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Soberly Speaking

Julia Rangiheuea
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Stories from everyday people sharing their darkest moments that led to sobriety. Shedding light on our struggles to help those still finding their way out. 

  1. The $50K a Night Addiction That Ended in a Casino Heist: Part 2 (Subscriber Exclusive)

    3 days ago • Subscribers Only

    The $50K a Night Addiction That Ended in a Casino Heist: Part 2 (Subscriber Exclusive)

    JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking  This is the second and final part of Adnan's story. In part one, we met Adnan, a young man whose gambling addiction had taken over his daily habits and his life. After being kicked out of his local casino that he visited every single night, Adnan wanted revenge. Together with his friend Flako, he came up with a plan to rob the casino. At first, they were looking at breaking in through the tunnels below, but when that proved too difficult, they shifted to what felt like the easier option: hitting the cash trucks out the front as they arrived, carrying bags of money into the casino. The operation was elaborate. They replaced a manhole cover on the road and cut a matching hole into the floor of their van. The plan was to hit the truck, disappear into the tunnels below, and make their escape. As we rejoin the story now, Adnan and Flacco are camped out overnight, watching and waiting for these trucks to arrive... 📖 Book link: https://tinyurl.com/Arizona-Dream 📸 Instagram: @alisicadnan 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisicadnanauthor Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@soberlyspeaking.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

    49 min
  2. Child Separation, Trauma & the Ex-Bank Robber: Jackie’s Story

    5 days ago

    Child Separation, Trauma & the Ex-Bank Robber: Jackie’s Story

    Join our patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking  Jackie grew up in Singapore as a bilingual only child, raised in top schools and even finding early fame as a pop star. In a country where drug possession carried the death penalty, her life could not have looked more different to where it eventually led. After moving to Australia, a traumatic event one night changed everything. From that point on, Jackie began using substances to cope with what she had experienced. Following a marriage breakdown and being separated from her child in another country, she turned to what she knew would numb the pain. What followed was a cycle of dangerous relationships, each one more volatile than the last. After experiencing domestic violence and homelessness, Jackie found herself with an ex-bank robber facing serious charges. In an act of loyalty that would change her life, she took the blame for firearms-related offences and ended up in prison. It was there, stripped of everything, that Jackie realised no one was coming to save her. And for the first time, she got on her knees and started to pray. TikTok: jac.macy Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, addiction, drug use, mental health, suicide and recovery. If this episode raises anything for you, please reach out to a trusted support person or contact a crisis support service in your area. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au 1800RESPECT provides support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. Call 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au Creator & Host- Julia Rangiheuea Creative Director - Beaudene Perussich Image & Logo- Jasmine Rule In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

    1 hr

  3. 18 June

    Bonus Ep: One Nang Led to a Nitrous Oxide Addiction for Sam

    Join our Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking  Nitrous oxide a.k.a. nangs, is something I’ve never spoken about on this platform before, yet it’s sold right under our noses. Tiny canisters are available over the counter in almost every tobacconist across Australia, legally accessible to anyone 18 and over. Sam Bramman was 18 when he first tried a nang at a party. Within just three weeks, he was repeatedly seeking it out, driving from shop to shop and waiting outside tobacconists for them to open. It then escalated rapidly. While in a manic state, Sam drove from Sydney to the Gold Coast, where he ended up in Surfers Paradise screaming at cars and damaging hotel rooms. Sam is now sharing his story publicly to raise awareness and advocate for changes to how easily nitrous oxide can be accessed in Australia, particularly among young people.Visit No 2 Nangs here: https://no2nangs.au/ Instagram: @sambramman Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, addiction, drug use, mental health, suicide and recovery. If this episode raises anything for you, please reach out to a trusted support person or contact a crisis support service in your area. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au 1800RESPECT provides support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. Call 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au Creator & Host- Julia Rangiheuea Creative Director - Beaudene Perussich Image & Logo- Jasmine Rule In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

    25 min
  4. The $50K a Night Addiction That Ended in a Casino Heist: Part 1 (Subscriber Exclusive)

    16 June • Subscribers Only

    The $50K a Night Addiction That Ended in a Casino Heist: Part 1 (Subscriber Exclusive)

    JOIN THE UNSPOKEN: ⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking This is one of those stories that feels fake until you hear it straight from the source. Adnan was born in war-torn Bosnia and fled to the United States as a teenager. He went on to become a highly successful businessman, but behind the wealth and the flashy cars was a secret he was living with every day: A gambling addiction that sometimes reached $50,000 USD a night. Then, one evening, everything changed. Adnan was kicked out of the casino, and as he was being escorted out, he made a decision: the next time he walked back through those doors, it wouldn’t be to gamble. It would be to rob the casino. What happened next led to one of the biggest casino heists in Arizona history. This is part one of a two-part interview. 📖 Book link: https://tinyurl.com/Arizona-Dream 📸 Instagram: @alisicadnan 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisicadnanauthor Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@soberlyspeaking.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

    49 min
  5. From Sexuality to Addiction: Jay Learned to Mask Who He Was

    14 June

    From Sexuality to Addiction: Jay Learned to Mask Who He Was

    Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠  Jay grew up in Geelong as a young gay dancer, supported at home but often made to feel different outside of it. His early experiences of bullying, trauma and assault shaped the way he saw himself, and how drinking and substances became a way to feel confident and finally accepted. After moving to Melbourne to study dance professionally, Jay found himself deep in the party scene, but what began as partying eventually escalated into harder substance use and reached a point where his family feared for his life. Jay speaks openly about hospitalisations, rehab, the moment he saw his dad cry for the first time and the long process of rebuilding his life. Now three and a half years sober, Jay works in the same detox facility he once went through himself. Jay’s Instagram: @jxytaylor Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, addiction, drug use, mental health, suicide and recovery. If this episode raises anything for you, please reach out to a trusted support person or contact a crisis support service in your area. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au 1800RESPECT provides support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. Call 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au Creator & Host- Julia Rangiheuea Creative Director- Beaudene Perussich Thumbnail- Jake Abernethy In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

    28 min
  6. Taylah Smelt Rotting Flesh in Psychosis. Now She Dances Sober in the Streets (Subscriber Exclusive)

    9 June • Subscribers Only

    Taylah Smelt Rotting Flesh in Psychosis. Now She Dances Sober in the Streets (Subscriber Exclusive)

    I first came across Taylah King online. It was a video of her dancing in broad daylight, completely sober, in front of a crowd of strangers. There was no stage, no performance, no alcohol, just Taylah twirling, spinning, and throwing her body around whilst a hillside of onlookers watched her. I could not stop thinking about that moment. How on earth could someone be that carefree, confident, and unrestrained without substances? Before becoming the vibrant person she is today, Taylah spent years in deep psychosis. At her lowest point, she was suicidal and wanting to end her life. She shares the journey that took her from the depths of mental illness, spiritual psychosis, and addiction to the life she lives today. Above all, I think this is a story about knowing something is hard, knowing something is embarrassing, but doing it anyway for your soul. Doing it because nothing has to make sense to anyone but yourself. Just doing the thing. Follow Taylah King on Instagram: @taylahkingmovement Work with Taylah King here: https://linktr.ee/taylahkingmovement Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@soberlyspeaking.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

    1hr 1min
  7. How to Spot a Predator with Victim-Survivor Louise Edmonds

    7 June

    How to Spot a Predator with Victim-Survivor Louise Edmonds

    Join our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/SoberlySpeaking⁠⁠  Louise Edmonds was a small child when her experience of abuse by her grandfather began in her family home, a place that should have been safe, but wasn’t. Louise shares her story and how that experience continued over five years, shaping not only her childhood but the course of her life. Today, she's a passionate advocate working to help others recognise harmful behaviour patterns and understand how abuse can occur within trusted environments, often in ways that are difficult to see in the moment. Follow Louise on Instagram: @louise.edmonds.media Louise’s work: https://groomingrecognition.com/about-me/ Bravehearts: https://bravehearts.org.au Marc Caleb: https://www.essencework.com.au/about.html Sign the petition: https://c.org/7FWnbrZyyc Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

    1hr 10min
  8. Susan Left Her Body During a Violent Attack. Now She Uses Art to Help Others Heal (Subscriber Exclusive)

    2 June • Subscribers Only

    Susan Left Her Body During a Violent Attack. Now She Uses Art to Help Others Heal (Subscriber Exclusive)

    Today I’m at Susan’s home to take part in an art therapy session, what she calls healing through art, a practice she is self taught in. After surviving a horrific group assault in her teens Susan learned to cope by dissociating from her body and above all focusing on forgiveness. A year later another incident led to a profound spiritual experience which she describes as meeting God. Today Susan works as a psychic medium guiding others toward healing through art. Susan Jane – Intuitive Psychic & Flowermancy Reader Susan Jane is an intuitive psychic and mentor who helps people gain clarity about their next step in life. Blending psychic insight with practical life coaching, she guides you to discover the direction that feels right for you, whether in relationships, career, or personal growth. Her readings are designed to bring both clarity and confidence so you can move forward with trust in yourself and your decisions. Alongside psychic readings, Susan offers the unique practice of flower readings. Using the symbolism of flowers, these readings highlight your emotional goals and reveal the inner healing needed to achieve them. Together, her psychic and flower readings open a pathway to self-trust, emotional balance, and empowered action. What is your strongest Intuitive Nature? Find out through the free quiz www.intuitivenature.com.au where you can discover how your intuition is visually guiding you toward your purpose and goals. Follow Susan Jane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamsusanjane/ Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@soberlyspeaking.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Creator & Host- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Julia Rangiheuea⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Image & Logo- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jasmine Rule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

    42 min
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Stories from everyday people sharing their darkest moments that led to sobriety. Shedding light on our struggles to help those still finding their way out. 

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  • Creator
    Julia Rangiheuea
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Julia Rangiheuea
  • Show Website
    Soberly Speaking
  • Provider
    Julia Rangiheuea

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