Straight Edge The Podcast

Peter Lorimer, sober for 22 years is a UK-born entrepreneur, real estate expert, and co-host of NETFLIX’s “Stay Here,” is a renowned music producer with over 30 #1 Billboard chart hits by 2003. When it comes to the real estate world, he has been a consistently significant top producer in the Los Angeles property arena for over a decade. Serving the more creatively-minded residents, Peter and his wife Cindy are the founders of eponymous brokerage PLG Estates — a new brokerage that fuses the art of handling incredibly delicate and private VIP clientele whilst giving them the feeling of being “inside the velvet rope,” https://www.instagram.com/peterlorimer/ https://peterlorimer.com https://www.facebook.com/PeterLorimerOfficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@PeterLorimerOfficial https://www.tiktok.com/@peterlorimer_la  

Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. She now works with women across the globe, guiding them from feeling lost, stuck and out of control (something she fully understands herself), to a healthier and happier way of living.

As the face of “CHOOSE YOUR SOBER”, a term which she coined to highlight that sobriety is a spectrum, this highly sought after speaker, sober coach, health & fitness consultant, columnist and founder of SOBEROBICS, Lisa Greenberg loves sharing her real life stories and happiness hacks of inspiration, connection, and overcoming self-doubt through enhanced self-love, self-belief and self-worth. She’s especially passionate about inspiring, elevating and empowering women to increase their awareness of their relationship with alcohol and to stop viewing it through the lens of a magic fix-all elixir.   While not terribly enamoured with the term “life coach”, Lisa prefers to call herself a “Love Your Life Coach” as she views her life passion and purpose as providing support and knowledge to bridge the gap between the wanting happy and doing happy.  Lisa is adamant that happy is a verb rather than a noun, and she “does happy” every day, and encourages everyone to “do happy” daily.

A story of resilience, overcoming and the power of being "loved" back to life with Niall Colgan. Niall began his hairdressing career as part of the Hugh Campbell Hair Group where he stayed for twenty years. By the time he left, he had one of the top jobs in Irish Hairdressing as manager and Creative Director of the group's flagship Marbles salon. Niall was also a trainer at the L'Oreal National Academy in Dublin.  In 2009 Niall opened his own salon, Niall Colgan Hairdressing. As 2012 "Limerick Salon of the Year"  Niall's philosophy is "passion for hairdressing, dedication to service, ability to communicate and openness to learning with a desire to pass on knowledge". This is something he instills in all his team. He has always believed in growth through education, and is very much in demand throughout the country for his cutting seminars.

In this episode we speak to Eden Sassoon, daughter to one of the most iconic hairdressers in history, Vidal Sassoon. She shares her own, raw, honest and open story about her struggles with alcohol, the painful loss of her siblings to addiction and her passion to overcome. Eden Sassoon, is a well known beauty and wellness entrepreneur, reality TV star, salon owner and loving mother to her two children named Olivia and Taylor with ex-husband Tomer DeVito. Aside from her long list of accolades, Eden Sassoon, is also a philanthropist. Her most notable philanthropic  work is her non-profit organisation, Beauty Gives Back, an organisation that honours her late father, legendary Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon. Her foundation aims to unite the hair industry and the fight to end the global water crisis. She also helps people  get over their addiction.

In this episode we explore the growing world of Pornography and whether you can actually become addicted. We discuss the research into the effects on the brain and in particular the increase of exposure to teens and it’s impacts. . Giselle Woodley is researcher and current PhD candidate under the School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University. Her research examines teens’ perspectives of pornography and sexuality education. Giselle is a sexologist who is particularly interested in reducing sexual violence and promoting Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE), especially in terms of building respect, communication skills and healthy Relationships. .

In this episode we chat with iconic, Award winning, celebrity Hairstylist - Louis Byrne. He shares his incredibly inspiring story over overcoming, learning to listen to our body, deeply connecting to our own identity and using his past trauma in the most uplifting way. Louis Byrne is an international hair stylist who has worked many editorial shoots for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Dazed, ID and L’Officiel and campaigns for Net-a-Porter and Nike. Louis is also personal hair stylist for Emma Willis, Vicky McClure plus many more actors, models and musicians. This platform has provided Louis the momentum to launch his empowering and motivational movement I Can, I Am and I Will. Throughout his extensive career Louis has won multiple awards for his work. Most wanted Finalist, BHA Men’s Hairdresser of the year, BHA London Finalist, BHA Newcomer Finalist Louis said ‘I’ve found my true niche and drive; my real passion is making people look and feel great. To me, it’s always more than just hairdressing, it’s also the connection and relationships I have built with clients over the years – it is incredible.” More recently, his passion for people’s wellbeing and creating beautiful imagery has blended with his empowerment movement, ICIAIW. The movement empowers people to own their identity and completely embrace who and what they are in a positive way.   https://iciaiw.com https://www.instagram.com/louisbyrneiciaiw        

At only 22, Harry has already been gaming for 10+ years and shares his experience about the growth in the industry and some deep, dark secrets of the online gaming space. We chat about the dopamine hits, how the industry "dangles a carrot" to keep you engaged and how he can easily spend a "working day" gaming online. Harry is a recent graduate who has come to realise the effects of over a decade of gaming, and how that can have an impact on an individual. He is here to discuss the good parts, the bad parts, what led to his addiction and precautionary warnings for things to come. 

In this episode we reflect on the journey so far with Straight Edge The Podcast. We chat about our own personal experiences of interviewing all of our incredible guests and thank every listener who has joined us and supported us so far! A special thank you to our guests of 2023 - Eden Sassoon, Niall Colgan, Peter Lorimer, Louis Byrne, Lisa G, Sarah Rusbatch, Giselle Woodley, Harry Crichton Clark, Shane Brown, Andrew Addie and Nic Unsworth for not only sharing their story but helping us share ours!    We can't wait for 2024 and see where that take us! 

In this episode we talk with Alan Earnshaw, who shares his intimate story of recovery and growth. From being addicted to Heroin, then other substances, to finding a new life in Seattle USA, where he now lives a simple life off the grid, spending his days building his relationship with God and helping others in their recovery. Alan Earnshaw is the ultimate educator and motivator, with a worldwide reputation based on more than 40 years’ experience in the hairdressing industry. Born and raised in Manchester England Alan trained and honed his skills as a hairstylist. In 1980 Alan moved to Australia where he took up a position in one of Perth's most prestigious salons as a hairstylist, he swiftly moved from stylist to staff trainer, eventually becoming art director. His reputation as a first-class hairdresser, trainer, motivator and team builder soon had him in demand as a platform artist.   Building on his reputation of a no-nonsense approach to inspirational technical, product and business education Alan went on to a 33 year career with an international product company. Alan soon became the premier resource for the company attaining the position of Global Programs Manager, educating salon owners and stylists around the globe.   Throughout his forty year career in the salon industry, Alan has gained tremendous experience and achievement as an accomplished, passionate and enthusiastic communicator. Having presented to hairdressers in over 35 countries, Alan is recognized and highly respected worldwide as one of the industry’s leading educators.

In this first episode of Series 2, we reconnect with Niall Colgan. He shares more details of his recovery process and answers some of the burning questions we had sent in from our listeners. He also shares the heart warming story of when his son Hugo, heard our previous podcast in Series 1, held his hand and said, "Dad, you really did go from zero to hero!" 

Michael is a top tech executive, born and raised in Australia. He has lived in California for the last 20 years with his wife and 2 kids. Back in 2019, both himself, his wife, family and work realised there was a problem. From doing shots of Vodka in the morning to hiding Vodka in the park, it was time for a change. And he shares his heartwarming story to recovery

"Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good"  In this episode we chat to the iconic Celebrity Hair Stylist, Jason Schneidman. He shares his journey from, drifting through life, partying and surfing to the moment he woke up at 34 and realised he was broken needed to stop.  He left San Diego and headed home to LA, where he transformed his life into the magical one it is today. From shampooing Brad Pitt to building his own successful Salon business, to creating California Born, hair styling products and Foundation.  While on the streets, Jason has found that those struggling with drugs and alcohol addiction are the ones he can help the most. Connecting with them because he has been there himself. Jason is working in detoxs, rehabs and sober livings providing funding through the sales of his products and people's donations. His Foundation is creating a community to help people get off the street, and back on their feet.    www.californiaborn.com 

Established Author, creator and influencer, Jenny Valentish has had an incredible life journey.  In this episode, she shares her story from childhood trauma, to accomplished writer, to the music industry influence of the 90's and her eventual surrender and healing.  As author of several books and in depth researcher of all things addiction, Jenny has reshaped her life through exploration and honesty and has succeeded to reinvent the wheel of her own recovery. 

Anna Cee is a DJ and Promoter from Brighton. She has been Djing professionally for the whole 15 years of her recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, so has a unique story to tell of consistent sober days and nights in the Dance Music Industry.  Anna runs an All - Female UK based House Music Brand called Queens House Sessions which is a collective of talented DJs, Vocalists (and a brilliant) Photographer. The Ethos of the brand reflects Anna’s recovery principles of Equality, Integrity and Inclusion.    https://www.facebook.com/groups/209328135932223/