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‘Stripper to monk’: Meet former Australian bodybuilder who lived ‘multiple lives in one life’

An Australian man claimed that he was a stripper and an OnlyFans creator before he turned his life around for personal growth. He currently resides in Dubai.

Updated on: Jan 15, 2025, 06:56:44 IST
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An Australian man’s claims about his journey—from starting as a stripper to becoming an OnlyFans creator, transitioning into a bodybuilder, then embracing the life of a monk, and ultimately reinventing himself as a personal growth strategist—has garnered widespread admiration and support from social media users. Ash Edelman described his transformative journey as “living multiple lives in one life” in his Instagram bio.

Ash Edelman claims he transformed his life from being a former stripper to a monk. (Instagram/@consciously_ash)
Ash Edelman claims he transformed his life from being a former stripper to a monk. (Instagram/@consciously_ash)

In a video shared last year, he expressed the different stints he was involved in, adding that at one point, he became addicted to maintaining a certain lifestyle and being a part of the glamour world. The 35-year-old further explained his journey to “becoming a monk.” However, this is not the only video; there are several clips in which he made similar claims.

Also Read: When spirituality met technology: Thai monk uses Google Translate to spread wisdom

Take a look at the clip:

Social media shows support:

Edelman regularly shares videos that teach others mindfulness practices, claiming that they would help people have a better lifestyle. Occasionally, he also posts videos and pictures with his pet dog.

Instagram page of the man who went from a stripper to a monk.

He also runs a YouTube channel called Consciously Ash. According to its bio, the channel is “built around helping you find the best version of yourself through holistic practices like breathwork, meditation, mobility, healthy living, and motivation.”

As a personal coach, he regularly conducts sessions with people to teach them how to lead a better life.

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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