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A Colourful Past Podcast

Danny Shannon
Addiction
Recovery
Australia
Homelessness
Mental Health
Trauma
Encapsulator
Breathwork
King's Cross, Sydney, Australia
Heroin
Christianity / Faith
Sydney
90 Breathwork
Jesus
Gang Culture
Jail
Methamphetamine
Sean Reed
Methadone
Langton Clinic

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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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

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... more

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-suici... more

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' ... more

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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
Stacey Nicolle
Guest with a survivor story of addiction and recovery
Guest, recovery advocate
Episode: Two Years Sober NO Excuses.... | A Colourful Past Podcast
Adam Smith
Atsy, a former gang member
ATSI brand / colourful past initiative
Episode: You Will Stay Stuck Until You Change Who You’re Around | A Colourful Past Podcast
James Goh
Guest on episode, transformation narrative
None specified
Episode: He Was Ready To End It Until This One Moment Changed Everything | A Colourful Past Podcast

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Danny Shannon
Host of A Colourful Past Podcast; interviewer focused on personal transformation and resilience.

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I Was Born a Heroin Addict: Glen Fisher's Violent Past, King's Cross Drug Deals, and Redemption!
Q: How do you channel your experiences into helping others today?
Through the Leg Up Project, outreach with the homeless, writing Predators Paradise, public speaking, and openly sharing recovery journeys to inspire and guide others toward healing.
I Was Born a Heroin Addict: Glen Fisher's Violent Past, King's Cross Drug Deals, and Redemption!
Q: Can you walk us through the early years and how your addiction began?
Glenn describes growing up in a violent environment where addiction was normalized, which contributed to an early start with speed, then heroin, and a life steeped in crime and street-level dealing.
I Was Seen As an Object for People To Hurt and Use! | A Colourful Past Podcast
Q: What work have you done on yourself to get through all this and be where you are today?
I kept the light inside, pursued therapy, breathwork, and community support, and gradually rebuilt healthy boundaries while staying abstinent.
I Was Seen As an Object for People To Hurt and Use! | A Colourful Past Podcast
Q: Tell me a bit about how you navigated early recovery after so much trauma.
I leaned on the program, stayed
She SURVIVED A CAR CHASE... Then Started Her Healing Journey | A Colourful Past Podcast
Q: What was it like growing up in your family and how did those early experiences shape you?
Kyra describes a turbulent childhood with parental separation, exposure to drugs, neglect, and early caregiving burdens, which seeded trauma and a belief of unworthiness, fueling a pattern of seeking connection through substances and relationships until she began healing through somatic therapies and trauma-focused work.

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2. Andrew Hamilton
3. Rebecca Savage
4. Glenn Fisher
5. Sean Reed
6. Jessica Gaddis
7. Stacey Nicolle
8. Adam Smith

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