety journey podcast, Painful Lessons with Tyler Ramsey, inspirational survival stories, resilience after health crisis

22 Sep 1h 21min

In this episode of the Painful Lessons Podcast, Tyler Ramsey sits down with actor Cameron Mouléne to explore a fascinating list of celebrities who have chosen sobriety. From Robert Downey Jr.’s legendary comeback to Brad Pitt’s private jet breakdown, from Jamie Lee Curtis’ pill addiction confession to Demi Lovato’s near-fatal overdose, Tyler and Cameron share powerful, funny, and eye-opening stories about recovery in Hollywood.They discuss the turning points, the rock bottoms, and the surprising second chances of stars like Eminem, Russell Brand, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Holland, Gerard Butler, and Matthew Perry. This conversation blends raw honesty with humor, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in celebrity recovery stories, sobriety journeys, and addiction awareness.🔔 Follow for more real conversations about addiction, recovery, and life lessons.celebrity sobriety, addiction recovery podcast, sober celebrities, Painful Lessons Podcast, Tyler Ramsey, Cameron Mouléne, Robert Downey Jr recovery, Brad Pitt sober, Jamie Lee Curtis sobriety, Demi Lovato overdose, Eminem recovery, Russell Brand addiction, Anthony Hopkins sobriety, Tom Holland sober, Gerard Butler recovery, Matthew Perry sobriety00:00 – Opening: Tyler & Cameron introduce the sobriety list 02:30 – Robert Downey Jr.’s recovery and Mel Gibson’s role 06:40 – Brad Pitt’s plane meltdown and Bradley Cooper’s support 10:15 – Jamie Lee Curtis’ turning point and long-term sobriety 14:20 – Eminem’s overdose and the fight to live for his daughter 18:00 – Demi Lovato’s near-death overdose and alien abduction claim 22:30 – Tom Holland’s sober choice and non-alcoholic spirits trend 26:00 – Russell Brand’s chaos, redemption, and recovery book 30:00 – Anthony Hopkins’ stage mishap and personal act of kindness 36:00 – Tyler’s Anthony Kiedis story and an AA meeting surprise 42:00 – Gerard Butler’s motorcycle crash and wake-up call 46:30 – Supermodels, fashion culture, and addiction stories 50:00 – Matthew Perry, Armie Hammer, and the reality of relapse 54:00 – Closing thoughts: why celebrity recovery stories matter

8 Sep 1h 25min

From reality show scandal to startup success—Jacqueline Berg-Ramsey joins her husband Tyler Ramsey in one of the wildest and most heartfelt episodes of Painful Lessons Podcast. They relive their forbidden love story that started on Survivor: Gabon, including a secret African romance, getting caught by CBS, and the chaos that followed—including relapse, rehab, and redemption.They also open up about the miracle of boundaries, parenting, forgiveness, and how Jacqueline’s revolutionary pregnancy health company, The Fresh Test, is transforming how women experience gestational diabetes testing.This episode is for anyone navigating addiction, marriage, entrepreneurship, or just trying to love better.💡 Topics include:Getting kicked off Survivor… then falling in loveSecret underground rave in AfricaSobriety, relapse, and rebuilding trustRaising kids with grace (and chaos)Building a multimillion-dollar health startupBoundaries in relationshipsRedemption, forgiveness, and faith

25 Aug 1h 1min

In this powerful episode of the Painful Lessons Podcast, actor Matias Desiderio shares his journey through darkness and back. From battling cocaine addiction to escaping the grip of unhealthy relationships, Matias speaks candidly about the cycles of dependency, recovery, and what it really means to heal.Highlights include:Growing up and discovering actingHow addiction shaped his choicesTrading drugs for destructive relationshipsBreaking free from unhealthy relationshipsActing as a tool for self-expression and growthThis is a raw and unfiltered conversation about resilience, love, and the painful lessons that can lead to transformation.Follow the show for more deep and unguarded conversations with artists, thinkers, and survivors.

18 Aug 58min

What happens when ChatGPT becomes the guest?In this special episode of the Painful Lessons Podcast, host Tyler Ramsey sits down with “B-Tron” (his nickname for ChatGPT) and professional freediver Andrew Faris for a wild, unfiltered ride through the painful truths of psychology, celebrity scandals, strange history, and survival — in life and under the sea.💬 What you’ll hear:Will Smith’s Oscar slap — growth, regret, or PR spin?Sydney Sweeney’s viral “great genes” controversyJohnny Depp, Amber Heard, and celebrity falloutThe painful truths of change and why our brains resist itHow freediving teaches mindfulness, patience, and staying calm when the pressure is onHistory’s brutal lessons — Churchill’s Gallipoli disaster & the Taiping Rebellion’s 30M deathsKratom addiction, gas station drugs, and nitrous oxide dangersFrom Papua New Guinea to Israel: cultural clashes, connection, and hope for the futureCosta Rica’s Jaguar Jungle — the vacation of a lifetimeIf you love deep conversations that jump from pop culture to profound life lessons, this episode delivers.🎙 Painful Lessons Podcast — where mistakes are just the start of the story.

11 Aug 1h 20min

Director TK McKamy shares his big-screen vision to bring iconic 90s country songs like Boot Scootin’ Boogie and Ol’ Red to life as feature films. Blending country music nostalgia with the cinematic energy of Dirty Dancing, Road House, and Yellowstone, TK lays out his plan for a bold new country music movie universe.🔹 Country hits as movie IP🔹 The rise of 90s nostalgia in film🔹 Directing with Texas swagger🔹 How artists like Tim McGraw inspired the ideaPerfect for fans of country music, Nashville creatives, and filmmakers who dream big.

28 Jul 53min