Introducing the latest episode of Tackling it Together – “Fast Forward the Tape”, in conversation with Danny Winning.Sometimes, you meet a guest for the first time and instantly know that they’re about to completely capture your full attention, and that’s exactly what happened when Danny walked into the room!This conversation gives us a completely unfiltered, open and unapologetically honest account of Danny’s battle with addiction, his road to recovery, and how he keeps on track. From never liking school, childhood trauma, an early introduction to class A drugs, involvement in violence, lengthy custodial prison sentences, long term drug addiction, and reaching crisis point, Danny is now a successful business owner, living a happy and fulfilled life. With a sense of self-acceptance, gratitude and peace that can only come from overcoming trauma, Danny’s attitude is truly inspiring. Fast Forward the Tape is all about knowing what you have to lose – playing forward a potentially risky situation and using that knowledge to take accountability and make better choices. Danny’s ethos is very simple – “A good life is available to anybody” – it’s about putting in the work, taking accountability and crucially, surrounding yourself with people who are already doing what you want to achieve.This an inspiring, raw and brutally honest reflection of the devastating impact addition can have, and the incredible strength and determination that can be found in recovery. A huge thank you to Danny for taking part! Your story will undoubtedly inspire many others. Trigger warning – this episode includes reference to substance misuse, and suicidal ideation. A huge thank you to NTS and AW Shipping for sponsoring this episode of Tackling it Together.