Tonksy Media Podcast

• ABANDONED AS A KID | 12 YEARS BEHIND BARS | HIP HOP REDEMPTION | Mearsy | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E13

  In Episode 13 of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I’m joined by Dylan Meares — known in the hip-hop world as Mearsy. This is one of the most powerful and confronting conversations I’ve had to date.Mearsy’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. At just four years old, he lost his baby brother, who was only one. That tragedy sent shockwaves through his family and left his mother emotionally absent. By the time he was eight, Dylan found himself in the welfare system, growing up without the stability or love every kid deserves.Sadly, his early trauma paved the way for a troubled path. As a teenager, he became deeply involved in crime and violence, eventually earning a reputation as one of Tasmania’s most notorious young offenders. By the age of 28, he’d already spent a total of 12 years behind bars — nearly half his life gone.But his story doesn’t end there.While in prison, Mearsy discovered hip-hop as a lifeline. Through writing and music, he found a way to process his pain and channel his experiences into something meaningful. Today, he’s emerging as a force in the Australian hip-hop scene, using his art to shed light on issues many people would rather ignore — and to help others who are struggling in the dark places he’s been.In this episode, we explore:✅ The devastating loss of his younger brother and its lifelong impact✅ Growing up in the welfare system from the age of eight✅ The path from childhood trauma to serious criminality✅ Spending 12 years in prison before even reaching 30✅ How discovering hip-hop became his turning point✅ His mission to transform his past into purpose through musicThis episode is raw, confronting, and deeply inspiring. Mearsy’s story is proof that no matter how far someone has fallen, there’s always a chance to turn things around.Tune in to hear this incredible journey. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the Tonksy Media Podcast for more real and unfiltered stories.LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1CBxw77Tjn/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mearsy.1ftp?igsh=MXQ5cW9kZXo5ZWU2Ng==Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dylanmeares655?_t=ZS-8xz8CvFn3Ni&_r=1

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• BORN INTO ADDICTION | FOSTER CARE SURVIVOR | Hope Richards | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E15

  In this exclusive and emotional episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, I sit down with Hope Richards — a familiar face across social media and a powerful voice in the addiction recovery space. But behind her viral reels and inspiring messages lies a story of unthinkable trauma, survival, and transformation.Hope was born into chaos — both of her parents were addicted to heroin. From a young age, she was placed into foster care, where she remained until she was nine years old. She experienced deep intergenerational trauma, abandonment, and a childhood that most wouldn’t survive. That pain led her down a dark road of drug addiction, violence, and self-destruction.But Hope didn’t stay down.What followed was a journey of raw self-discovery and resilience. After reaching her rock bottom, she chose recovery — not just for herself, but for her children, her future, and for the thousands who now look up to her.This is the first time Hope shares her full story publicly — exclusive to the Tonksy Media Podcast. It’s unfiltered. It’s confronting. And it’s exactly what some people out there need to hear right now.If you’ve ever battled with addiction, trauma, or felt like giving up — this one is for you.WATCH IT. SHARE IT. FEEL IT.🎙️ New episodes every Sunday @ 6pm AEST🔗 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.📢 Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and let’s break the stigma together.LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hoperichards.1994?igsh=MXFvcHM3M296dDlzMg==Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/174VtB7DCb/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.richards94?_t=ZS-8yYJSGXPlIe&_r=1

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• SURVIVED THE UNTHINKABLE | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Kellie Carter-Bell | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E14

  In this incredibly raw and powerful episode, I sit down with Kellie Carter-Bell — a mother, grandmother, survivor, and absolute warrior.From being gang raped between the ages of 11 and 13…To living in a world of intergenerational trauma, growing up in the shadows of the gangland underworld…To surviving decades of brutal domestic violence, including a near-fatal attack by her ex-husband with a filleting knife…Kellie doesn’t hold back. With scars that stretch from her body to her soul, she shares the battles she’s fought — and the demons she’s defeated — to become the strong, outspoken woman she is today.We talk:Surviving sexual assault and violenceThe aftermath of trauma and finding your voiceWhat it means to raise kids and grandkids after living through absolute hellWhy silence is never the answerAnd the message she has for every woman (and man) in Australia living in fear.This episode is not for the faint-hearted — it’s for the people who need hope. For those who’ve felt voiceless. For anyone who’s ever wondered if they could make it out alive.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussions of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. Please take care while watching.💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a story this real.🎙️ Available on all major platforms — but this one hits different.LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelliecarterbell?igsh=MW05NDBhYnJzZWc0YQ==Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1SnZmxp3ZD/

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• BORN INTO CHAOS | BITTEN BY A CROC | WILDMAN ADVENTURES | Wildman | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E12

  In this week’s gripping episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, we sit down with Damian “Wildman” Duffy — a man who was quite literally born into chaos. His life began in the shadow of one of Australia’s most violent and infamous moments: the Milperra Massacre, a deadly shootout between the Comancheros and Bandidos motorcycle clubs. His father, a Comanchero involved in the massacre, was sent to prison for the first five years of Damian’s life.With a childhood marked by abandonment, instability, and trauma, Wildman was shuffled between relatives, bounced from school to school, and never truly felt like he belonged. At 17, he joined the Australian Army hoping to find structure — but even there, the bullying continued and the feeling of disconnection deepened.But Damian had a dream. A wild, dangerous, childhood dream — to work with crocodiles. And he made it happen.From the heavy metal scene in Brisbane to remote crocodile-filled rivers in Far North Queensland, Wildman’s journey is one of grit, rebellion, and raw survival. He opens up about the day he was bitten on the shoulder by a crocodile during a boat tour with 26 terrified tourists on board, and how that moment didn't break him — it built him.This episode is a raw, unfiltered look into the life of a man who’s faced the odds, stared down trauma, and carved out his own wild path.If you’ve ever felt like you were born into a storm — this one’s for you. 🌪️🐊LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wildmanadventures?igsh=MTN2bW1vdzZtczh3MQ==Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/15qLigGugm/

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• THE PAIN BENEATH THE RAGE | BREATHWORK FACILITATOR | Mitch Currie | Tonksy Media Podcast S2E11

  In this deeply moving episode of the Tonksy Media Podcast, host Braiden Tonks sits down with Mitch Currie, who, for the first time, publicly shares his experience of being sexually abused at the age of 10 by an older boy. Mitch opens up about the profound impact this trauma had on his life, leading to years of suppressed rage, violence, and addiction. Through candid conversation, Mitch discusses his journey toward healing, highlighting the transformative power of breathwork, self-reflection, and confronting his past. This episode is a testament to resilience and the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity. It's a must-watch for anyone seeking understanding, connection, and hope in the face of trauma. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and trauma, which may be distressing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. 📞 Support Resources:If you or someone you know is affected by sexual abuse, please reach out to the following resources for support:1800RESPECT – National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling ServiceLifeline Australia – 13 11 14 LINKS⬇️⬇️⬇️Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mitch.currie?igsh=bnY2ZHhhNjN2MnJtFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/19LGbPvimU/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mitchcurrie?_t=ZS-8wdONh9Ppns&_r=1

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