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What if the most dangerous stunts weren't the ones that nearly killed Steve-O 47 times, but the childhood trauma that made him crave death-defying attention in the first place? In this episode, Adrian Wells explores how moving schools 12 times before high school can create an adult willing to set himself on fire for applause. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why constant childhood relocations can hardwire dangerous attention-seeking behaviors • How Steve-O's daily cocktail of cocaine, nitrous oxide, and alcohol became his coping mechanism by age 25 • The specific therapy techniques and 12-step strategies that helped him achieve sobriety since 2008 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about understanding how early experiences shape extreme adult behaviors. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces Steve-O's trauma-to-recovery journey [01:30] 12 school changes: How constant moves create attention addiction [04:00] The daily drug routine that nearly killed a Jackass star [07:00] Rock bottom: Multiple hospitalizations and the wake-up call [10:00] Sobriety strategies that actually worked after rehab failed [12:00] Why addressing childhood wounds is the real stunt This isn't another celebrity redemption story. It's a masterclass in how unresolved trauma manifests as self-destruction, and how recovery requires going back to the source. Steve-O's journey from nearly dying for laughs to 15 years of sobriety offers real insights into breaking destructive patterns. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: childhood trauma, addiction recovery, attention-seeking behavior, sobriety strategies, Steve-O

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