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The Truth About Addiction

Ron Isherwood
Addiction
Recovery
Mental Health
Heroin
12-Step Program
Domestic Violence
Ice
Sexual Abuse
Trauma
Drug Dealing
Alcohol
Alcoholism
Holistic Health
Homelessness
Judicial System
Plant Medicine
Opioid Addiction
Music
Spirituality
Cocaine

My name is Ron Isherwood, a recovering addict. Born into the infamous underworld of criminal Painters and Dockers in Melbourne. At 37 years clean, I embarked on my own journey of recovery 42 years ago. The last thing that I could give up was my addiction to crime.

Today, I am the founder of ‘The Truth About Addiction’, a compelling podcast that delves into the depths of mental health, addiction,... more

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In this episode, Ron sits down with Elliott Hagen — former Australian rugby union player and currently founder of the Mind Your Head podcast.

“The moment I started loving myself truly was the moment I could love others fully as well.”

Elliott opens... more

Meet Daniela, a distinguished lawyer at the prestigious Whitehall & Associates. She is more than just a lawyer, having worked with individuals facing trauma, mental health issues, homelessness and other challenging circumstances. 

In this episode, D... more

Anna faced the challenge of overcoming a gambling addiction that threatened both her personal and professional life. To take control, she voluntarily excluded herself from gambling venues through a self-barring scheme.

In this episode, Ron and Anna ... more

“There is always some sort of hope in the room somewhere. You just have to look.”

Jackie has consistently explored different modalities and therapies to find effective solutions for her personal well-being. Her journey led her to become a certified ... more

With a self-explanatory Instagram handler @madmikebeingmad, the former Barnsley, Salford and Southport player, Mike Phenix has earned an influx of followers for his genuine takes on life, mental health and addiction recovery.

In this episode, Mike c... more

As a Certified Transformative Coach, Jason emphasises the importance of a holistic approach to healing, integrating somatic investigation, and recognising the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. 

Jason was highly medicated in a psychiatric ... more

Writer/ Director Gary Smith has been very open about his struggles with alcoholism and his sobriety journey. Through his personal narrative of recovery, relapse, and filmmaking, Gary demonstrates that recovery is attainable and that there are multipl... more

Holly overcame her drug addiction during her incarceration. Arrested in Thailand on drug-related charges, she was sentenced to 31 years and served 7 years in the infamous ‘Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s Prison. Holly’s experience in a Thai prison was a prof... more

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Recent Guests

Elliott Hagen
Mental health advocate and host of Mind Your Head podcast
Mind Your Head
Episode: Ep118. Mind Your Head - Elliott Hagen on Normalising Mental Health Conversations
Daniela Anicic
Associate at Whitehall & Associates with lived experience in trauma and legal support for abuse survivors
Whitehall & Associates
Episode: Ep118. Daniela Anicic, trauma-informed legal support to assist abuse survivors find justice and healing
Gary Smith
Director and Writer
Episode: Ep113. Director Gary Smith’s must-see comedy SkyFly inspired by his own sobriety
Holly Deane-Johns
Former heroin addict and motivational speaker
Episode: Ep112. Holly Deane-Johns, lightbulb-moment transformation in ’Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s Prison
Scott Bellinger
A recovering addict with a personal story of overcoming addiction and promoting recovery.
Episode: Ep111. Scott Bellinger, combatting the stigma of addiction through ‘Experience Strength’
Ash Butterss
Holistic makeover specialist and sobriety advocate
Episode: Ep110. Ash Butterss, bringing holistic makeover to sobriety and mental health
Kristen Cooper
Founder of Remember Your Why and an advocate for sobriety, recently celebrated three years of being sober.
Remember Your Why
Episode: Ep108. Kristen Cooper, Remember Your Why to heal out loud
Jonathan Mendonca
Author and recovery advocate
Episode: Ep106. Jonathan Mendonca, from opioid addiction to living ‘Life on Life’s Terms’
Jake Yoder
Young adult in recovery, sharing his story on addiction and holistic recovery approaches.
Episode: Ep103. Jake Yoder, finding Natural Highs Recovery the holistic approach to sobriety

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Ron Isherwood
Host and founder with a personal journey of recovery spanning over 42 years, advocating for addiction awareness and mental health.

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Ep99. Mitch Motivates, turning ‘My Addiction’ into ‘My SuperPower’
Q: What's your purpose?
Mitch's purpose is to share his story to help as many people as possible and stay on his recovery journey.
Ep101. Nick Pollard, kicking alcohol and people-pleasing habits
Q: Why did you get clean?
Sick and tired? I was tired of being broke. I was tired of being unhappy.
Ep101. Nick Pollard, kicking alcohol and people-pleasing habits
Q: How many days are you sober?
It's not like a thing I do a lot of. If you're happy, who cares? You're not drinking, you're not falling down.
Ep103. Jake Yoder, finding Natural Highs Recovery the holistic approach to sobriety
Q: So, Jake, what made you stop using?
I realized that smoking weed and partying was incompatible with figuring out my life path and who I wanted to be, and it became clear that I needed to work on myself to find that path.
Ep104. Char’s overcoming addiction and the practice of plant medicine
Q: What is your purpose?
To treat everyone as sinless, and embody everything that I know until I fail off and spread my wings.

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A platform dedicated to exploring the intricacies of addiction and recovery, this podcast presents heartfelt narratives that highlight the human experience in the face of addiction. Through candid discussions, listeners gain insights into the challenges faced by individuals grappling with substance use, the journey to recovery, and the importance of community support. Each episode features guests who share their personal stories, encompassing a diverse range of backgrounds, from professional athletes to legal experts, all emphasizing the notion that recovery is attainable and hope is universal. Unique to this platform is its focus on unfiltered, real-life accounts that not only educate but also inspire, helping to dismantle the stigma surro... more

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