Ashborne: Dr. John A. King on Trauma, Identity, and the Relentless Pursuit of Purpose

In one of the most vulnerable and powerful episodes of The Stash Cast, I sit down again with Dr. John A. King — speaker, poet, trauma recovery expert, and founder of the Phoenix Collective — to explore what it truly means to rebuild a life from the ashes.

Dr. King shares how he survived childhood trafficking, reconnected with his Indigenous Australian roots in his 60s, and found the courage to embrace his identity as a writer and mentor. We dive into the power of inner alignment, redefining masculinity, and how to pursue your “next hill” with purpose after loss, reinvention, and years of silence.

This episode is a masterclass in grit, healing, and the discipline to show up when no one’s watching.

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