#36 Scuba Diving Accidents | Trauma | Dennis O’Connor | Bought The T-Shirt Podcast
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Chris and Dennis
‘Hello Friends,
C – Dennis, how are you mate?
D – Very good Chris, yourself?
C- Yes, it’s amazing, no delightful to be talking to you in Australia, although I should have read your linked in profile better as I didn’t realise you’re an Irishman down there.
D – Yeah, I thought the name would have given it away, the O’Connor part of it.
C – So, I know the English sent our ‘convicts’ down to Australia, was it the same for Ireland, or is my history really that bad?
D – Nope, your history is good, they did send them here. Some would say it’s the reason I’m here, but I’m denying everything!
… ‘
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#22 Talking Drugs, Addiction and Recovery with Brandon Block Superstar DJ
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‘Hello Friends,
In this podcast I chat with legendary DJ Brandon Block! We first met whilst both working in the Hong Kong club circuit and had a few adventures. During this chat we cover a vast range of topics including drugs, addiction, recovery and PTSD. Its a rollercoaster of a story, so please enjoy … ‘
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Forty Nights: My Escape from Crystal Meth Hell
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A Review of ‘My Secret Life: A Memoir of Bulimia’ by Leanne Waters
“But let’s not get ahead of ourselves now …”
– a review of My Secret Life: A Memoir of Bulimia by Leanne Waters
I found this book to be exceptional, for so many reasons it’s hard to articulate in this short piece.
Leanne’s writing style is up there with the best, descriptive, articulate and richly metaphorical; the recall of her experience so detailed – as only the memory of someone who has been through extreme trauma can be.
Leanne takes you through the phases of bulimia, from the socio-psychological foundations of this condition – for example, the bullying at school – to the ‘fasting’, ‘binging’, ‘purging’ and ‘recovery’ that then plays out – each stage intricately narrated for the readers understanding and at the respective pace.
You find yourself so in-tune with Leanne’s story and so fond of her personality that you wonder how in our society this self-denunciation could be allowed to happen, or to go unseen – particularly brought home as Leanne details hiding her bulimia from all those around her
My favourite line is the book is “But let’s not get ahead of ourselves now” and the most touching part for me is when her friends stand fast to support her recovery.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is invented. The Girl with the Eating Disorder is real life. Take your pick … I know which book added more to my life …
Chris Thrall is the author of Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent into Drug Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland– a bestselling true story