Rory

Be My Guest with Rory Smith

Society EN ↓ 26 episodes

Everyone has a story to tell so what can we learn from other people's experiences to enrich our own lives? Former BBC newsreader Rory Smith interviews some of the world's most extraordinary people who share their life story, lessons and wisdom to help people deal better with everyday challenges. Rory holds one-to-one intimate conversations with exceptional people from those who've overcome adversity to survivors and unsung heroes. Rory has lived with mental health challenges since childhood so he is passionate about amplifying the voices of people fighting global causes and injustices.

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#2 From Heroin Addict to Published Author 05.02.2024 51:40

John Awen is a recovering heroin and crack cocaine addict. He's had nine stints in prison (one in HM Belmarsh which is arguably the UK's toughest prison), had an overdose, was sectioned, stabbed and shot - all related to his drug fuelled lifestyle. John tells me the moment he knew he had to change his life, how he did it and what he does every day to maintain his recovery. His book 'Li...