KICK THE SH!T PODCAST

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 l

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

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

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 rel

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 setba

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 m

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 brothe

Jordan's Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Finding HopeMeet 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 indep

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

Social media influencer It's ya boy Jarrod, shares his story, raw and unguarded with the hopes that he can inspire others to turn their lives around. Heres Jarrod:"I’m a tiktoker from Wollongong near Sydney and I am around 2 years clean from MDMA. About a year clean from Valium abuse and 8 months clean from weed."