#103 - From Near Death To New Life: Harnessing Masculine Energy And Healing Addiction with Devin Fredericksen

About this episode

Devin Fredericksen shares his transformative near-death experience and insights on healing addiction and the importance of men's mentorship.

Devin Frederickson is a men’s coach, permaculturalist, and close friend of mine from Maui, Hawaii. He joins me on the show to share the most impactful stories, tools, and insights he has gained throughout his life thus far. We cover a wide breadth of subjects on this show, from Devin’s near-death experience to healing addiction, along with a peek at fatherhood as Devin prepares for his first child.  Here’s what you’ll discover in this conversation: A Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything - Devin shares his vivid story of a near-fatal accidental MDMA overdose in his early 20s. This was his spiritual wake-up call. Hear how this out-of-body journey made him rethink his entire approach to life, health, and responsibility—and why gratitude is now at the core of his daily practice. The Lifelong Power of Men’s Mentorship - Both Devin and I open up about the pivotal mentors in our lives—the wise men who showed up without judgment and offered guidance when we needed it most. Devin describes how chance encounters with older men in the permaculture and yoga worlds guided him through turbulent years, while I reflect on the legacy of my…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Goresky

Guest: Devin Fredericksen

Topics covered

• masculine energy
• healing addiction
• near-death experience
• men's mentorship
• fatherhood

Keywords

• masculine energy
• addiction recovery
• near-death experience
• men's mentorship
• fatherhood

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Maui, Hawaii

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