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This powerful episode features Preston O'Brien, a men's mental health advocate and founder of Every Sunday Motorcycle Collective (so you don’t kill yourself between Monday and Saturday) and The Triumphant Man. He’s sharing his journey from childhood sexual abuse survivor to drug dealer to advocate for doing the big work that allows deep healing. But he’s also sharing more than that, twenty years ago, Preston lived a dangerous double life that ended in a suicide attempt. At that time, your host, Danielle, was his live-in girlfriend and she was caught up in his web of deceit. This conversation is also a deep dive into abusive relationships and the impact they have for years after. Today, Preston helps hundreds of men heal from trauma and addiction through evidence-based mental health support.

Content Warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction, suicide attempts, and emotionally abusive relationships.

Connect with Preston:
Preston O'Brien

The Triumphant Man

Every Sunday Motorcycle Collective

Gentleman's Ride

00:00 Trigger Warnings and Introduction

00:35 Meet Preston O'Brien: A Troubled Past

01:05 The Double Life Revealed

01:49 The Turning Point: Suicide Attempt

02:21 Reconnecting After 10 Years

02:58 Starting the Podcast Conversation

03:58 Reflecting on Sydney and Early Trauma

08:13 Love Bombing and Relationship Dynamics

13:31 Gaslighting and Emotional Abuse

15:50 The Path to Self-Destruction

32:03 Returning to New Zealand

35:01 The Road to Recovery

38:21 The Catalyst for Change

39:14 Struggles with Addiction and Infidelity

40:04 Suzanne's Support and Accountability

45:16 Therapy and Self-Forgiveness

50:41 Creating Safe Spaces for Men

52:40 The Motorcycle Collective

54:48 The Triumphant Man Initiative

56:03 Healing Through Vulnerability

01:06:40 Reconnecting and Forgiveness

01:12:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Connect with Danielle:

See her website - https://daniellecolley.com.au/

But the Chocolate Bar Life book - https://www.thechocolatebarlife.com.au/buy-book

Find her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamdaniellecolley/

Connect on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/IAmDanielleColley/?_rdc=1&_rdr#

Watch on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@iamdaniellecolley

Check out her substack - https://substack.com/@iamdaniellecolley?utm_source=user-menu