S3 Ep13: Tamer Hassan Is Even Tougher Than He Looks
He might have been an entrepreneur by 12, a boxing champion by 17, and now a familiar face in Hollywood blockbusters, but he didn’t truly believe in magic until he found sobriety.
This week we welcome the powerhouse that is Tamer Hassan. The actor from the South East of London is best known for his role opposite Danny Dyer in The Football Factory, Tamer has also appeared in Layer Cake, Batman Begins, The Business, Kick-Ass, The Hooligan Factory, Game of Thrones and Snatch.
Now in sobriety, Tamer talks about his life journey through boxing, films, his strong entrepreneurial streak from a young age and his renewed outlook on life.
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S3 Ep12: Jodie Marsh Will Surprise You
Privately educated from a young age, she was bullied at school for being both a geek and a hippy, but then went on to become one of the most successful glamour models, adhering many magazine covers over the course of her career.
The notorious Jodie Marsh began glamour modelling in 2002, appearing on Page 3 of The Sun. Since then, she has appeared on and produced several documentaries for television including her own reality show titled Totally Jodie Marsh.
Also known for her fitness regime and natural bodybuilding, Jodie has recently found her happy place, in operating Fripps Farm, an animal sanctuary in Essex.
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Find Jodie on Instagram @frippsfarm and @jodiemarshtv
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S3 Ep11: Recognising the Gifts and Finding The Calm With Ebony Gilbert
Spotted by a leading London modeling agency at just 13 years of age, she entered a world of glamour and fame, while quietly battling addiction and eating disorders.
Today, Ebony Gilbert is a birth doula, published poet, and devoted mum to her son George, who lives with complex disabilities. With 18 years of sobriety, Ebony has walked an extraordinary path of recovery alongside her partner Steve, who has been sober for 21 years.
Ebony opens up about raising George, navigating his multiple diagnoses, and the lessons she’s learned about self-compassion, ancestral trauma, and the healing power of asking for help. Ebony also shares the calming practices that keep her grounded and the inspiration behind her acclaimed new poetry collection, This Skin I’m In.
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Ebony’s book This Skin I'm In is available from @bloodmoonpoetrypress
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S3 Ep10: Scott Barnhill: From the Runway to the Stage
In this episode we welcome special guest, Scott Barnhill, who's a long-term friend of Paul’s. Scott’s presence in the modeling world is iconic as one of America's models who shaped the fashion industry in the 90’s and the early 2000’s. He has fronted campaigns for luxury brands like Versace, Yves St Laurent, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and many, many more.
Today, Scott's journey has taken a new creative direction as he leads the band Scott and the 1015. We were blown away by this conversation, especially when Scott talks about his dental odyssey, his awakening and his recovery.
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Find Scott online: www.scottandthe1015.com
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S3 Ep9: Kevin Kennedy Is Speaking To You
His lowest point was that dreadful moment of clarity when he knew he had to stop drinking forever…now he knows that recovery is the new rock and roll.
A British household face and name, Kevin Kennedy has appeared in many popular television series but is probably best known for his iconic portrayal of the “sex symbol” Curly Watts in Coronation Street. His West End credits and broader theatre work spans a wide and dynamic range. Beyond acting, Kevin has enjoyed a notable music career, beginning as the original bass player with the legendary band The Smiths, before forming his own group, Bunch of Thieves.
Nearly 27 years clean and sober, Kevin is a proud and passionate advocate for recovery. His autobiography, The Street to Recovery, tells the powerful story of his journey through fame, addiction, and recovery, inspiring thousands. Kevin is also the Patron and Co-founder of Kennedy Street Recovery, a recovery hub founded by he and his wife Clare, which is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction. He actively uses his platform to champion recovery.
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Kevin’s agent https://www.gavinbarkerassociates.co.uk/males/kevin-kennedy-
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