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Siobhan Season 1 Episode 51

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In this raw and riveting episode, Siobhan sits down with Erik, a man who’s stared down addiction, homelessness, and trauma, and somehow turned it all into purpose. From sleeping on the streets of San Francisco to finding love and stability, Erik’s story is a masterclass in resilience and radical self-reinvention.

With unflinching honesty, he opens up about multiple marriages, substance abuse, a near-fatal stabbing, and the unconventional paths that helped him heal, from psychedelic therapy and ketamine treatments to shamanic practices and hard-won self-compassion.

There’s a psychedelic twist, a lesson in empathy, and a reminder that healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about honesty. By the end, Erik proves that telling the truth out loud won’t rewrite your past, but it might just change your future.

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