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Super Model Paul Sculfor: Why the First Step is the Hardest

Dec 15, 2024
44:53

On the surface of it, Paul Sculfor was living the dream. He fell into modelling (his Mum signed him up to a competition without him knowing) and soon became Britain’s first supermodel when he was still in his early 20s. He travelled the world, earnt a huge income and was seemingly ‘living the dream’. But underneath it all, Paul’s partying was covering up some deep rooted trauma. As you will hear, Paul’s childhood was far from straightforward. Although he only discovered drinks and drugs relatively late, they would immediately fill the gaps in his personality that he felt he was lacking.

Paul didn’t know he had a problem - until it was almost too late.

After another drugs and booze fuelled night out, Paul had a panic attack whilst driving and would soon end up in rehab.Although it wasn’t a straightforward path from there - he has now been sober for over 20 years and has used his experience to try and help others. His wonderful Stride Foundation has been helped people get the professional help they need for a decade.

Today, he splits his time working with the Foundation, modelling, podcasting, acting and TV presenting - not to mention being a husband and father of two.

We cannot thank Paul enough for his honesty and wisdom during this conversation.


Show Notes


Paul's Website: http://www.paulsculfor.com/

Stride Foundation Website: https://stridefoundation.com/

Paul's Instagram: @paulsculfor

'This is Powerful with Paul Scolfor' Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nLXwFf6c2D2iRExDigfmj?si=31c9ec427c1c4244


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