Warning: This episode may be distressing to some listeners. If you need help, contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP). 

In this episode rugby league legend and Celebrity Treasure Island star Steve Price joins Jazz Thornton to talk about the death of his father to suicide.  

Jazz met Steve as contestants on the reality series Celebrity Treasure Island. Following a fire side chat Steve revealed he was struggling with the anniversary of his father's death. They discuss the highs and lows of their time on Celebrity Treasure Island and why talking about the hard stuff is rewarding.  

Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as she speaks to empowering and inspiring people from around the world and shares their stories to normalise the way we talk about mental health in society.  

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