# 69. Paul Cornwall on Trauma, Addiction, and Finding Hope

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Podcast: [Wellness on Tap with Dr Debs Eastwood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wellness-on-tap-with-dr-debs-eastwood-7041685)
Published: 2026-02-02T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when childhood trauma shapes your entire life? In this moving episode, Dr. Debs speaks with Paul Cornwall about growing up surrounded by violence, addiction, and poverty—and how those early experiences led him into substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health struggles. Paul opens up about breaking the cycle through recovery, education, and healing. His story is raw, inspiring, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, change is possible. https://www.facebook.com/thewe...

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