Welcome to Episode 4 of the Struggle 2 Strength Podcast!

In this gripping episode, host Tyson Green sits down with Matthew Norford, a former gang leader turned mentor and founder of 1Message. Once at the top of Manchester’s gang world, Matthew was deeply involved in crime, violence, and drug operations. But after his brother was murdered in a brutal knife attack and serving time in prison, he made the life-changing decision to break the cycle and dedicate himself to guiding young people away from the streets.

Episode Highlights:

🔹 Early Life & The Road to Crime: Matthew shares his upbringing in Manchester, the challenges he faced growing up, and how he was drawn into gang culture at a young age.

🔹 Rising to Power: The reality of gang leadership, the dangers of the lifestyle, and the brutal consequences of crime.

🔹 A Wake-Up Call: After his brother was murdered, Matthew was forced to confront the devastating impact of gang violence. He shares how that loss, along with his time in prison, pushed him to make a change.

🔹 Building 1Message: How Matthew now works with young people, schools, and communities to prevent gang involvement, knife crime, and county lines exploitation.

🔹 Breaking the Cycle: The importance of mentorship, second chances, and rewriting your story—no matter where you come from.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about crime prevention, youth mentorship, and the power of transformation. Matthew’s journey from gang life to community leader is a true testament to resilience, change, and purpose.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Struggle 2 Strength Podcast!

In this powerful episode of Struggle 2 Strength, host Tyson Green sits down with Martin Little, a former British Army soldier turned holistic businessman. Martin's journey from overcoming trauma to creating a life of purpose through his business, Heal Happiness and Healing (HHH), is nothing short of inspiring. After surviving the brutal realities of war, including the loss of comrades and personal injury, Martin found a path to healing and transformation through mindfulness, adventure, and holistic practices.

Episode Highlights:

• Early Life and Teenage Years: Martin shares his upbringing and the challenges of his school life and teenage years, including being abused, bullied, falling in with the wrong crowd and the eventual choice to join the British Army.
• Joining the British Army and Deployment: Martin discusses the challenges he faced in the army, the tough airborne training, and the emotional toll of multiple deployments to Afghanistan, where he witnessed catastrophic events and was also left with life changjng injuries himself.
• The Mental and Physical Trauma of War: Martin opens up about the personal trauma he endured after returning home, including the lasting impact of PTSD, physical injuries, alcohol and drug abuse, and how these events shaped his journey toward healing.
• The Healing Process and Finding Holistic Wellness: After years of struggling with trauma and addictions, Martin discovered holistic practices like meditation, cold water therapy, and breathwork. He discusses how these practices helped him reset his mind, body, and soul, leading to the creation of his business, Health, Happiness & Healing.
• Heal Happiness and Healing (HHH): Martin talks about his mission to help others through HHH, offering wilderness retreats, adventure days, mindfulness workshops, and sound healing to help people reconnect with themselves and heal from past trauma.
• Advice for Others Struggling with Trauma: Martin shares his advice for anyone currently facing trauma, mental health struggles, or personal challenges, and how they can begin their own journey toward healing and self-empowerment.
• The Power of Transformation: Martin reflects on how his own struggles have shaped his desire to help others, and how transforming pain into purpose has been a central theme in his life and work.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone who has experienced trauma, struggled with mental health, or is seeking inspiration to transform their own pain into purpose. Martin’s journey will inspire you to take control of your healing and embrace the path toward personal transformation.

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In this powerful episode of Struggle 2 Strength, host Tyson Green sits down with psychic medium Tracey Woolterton, whose extraordinary life path has led her through deep personal challenges to a life of purpose, spiritual insight, and public recognition. Tracey’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of helping others find peace and closure.

Episode Highlights:

• Early Life and Growing Awareness: Tracey shares memories of her unique childhood experiences, her early connection to her psychic abilities, and the phobia of sirens that marked her youth. Despite these challenges, she navigated a turbulent journey with supportive yet complicated family dynamics.
• Breaking Free from Abusive Relationships: In her adulthood, Tracey faced the intense struggle of abusive relationships, which threatened her self-worth and mental health. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to rediscover her strength and find a path toward healing.
• A Transformative Career Shift: After training as an embalmer, Tracey found herself increasingly drawn to her psychic gifts, leading her to embrace her calling fully as a medium. She developed her personal brand, Psychic Tracey, and began using her gifts to offer guidance, comfort, and insight to clients and audiences alike.
• Vision Board to Reality - Television Breakthrough: Tracey reveals how she visualized her TV appearances on her vision board, which led to opportunities on Britain’s Got Talent, Mama June, and 90 Day Fiancé. These media moments allowed her to share her gifts with a broader audience, proving the power of manifestation.
• Supporting Families through Remote Viewing: In one of her most impactful stories, Tracey discusses how her psychic abilities allowed her to help locate a missing person’s body, providing the family with much-needed closure and peace.
• Entering the Acting World: Recently, Tracey has also pursued acting, with supporting roles in major films and a recent speaking part alongside some of the UK’s top film personalities. She reflects on how this new chapter is another outlet for her self-expression and healing journey.
• Advice for Those in Abusive Situations: To close the interview, Tracey shares heartfelt advice for anyone currently experiencing domestic violence, reminding listeners of their inner strength and offering resources for support and recovery.

This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of pursuing one’s unique purpose. Tracey’s experiences will resonate with anyone facing difficult life challenges, seeking clarity in their path, or striving for emotional healing and self-empowerment.

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Episode 1: Joining us on today's episode is Byron Highton, the founder of The JJ Effect, a movement created to combat knife crime and other forms of criminal exploitation. Byron established The JJ Effect after the tragic murder of his brother Jon-Jo in 2014. Since then, Byron has dedicated his life to educating young people about the harsh realities of knife crime, using his personal experience to steer them away from dangerous paths.

We’ll be diving into Byron’s early life, the devastating loss of his brother, how he turned his pain into a mission for change, and lots more....

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Struggle 2 Strength is the podcast where we explore the remarkable stories of individuals who have overcome some of life’s toughest challenges and emerged stronger, wiser, and more resilient.

This podcast is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and insight from real stories of resilience. It's for those navigating personal challenges, interested in mental health, or passionate about personal growth. Listeners who value raw, authentic conversations about overcoming adversity, building inner strength, and transforming pain into purpose will find this series especially meaningful.

Whether you're facing your own struggles or simply interested in hearing powerful stories of transformation, Struggle 2 Strength offers inspiration, hope, and motivation for every journey.