David Chokachi: Baywatch, Recovery & Cold Plunges | Painful Lessons Podcast

Actor David Chokachi, known for his iconic role on Baywatch, joins host Tyler Ramsey for an inspiring deep dive into recovery, resilience, and rediscovering purpose.

David opens up about his darkest period after a career-halting injury, how he overcame depression through cold plunges, micro wins, and daily discipline, and what he learned from mentors like Andrew Huberman, Jocko Willink, and Jordan Peterson.

They also talk about wild Baywatch stories — from Hasselhoff’s shark-diving adventures to on-set chaos — plus Jeremy Jackson’s transformation, mental health, and why comeback stories are the best kind of story.

Whether you’re struggling with setbacks, sobriety, or finding your next act, this conversation will leave you fired up and full of perspective.