Painful Lessons

• Armie Hammer Returns - From Rock Bottom to Redemption

  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

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• Danny Goler: DMT, Divine Code & the Hidden Physics of Consciousness

  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

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• Noah Weiland on Recovery, Rock Royalty, and Reclaiming His Voice

  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

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• Claire Hoffman on Cults, Faith & the Scandal That Shaped American Religion

  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

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• Nicole Aimee Schreiber on Love, Loss, and Lessons Learned

  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

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