#216 Davey Lloyd – Tradie Life, Reality TV, and Overcoming Addiction

Good Humans with Cooper Chapman

This week on the Good Humans Podcast I sit down with Davey Lloyd — a tradie turned reality TV personality who has lived through some of life’s highest highs and darkest lows.

You might recognise Davey from The Bachelor and other reality TV shows, but behind the cameras he was battling a hidden struggle that almost cost him his life. Davey opens up about his journey through drug addiction, the afternoon he was clinically dead and had to be resuscitated, and the turning point that led him to change everything.

Now 21 months sober, Davey is using his story to inspire others — especially in tradie culture where conversations around addiction, mental health, and vulnerability are often avoided. His honesty and courage shine a light on the realities of addiction, the power of resilience, and the possibility of change.

In this episode we dive into:

• Davey’s early days as a tradie and how he found himself on reality TV
• The hidden battles with drugs and the moment he nearly lost it all
• What it took to get sober and how he’s stayed strong for over 20 months
• The culture around tradies, masculinity, and substance use — and why it needs to shift
• Davey’s mission now: to use his platform to inspire change and break down stigma

This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and deeply important. If you or someone you love has struggled with addiction, this episode will leave you with hope that recovery is always possible.

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