Oriya Pollak
Oriya Pollak is a consciousness artist and the author of Stop Battling: The Storyteller's Guide to Recovery. He is currently rewriting his memoir, Very High Priest, in public on his Substack, Stop Battling with Oriya. A former network engineer and certified hypnotherapist (since 2003), he spent thirty years hiding behind substances, other people's stories, and spiritual tools. For eighteen months he could not create at all. Then he stopped battling the habit and started telling the truth. He has published close to 3,000 short videos since May 2026 and helps creators remember who they are.
Speaking topics
- Storytelling, recovery, and creativity
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