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This week, I'm unveiling the unthinkable: Prepare yourself for a gripping journey into the harrowing world of human trafficking. In this shocking episode, I delve deep into the heart-wrenching story of Lurata Lyon, a survivor who defied the odds stacked against her. From the chilling moments of her abduction to the unimaginable horrors she endured, Lurata's story will leave you on the edge of your seat. I uncover the staggering truth behind the global epidemic of human trafficking. From heart-stopping moments of survival to the agonising choices forced upon her, every twist and turn will leave you speechless. Lurata courageously shares her experiences of captivity, torture, and ultimate escape.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Introducing Lurata Lyon
6:02 - How many people are Trafficked each year?
8:29 - Where does the story begin?
11:59 - The War - Surviving Execution
27:12 - Temporarily Rescued by Peter and Brian
31:37 - Getting Kidnapped for Trafficking
41:54 - What does grooming entail?
44:57 - Where were you during grooming?
46:53 - Were you always supervised? What was your mental state like?
48:31 - The Day Before Getting Shipped Off
51:59 - The Choice of 2 Evils - Give Yourself to a Monster or Be Shipped to Probably Worse?
53:39 - The Next 24 Hours
01:08:33 - Reuniting with the Parents
01:10:28 - Serbian Military Taking Her and Torturing Her
01:18:39 - "I became their toy"
01:22:44 - How did you get out of captivity?
01:31:15 - Getting Smuggled into the UK
01:34:17 - How much did your dad pay for your release?
01:34:53 - Reconneting and Reuniting with the parents
01:36:00 - Even with British Citizenship, did you not fear going back?
01:37:19 - Do you still go back now?
01:38:48 - When were you able to look at a man again without fear and hate?
01:45:35 - Talk Perspective
01:52:33 - Conclusion

Welcome to Stripping Off with Matt Haycox
This isn’t your average business podcast. It’s where real entrepreneurs, celebs, and industry leaders strip back the polished PR, and get brutally honest about the journeys that made them.

Hosted by entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox, Stripping Off dives into the raw, unfiltered realities behind success: the wins, the fuck-ups, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from people who’ve lived it.

Whether you’re hustling to scale your business or just love a behind-the-scenes look at how people really make it, this podcast is your front-row seat to the truth behind the triumphs.

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