Ron Isherwood
Ron Isherwood
Ep.43 Dan, Walkabout Warriors, healing from helping others heal
Ep.43 Dan, Walkabout Warriors, healing from helping others heal
Ep.43 Dan, Walkabout Warriors, healing from helping others heal
Saturday 4th February 2023
Join Dan from Walkabout Warriors on 'The Truth About Addiction' as he shares his journey from trauma to mentorship through fitness and art therapy.
Explicit
75 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Ron Isherwood
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
119 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Dan's Path to Healing: From Trauma to Mentorship with Walkabout Warriors
If you want a purpose in life, you know- and this is my purpose now, this is my purpose- I'm healing myself. You know, and it's you can do whatever you want to do.
What if you could turn your darkest moments into a beacon of hope for others? That's exactly what Dan, Founder of Walkabout Warriors, has done. In this episode of 'The Truth About Addiction', host Ron Isherwood sits down with Dan to discuss his incredible journey from a troubled past to becoming a mentor for youth. Growing up, Dan faced the harrowing challenges of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and drug use.
But instead of letting these experiences define him, he channeled his pain into a mission to help others heal. Dan's approach is unique, combining fitness and art therapy to help young people connect with their emotions and find their purpose. He believes that art is a powerful tool for expressing feelings that words can't capture, and that understanding one's emotions is key to personal growth.
As an Aboriginal man from the Kamilaroi tribe, Dan also stresses the importance of cultural connections in the healing process. He teaches kids not just to cope with their emotions, but to embrace them as part of their identity and heritage. Through Walkabout Warriors, Dan has been mentoring youth since 2017, using his own experiences to guide them towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
His story is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact one person can have on their community. Whether you're struggling with addiction, dealing with past traumas, or simply looking for inspiration, Dan's journey offers valuable insights and hope. Tune in to hear how he's making a difference, one step at a time.