Dan’s story is one of wild partying, chaos, denial - but what does it take to finally change?

For Dan, it was waking up in a police cell after crashing his car whilst heavily intoxicated—with his children in the back. That moment destroyed the last of his denial… but also became the start of an entirely new life.

In this episode of Hope in Hell, Dan speaks with astonishing honesty about:

• Growing up craving acceptance
• Heavy drinking, drugs, and the thrill of chaos
• The mental health spiral during lockdown
• Suicide attempts, homelessness, and losing everything
• The lifeline offered by AA, Renew, and Liaison & Diversion
• Rebuilding relationships and finding purpose in helping others break free from addiction

It’s a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even when everything seems lost.

If you know someone who needs hope, share this with them.

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Life Begins at 40 - I Nearly Got Life

In this episode of Hope in Hell, Steve shares apowerful reflection on trauma, addiction, and transformation.

His early experiences of domestic violence and unresolved PTSD set him on a path of self-destruction that culminated in imprisonment for attempted murder. Yet within that environment, he found something unexpected - recovery, purpose, and a belief system that reshaped his life.

Steve speaks candidly about fear, courage andaccountability:

“Courage comes in spite of fear. Within pain, there’s alwayscourage - and that courage can become a skill.”

Now approaching ten years of sobriety, he mentors othersthrough Rethink Mental Illness and other support networks, proving that recovery is not just possible - it can become a way of life.

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What does a life spent between prison gyms and Premier League football clubs really look like? In this powerful conclusion to our 3-part conversation, Len Clark reflects on his 37 years as an HMP P.E. Officer and his incredible journey into professional football with Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland.From treating notorious prisoners to working alongside legends like Kevin Keegan, Ruud Gullit and Sir Bobby Robson, Len shares the highs, the lows, and the lessons he’s carried across two very different worlds.👉 If you’ve ever wondered what connects prisons, football, and human resilience, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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