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February 7, 2023 67 mins

The John Joseph story is epic and could easily be made into an amazing movie of finding hope and inspiration. 

John Joseph McGowan grew up in the foster care system, was abused, spent time in prison, joined the Navy, went AWOL from the Navy under a new name, and then became a rockstar. 

He's an author and vegan triathlete from New York City and most famous for his work as the lead singer of the Cro-Mags in the 1980s.

Make sure to tune into this incredible interview where he joins our show to discuss his horrific past and how he turned his life around. 

If you had a rough childhood and are looking for hope and inspiration, listen to this episode.

Love, Gianna 

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