#232 Lockie Welch — Addiction, Healing and Spending a Month Becoming a Monk.

In this powerful and honest episode of the Good Humans Podcast, I sit down with Lockie Welch to talk about his journey from addiction and rock bottom moments to becoming a passionate mental health advocate and positive voice for thousands of people online.Lockie opens up about what life looked like during his addiction, the turning points that helped him begin his recovery, and how doing the inner work completely changed the direction of his life. We dive into how he built a large and engaged social media community focused on mental health, vulnerability and real conversations that actually help people feel less alone.One of the most fascinating parts of this chat is Lockie’s experience spending a month in Thailand completing a monk ordination. He shares what it was really like living as a monk, the daily routines, the mental challenges, and the powerful lessons he brought back into everyday life around presence, discipline and perspective.This episode is full of hope, real talk and practical inspiration for anyone who has struggled, is struggling, or wants to better understand the journey of healing and growth.In this episode, we cover:Lockie’s personal journey through addiction and recoveryThe mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his lifeHow social media became a platform for purpose and impactThe reality of becoming a monk in Thailand and what he learnedDaily practices that support mental health and resilienceWhy vulnerability and honesty are powerful tools for healingIf you or someone you love has faced addiction or mental health challenges, this episode is a reminder that change is possible and that support, purpose and self work can completely transform your life.Listen now and share this one with someone who might need to hear it.FOLLOW LockieINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/lockie.welch/Send @thegoodhumanfactory a DM on Instagram saying "I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :)1% Good Club Book!!The Good Human FactoryAmazonBooktopiaCooper's SocialsInstagramTikTokThe Good Human Factory LinksInstagramWebsiteMerch – Use code PODCAST for 25% OFFWorkshop EnquiryTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.