Addicted, Homeless & Broken - This is How I Rebuilt My Life - Sean Willers - Triangle Theory #043
August 20, 2025
In this episode of Triangle Theory, we sit down with Sean Willers - a man who went from homelessness, addiction, and self-destruction to discipline, fitness, and purpose.
He opens up about his darkest moments: being homeless at 15, falling into addiction in the DJ scene, and hitting rock bottom after nearly overdosing. But more importantly, he shares how he rebuilt his life through the military, fasting, running, and radical self-responsibility.
This is an honest and inspiring conversation about masculinity, self-awareness, and the power of taking full ownership of your life.
Find More About Sean:
- https://www.instagram.com/willersfitness/
- https://willersfitness.co.uk/
0:00 – Intro
4:05 – The grandfather that saved him
9:00 – Military training & self-discovery
12:20 – Discipline is freedom
18:30 – Military culture shock & transformation
21:00 – The value of physical control and self-respect
28:00 – Berlin & the rise of ego, addiction, and burnout
32:00 – Cocaine, denial, and passing blame
43:35 – Rock bottom: waking up in hospital
45:00 – Quitting the music industry
47:00 – Writing his 5-year vision
49:15 – How to find your “why”
59:00 – Reframing why you started drugs or alcohol
1:02:00 – The difference between goal setting and purpose
1:08:45 – Structure, balance, and routine
1:11:00 – Final thoughts on masculinity and self-respect
1:16:00 – Self-love, relationships & responsibility
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4:05 – The grandfather that saved him
9:00 – Military training & self-discovery
12:20 – Discipline is freedom
18:30 – Military culture shock & transformation
21:00 – The value of physical control and self-respect
28:00 – Berlin & the rise of ego, addiction, and burnout
32:00 – Cocaine, denial, and passing blame
43:35 – Rock bottom: waking up in hospital
45:00 – Quitting the music industry
47:00 – Writing his 5-year vision
49:15 – How to find your “why”
59:00 – Reframing why you started drugs or alcohol
1:02:00 – The difference between goal setting and purpose
1:08:45 – Structure, balance, and routine
1:11:00 – Final thoughts on masculinity and self-respect
1:16:00 – Self-love, relationships & responsibility
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