Straight Edge The Podcast

God Saved the Queen - Anna Cee (DJ)

Anna Cee is a DJ and Promoter from Brighton. She has been Djing professionally for the whole 15 years of her recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, so has a unique story to tell of consistent sober days and nights in the Dance Music Industry. 
Anna runs an All - Female UK based House Music Brand called Queens House Sessions which is a collective of talented DJs, Vocalists (and a brilliant) Photographer. The Ethos of the brand reflects Anna’s recovery principles of Equality, Integrity and Inclusion. 
 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/209328135932223/

The note said "Daddy please don't drink again" - with Stewart Roberts MBE

Stewart Roberts, MBE, has worked in the Hair industry for most of his life. With 18 years of sobriety under his belt, Haircuts4Homeless started by accident in November 2014, after Stewart was volunteering at a Salvation Army in Essex.
 
"I had recently seen a guy on Facebook doing makeovers on homeless people on the street so thought I’ll bring my scissors to the next session and give some haircuts."
 
Little did he know it would change his life.
 
Now they have 68 projects across the UK & Ireland, 600 volunteers and have given over 60,000 haircuts.
"I soon realised that it was much more than a haircut that we were giving. It’s about respect, connection, touch and communication."
 
His own podcast called “Hear Me, See Me.” Podcast and is available through Acast and on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube and Amazon Music.
 
www.haircuts4homeless.com 
 
http://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/hear-me-see-me
 
info@haircuts4homeless.com 
 

I have no idea who I am, but I'm pretty sure if I found out, I wouldn't like him - Martin Dingle - Wall

In this episode we chat with the legendary Australian actor, Martin Dingle-Wall, where he shares a deep dive into his life growing up in Australia, his career and his journey to celebrate 10 years of sobriety.
Martin was first introduced to Australian audiences with the arrival of his character Dr Flynn Saunders in Home & Away earning him his Logie nomination for ‘Most Popular New Talent’. 
He would go on to become a series regular on many of Australia’s most popular Award Winning shows including Satisfaction, Rescue Special Ops, Underbelly, Upper Middle Bogan to the Lead his own series COPS L.A.C. 
Martin was introduced to his American audience with his lead role in the Multi Award Winning Film HAPPY HUNTING (Amazon) which holds a 100% Critics Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

Beat up from the feet up - Ariel

In this episode we speak to Ariel, a former alcoholic and user turned leader of a detox centre in the USA. 
"I love helping people and I want to continue helping people I work with at the substance - abuse facility. I live a beautiful, happy life today substance free" 
 

I'm sorry Darling, but Mum's gona die today! - JO COWAN (Instyle Magazine)

Jo Cowan has been at the helm for an admirable 22 years with INSTYLE and Styleicons and now heads up all sales and commercial opportunities as the National Sales Director for each of Hair Festival’s four main pillars; Shop, Learn, Compete and Connect.
Also an experienced long distance runner, Jo Cowan’s story is one of persistence underpinned by a love of running that has never been extinguished. She consistently ranked in the top 10 for the marathon and half marathon in Australia.
Unfortunately in 2019, Jo discovered a heart defect and had to have immediate surgery, a decision that would forever change her life and spiral her into a deep disconnect from the world. She was eventually committed and had a lengthy stay in hospital to recover.
Now blooming and back in love with life she shares her story and her passion to de-stigmatise mental health issues. 

A Hole in the Soul - with Ryan L

Ryan has been clean and sober for 15 years, since Grand Final Day 2009. An active, fit and healthy young man, playing AFL throughout his younger years, he had his first drink at 16. That lead to a pathway of bad choices and almost ruined his life.
 
He first asked for help at 21 years old, then the battle was on to finally make it into 12 step fellowship, the day he says changed his life forever. He believes these steps have saved his life multiple times, even through a recent gambling addiction, he has now luckily overcome. 
 
If he's not at work, you'll find him in the surf, on the golf course, or working with other alcoholics to pass on to others the gift of recovery, the gift of life that he's been given.
 

The Pain of Being Alive - with Rebekah

Rebekah became active in an eating disorder (ED) at the age of 8. It swallowed up her teens and early twenties. Before recovery, she felt stuck, like she was running on the spot burning a hole in the carpet but never going anywhere.  Now, Rebekah has been in recovery  for 15 years, a day at a time, and the ED doesn’t run her life anymore. She lives in sunny Perth with her fiancé, where she works as a freelance writer and gets down to the beach as often as possible.   

The Power of Personal Responsibility - PART 1 with Darcy Cogdale

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains adult only content, with descriptions of drug use and cursing
 
In this episode, we interview Darcy Cogdale, a former addict who turned his life around. Darcy shares his journey from addiction and criminal activities to becoming a motivational speaker and fitness coach. He discusses the impact of childhood trauma and bullying on his life and how he found solace in drugs and graffiti. Darcy also opens up about the turning point that led him to seek sobriety and the challenges he faced during his journey. Through his story, Darcy emphasises the importance of mindset and self-reflection in overcoming addiction and finding happiness. Darcy's life spirals out of control, leading him to jail, where he begins to reflect and journal about his experiences. 
 
https://drcfit.com