

Tripping Sober: Luke as Guest on Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary (Bonus Rebroadcast)
Jun 8, 2025
Luke Storey, a former celebrity fashion stylist turned motivational speaker and thought leader, joins Zach Leary for a transformative discussion. They delve into Luke's 22-year sober journey, shedding light on his revelations about trauma healing through psychedelics. Luke shares how his first ayahuasca ceremony unlocked deep self-discovery, challenging traditional notions of sobriety. The conversation navigates the interplay between the 12-step community and modern therapies, emphasizing the healing potential of psychedelics in personal growth and authenticity.
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Passionless Career Shift
- Luke Storey transitioned from a fashion stylist career to podcasting after realizing he lacked passion for his job.
- His sobriety and spirituality contrasted deeply with the superficial Hollywood environment he worked in.
Redefining Sobriety and Psychedelics
- Luke redefined sobriety as sanity and clarity, not just abstinence from substances.
- Psychedelics gave him a new doorway into spiritual recovery beyond traditional 12-step approaches.
Trauma Healing Through Psychedelics
- Psychedelics revealed deep childhood traumas to Luke that he was previously unaware of.
- These realizations allowed him to acknowledge pain and transform behaviors impacting his life even in sobriety.