Ron Isherwood: From a Life of Crime to the Road of Recovery
I realized that my problem wasn't drugs at all... It was my thinking. And that's our company - we try to help people recover. We try to put out a message and let them tell their own stories of miracle and redemption.
Imagine growing up in a world where crime is the family business. For Ron Isherwood, this was his reality. Born into a notorious family of painters and dockers in Melbourne, Ron's early life was a whirlwind of juvenile arrests, drugs, and alcohol. His journey is one of stark transformation - from the depths of addiction and crime to the heights of sobriety and redemption.
In this gripping episode, Ron opens up about his tumultuous past, sharing candid details of his struggles and the pivotal moment in a jail cell that changed everything. Realizing that his biggest enemy was his own mindset, Ron embarked on a path to recovery that has now spanned decades. Today, he is the founder of 'The Truth About Addiction', a podcast dedicated to sharing raw and honest stories of addiction and recovery.
Ron's mission is clear: to entertain, educate, and inspire change. Through his own story and those of his guests, he aims to offer hope to anyone battling addiction or supporting a loved one through it. Tune in to hear how Ron turned his life around and why understanding one's thinking is crucial for achieving sobriety.