#36 Turning Trauma into Purpose with Arkadi Krasnopevtzev

In this raw and deeply human conversation, Luke sits down with Arkadi Krasnopevtzev, co-founder of Soulffee, a mindful coffee alternative born after a life-changing brain bleed and surgery. Arkadi shares how nearly losing everything forced him to rebuild not just his physical abilities, but his emotional, mental, and spiritual foundation from the ground up.

Together, Luke and Arkadi unpack the cycles of burnout, the anxiety loop entrepreneurs find themselves in, dopamine addiction, phone dependency, emotional regulation, and why rock bottom is often the beginning, not the end. They explore mindfulness as survival, spirituality as awareness, and the terrifying but transformative process of rebuilding your life with intention.

This is one of those conversations that hits every layer: the mind, the body, the business, the ego, and the soul.

Key Takeaways: 

• Why hitting rock bottom might be the exact wake-up call your life needs.
• How entrepreneurs trap themselves in panic, burnout, and constant future-chasing.
• The surprising link between dopamine, scrolling, caffeine, and your anxiety levels.
• Why emotional awareness is the difference between spiralling and stabilising.
• How Arkadi turned a life-threatening brain bleed into purpose, mindfulness, and meaning.

Guest Bio: 

Arkadi Krasnopevtzev is the co-founder of Soulffee, a mindful coffee alternative created after surviving a brain bleed and major brain surgery. His recovery pushed him into deep self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a new relationship with purpose, mental health, and entrepreneurship. He now speaks openly about turning pain into purpose, building resilience, and designing a life anchored in presence and intention, one cup at a time.

ABOUT CURIOUS AF PODCAST

Curious AF is a podcast for people who want more out of life than just ticking boxes. Hosted by Luke Biermann, entrepreneur, father of three, and relentless explorer of human potential, the show dives deep into the conversations that matter.

From endurance sports and entrepreneurship to psychedelics, parenting, spirituality, and self-discovery, Curious AF explores how we can live with greater purpose, connection, and fulfilment.

Expect raw, unfiltered stories and thoughtful insights from people who are redefining success, breaking cycles, and choosing to live with intention.

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