This is a really interesting episode, partly because Tina and I used to be in a relationship, and also because of how diverse the range of subjects are that we discuss. 

This podcast has been two years in the making because it has taken that long for her to get the courage and functionality to do so. 

Tina bravely discusses her childhood and touches upon physical and emotional domestic abuse, which led to P.T.S.D. She also talks about the medley of other mental health disorders that she has been diagnosed with throughout her life, including Bi-Polar 2, Borderline personality disorder,  severe anxiety, and an eating disorder. 

She touches upon all of these matters individually, the reality of trying to function in the world, what is happening behind closed doors and describes the public meltdowns and regretful behavior she exhibits in difficult times.

She also talks about being suicidal, what she felt like, and how she managed to get beyond that place. 

This is a very special episode so I hope that you find some value.

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In this week's podcast, I speak to Mathew Kratiuk.  

To say that Mathew has had a roller coaster of a life would be an understatement.   

Despite having been raised in a loving middle-class family and gone to a good school, his struggles with ADHD, parents divorce, alcoholism in the family, and other unknown factors he began to suffer from serious anger problems. This led to a path of violence and he quickly found himself living on the streets in Sydney.   

He went on the become a patch gang member of a motorcycle club where he accumulated a great deal of wealth, but also a serious meth habit, which proceeded to take everything from him. During this time his father died under suspicious circumstances.   

Mathew found himself lying in a hospital bed asking himself. "Who Is Matty Kratiuk when all that's left is skin and bone?"  

He had a gun pressed to his temple about to commit suicide when a series of profound events unfolded.   

He said to himself "Now it's time to fight"  

Today he has completely turned his life around and is the CEO of a successful advertising agency and lives to do good in the world.  

Check out Mathews Company  www.cliqued.com.au

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BTC Podcast #16

This weeks episode is with Zowie-Sky

Zowie is the founder of the change to surrender movement.

In this episode, she tells us her story. She was born to a heroin-addicted mother in a community that was immersed in poverty, crime, domestic violence, prostitution, addiction, and grief. As a child, she saw things that no child should see.

Her sister left when she was 4 leaving her to fend for herself and it doesn't stop there. 

She talks about her own struggles with mental health, ADHD, PTSD andBi-polar.

She also gives us an insight into the world of adult entertainment and the 12 step recovery program. 

Listen to the episode to find out more.

Find Zowie 

@changetosurrender

https://changetosurrender.wixsite.com/changetosurrender

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Break The Chain Podcast 15  

Great Leaders Live Like Drug addicts with Michael Brody-Waite   

He went from being a homeless drug addict to the founder of a Fortune 500 company.    

He started the first online self-scheduling service.   He won the healthcare entrepreneur of the year award.   

He won the most admired CEO award.   He is the author of the incredible book 'Great leaders live like drug addicts'   

And he has a mind-blowing and powerful TED talk with over 1.7 million views  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUnRK...   

In this episode, we go deep into the mysteries of addiction and we discuss the system that Michael has created by compressing the 12 step program into 3 simple and pragmatic rules that keep you safe on the road to recovery and prevent us from relapsing. I have personally been following Michael's rules and they have guided me through some difficult and uncomfortable situations.  I hope you find as much value in this episode as I did!    

Here are the links to find Michael and purchase his life-changing book.   

@michaelbrodywaite  

[email protected]   

https://www.michaelbrodywaite.com/  

https://greatleaderbook.com/

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This is Break the Chain podcast episode 14    

This week's podcast was a super heavy one but sheds some light on some topics that desperately need talking about.    

Katelyn is    

- The founder of Abraham's Fortune Wellness center  

- A life coach practitioner  

- Qualified in psychology & sociology 

- A student of Theology who obtained her master’s with a concentration in Christian Theology   

In this episode, we discuss her challenging childhood, which involved being the victim of sexual abuse multiple times, a victim of violence and physical abuse followed by her brother committing first-degree murder.   

She went on to suffer from an extreme sex addiction, which in totality lead to her planning her suicide. She tells us about the profound experience that saved her from the darkness.   

This was such a powerful and heartfelt episode and I hope that you can take something away from it.   

Please find Katelyn @  YouTube - Katelyn Townsend - Life Coach Practitioner  

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPb... 

Facebook - Katelyn Townsend – Life Coach Practitioner   

Instagram - @katelyn_townsend_life_coach  

Twitter: Katelyn Townsend - Life Coach Practitioner@Coach_Katelyn_  

www.Katelyntownsend.weebly.com    

She can also be found as a moderator on the - BTC addiction support and recovery - Facebook group

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This is a particularly special podcast because I got to talk to my best friend of over 12 years.

We talk about our journey, which documents our struggles with drug addiction, suicidal thoughts, and the loss of friends. 

We then go on to discuss how we escaped and have been slowly turning our lives around through traveling and other techniques.

Find harry on Insta @harrymcgill141

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BTC#12   In this episode, I talk to Callum Keen from Plant Calisthenics. 

He is a calisthenics coach, movement specialist, and bird enthusiast.   

We talk about some of the incredible feats that he has completed including a Murph and a weighted marathon that he did for his 21st birthday.  This was very different from what I did for my 21st!   

It's fair to say that Callum is an absolute beast.   

Not only is he a highly optimised human physically, but he is also very knowledgable in the mental and spiritual realms.    

We had a great chat I hope that you enjoy it.   

Find Callum on Instagram @callum_plantcali   

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In this episode, I speak to Alyssa Sulli.

Alyssa is an absolute powerhouse! She has managed a fortune 500 company, been a fund-raising event coordinator, a fitness coach, business owner and she is a public speaker. 

Today she talks to us about her journey, her battle with eating disorders including bulimia, how she learned to accept her body, how she found self-worth, what self-love looks like to her, where she finds self-love in difficult times and where to find joy and fulfillment. 

Alyssa was an amazing guest and she radiates nothing but good vibes. 

Enjoy :)

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Instagram - @Alyssa.sulli

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This episode is with Laura Chamberlain

Laura is a qualified journalist and trainee yoga therapist. She discussed her healing journey and the various modalities and practises that she uses including hatha yoga, yoga Nidra and kirtan mantra meditation. 

She is also an advocate for fempowerment and likes to help women find their power. 

Please enjoy this episode 

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www.breakthechain.net under content creators 

or on Instagram @yappyyogi

This week I went on comedian Jaydon Birds Word of the bird podcast.

We spoke mainly about addiction and mental health.

Jaydon does some hilarious comedy skits. Find him @wordofthebird