Cory Suggs grew up in a tiny Oklahoma town where life looked perfect—until it wasn’t. After his parents’ divorce at sixteen, he spiraled into a decade of reckless living, validation-seeking, and self-destruction. At twenty-five, multiple unexplained strokes left him unable to walk, battling depression, and convinced his life was over.

A year later, Cory went into the woods to end his life. What happened next changed everything.

In this powerful conversation, Cory shares:

The hidden cost of seeking approval through recklessness and addiction

What it’s like to lose your body, your identity, and your will to live—and rebuild from zero

The vision that stopped his suicide attempt and started his recovery

How daily gratitude, faith, and movement transformed his mind and body

Losing his mother to suicide and finding peace through forgiveness and purpose

The role of personal development, proximity, and mentors like Tony Robbins in reshaping his life

What true masculinity and emotional strength look like for men today

Cory’s story is raw, redemptive, and deeply human—a reminder that life doesn’t happen to us, it happens for us.

If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is a lifeline of hope and practical wisdom.

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Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and depression. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. for support.