The Truth About Addiction
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.
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The Truth About Addiction
Ep118. Mind Your Head - Elliott Hagen on Normalising Mental Health Conversations
In this episode, Ron sits down with Elliott Hagen — former Australian rugby union player and currently founder of the Mind Your Head podcast.
“The moment I started loving myself truly was the moment I could love others fully as well.”
Elliott opens up about his journey from experimenting with drugs during his sporting career to realising that the answers he was searching for were not external, but within himself. He shares the lightbulb moment that led him to seek help and the importance of normalising conversations about mental health, including seeing a psychologist.
Through his own platform, Mind Your Head, Elliott creates a space where people can speak openly about their struggles and experiences with mental health.
You can find Elliott’s podcast, Mind Your Head, on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.