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Patrick Cox: Reclaiming My Life Through Psychedelics

Apr 3, 2025
01:57:49

In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall is joined by iconic shoe designer turned psychedelic healer Patrick Cox. From the heights of fashion fame to the depths of identity loss and grief, Patrick opens up about losing everything—including his father to suicide—and how his journey with psychedelics helped him find joy, purpose, and a new beginning. Raw, uplifting, and deeply human, this is a story about healing, transformation, and the power of change at any stage of life.

📢 Drop a comment: What’s your biggest takeaway? Would you consider trying psychedelics for mental wellness? Yes, no, or maybe?


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(00:00) Intro  

(03:25) Davina Introduces Patrick Cox  

(04:25) Catching Up: Davina and Patrick Reunite  

(05:56) Patrick’s Early Life in Africa, Canada, and Family  

(09:38) From Toronto to London: A Creative Journey  

(14:16) Fashion Beginnings and Working With Vivienne Westwood  

(19:04) The Birth of the Iconic Wannabe Loafer  

(24:40) The Rise and Success of Patrick Cox  

(28:10) Car Accident, Mental Health Struggles, and Leaving the Brand  

(40:52) Healing Through Animals: Getting a Dog  

(44:12) Rebuilding Identity After Crisis  

(46:41) Lathbridge Shoes, Moving to Ibiza, and Rehab  

(53:14) Microdosing and Self-Medication for Recovery  

(55:19) Life-Changing Experience With Psychedelic Toad  

(1:14:46) Meeting Caesar and Training as a Toad Shaman  

(1:31:34) The Future of Psychedelics in Wellness  

(1:34:33) Rediscovering Creativity and the Doors of Perception  

(1:40:14) Coping With the Death of Patrick’s Father  

(1:46:00) Facing Another Crisis and Finding Inner Peace  

(1:49:25) Final Thoughts From Davina 


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