Zara McDermott

Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

In this brand-new series, Zara sits down with people whose lives have been shaped by extraordinary experiences. From surviving life-changing events and escaping dangerous situations to stories of crime, cults, and shocking split-second decisions, each guest shares their story with complete honesty. Raw, candid and deeply personal, these are the stories you won't forget. Catch new episodes every Wednesday at 3pm on Spotify.

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Zara McDermott

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Ex Gangster On The £80 Million Drug Deal That Got Him Arrested 08.07.2026 26:17

Support Resources: Samaritans -- 116 123 -- samaritans.org.uk Frank Stedman was working as a drug dealer in Essex when he was caught by the Serious Organised Crime Agency in one the biggest undercover drug stings in British history. After a stint on the run in Thailand, he was apprehended upon his return at Heathrow Airport and convicted for his involvement in a major drug deal involving 299 kilos...

Domestic Abuse Survivor: Escaping My Husband 01.07.2026 18:27

At 17, Natasha Saunders met John: an older man who swept her off her feet with his flattery, charm and constant communication. Within a few months, the new couple had moved in together, gotten engaged and were due to have a baby. This sudden escalation marked the beginning of an eight-year marriage marred with relentless, complex and multifaceted abuse -- until Natasha eventually hatched a plan to...

The Woman Who Brought Down A Global Cult 24.06.2026 20:01

Support Resources Childline -- 020 7616 9999 childline.org.uk Samaritans -- 116 123 samaritans.org.uk Juliana Bühring was born into a notorious, global cult founded by David Berg in the 1960s. Removed from her parents' care at the age of three, she was raised in a series of military-style training camps and endured a difficult, nomadic childhood, alleging frequent physical, psychological a...