A Colourful Past Podcast

In this powerful episode of A Colourful Past, host Danny Shannon sits down with Lee Stewart, the founder of the "Let’s Get Grounded" Facebook community. Leigh’s story is a masterclass in radical accountability and turning a negative situation into a positive empire.Leigh opens up about his recent "wake-up call"—a drink-driving charge that landed him on four and a half months of home detention with an ankle monitor. Instead of letting the restriction break him, he used the time to launch three businesses, begin a diploma in mental health counseling, and commit to a life of total sobriety.We dive deep into Leigh’s "colourful past," exploring:Early Roots: His introduction to substance abuse at age nine and the impact of the foster care system.The Height of Addiction: Surviving an $1,800-a-day meth habit, heavy gambling, and the dark reality of drug-induced psychosis.The Turning Point: A near-fatal rock bottom that led to rehab and a spiritual encounter that saved his life.Business as Therapy: How Lee applies a "solution-focused" mindset to both entrepreneurship and personal healing.The "Better Better" Philosophy: Why creating new, positive memories is the only way to kill the bad ones from the past.Lee is now dedicated to mentoring others through "Let’s Get Grounded," aiming to become an NDIS-registered recovery coach to help people navigate their own paths out of the "hood" and into greatness.Key Quote:"Don’t hold on to what’s behind, as that will not lead you into the future. Create new memories to kill the bad ones that hold you backwards." — Lee Stewart.About Our Guest:Leigh Stewart is an entrepreneur, qualified chef, and mental health advocate. Through his Facebook page, "Let’s Get Grounded," he provides a space for connection, guidance, and raw honesty for those struggling with addiction and mental health.Connect with the Show:Host: Danny ShannonSponsor: Rewire and RealignTheme: Your past does not define your future.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You don't have to do it alone.

In this episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, host Danny Shannon sits down with Prince to explore his powerful transformation from a high-profile criminal case to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mentor. Prince discusses surviving over a year in solitary confinement, the moment he realised his potential, and how he used his eight-year prison sentence to shift his focus from building an empire to creating a lasting legacy. Now the founder of Purple Prince, a thriving acai business, and a qualified NLP coach, Prince shares his insights on personal branding, authenticity, and the importance of turning pain into purpose.A Colourful Past Podcast, Danny Shannon, Purple Prince, Criminal Rehabilitation, Prison Transformation, Personal Branding, Legacy Building, Mentorship, High Risk Offender, Solitary Confinement, Acai Business, NLP Coaching, Authenticity.#acolourfulpast #prisonreform #personalbranding #legacy #transformation #purposethroughpain #purpleprince #podcast

From being raised in the brutal world of the Melbourne Painters and Dockers to becoming a multi-millionaire property developer while leading a double life, Ron Isherwood has seen it all. In this gripping episode of A Colourful Past, Ron joins host Danny Shannon to share the raw, unfiltered truth about his journey through the Australian criminal landscape.Ron details his incredible 1977 escape from Milson Island prison where he swam seven miles against the tide, his time locked up with infamous figures like Chopper Read, and the moment he realized the brotherhood of crime was nothing but a lie. Now 40 years clean, Ron discusses his complete transformation from a schizophrenic psychopath diagnosis at 17 to a published author and dedicated recovery mentor.This is a story of extreme violence, addiction, and ultimate redemption. Learn how Ron turned his life around to help thousands of others find their way out of the darkness and why he believes your past does not have to define your future.Timeline of Episode Scenes:00:00 - 01:26: Introduction: Losing a $5 million fortune and a family to a drug conspiracy.01:27 - 02:54: Growing up in Victoria: The violent motto of the Painters and Dockers.02:55 - 05:25: Principles of the underworld and finding a new high in helping others.05:26 - 07:44: 40 years of sobriety and the cycle of prison detoxing.07:45 - 10:24: First major shooting at age 16 and a father's brutal reaction.10:25 - 13:48: Life inside Pentridge Prison with Chopper Read and surviving at age 17.13:49 - 15:43: Moving to Sydney and falling into heroin addiction.15:44 - 17:22: The 7-mile swim: Escape from Milson Island prison.17:23 - 21:00: Becoming a street junkie and the first 12-step intervention.21:01 - 25:10: Relapses, the "Pied Piper" of recovery, and leading a double life.25:11 - 28:27: The 2002 arrest and the true cost of arrogant criminal choices.28:28 - 34:33: Starting an autonomous rehab unit (C12) inside the prison system.34:34 - 37:35: Release in 2012 and the realization that crime does not pay spiritually.37:36 - 42:55: Ron today: Running recovery companies and building a legacy of gratitude.42:56 - 45:54: The ultimate self-contract story: When life meant nothing.45:55 - 47:35: Closing remarks and honoring those lost to addiction.Keywords:True Crime Australia, Prison Escape, Recovery Story, Underworld History, Addiction Redemption, Melbourne Gang Wars, Chopper Read, 12 Step Program, Transformation, Motivational Story#TrueCrime #PrisonEscape #Recovery #AustraliaUnderworld #Transformation #AColourfulPast #Inspiration #Redemption #AddictionRecovery #MelbourneCrime

In this powerful episode, Kimmie Jeans shares her incredible journey from a childhood of severe physical abuse to celebrating over 21 years of sobriety. Kimmie discusses the traumatic "discipline" she faced growing up and how she began using drugs at age 13 to mask her pain. She details the harrowing experience of losing her best friend to a drug-induced heart attack at age 16 and her subsequent time in prison.The ultimate turning point came at nine weeks pregnant, when Kimmie made a vow to go cold turkey to ensure a better life for her daughter. Now a proud mother and advocate, Kimmie has earned a Bachelor of Business and dedicated herself to volunteer work, including literacy programs for children. Her story is a testament to the fact that the only person who can stop you from being the best version of yourself is you.Sobriety, Recovery Journey, Overcoming Addiction, Childhood Trauma, Domestic Abuse Survivor, 21 Years Sober, Cold Turkey, Parenting in Recovery, Volunteerism, Mental Health Awareness. Listen to the inspiring story of Kimmie Jeans, who broke the cycle of abuse and addiction to build a successful life for her daughters. Discover how a life-changing realisation during pregnancy led to over two decades of sobriety and a passion for community advocacy.✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@AColourfulPastPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Explore Rewire and Realign Rehab: https://rewirerehab.com.au/👉 Visit Encapsulator. A safe video journal space for growth, reflection, and honest self expression: https://encapsulator.io/✅  Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acolourfulpastpodcast👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C2rFHNtDa/?mibextid=wwXIfr👉 Facebook (Danny Shannon): https://www.facebook.com/share/14N3vG76yA3/👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colourfulpastpodcast📩 For business inquiries: Danny@encapsulator.io ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JVIC2lYAk0👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6P2uZU3os4👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgkdcs1gVrU👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5DR5e0JdYY👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVhEtFty4tg👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4W-MdFwsaM #AColourfulPastPodcast #RecoveryStories #Sobriety #OvercomingTrauma #Inspiration #AddictionRecovery #CleanAndSober #Parenting #MentalHealthMatters #SuccessStories

In this moving episode, Lucas Forbes shares his powerful transition from a high-functioning addict in the entertainment industry to the founder of a community-focused recovery movement. Lucas opens up about his darkest moments, including a near-suicidal night in a high-rise apartment where a desperate call to a helpline saved his life. He details the boozy lunch culture of Sydney's media world, where cocaine and alcohol were normalised in the workplace, leading to a decade of frequent rehab miles and eventual homelessness.Now nearly seven years sober, Lucas discusses how he finally cracked the nut through an intensive three-month program in Thailand—funded by accessing his superannuation—and the unwavering support of his wife, Stephanie. Today, Lucas is dedicated to helping others find connection without the war stories of traditional fellowships through his organisation, Reconnect Movement.Key Topics and Highlights  - The High-Functioning Trap: How Lucas managed a successful media career for decades while under the influence of cocaine and alcohol.  - A Life-Saving Call: The critical role of emergency services and helplines like Beyond Blue during a mental health crisis.  - The Cycle of Rehab: A candid look at completing over 14 rehab stints and why traditional methods did not initially stick.  - Financial Resources for Recovery: Discovering the option to use superannuation to fund life-saving treatment.  - Building Community: Introducing the Reconnect Movement, a family-focused initiative designed to foster social connection through simple fun like backyard cricket and picnics.✅ Important Links: 👉 Explore Rewire and Realign Rehab: https://rewirerehab.com.au/👉 Visit Encapsulator. A safe video journal space for growth, reflection, and honest self expression: https://encapsulator.io/✅  Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acolourfulpastpodcast👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C2rFHNtDa/?mibextid=wwXIfr👉 Facebook (Danny Shannon): https://www.facebook.com/share/14N3vG76yA3/👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colourfulpastpodcast📩 For business inquiries: Danny@encapsulator.io#RecoveryJourney #AddictionAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #LucasForbes #Sobriety #ReconnectMovement #BeyondBlue #HighFunctioningAddict #EntertainmentIndustry #SuccessInSobriety

Join host Danny Shannon as he interviews Saleha from Ability Alliance Care on *A Colourful Past Podcast*. Saleha  shares the challenging experiences that shaped her life, from battling ADHD and experiencing homelessness at age four after her parents' divorce, to living in the high-poverty, drug-affected area of Miller, Sydney (around 2010).She recounts the desperate struggle with food insecurity and the haunting prediction from teachers at Punchbowl Public School that she would "end up in jail". At a pivotal age (around 16), Slaya faced a crossroads: accepting a lucrative but dangerous offer to deliver drugs ("packages"), or choosing the path to "break the cycle".Saleha explains how learning to heal through Timeline Therapy and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) helped her confront anger and trauma. This profound personal change led her to establish Ability Alliance Care, a company committed to providing meaningful NDIS support that focuses on inclusion, capacity building, and promoting independent living for people with disabilities.This is a powerful story proving that your past does not define your future.Timestamp Breakdown:  - 0:00: Childhood, ADHD, and the "End up in Jail" prediction.  - 1:15: First experience with homelessness at age four.  - 2:03: Second time homeless, moving to Housing Commission in Miller.  - 3:08: Desperate measures and struggles with food insecurity.  - 5:12: Dodging needles and high drug use in the Miller flats.  - 6:44: Getting support from non-profits (Salvation Army) and mother's sacrifice.  - 9:02: Vivid memory of leaving for the refuge at age four.  - 11:09: Missing her father and calling from payphones.  - 12:25: Discussion: Is childhood trauma responsible for adult outcomes?.  - 17:27: Unsettling encounter with a predator/pedophile neighbor.  - 24:41: The choice: $1,500 a day to deliver drugs ("packages").  - 27:32: The turning point: Breaking the cycle and rejecting negative expectations.  - 30:06: Not being "academically smart" and fighting back in Miller.  - 31:50: The lasting effect of past hunger (struggling with 2-minute noodles).  - 36:26: Healing through Timeline Therapy and NLP.  - 39:33: Entering the disability field, inspired by her cousin with Down syndrome.  - 42:25: Slaya's vision for NDIS, inclusion, and modified workplaces.  - 46:50: Challenges of informal supports and caregiver burnout.  - 52:55: Introducing Ability Alliance Care and capacity building services.  - 58:19: Final message: You are in charge of your future.Homeless to CEO, Ability Alliance Care, Saleha , A Colourful Past Podcast, Childhood Trauma, NDIS Disability Support, Breaking the Cycle, Timeline Therapy, NLP Healing, Miller Sydney, Darag Eora Nation, Independent Living, Capacity Building.✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@AColourfulPastPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Explore Rewire and Realign Rehab: https://rewirerehab.com.au/👉 Visit Encapsulator. A safe video journal space for growth, reflection, and honest self expression: https://encapsulator.io/✅  Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acolourfulpastpodcast👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C2rFHNtDa/?mibextid=wwXIfr👉 Facebook (Danny Shannon): https://www.facebook.com/share/14N3vG76yA3/👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colourfulpastpodcast📩 For business inquiries: Danny@encapsulator.io✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JVIC2lYAk0👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6P2uZU3os4👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgkdcs1gVrU👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5DR5e0JdYY👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVhEtFty4tg👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4W-MdFwsaM #HomelessToCEO#BreakingTheCycle#DisabilitySupport#AbilityAllianceCare#NDIS#NDISSupport#ChildhoodTrauma#MentalHealthHealing#NLP#TimelineTherapy#SydneyPodcast#Inspiration#ADHD

Australian Rapper 360 (Matt Colwell) joins A Colourful Past to share his powerful journey from opiate addiction and chasing "fake" fame to finding enduring sobriety and purpose through faith in God. He details his struggle with OxyContin, methadone, and Suboxone, and the game-changing role of the injectable drug Sublocade in his withdrawal-free recovery. Matt reflects on being isolated, people-pleasing tendencies, the pressure to succeed in basketball and music, and the importance of selflessness and community in his new life. Don't miss this powerful conversation about moving from a life of black and white to one full of colour and gratitude.✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@AColourfulPastPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Explore Rewire and Realign Rehab: https://rewirerehab.com.au/👉 Visit Encapsulator. A safe video journal space for growth, reflection, and honest self expression: https://encapsulator.io/✅  Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acolourfulpastpodcast👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C2rFHNtDa/?mibextid=wwXIfr👉 Facebook (Danny Shannon): https://www.facebook.com/share/14N3vG76yA3/👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colourfulpastpodcast📩 For business inquiries: Danny@encapsulator.io ==============================✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JVIC2lYAk0👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6P2uZU3os4👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgkdcs1gVrU👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5DR5e0JdYY👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVhEtFty4tg👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4W-MdFwsaM =============================#360 #MattColwell #Rapper360 #Pez #AustralianHipHop #HipHop #AddictionRecovery #OpiateAddiction #Sublocade #Methadone #Suboxone #RecoveryJourney #SpiritualAwakening #Christianity #ACPP #AColorfulPastPodcast #DannyShannon #Sobriety #God #OxyContin Rapper 360’s Raw Story, Fame, Addiction, Faith | A Colourful Past Podcast

Welcome back to A Colourful Past Podcast! I'm your host Danny Shannon, and in this cracker of an episode, we sit down with the incredible Andrew Hamilton: comedian, host of The OG Crew YouTube channel (with over 1.5 million subscribers), and a man who has truly transformed his life.Andrew shares his incredible journey from being arrested by the Raptor Squad and spending time in maximum security prison for drug dealing, to becoming one of Australia's fastest-rising comedians and content creators.In this episode, Andrew reveals:  00:00 - Returning to prison to perform comedy.  01:19 - Introducing Andrew Hamilton (The OG Crew).  02:41 - How Andrew blew up on YouTube doing "Dad Jokes".  04:36 - Living at home with parents despite fame and success.  07:14 - Growing up in Hornsby Heights and a middle-class upbringing.  07:47 - How a gambling addiction led him to start selling ecstasy at university in Bathurst.  09:00 - Trying magic mushrooms in Thailand and a "drugged up spiritual experience".  09:59 - Starting a business selling magic mushroom caps because the taste was so bad.  10:42 - Mushrooms were a Class A drug when he was arrested.  11:15 - Discussing medicinal use of psychedelics.  13:17 - Losing over $2 million on gambling, and the prevalence of "pokies" in New South Wales.  17:49 - His addiction trouble with cocaine, and how he could afford it while dealing.  19:04 - Dealing mushrooms, acid, MDMA, ketamine, and cocaine.  19:47 - His most profitable moment: Mardi Gras week selling in bulk to the gay community.  20:58 - How his ex-fiancée's cocaine psychosis led to his arrest by the Raptor Squad  21:28 - Getting the door smashed in while flushing drugs down the toilet.  21:45 - Refused bail and his first day in prison (Parklea/Long Bay).  24:37 - Starting stand-up comedy while on house arrest and taking his mum to open mic nights.  26:07 - How the judge appreciated the "novelty" of his comedy and gave him an Intensive Corrections Order (ICO).  27:39 - Returning to Silverwater Maximum Security prison to perform stand-up for inmates.  29:39 - Laughing in prison saved him and inspired his comedy.  32:17 - How he achieved 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and billions of views.  33:18 - The "dad jokes" challenge: do a shot of vodka if you laugh.  34:06 - Being an "extra" on a viral channel making the owner millions.  34:36 - Getting fired twice and launching The OG Crew.  36:30 - Gaining a million subscribers in 5 months on The OG Crew.  41:54 - Being **ripped off** and losing $35,000 from a stand-up tour after his manager went insolvent.  43:10 - Andrew's life as a full-time Standup Comedian and YouTuber.  46:48 - The "voice" in Long Bay prison telling him to start comedy.  50:10 - Mention of his book, The Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison.Andrew's story proves that your past does not define your future. Watch now to hear how he turned a 'colourful past' into a successful and inspiring career.Connect with Andrew Hamilton:  YouTube: The OG Crew  Book: The Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison  #AndrewHamilton  #TheOGCrew  #Comedian  #StandUpComedy  #YouTubeCreator  #PrisonStory  #Rehabilitation  #RecoveryJourney  #GamblingAddiction  #DrugDealing  #RaptorSquad  #ColorfulPastPodcast  #DannyShannon  #MushroomCaps  #EntrepreneurSEO Keywords (In Demand)   Andrew Hamilton comedian   The OG Crew YouTube   Andrew Hamilton prison  Comedian drug dealer  Andrew Hamilton interview  Magic mushrooms in Australia  Stand up comedy journey  YouTube success story  Raptor Squad arrest  Gambling addiction recovery  Intensive Corrections Order  Parklea prison  Long Bay jail  Australian comedy

I Earned This F&#King Chair: The 18-Year-Old Rule That Forced Me to Stop Blaming My Parents for Addiction.Did a peer in her 12-step fellowship really accuse her of driving her partner to his death? Rebecca Savage shares her raw journey from a childhood riddled with sexual trauma and physical violence to radical accountability mindset. This is an uncensored look at navigating toxic recovery communities and the devastating consequences of complex grief and guilt.Rebecca, who is 11 years clean, opens up about the moment a simple piece of advice "Anything that happened to you before you're 18 you can blame that on your parents. Anything that you've done though after 18 that's on you" forced her to pivot from a victim mentality to responsibility.We discuss the immense pain of losing custody of children to addiction and the decade of supervised visits. Rebecca tackles the shame of body shaming in 12 step meetings and facing extreme weight stigma while at 163 kilos. She explains the deep personal reasoning behind the 12-step relationship suggestion, sharing the heartbreak of her partner's relapse and overdose death.This interview is essential for anyone doing trauma-informed recovery or seeking to stop the generational trauma cycle.00:00 - Viral Hook: I Earned This Chair04:35 - The Consequences of Ignoring the 12-Step Relationship Suggestion10:41 - Why Waiting Two Years Is Essential for Foundation and Survival13:58 - "You Killed Him": Surviving Toxic Recovery Room Gossip15:09 - Refusing to Be Shamed Out of Recovery: I Earned This Chair25:21 - Dealing with Extreme Stigma: Facing False Accusations and Body Shaming30:57 - Trauma Timeline: Born Dead and Childhood of Violence38:51 - The Pain of Losing Custody of Children to Addiction46:17 - The 18-Year-Old Rule: Victim Mentality to Accountability Shift48:16 - How Drugs "Saved My Life" by Numbing Sexual Trauma56:37 - The Work That Healed Me: Addictive Healing and Complex PTSD#TraumaInformedRecovery#AccountabilityMindset#IEarnedThisChair#18YearOldRule#ToxicRecoveryCommunities#LosingCustodyToAddiction#ComplexPTSDHealing#AddictionToResponsibility#BodyImageInRecovery#12StepRelationshipRule

In this incredibly raw and special episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, host Danny Shannon sits down with Glen Fisher, the founder of the Leg Up Project and author of Predators Paradise. While Glen is widely known for his compassionate work with mental health and the homeless today, this conversation strips back the layers to reveal a past marked by intense violence, deep-seated anger, and drug addiction.Glen was literally born a heroin addict, as his mother was using heroin while pregnant with him. He recounts growing up in an environment where violence was the "only language" he understood, leading to a "get them before they get me" mentality. His personal drug use, which started with "intro drugs" like speed and acid, escalated after the murder of his 16-year-old girlfriend, Linda.The interview covers his life in King's Cross as a 16-year-old dealer, working for bikers and constantly using speed. Glenn details getting kicked out of his flat after a police raid, which led to the introduction of heroin—a drug that offered him an instant "reset" and stopped his head from "talking" but quickly resulted in a devastating "jack rabbit" or heroin habit. To feed his addiction, he resorted to "scummiest" acts, including ripping off buyers and dealers.Glen also provides a stark account of police corruption and violence in King's Cross, recalling being beaten by officers who targeted him after his name was used in a letter to the Ombudsman.Now two and a half years off the methadone program and in long-term recovery since 2010, Glen shares the profound irony of his journey: today, he helps the same people he was on the streets with over a decade ago. This is a powerful, uncensored story of trauma, addiction, and finding purpose on the path to becoming the "calmness and peaceful person" he is now. * Glen Fisher * Danny Shannon * A Colourful Past Podcast * Leg Up Project * Predators Paradise * Heroin Addiction * Methadone * King's Cross * Drug Dealer * Violence * Trauma * Homelessness * Recovery * Police Corruption#GlenFisher #TheLegUpProject #ACPPodcast #AddictionRecovery #TraumaHealing #Homelessness #KingsCross #HeroinAddiction #MethadoneTreatment #Podcast #Inspiration #BeforeAndAfter #DrugDealing #ViolenceRecovery

On this powerful episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, host Danny Shannon welcomes Natasha, a 9D Breathwork facilitator and 'Breath Angel'. Natascha shares her heartbreaking story of growing up as the daughter of a Dutch Mafia figure, losing both parents by age 12, childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse by a family member, and a destructive life of drug abuse that led to domestic violence. She explains how she found herself completely broken, with crippling anxiety, depression, and PTSD, but ultimately discovered healing and a new life through 9D Breathwork. This powerful modality helped her release trauma, overcome the tight chest of anxiety and depression, and find peace regarding the abandonment she felt. Natasha is now a "present mom" who helps others heal as a 'Breath Angel'.#9DBreathwork #TraumaHealing #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #ChildhoodAbuse #Breathwork #PTSD#AnxietyRecovery #DepressionRecovery #AbandonmentIssues #HopeCartel #ACPFam #DutchMafia9D breathwork for trauma, how 9D breathwork works, breathwork healing journey, healing childhood sexual abuse, surviving domestic violence story, daughter of mafia boss, abandonment issues in adulthood, overcoming anxiety and depression, using breathwork to heal, Natasha Breath Angel Hope Cartel, addiction to healing journey, healing tight chest anxiety

On A Colourful Past Podcast, host Danny Shannon sits down with special guest Sean Reed, the son of notorious Melbourne crime figure and underworld identity, Stuart John Reed. Sean, who is four and a half years clean, shares his story for the first time. He reveals the terrifying truth about his upbringing, including being taught the "street code" while witnessing his father commit horrific acts, such as regularly assaulting women and sexually abusing women and children, including Sean himself. Sean recounts being coerced into covering up his father's sexual abuse, which led to him taking on the role of a father at age 14. He details his father's life as an outlaw motorcycle club president and speed manufacturer, running interstate drug and cash runs as a child, and how he eventually found his identity in drug use to numb the trauma. Sean explains how he's finally finding his true self and healing, with the help of Narcotics Anonymous and breath work, which he is now a passionate facilitator of.#SeanReed #UnderworldIdentity #TrueCrime #AddictionRecovery #TraumaHealing #ChildhoodTrauma #SexualAbuseSurvivor #NarcoticsAnonymous #Breathwork #HopeCartel #ACPFam#MelbourneCrimeson of underworld identity, underworld crime boss son, Stuart John Reed son, Sean Reed interview, trauma recovery story, addiction recovery journey, childhood sexual abuse, healing from trauma, breath work for trauma, outlaw motorcycle club president, speed manufacturer, a colourful past podcast

She SURVIVED A CAR CHASE... Then Started Her Healing Journey | A Colourful Past PodcastA terrifying real life police chase turns into a powerful conversation about trauma recovery and addiction recovery and why healing has to include the nervous system. On A Colourful Past Podcast, Danny Shannon sits down with trauma informed psychotherapist Kyra from Authentic Counseling Collective to unpack somatic therapy, EMDR therapy, spinal energetics, inner child healing, shame and guilt, attachment wounds, and why connection is the opposite of addiction. They also touch on the growing conversation around psychedelic assisted therapy in Australia for PTSD and treatment resistant depression under strict medical pathways.#Trauma #NervousSystemHealing #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #AddictionRecovery #TraumaInformedTherapy #SomaticTherapy #EMDRTherapy #InnerChildHealing #Psychedelic #AssistedTherapysomatic therapy for trauma, EMDR therapy for PTSD, nervous system regulation for anxiety, trauma informed addiction recovery, window of tolerance explained, inner child healing techniques, domestic violence survivor story, how trauma lives in the body, spinal energetics sessions, psychedelic assisted therapy Australia MDMA PTSD psilocybin depression

The Night Jail Changed Everything | A Colourful Past PodcastA raw recovery conversation about homelessness, meth addiction, jail, and the exact moment “rock bottom” becomes the turning point. This episode dives into what life looks like when you’re surviving day-to-day, why recovery programs can “ruin your using,” and how tools like SMART Recovery can help rebuild thinking and habits over time. It also explores video journaling and “messages to your future self” as a practical way to track progress, process trauma, and stay accountable—turning painful chapters into proof that change is possible#Recovery #AddictionRecovery #Story #MethRecovery #Homelessness #Hope #TraumaInformed #Healing #SmartRecovery #SobrietyMotivation meth addiction recovery story, homelessness and addiction real story, rock bottom to recovery podcast, jail changed my life recovery, SMART Recovery vs NA, relapse prevention tools that work, trauma informed recovery conversation, video journaling for mental health, message to your future self journaling, recovery accountability daily check in, women in addiction recovery, how to stay sober after relapse, recovery stories that inspire

In this raw episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, Danny Shannon sits down with Stacey Nicolle to unpack a real recovery journey, how grief, trauma, and relapse nearly took everything, and what finally made total abstinence click. Stacy opens up about losing loved ones to suicide, the chaos of addiction, rehab, NA meetings, “clean time” accountability, and the moment she owned an alcohol slip instead of hiding it, then rebuilt her life one day at a time. If you’re searching for addiction recovery stories, sobriety motivation, NA recovery, relapse to recovery, grief healing, or mental health conversations that actually go there, this one’s for you.#Sobriety #Sober #Abstinence #Recovery #Narcotics #Relapse #RecoveryStory #Accountability #Grief #AddictionHealing #WomenInRecovery #MentalHealth #RecoveryTalk two years sober story, total abstinence vs sobriety, NA clean time reset, relapse after 30 days recovery, grief and addiction recovery, women in recovery podcast, meth addiction recovery story, GHB addiction recovery, 12 step fellowship recovery journey, recovery out loud meaning, coping with cravings one day at a time, trauma and addiction healing, suicide bereavement and sobriety

In this powerful episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, host Danny Shannon sits down with Adam Smith for a raw, honest conversation about growth, accountability, and why most people stay stuck in life.This episode strips away labels and gets to the truth: most people aren’t unhappy — they’re trapped in environments that no longer serve them. From cutting off negative influences unapologetically, to doing the hard things daily, to taking responsibility for your own future, this conversation challenges everything you’ve been taught about change. If you feel stagnant, surrounded by people who keep you small, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will give you clarity, courage, and direction.#Growth #cuttoxicpeople #selfaccountability #personaldevelopmentpodcast #lifetransformation #mindsetshift #breakingcycles #becomingyourbestselfhow to change your life environment, cutting off toxic people advice, why people stay stuck in life, accountability mindset podcast, personal growth conversations, leaving old friends to grow, mindset shift motivation, self improvement podcast episode, how environment affects success

This powerful episode of A Colourful Past Podcast shares a raw, life-altering true story of addiction, trauma, faith, and redemption. What began as a final walk toward ending it all became a miraculous turning point after discovering a simple church pamphlet that led to peace, conviction, and a complete transformation. From childhood violence, crime, prison, and years of addiction to recovery, purpose, and faith in Jesus, this conversation dives deep into mental health, suicide survival, spiritual awakening, and the long road to healing. If you’re searching for real stories of hope, recovery, and proof that your past does not define your future, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.#Recovery #suicidesurvivorstory #addiction #recoveryjourney #faithtransformation #story #mentalhealthpodcast #christianrecovery #testimony #lifechangingmoments #addictiontofaith #redemption suicide survivor testimony, addiction recovery podcast, faith based recovery story, life transformation testimony, mental health recovery stories, christian redemption story, overcoming trauma podcast, true addiction stories, near death spiritual awakening, recovery through faith

A Colourful Past is a raw, honest podcast hosted by Danny Shannon, exploring the moments that shape us, the turning points, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the courage it takes to change.Through powerful conversations with people from all walks of life, the podcast dives into transformation, identity, resilience, mental health, addiction, recovery, purpose, and what it really means to rebuild and thrive. These are stories of people who have lived a colourful past, and are now creating meaningful, fulfilling futures.This is a space for anyone on a journey of growth and change. Whether you’ve been through adversity, faced challenges, or are simply curious about what drives real transformation, you’ll find honesty, hope, and inspiration here.New episodes drop weekly, featuring deep conversations that remind us: your past doesn’t define you, but it can become your greatest strength.