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A Colourful Past Podcast

Danny Shannon
Addiction
Recovery
Australia
Kimmie Jeans
Addiction Recovery
Prince
Homelessness
Mental Health
Trauma
Encapsulator
Breathwork
King's Cross, Sydney, Australia
Heroin
Christianity / Faith
Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
90 Breathwork
Gang Culture
Jail

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 ... more

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In this powerful episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, host Danny Shannon sits down with Caleb (known in the music world as Belac BTD), a rap artist who has survived a life of unimaginable tragedy. From losing his father in a freak accident at age six... more

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 ... more

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 ... more

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 Da... more

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Recent Guests

Leigh Stewart
Guest who shares their colourful past and recovery journey
Let's Get Grounded
Episode: Locked Down but Leveling Up: 4 Months on an Ankle Monitor - Leigh Stewart
Ron Isherwood
Former gangster and recovery advocate, author of The Lie of Crime
Self / Recovery advocate
Episode: Raised by the Underworld: The Brutal Redemption of Ron Isherwood
Kimmie Jeans
Main guest sharing life story and journey to recovery
Episode: Cold Turkey at 9 Weeks Pregnant: Kimmie’s Story of Survival | A Colourful Past Podcast
Lucas Forbes
Founder of Reconnect Movement, recovery advocate
Reconnect Movement
Episode: From the Brink of Death to Reconnecting Lives: Lucas Forbes’ Incredible Recovery Journey
Andrew Hamilton
Former drug dealer, now comedian and YouTuber
Independent creator/entrepreneur
Episode: Drug Dealer to Million Subscriber YouTuber & Comedian (The OG Crew) | A Colourful Past Podcast
Rebecca Savage
Recovery advocate and guest on the episode
Recovery community; Aboriginal community work
Episode: I Was Seen As an Object for People To Hurt and Use! | A Colourful Past Podcast
Glenn Fisher
Author of Predators Paradise; founder of the Leg Up Project
Predators Paradise, Leg Up Project
Episode: I Was Born a Heroin Addict: Glen Fisher's Violent Past, King's Cross Drug Deals, and Redemption!
Sean Reed
Son of an underworld identity, survivor of childhood abuse, recovery advocate
Hope Cartel / Breathwork facilitator (associated with the guest)
Episode: Son of Underworld Crime Boss Exposes Father's Secret Life of Abuse | A Colourful Past Podcast
Jessica Gaddis
Friend, colleague and co-founder mentioned in intro
Encapsulator partner/ally, youth program collaborator
Episode: The Night Jail Changed Everything | A Colourful Past Podcast

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Danny Shannon
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I Spent 8 Years in Prison for Accessory to Murder - This is How I Changed | A Colourful Past Podcast
Q: What role did mentorship and family play in your transformation?
Mentors like Geoffrey Morgan showed a possible path out, and my family's needs kept me focused on creating a stable, meaningful future. The drive to be there for my kids helped cement my decision to change.
I Spent 8 Years in Prison for Accessory to Murder - This is How I Changed | A Colourful Past Podcast
Q: How did your past influence your current business and public presence?
I turned pain into purpose by starting Purple Prince, an acai business, and using social media to tell my story authentically. This approach built a personal brand that people could connect with, which opened doors for coaching, public speaking, and mentoring.
I Spent 8 Years in Prison for Accessory to Murder - This is How I Changed | A Colourful Past Podcast
Q: What made you turn your life around after prison?
The shift came from maturing, seeing the consequences of my actions, and recognizing a larger purpose in helping my own kids and other young people. I also found value in mentorship programs and the possibility of building a legacy rather than chasing a reckless empire.
Locked Down but Leveling Up: 4 Months on an Ankle Monitor - Leigh Stewart
Q: Let's talk about Let's Get Grounded. What is it and where is it going?
It's a recovery-focused venture built to help people become grounded like an oak tree, offering coaching, online support, potential NDIS registration, and a broader mission to build community and resilience.
Locked Down but Leveling Up: 4 Months on an Ankle Monitor - Leigh Stewart
Q: Tell me about your past past.
Leigh describes leaving drugs, gambling, and risky situations behind, emphasizing the shift from a destructive past to creating new memories and a better future, and how this mindset informs his current work in recovery coaching and entrepreneurship.

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2. Ron Isherwood
3. Kimmie Jeans
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8. Sean Reed

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