All Things Taboo

Such an amazing, raw and honest chat with Journalist & Author, Jenny Valentish. We talk about our lived experiences with addiction and her latest book release, "Everything Harder Than Everyone Else". In her book Jenny interviews endurance athletes from Bodybuilders, Ultrarunners & Strongwoman to Bare Knuckle Boxers, Performance Artists, Porn Starts, BDSM enthusiasts and more! You can find Jenny @jennyvalentish_public and her book is available in soft or hard cover at BLACKINC.com. Also available from all Audio Book Stores.

Samantha J joins me on the latest episode of ATT to talk about her journey from a mental and physical breakdown to her incredible breakthrough! She is a best selling author, soulful speaker, business coach and Award Winning Entrepreneur. Her journey is nothing short of inspirational and she shares it beautifully and openly on this episode. I recorded this episode at 24 days clean and I am now 5 months clean & sober on my own healing journey. You can find Samantha @i.am.samantha.j on Instagram, www.iamsamanthaj.com

In this episode I share about my struggle with substance addiction, relapsing, admitting myself into rehab, what led me to my lowest point and life in recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the issues raised in this episode, you can contact any of the below organisations anonymously or free support; Narcotics Anonymous - 0395252833 Alcoholics Anonymous - 1300222222 Lifeline Australia - 131114 or 0352434227 Beyond Blue - 0398106100 The Orange Door - 1800312820 The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre - 1800806292 (trauma support & therapy) 1800 RESPECT (24 hour sexual assault support line) Head to Health - www.headtohealth.gov.au

Talking all things addiction, the depths of the disease and life in recovery with my friend Wilksy. This episode covers subjects around neglect, severe addiction, suicide, mental health and abuse. If you are triggered by any of the topics discusses, please reach out to any of the following organisations; Narcotics Anonymous - 0395252833 Alcoholics Anonymous - 1300222222 Lifeline Australia - 131114 or 0352434227 Beyond Blue - 0398106100 The Orange Door - 1800312820 CASA - 1800806292 You can find us on Instagram @wilksss and @misskerryntaylor

My good friend Red Wiard joins me on Episode 9 of All Things Taboo. We talk about Red's different hobbies, sports and getting into Strongwoman! The grief of losing loved ones to suicide and getting into therapy. Plus all things sex, sexuality & Shibari. If you are struggling with any of the topics we discuss, please contact any of the following organisations; Lifeline Australia - 131114 or 0352434227 Beyond Blue - 0398106100 The Orange Door - 1800312820 1800 RESPECT for 24 hour support You can find Red @redalicious_strongwoman and Kerryn @misskerryntaylor