The Truth About Addiction
Ron Isherwood
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About This Podcast
My name is Ron Isherwood, a recovering addict. Born into the infamous underworld of criminal Painters and Dockers in Melbourne. At 37 years clean, I embarked on my own journey of recovery 42 years ago. The last thing that I could give up was my addiction to crime.
Today, I am the founder of ‘The Truth About Addiction’, a compelling podcast that delves into the depths of mental health, addiction, and the path to recovery. I will share my own journey and unveil the raw and powerful stories of individuals from all walks of life; from current addicts to those on the road of recovery and the families affected. Every tale is genuine and unfiltered.
Addiction doesn't discriminate, but neither does hope. If one person resonates with one’s story, if one person can find hope and empowerment from one’s story, it’s a win.
If you have a specific topic in mind or want to share your own story, don't hesitate to reach out. This is your invitation to enjoy our extraordinary chats, where hope prevails, and recovery is not just a dream but an awe-inspiring reality.
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Recent Episodes
Ep125. Scott Neville - The Real Reason Most Talented Kids Don't Make It - Gifted Series
What separates the good from the great? Not talent, it's the tiny daily habits and mindset that compound into greatness.Ron sits down with retired pro soccer star Scotty Neville for an unfiltered…
Ep124. An Emergency Episode | Lenny's Battle: Cancer, Addiction & a Family in Need
This episode is unscripted, raw, and urgent.Our dear friend Lenny is fighting Stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma, on top of more than a decade battling severe depression and addiction. Since January,…
Ep123. Nick Green - Building champions, not just athletes - Gifted Series
What if protecting our kids from addiction, depression, and burnout starts long before the warning signs appear?In this episode of The Truth About Addiction Podcast, Ron sits down with Nick Green of…
Ep122. Breaking the Invisible Chains: Roslyn Saunders on Codependency
Explore the unseen forces of addiction with Roslyn Saunders, who shares her journey from childhood trauma and codependency to healing. We break down the often-misunderstood concept of codependency…
Ep 121. Experience Strength: The Power of Lived Experience in Recovery
In this powerful episode with the Founders of Experience Strength, we explore how lived experience can become one of the most impactful tools in addiction recovery.Join Scott Bellinger and Josh —two…
Ep120. The Sound of $16 Billion Lost: Neil Walshe Takes on the Pokies
Are poker machines designed to keep you losing?When Neil Walshe discovered that poker machines are designed without losing sounds, he realised the silence wasn’t accidental — it was engineered. What…
Ep119. Australia’s Broken Child Protection System: The Truth About Institutional Abuse - with Andrew Carpenter
In this powerful episode with Andrew Carpenter, we dive deep into Australia’s broken systems of child protection and legal reform. Together, we expose the long-standing failures surrounding…
Ep118. Mind Your Head - Elliott Hagen on Normalising Mental Health Conversations
In this episode, Ron sits down with Elliott Hagen — former Australian rugby union player and currently founder of the Mind Your Head podcast.“The moment I started loving myself truly was the moment I…
Ep117. Anna Martin, women supporting women through gambling addiction
Anna faced the challenge of overcoming a gambling addiction that threatened both her personal and professional life. To take control, she voluntarily excluded herself from gambling venues through a…
Ep116. Jackie Durnin, releasing trauma of the mind, body and spirit through neuro-technology therapies
“There is always some sort of hope in the room somewhere. You just have to look.”Jackie has consistently explored different modalities and therapies to find effective solutions for her personal…
Ep115. Mike Phenix’s narrative on professional football, cocaine and addiction recovery
With a self-explanatory Instagram handler @madmikebeingmad, the former Barnsley, Salford and Southport player, Mike Phenix has earned an influx of followers for his genuine takes on life, mental…
Ep114. Jason Shiers’ The Infinite Recovery Project and somatic coaching approach
As a Certified Transformative Coach, Jason emphasises the importance of a holistic approach to healing, integrating somatic investigation, and recognising the interconnectedness of body, mind and…
Ep113. Director Gary Smith’s must-see comedy SkyFly inspired by his own sobriety
Writer/ Director Gary Smith has been very open about his struggles with alcoholism and his sobriety journey. Through his personal narrative of recovery, relapse, and filmmaking, Gary demonstrates…
Ep112. Holly Deane-Johns, lightbulb-moment transformation in ’Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s Prison
Holly overcame her drug addiction during her incarceration. Arrested in Thailand on drug-related charges, she was sentenced to 31 years and served 7 years in the infamous ‘Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s…
Ep111. Scott Bellinger, combatting the stigma of addiction through ‘Experience Strength’
Scotty is the founder of Experience Strength, a platform dedicated to sharing his journey and insights to combat the stigma associated with addiction. His sole intention is to inspire and empower…
Ep110. Ash Butterss, bringing holistic makeover to sobriety and mental health
Growing up as a bubbly, life-loving person, Ash lost the power of ‘choice’ when her relationship with alcohol intensified. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a sober community. If…
Ep109. Adam Shaffer, working 12-step program to freedom recovery coaching
Adam’s nine years of sobriety have shaped him into the empathetic recovery coach he is today. He has never put as much time and energy into something so rewarding in his whole life. The joy,…
Ep108. Kristen Cooper, Remember Your Why to heal out loud
Kristen tried alcohol for the first time at 14 years old, she did not like it. When she tried again at 16 years of age, she fell in love. Then she found weed, cocaine, ecstasy and mushroom… the…
Ep107. Hip Hop artist Verbalize - music is my drug
‘We live and we die, but what we do in between that time that really matters’.Music became a pivotal aspect of his life amidst a series of adversity and trauma. Following the tragic loss of his…
Ep106. Jonathan Mendonca, from opioid addiction to living ‘Life on Life’s Terms’
Jonathan's book, "Life on Life's Terms," swiftly ascended to the bestseller ranks on Amazon following its release last December. This literary work not only chronicles Jonathan's personal journey…
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The Truth About Addiction has published 126 episodes since June 2022, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
The Truth About Addiction is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 51m.
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