KICK THE SH!T PODCAST

In Season 3, Episode 1 of the Kick The Shit podcast, I sit down with NTER ONE, a powerhouse in Australia’s underground rap scene. We dive deep into his story—losing his mum at a very young age, growing up with family, and how music became his outlet, escape, and passion. From early struggles to making a name for himself in the rap game, Nter shares raw insights on resilience, creativity, and the hustle that got him here.

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From the horrors of addiction and personal turmoil to a beacon of hope and change, my journey is a testament to resilience and transformation. Over two decades the grip of substance

 abuse dictated and destroyed my world; resulting in life-altering encounters with tragedy. This forced me into a crossroads: throw the towel in, or fight till the death for a better life. Choosing the latter, I embarked on a path of recovery and renewal...

I’m 60 years old. I believe I was born an addict, that it’s a genetic disorder that runs in families. I started drinking to excess from my very first drink at about age 15 and kept it up for decades. At 48 (believe it or not) I was given my first shot of gear and thought I’d finally discovered god. From the very beginning I did anything and everything to maintain my using. I ended up at 53, totally broken and begging for help. Afte...

Kerrie Atherton Founder of Stories of HOPE Australia/Worldwide and EMPOWER Life Solutions is a Keynote Speaker, Author, Mental Health First Aid Training Presenter, Event Host and Trauma and Addictions Recovery Counsellor. After planning suicide at 18, Kerrie walked through the doors of a 12-step program and since that day 41 years ago, has remained clean and sober. Over the past 30 years, Kerrie has worked in the business and commu...

My name is Braiden Tonks aka "TONKSY" 

16months ago I relocated to the Gold Coast from Tasmania to escape a deep 7 year addiction to the evil drug "ICE".

My addiction started with occasionally smoking the pipe around the age of 22, I then quickly became an every day IV user and before I knew it I was deep into the world of drug dealing, crime and eventually prison. 

After multiple relationship breakdowns with my pa...

Welcome to the "Kick the Sh!t" podcast, where we tackle the gritty, real-life stories head-on. In today's episode, we're joined by none other than Jimmy "Big Jimz" James. A beacon of resilience, Big Jimz delved into the world of drugs at just 10 years old. From there, he faced the harrowing trials of addiction, amassed over six years in recovery, relapsed in a heart-wrenching setback, but today, he sta...

SarahJane is not just a guest on our podcast; she is a living, breathing testament to the transformative power of sobriety and second chances. On October 20th, 2023, she marked an incredible milestone—three years of sober living. But the path to this point was anything but easy.

In the throes of her alcohol abuse, SarahJane faced dire, life-threatening situations that led her to multiple near-death experiences. Her struggles with ad...

I came to the states from France at age 4. I was raised by a single mother who married into an abusive domestic violence and substance abuse relationship. I was sexually abused by my neighbors from ages 5-7 and bc I was the foreign kid I was often bullied and ignored. I craved some stability and security but felt empty and alone most of my childhood. Especially when my older brother got deported for selling drugs and gta. I discove...

Jordan's Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Hope

Meet Jordan, a determined young woman who's faced her fair share of obstacles but emerged stronger than ever. She was born with cerebral palsy, but from day one, she never let it define her.

Growing up, Jordan was surrounded by a loving circle of friends and supportive parents, especially her dad, who encouraged her to be independent and confident. Despite her physica...

WhatsUp I am Dan, I was born with sedc (spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia) which is basically a rare form of dwarfism. Including complications such as scoliosis, along with hip dysplasia. Due to these physical complications, primarily the hip dysplasia it caused alot of difficulty with mobility in my youth and lead me to resort to using a wheelchair. I got surgery on my spine at age of 16 to straighten that out. I also experienced sexua...

Jess Gaddes is a 34-year-old woman born and raised in western Sydney and is a Co-Founder of Encapsulator.

Homelessness, mental health issues and incarceration. Jess spent her twenties in and out of the system, struggling with addiction and an undiagnosed mental health disorder, it was during this time she found herself spiralling out of control.

For the next six years Jess found herself in court rooms and correctional centres across ...

My name is Georgia, I’m 22 years old with a bit over 4 and a half years clean. 

I first picked up alcohol when I was 12 years old. Growing up with an alcoholic father, I never knew drinking every day wasn’t normal or the risks associated. My father was amazing until he drank, which turned him into a monster. My addiction quickly took off, and by 14 I was deep in poly using, taking just about anything I could get my hands on- weed, p...

Hey, I'm Shannon.

I grew up in Shellharbour on the South Coast of NSW.

I have a family history of drug and alcohol addiction.

After suffering the tragic loss of my nan at age 12, I was constantly chasing a feeling and picked up my first drug at 15.

Going through alot of trauma and struggling through highschool, the peak of my addiction hit at age 19.

Enduring more trauma and using on and off for years, I eventually hit rock bottom ...

In 2012 Renz had an serious motor viechele accident on her way home from work, if it wasn’t for her guardian angel Lex who turned around and came back to save here life.

Renz ended up getting addicted to prescription medication after a long horrific journey with serious injury, she is now 3 years free from opiates and finally has 9 months clean from Xanax.

She has been through hell, this episode is a beautiful story about kindness, g...

So excited to Kick off Season 2 of the KICK THE SH!T PODCAST With these incredible legends Callum, Michael and Campbell. It’s going to be a breath taking start to the season. Check it out

ADDICTION IS A FAMILY DISEASE!

2 brothers and a cousin reunite after a long time stuck in addiction to recover together, it’s a beautiful and heartbreaking story

Campbell and Callum both grew up in Leeton, their cousin Michael grew up in Penrith.

All...

Hello legends  

Please Meet  Ronald Isherwood and his work!

The Truth About Addiction was founded by our Director Ron Isherwood in 2020, after Ron had to regrettably shut down his very successful business, Sugarman Classics, where he restored prestigious classic show cars. Ron went through a number of medical procedures that prevented him from performing physical works.

At the time, he was already running group support at a private re...

TRIGGER WARNING ❌

This episode made me cry during the show a few times, Korenne is an amazing strong women who has been to hell and on her way back. A massive congratulation to this legend!
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"My name is Korenne and I’ve been in recovery now for 12months. After living a life stuck in the chaos of addiction, my parents met in rehab and both battled addiction. Growing up I spent my earlier years with m...