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The Truth About Addiction

The Truth About Addiction

De: Ron Isherwood
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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.


www.thetruthaboutaddiction.com.au

Instagram @thetruthabout_addiction

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  • Ep 121. Experience Strength: The Power of Lived Experience in Recovery

    Ep 121. Experience Strength: The Power of Lived Experience in Recovery
    Mar 21 2026

    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 advocates who have turned their personal struggles into a movement challenging the stigma around addiction. Together, they unpack the importance of honesty, living principles, and using real-life experience as evidence that recovery is possible.

    https://experiencestrength.com.au/

    Instagram @experience_strength

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    51 m
  • Ep120. The Sound of $16 Billion Lost: Neil Walshe Takes on the Pokies

    Ep120. The Sound of $16 Billion Lost: Neil Walshe Takes on the Pokies
    Feb 27 2026

    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 followed was a radical and eye-opening mission: from purchasing an illegal machine through organised crime channels to experimentally adding a simple losing sound to test how awareness shifts behaviour.

    In Australia alone, poker machines drain approximately $16 billion annually — but the real cost is measured in broken relationships, shattered integrity, and lost self-worth.

    In this explosive episode of The Truth About Addiction Podcast, Neil reveals:

    • Why poker machines don’t make losing sounds
    • How winning sound conditions players to keep spinning
    • How a simple losing sound could disrupt a billion-dollar system
    • What YOU can do to raise awareness and create change

    If you or someone you love is battling gambling addiction, this conversation could change everything.

    🔗 Take Action & Sign the Petition:
    www.losingsound.com
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    38 m
  • Ep119. Australia’s Broken Child Protection System: The Truth About Institutional Abuse - with Andrew Carpenter

    Ep119. Australia’s Broken Child Protection System: The Truth About Institutional Abuse - with Andrew Carpenter
    Nov 4 2025

    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 institutional abuse, the lack of accountability, and the lifelong impact on survivors and their families.

    This is a raw, honest conversation about justice, reform, and the courage it takes to speak out.

    If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and would like to explore your legal options and trauma-focused support, please reach out.

    👉 It’s time to have the difficult conversations. Change starts with truth.
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    52 m
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