{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68a72bba7339ce61dbb49478/69f10ff68647f8587e0b77b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Guy Who Had It All (And Nearly Lost Himself)","description":"<p>In this episode of Behind the Title, we sit down with Paul Sculfor. A former international male model, TV personality, and founder of the Stride Foundation.</p><p><br></p><p>From the outside, Paul’s life looked flawless: global campaigns, red carpets, parties, success. On the inside, he was spiralling, battling addiction, shame, and a growing sense that he was disappearing behind the image.</p><p><br></p><p>Paul opens up to us about...</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How addiction crept in through “normal” industry behaviour</li><li>The moment he realised he couldn’t stop — no matter how hard he tried</li><li>Why asking for help felt like failure… until it saved his life</li><li>Choosing life over fame at a crossroads that changed everything</li><li>What real freedom, success, and masculinity mean to him now</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction, identity, leadership pressure, and the power of vulnerability especially for those who feel they have to keep it together for everyone else.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered <em>“Is this sustainable?”</em> this one’s worth your time.</p>","author_name":"danny weitzkorn"}