KICK THE SH!T PODCAST Danny Shannon

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.Seven years removed from rehab and six years with my chi...

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. After many false starts, I’m finally clean and sober. Have been si...

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 community sector helping those who are struggling with trauma and t...

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 partner and attempts and finding recovery I decided to leave my home town ...

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 stands tall celebrating six triumphant months clean. Beyond his personal battles, Big Jimz is m...

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 addiction were not only her own; they were shared by her family,...