Alex Eley: Addiction, Ancient Medicines, Modern Pain & the Road to Recovery

In this episode, Lewis Kross sits down with Alex Eley for a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction, discipline, ancient medicine, and the long road back to emotional and spiritual health.Alex opens up about his battle with addiction, the role fasting played in rebuilding his self-control, and how natural medicines like Ayahuasca, DMT, and Kambo helped him confront the emotions he spent years running from. Together, they explore how trauma shapes behaviour, why surrender is the hardest part of healing, and how faith, intuition, and community can pull a person out of the darkest places.The conversation dives deep into grief, accountability, emotional honesty, and the misunderstood world of psychedelic therapy. Alex breaks down the science and spirituality of Kambo, the ritualistic power of Ayahuasca, and why integration matters far more than the ceremony itself.This is a conversation about rebuilding — through discipline, surrender, and the courage to finally face yourself.This episode contains open discussion about natural medicines like Ayahuasca, DMT and Kambo. Nothing in this conversation is medical advice or an endorsement of illegal activities. Psychedelics are powerful substances and should only be used legally, safely, and under proper guidance. Always research local laws and speak with qualified professionals before considering any psychedelic practice.