Former British Army sniper Ted Shirley opens up about the dark side of war — from deadly precision and sniper missions in Afghanistan, to the haunting aftermath of PTSD, nightmares, and addiction to killing.

Ted shares raw stories of his first kill, his battle with mental health, and how war followed him long after he left the battlefield. This is a brutally honest look at trauma, survival, and the fight to find peace after war.

Dan Wharton shares his journey through mental health struggles, suicidal thoughts, a narcissistic relationship, and a near-fatal motorcycle crash — and how he rebuilt his life through the True North biking community.

From childhood abuse to extremism, violence, and suicide attempts — Ben Butler’s story is raw, real, and unforgettable.

Growing up in an abusive household, facing daily racial abuse, and struggling with identity, Ben spiraled into drugs, crime, and even joining a neo-Nazi group.

In this episode, he opens up about hitting rock bottom, surviving suicide attempts, and how he now mentors youth to break the cycle of violence.

⚡ Listen to this powerful journey of trauma, survival, and redemption.

James Young shares his raw journey through alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction after the tragic suicide of his mum. From grief to debt and self-destruction, this is a brutally honest story of loss, addiction, and survival.

⚠️ Content Warning: Childhood abuse, sexual abuse, addiction, and crime.

Lee Marvin Hitchman, author of Born in Prison, shares his raw and powerful story — from being born in prison, adopted, and abused, to a lifetime of drug addiction and crime, including time in prison. Now clean, Lee opens up about overcoming trauma and addiction, and the importance of speaking out about sexual abuse.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired by a journey of survival, recovery, and hope.

From boxing champion to prison inmate, from Channel 4’s Repo Man to the depths of cocaine addiction, Marcus Portman’s story is as dark as it is inspiring.

A former British Kickboxing and Boxing Champion, Marcus lived with one foot in the ring and the other in the world of gangs, crime, and drugs. He spent time in prison, was stabbed, and nearly lost his life to an eight-year cocaine and steroid addiction. Even at the height of TV fame, he was spiraling toward destruction.

Now sober, Marcus shares his brutal journey — a raw story of boxing, prison, Repo Man, addiction, and redemption.

12-0 pro boxer Ollie Cooper, Midlands Champion and ranked 7th in Britain, opens up about his toughest battles outside the ring. From alcohol struggles, street fights, and waking up with anxiety and embarrassment, to the heartbreak that left him feeling lost and empty — Ollie shares the reality behind the gloves, and why he wishes he had opened up sooner.

Ryan Whitehead’s life is a story of struggle, violence, redemption, and resilience. Born to a 17-year-old single mother and raised on a tough council estate, Ryan’s childhood was marked by anger, behavioural struggles, and eventually football hooliganism, alcohol, and drugs. After arrests and years of violence, Ryan turned his life around through boxing — first in white-collar fights and later as an undefeated professional.

In this raw and inspiring interview, Ryan shares:

• ​ His troubled childhood and time in behavioural schools
• ​ How he got pulled into football violence at just 15
• ​ The turning point that made him walk away from crime
• ​ His rise to professional boxing and why he retired undefeated
• ​ His mission today: coaching, charity challenges, and raising awareness for mental health

👉 If you’re interested in boxing, personal growth, mental health, or real-life redemption stories, this episode is for you.