A Colourful Past Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, host Danny Shannon interviews Zach Wackett about his intense life journey. Zach shares his experiences growing up as a "troubled" middle child, facing an early fear of death due to multiple family losses, and being heavily medicated from as young as five years old. He discusses his 14-year battle with substance abuse, which began with smoking bongs at age eight and escalated to harder drugs like speed by age 14.

A central part of the video focuses on the devastating loss of Zach’s mother to CJD, a rare brain disease, and the subsequent "clinically insane" diagnosis he received from medical professionals. Zach describes his unique spiritual experiences, such as seeing visions of his mother and playing with a child spirit as a young boy, which he differentiates from the labels of psychosis given to him. Now, six weeks clean from both substances and heavy psychiatric medications like depot injections, Zach explains how he has substituted traditional medicine with 9D breathwork. He currently works as a qualified breathwork facilitator with the Hope Cartel, using his story to provide natural healing alternatives for others.

 00:00 – Intro: Zach describes his mother’s rare brain disease (CJD).
 00:50 – Welcome to the podcast with host Danny Shannon.
 01:06 – Introducing Zach Wacket and his connection to Gaz and Hope Cartel.
 02:46 – Zach’s recent milestone: 6 weeks clean from substances and medication.
 03:02 – Childhood reflections: Growing up as the "troubled" middle child.
 04:51 – The impact of CJD: Losing his mother in just four months.
 06:12 – Early medication: Panic attacks at age five and the "zombie" effect of tablets.
 09:28 – School life: Coping with bullying and "old school" fatherly advice.
 12:56 – Passion for dirt bikes: Racing, local sponsors, and early success.
 16:13 – The start of addiction: Smoking bongs at age eight and nine.
 17:31 – Escalating use: Moving to ecstasy, speed, and solo drug taking by age 14.
 21:31 – The "Clinically Insane" label and the reality of 1,000mg medication doses.
 23:17 – Spiritual visions: Seeing things others don't and the label of "psychosis".
 27:54 – Connection beyond death: Zach describes visits from his late mother.
 32:14 – Life-changing meeting: Joining Gaz and the Hope Cartel movement.
 35:31 – Going viral: The impact of social media and the "mega viral" dance trend.
 37:10 – Choosing natural healing: Stopping depot injections for 9D Breathwork.
 39:56 – The downside of fame: Handling unwanted attention and maintaining professionalism.
 43:08 – Recovery warnings: The dangers of trauma bonds and early relationships.
 45:40 – Closing thoughts: Replacing traditional medication with breathwork.

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Why They Can Not Hide The Truth Anymore | The Real Story Finally Revealed | Podcast #podcast #relationshiptalk #healingjourney

In this episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, the truth finally comes out. After months of speculation, social media reactions, and growing attention, Gaz and Renee sit down to share what is really going on behind the scenes.

This is not just about a relationship. It is about a 15 year history, real struggles, addiction, recovery, and personal transformation. From past lives in crime and addiction to building something meaningful, this conversation goes deep into trust, healing, and growth.

You will hear how social media narratives were created, how attention changed everything, and what actually happened behind the camera. The chemistry people saw online was real, but the full story is more complex than it seemed.

This episode also explores deeper topics like self work, emotional healing, and why you need to fix yourself before showing up for someone else. It shows how past trauma, addiction, and life experiences shape relationships.

If you are interested in real conversations, transformation stories, and honest discussions about life, relationships, and recovery, this episode gives you a raw and unfiltered perspective.

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Why They Can’t Hide The Truth Anymore | The Real Story Finally Revealed | Podcast

In this powerful episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, host Danny Shannon sits down with Caleb (known in the music world as Belac BTD), a rap artist who has survived a life of unimaginable tragedy. From losing his father in a freak accident at age six to the heartbreaking loss of all three of his brothers to murder, suicide, and cancer, Caleb’s story is a testament to the sheer will to survive.

Caleb opens up about his battle with addiction, starting from his first "cone" at just eight years old, his time in foster care, and the harrowing experience of having his best friend die in his arms. Now five years sober from ice and working to better himself for his four children, Caleb shares how he uses his music as a vital outlet for his pain and PTSD. This is an raw, unfiltered look at grief, resilience, and the journey toward healing from the heaviest of pasts.

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  * Grief and Loss Recovery
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  * Sobriety Success Story
  * Ice Addiction Recovery
  * Foster Care Experience
  * PTSD and Healing
  * Australian Rap Artist
  * Resilience and Survival

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In this powerful episode of A Colourful Past, host Danny Shannon sits down with Lee Stewart, the founder of the "Let’s Get Grounded" Facebook community. Leigh’s story is a masterclass in radical accountability and turning a negative situation into a positive empire.

Leigh opens up about his recent "wake-up call"—a drink-driving charge that landed him on four and a half months of home detention with an ankle monitor. Instead of letting the restriction break him, he used the time to launch three businesses, begin a diploma in mental health counseling, and commit to a life of total sobriety.

We dive deep into Leigh’s "colourful past," exploring:
Early Roots: His introduction to substance abuse at age nine and the impact of the foster care system.
The Height of Addiction: Surviving an $1,800-a-day meth habit, heavy gambling, and the dark reality of drug-induced psychosis.
The Turning Point: A near-fatal rock bottom that led to rehab and a spiritual encounter that saved his life.
Business as Therapy: How Lee applies a "solution-focused" mindset to both entrepreneurship and personal healing.
The "Better Better" Philosophy: Why creating new, positive memories is the only way to kill the bad ones from the past.
Lee is now dedicated to mentoring others through "Let’s Get Grounded," aiming to become an NDIS-registered recovery coach to help people navigate their own paths out of the "hood" and into greatness.

Key Quote:
"Don’t hold on to what’s behind, as that will not lead you into the future. Create new memories to kill the bad ones that hold you backwards." — Lee Stewart.
About Our Guest:
Leigh Stewart is an entrepreneur, qualified chef, and mental health advocate. Through his Facebook page, "Let’s Get Grounded," he provides a space for connection, guidance, and raw honesty for those struggling with addiction and mental health.

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Sponsor: Rewire and Realign
Theme: Your past does not define your future.
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In this episode of A Colourful Past Podcast, host Danny Shannon sits down with Prince to explore his powerful transformation from a high-profile criminal case to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mentor.
Prince discusses surviving over a year in solitary confinement, the moment he realised his potential, and how he used his eight-year prison sentence to shift his focus from building an empire to creating a lasting legacy.
Now the founder of Purple Prince, a thriving acai business, and a qualified NLP coach, Prince shares his insights on personal branding, authenticity, and the importance of turning pain into purpose.A Colourful Past Podcast, Danny Shannon, Purple Prince, Criminal Rehabilitation, Prison Transformation, Personal Branding, Legacy Building, Mentorship, High Risk Offender, Solitary Confinement, Acai Business, NLP Coaching, Authenticity.#acolourfulpast #prisonreform #personalbranding #legacy #transformation #purposethroughpain #purpleprince #podcast