My name is Ron Isherwood, a recovering addict. Born into the infamous underworld of criminal Painters and Dockers in Melbourne. At 37 years clean, I embarked on my own journey of recovery 42 years ago. The last thing that I could give up was my addiction to crime. Today, I am the founder of ‘The Truth About Addiction’, a compelling podcast that delves into the depths of mental health, addiction, and the path to recovery. I will share my own journey and unveil the raw and powerful stories of ...
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This show is all about the disease of addiction in it's diverse behavioral forms and how to cure it. Using the treatment plan in "Freedom From Addiction," a 100% success rate can be accomplished if 3 simple conditions are met. The plan can be accomplished at home without taking time off from work.
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Ep118. Daniela Anicic, trauma-informed legal support to assist abuse survivors find justice and healing
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Meet Daniela, a distinguished lawyer at the prestigious Whitehall & Associates. She is more than just a lawyer, having worked with individuals facing trauma, mental health issues, homelessness and other challenging circumstances. In this episode, Daniela and Ron explore the connections between trauma, addiction and mental health. They also discuss …
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Ep117. Anna Martin, women supporting women through gambling addiction
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Anna faced the challenge of overcoming a gambling addiction that threatened both her personal and professional life. To take control, she voluntarily excluded herself from gambling venues through a self-barring scheme. In this episode, Ron and Anna delve into the highly profitable gambling industry. “It’s a predatory industry with a predatory produ…
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Ep116. Jackie Durnin, releasing trauma of the mind, body and spirit through neuro-technology therapies
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“There is always some sort of hope in the room somewhere. You just have to look.” Jackie has consistently explored different modalities and therapies to find effective solutions for her personal well-being. Her journey led her to become a certified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner and counsellor, where she discovered not only emotiona…
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Ep115. Mike Phenix’s narrative on professional football, cocaine and addiction recovery
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With a self-explanatory Instagram handler @madmikebeingmad, the former Barnsley, Salford and Southport player, Mike Phenix has earned an influx of followers for his genuine takes on life, mental health and addiction recovery. In this episode, Mike candidly shares his heartfelt story right from the beginning including personal tragedies starting at …
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Ep114. Jason Shiers’ The Infinite Recovery Project and somatic coaching approach
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As a Certified Transformative Coach, Jason emphasises the importance of a holistic approach to healing, integrating somatic investigation, and recognising the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. Jason was highly medicated in a psychiatric institution by the age of 10. As a child, he used food as a coping mechanism, which later escalated to…
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Ep113. Director Gary Smith’s must-see comedy SkyFly inspired by his own sobriety
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Writer/ Director Gary Smith has been very open about his struggles with alcoholism and his sobriety journey. Through his personal narrative of recovery, relapse, and filmmaking, Gary demonstrates that recovery is attainable and that there are multiple paths to achieving it. Gary got sober on July 11 of last year. His latest feature film, SkyFly, wh…
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Ep112. Holly Deane-Johns, lightbulb-moment transformation in ’Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s Prison
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Holly overcame her drug addiction during her incarceration. Arrested in Thailand on drug-related charges, she was sentenced to 31 years and served 7 years in the infamous ‘Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s Prison. Holly’s experience in a Thai prison was a profound and harrowing ordeal, unimaginable to most. ‘I was fortunate enough to get back and take advant…
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Ep111. Scott Bellinger, combatting the stigma of addiction through ‘Experience Strength’
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Scotty is the founder of Experience Strength, a platform dedicated to sharing his journey and insights to combat the stigma associated with addiction. His sole intention is to inspire and empower others through his personal experiences, resilience, and strength. Nine months ago, Scotty was in very ‘dark places’. Today, he is not only a business own…
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Ep110. Ash Butterss, bringing holistic makeover to sobriety and mental health
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Growing up as a bubbly, life-loving person, Ash lost the power of ‘choice’ when her relationship with alcohol intensified. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a sober community. If you find it hard to find connections, if you think you are alone, if you think you don’t have the ability to make better choices… this episode is for yo…
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Ep109. Adam Shaffer, working 12-step program to freedom recovery coaching
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Adam’s nine years of sobriety have shaped him into the empathetic recovery coach he is today. He has never put as much time and energy into something so rewarding in his whole life. The joy, excitement and sense of purpose he derives from his work are unparalleled. Adam’s transformation began with his commitment to the 12-step program, which he des…
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Ep108. Kristen Cooper, Remember Your Why to heal out loud
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Kristen tried alcohol for the first time at 14 years old, she did not like it. When she tried again at 16 years of age, she fell in love. Then she found weed, cocaine, ecstasy and mushroom… the addiction escalated quickly. Kristen highlighted the sad reality of being dependent on alcohol and drugs, where she experienced being raped, robbed, drugged…
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Ep107. Hip Hop artist Verbalize - music is my drug
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‘We live and we die, but what we do in between that time that really matters’. Music became a pivotal aspect of his life amidst a series of adversity and trauma. Following the tragic loss of his father to suicide at the young age of 15, he found himself unable to cope, leading him to seek solace in substances to ‘block the tears’. Verbalize’s recov…
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Ep106. Jonathan Mendonca, from opioid addiction to living ‘Life on Life’s Terms’
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Jonathan's book, "Life on Life's Terms," swiftly ascended to the bestseller ranks on Amazon following its release last December. This literary work not only chronicles Jonathan's personal journey through profound adversity but also provides a comprehensive explanation of the transformative impact of the 12-step program of Narcotics Anonymous in lib…
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Ep105. Ryan Phillips, former ‘King Of Weed’ in his search for ‘Radical Forgiveness’
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“All I care about is giving back and to put a smile on somebody’s face.” Ryan Phillips gained notoriety as one of Canada's most prominent marijuana smugglers, earning him the title ”King of Weed." He shared his experiences on Locked Up Abroad with a wide audience on National Geographic. In his candid accounts, Ryan revealed that criminal activity w…
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Ep104. Char’s overcoming addiction and the practice of plant medicine
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Char’s first encounter with addiction manifested in the form of an eating disorder. Food binging served as her means of escape. ‘From a very young age, I felt a lot of discomfort with this world.’ At 21, amidst her burgeoning modelling career, Char ventured into cocaine experimentation. As her pursuits in modelling and singing ceased, she started t…
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Ep103. Jake Yoder, finding Natural Highs Recovery the holistic approach to sobriety
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Jake’s story wasn’t the ‘classic’ idea of addiction. He started using drugs at the young age of 14 and stopped when he was almost 20 years old. The decision came after the realisation that while using, he couldn’t find the clarity to make decisions and trust those decisions. Fast forward to a decade later, Jake is a Motivational Speaker, Coach, and…
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Ep102. Catie Bain, unexpected lockdown transformation
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During the Covid lockdown, Catie had an unexpected transformation in her life. As sobriety gradually became a part of her daily routine, she began to discover a newfound sense of connection with others. Catie's struggles with substance abuse began at a young age, as she started drinking at 13 and using cocaine by the age of 15. To cope with her tro…
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Ep101. Nick Pollard, kicking alcohol and people-pleasing habits
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“People-pleasing was an addiction, just as much as the bottle was for me.” With a massive following of 400K on Instagram, 230K on TikTok, and 130K on Facebook, Nick is undoubtedly making a significant impact. Nick's life was once dedicated to pleasing others at the expense of his own happiness, leading him to rely on alcohol at his lowest point. Ho…
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Ep100. Mel Watson, from Correctional Officer to CSA/ Sexual Survivor Advocate
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Warning: Discussion of Sexual Abuse Mel is a resilient survivor and passionate advocate for sexual abuse survivors. During her employment at Long Bay Prison and at Downing Center Court, Mel witnessed horrific and extensive details of sexual abuse cases. Mel’s upbringing was marred by generational domestic violence and traumatic experiences. She end…
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Ep99. Mitch Motivates, turning ‘My Addiction’ into ‘My SuperPower’
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Mitch’s journey began in the grips of alcohol obsession during his childhood, evolving into a tumultuous battle with weed and cocaine addiction. His story took a transformative turn, leading him to emerge as Mitch Motivates—a beacon of hope and support for those grappling with similar struggles. At just 19, Mitch bravely entered rehab, marking the …
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Ep98. Ori Cohen’s pursuit of addiction recovery from Israel to Australia
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Raised amidst the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, Israel, Ori grappled with the challenges of embracing his true self. He sought solace in drugs and alcohol at the tender age of 13. His narrative unfolds a troubled childhood and the arduous attempts at getting clean. Ori shares his experiences, detailing the hardships of attending Narcotics Anonymous mee…
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Ep97. Steve Balbi, Rock n Roll and heroin
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Performer, composer and producer Steve Balbi was very much the child prodigy. His first professional debut was with Kevin Borich Express at just 17 years of age in front of an audience of 10000. He later found Australian chart-toppers Noiseworks and Electric Hippies. ‘I was born with a gift’. Steve was on a stable diet of alcohol and pot for a deca…
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Ep96. Shana Epps, alcoholism to ‘Controlled Chaos’ Recovery Coaching
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Shana’s attempt at sobriety spanned over two decades. She went to AA meetings, did the 12-step program, attended treatment centres… But ‘No matter what I did, I just couldn’t get it.’ Shana was so good at hiding her drinking habits that even her best friends didn’t know. She recalls the vicious cycles of detoxing, abstinence and relapses. Find out …
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Ep95. Braiden Tonks, drug dealing, addiction, homelessness and jail before finding recovery
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Braiden’s addiction journey stemmed from his family’s generational struggles with alcoholism and domestic violence. He vividly recalls the destructive encounter with ice, leading to drug dealing and resulting in his incarceration. He describes the period of homelessness as the ‘saddest part of his life’. Today, approaching a commendable two years o…
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Ep94. Kate Taylor, loving life of ‘walking_the_straight_line’
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20th December 2021, Kate picked up the phone and recorded a heartfelt message to herself. She recorded her ‘drunk self’ begging her ‘sober self’ to stop drinking. And her sober self heeded this desperate plea. ‘I drank for 360 days a year for 20 years of my life.’ Kate started drinking at the early age of 14. Growing up in a Great Gatsby style home…
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Ep93. Ron Isherwood - My experience, strength and hope
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I have a thinking problem long before I had a drinking problem. I was a blackout drinker. I have an ‘allergy’ to drugs and alcohol. But today, I care about other people and I freely share what I have. If you'd like to connect with me or have recommendations for my show, please use the links below: www.instagram.com/thetruthabout_addiction/ www.thet…
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Ep92. Dr. Brooke Scheller, How To Eat To Change How You Drink
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New York-based Dr. Brooke Scheller is a doctor of nutrition. With 15 years of experience in the field, Dr. Scheller uses her knowledge from a science standpoint to explain the connection between nutrition and alcoholism, utilising nutrition to support changing your relationship with alcohol and healing your body from past alcohol damage. Dr. Schell…
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Ep91. Kim Bellas, Sober Is The New Cool
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This is not just a story of a woman getting sober, but rather the inspiring journey of a devoted mother who made the decision to quit drinking for the sake of her son. Allow me to introduce Kim Bellas, an extraordinary individual who demonstrated that alcohol was not a prerequisite for having a good time. Kim's youngest son, Matthew, faced the chal…
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Ep90. Kohdi Rayne, un-label ‘the addict’ to find your true self
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Wise beyond his 38 years of age, Kohdi Rayne is currently digitally working with 1700 people through his online programs, spreading awareness on addiction recovery via various platforms with over 700K followers. Kohdi’s drinking lasted for over 24 years, starting from the age of 8. At the peak of his alcoholism, he consumed nearly 2 and a half bott…
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Ep89. Tim Bradshaw, addiction recovery is an extreme sport
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Tim worked in the music business for over 20 years. It wasn’t until the breakdown of his marriage that he wanted to do something different, something he really loved. He found his true passion in photography. It took a lot of time to repair the damage from his challenging addiction days. Today, Tim is a highly sought-after photographer and is criti…
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Ep88. Soberdave, victory over 40 years of alcoholism
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Soberdave's journey is a testament to his strength and resilience, as he overcame a 40-year reliance on alcohol. Despite receiving comments about his drinking problem, Dave initially took offence and turned to solitary drinking to avoid judgment. He experienced numerous rock bottoms and faced various health issues such as high blood pressure, weigh…
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Ep87. Leks ‘celebrated’ every time he got a couple of months up, now celebrating one year clean
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‘I just couldn’t get it right.’ Having known him since birth, Leks grew up in a tumultuous and dysfunctional home environment alongside my good friend, his father, who was battling a raging heroin addiction. By the age of 11, he sought refuge in the wrong crowd, leading to his experimentation with drugs. Driven by financial pursuits, regardless of …
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Ep86. Dr. Evelyn Higgins, the connection between genetics and addiction
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In today’s episode, we are honoured to feature Dr. Evelyn Higgins, the Chief Executive Officer and inventor behind the patent-pending panel at Wired For Addiction. Dr. Higgins is an international expert in the epidemiology of addiction, having dedicated nearly two decades to the research of the science of addiction recovery. Started out 35 years ag…
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Ep85. Mo Hassoun, manifesting self-discovery from Lebanon to America
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Stepping back into the world of Lebanon in the 1980s, Mo confronted haunting recollections of warzone, political tumult, safety concerns and abandonment. Mo suffered from emotional neglect and a sense of rejection throughout his childhood, due to his hardworking parents having to leave him to seek employment abroad. Consequently, it brought forward…
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Ep84. Angie, transformation of the chameleon and chronic relapser
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Growing up in Rockhampton, Angie’s parents arrived in Australia on a boat in the late 1950s. Angie was always the ‘naughty kid’ who frequently found herself in the principal’s office facing suspension, while her excellling sisters were Dux of school. Negative attention is still better than none. She was often labelled as ‘the Devil’s Child’. Angie …
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Ep83. Michael Haynes, Drug and Sex Addiction, and finding spirituality
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Michael gave us a compelling insight into his arduous battles with multiple sex and drug addictions, from the young age of 15 leaving home to the darker side of the world, becoming a drug dealer and his attempts to change his belief system. Michael had a love affair with Meth. It reached a point where he didn’t do it for enjoyment anymore - ‘I shot…
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Ep82. Jamie Tall, proud woman of long-term recovery, breaking free from strip clubs, prostitution and drugs
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Jamie grew up in an alcoholic household with a very violent father. She struggled to form connections and trust in others due to the turbulent environment she was in. Jamie found drugs during high school when she found a group of ‘friends’ who accepted her for her. Then her using progressed to harder drugs while attending college; exacerbated by sl…
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Ep81. Skinny Vinny, homeless addict to Jackass dream came true
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“Sobriety is about having fun” Vinny describes his early journey as ‘normal teenage school life’: smoking weed, drinking, partying…, until he graduated to the harder stuff: Percocets, Oxycontin, heroin, cocaine… Vinny’s obsession with heroin intensified when he found himself abandoning everything else so he could spend all his time, money and energ…
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Ep80. Acclaimed author Hannah Sward on past striping and Meth
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These are the words from her book cover ‘Strip: A Memoir” by Hannah Sward “Hannah Sward was abandoned by her mother and lived with her poet father on an island with no stores or cars. Kidnapped and molested by a stranger at age six, she grew up to be a stripper and a prostitute with a taste for crystal meth—which seemed to be a sure-fire way to los…
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Ep79. Andy Pho, self-mastery mindset practice with a sober mind
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‘I believe in having people rise to their potential as an artist’. Andy is an incredible tattoo artist with the most infectious smile and unwavering dedication to his art. His tattooing journey began in his early days growing up in the city of Brooklyn. When he finally discovered his true calling in tattooing, his passion only became stronger with …
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Ep78. Lesley Z, from alcoholism and heavy drugs to getting to the top of the fashion industry
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“I’m an alcoholic. I’m also addicted to anything that will take me out of my own feelings…”- Lesley Lesley is now 42 years sober. She struggled with a profound sense of emptiness as a little girl, finding solace only while sitting under the white light in her living room. She drank herself to oblivion at the age of 13, then the substance abuse prog…
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Ep77. Nick Midgley’s self-love to sobriety and establishing Hope In Health
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Nick, Founder and Program Director at Hope In Health, has successfully maintained sobriety for over three years. After 22 years of struggle with heroin and meth, his achievement in recovery, self-care and professional accomplishment, are testament to his transformation. It started off as a 13-year-old boy doing intravenous heroin, then progressivel…
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Ep76. Daniel Hearn, from hard knocks life to ‘Hard Knox Talks’, the success story
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February 12 2017, the day Daniel walked into a detox centre and never looked back. Daniel’s father was already in recovery when he was born, his mother worked in the addiction field for 40-plus years, so Daniel didn’t grow up surrounded by addiction. He just wanted to know what alcohol tasted like as a child, so at 13 years of age, he got himself a…
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Ep75. Joel Papa, shooting at the police during drug-induced psychosis
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In today’s episode, Joel from Victoria tells us about the destruction drugs brought onto him, how they transformed him into a different person and the bewildering actions during his drug-induced psychosis. Growing up in a good family, Joel found himself gravitating towards older companions when his parents split up at the age of 13. He started to e…
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Ep74. Brad Mcleod, Sober Motivation Podcaster shares his own journey to sobriety
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Many would know Brad through the Sober Motivation/Sober is Cool community. Brad is always readily supporting people in their recovery journey through various platforms that he established since embarking on his own path to recovery in 2010. In this episode, Brad takes a seat on the opposite end of the table to recount his personal narrative encompa…
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Bitter or Better: A Grand Mother's Murder Plot
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Melissa Schonfield was a wife, mother, grandmother, and a successful psychotherapist in upstate New York. Her community was shocked when the news broke on Halloween 2014 that she had been arrested for attempting to hire a hitman to "take care of" her grandson's abusive father. This is her journey of how the events developed. She served 1,385 days i…
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An apology from Rev. Winn Henderson
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Have you been wondering why there have not been recent programs? Listen to this podcast to find out why.Oleh Rev. Winn HENDERSON, MD
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Ep73. Chee, the scientist who nods off on meth during lab work
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Born to an English mother and a Chinese Malaysian father, Chee always felt like the odd one out during her early childhood. Her teenage years were marred by both physical and emotional abuse by her parents, leading her to seek solace in substances like alcohol and marijuana, which she started using at the age of 14. Chee bravely opens up about her …
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