James Leonard (Twitter @JamesLeonard85) is a youth worker from Cork, Ireland, with a chequered but ultimately inspiring life story. He was born into low income housing and in his teens began a pattern of behaviour that saw him in prison, on the streets and addicted to heroin. 

After nearly overdosing and dying in an alley, James decided to turn his life around and find work, a stable home and a wife. As a youth worker he now serves the same community he grew up in, and has his sights set on obtaining his PhD and working at the policy level. 

His story is a fantastic lesson in understanding self destructive choices, self identity, taking back control, and building good habits. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and review!