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More Than My Past

More Than My Past

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Actor Jason Flemyng and Forward Trust director Julie Muir interview former prisoners and people in recovery with powerful stories to tell, exploring their struggle to turn their lives around and challenging the barriers and stigmas that can hold these people back. For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best More Than My Past episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to More Than My Past for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite More Than My Past episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

More Than My Past - Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell

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10/29/20 • 28 min

Alastair Campbell earned himself a formidable reputation in British politics as part of Tony Blair's New Labour government, for which he acted as spokesperson, campaign director and press secretary. Stalking that meteoric career, though, has been an ongoing battle with depression as well as recovery from alcohol addiction which hit rock bottom in the mid-eighties. If you want to know more, check out his latest book, 'Living Better', which is available now in hardback, e-book and on audible.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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More Than My Past - Marie-Claire O'Brien

Marie-Claire O'Brien

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05/18/21 • 26 min

Marie-Claire O’Brien's 14-month jail sentence was a shock to her system that resulted in an emotional breakdown – but also, the beginning of a new chapter in her life. After release, Marie-Claire used her experience to set up New Leaf, a West Midlands-based social enterprise which offers support to those facing the many challenges of life after prison. Her conversation with Jason focused on her time inside and how she’s since managed to channel her guilt into motivation for helping others turn their own lives around. We hope you’ll agree that Marie-Claire’s story is living proof of the importance of second chances.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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More Than My Past - Lennox Rodgers

Lennox Rodgers

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08/11/20 • 31 min

Jason speaks to Lennox Rodgers - an ex-offender who suffered physical, sexual and racial abuse as a child before being groomed into gangs for whom he worked as a pimp, enforced and drug dealer. Since deciding to go straight he's become a motivational speaker, co-founded the early intervention Charity 'Refocus' and published a book, 'Breaking Better', which is available now.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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More Than My Past - John [Lockdown in Prison Special]
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08/09/21 • 32 min

Jason's guest on this extra special edition of More Than My Past is John, who was only released from prison in February of this year. John was inside both before and during COVID-19 lockdown, when prisoners were subject to unprecedented restrictions involving being locked in their cell for more than 23 hours a day. He was also released back in May of last year, but the temporary closure of many of the usual support services led him straight back to relapse and crime. John has been helped by The Forward Trust and the Nehemiah Project to finally break the 7-year cycle of re-addiction and re-incarceration that he was stuck in and is now using experience gained in HMP Brixton’s Clink restaurant to start a career as a chef – a profession which has helped so many ex-offenders move forward with their lives.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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More Than My Past - Prison Release

Prison Release

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07/11/23 • 34 min

This episode is all about prison release - and the thoughts, feelings and practicalities that go along with it. Our hosts film star Jason Flemyng and Forward Trust Executive Director of Recovery Julie Muir explore the topic with a selection of guests from Series 2 who have all come out and stayed out.


Leaving priaon can so often fill people with anxiety and uncertainty. Without the right support in place, re-offending can sometimes seem like the easiest option, especially when addiction is involved.


Julie and Jason chat to a range of guests on everything from the support services which help people to prepare for release, the challenges of leaving prison while still struggling with addiction, and the key ingredients for a successful return to life on the outside.


Listen back to our previous episode titled ‘Introduction to Series 2’ for the backstories of the inspiring people you hear from in this one.


For more information and to view dozens of inspiring stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk


If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this podcast and want some help, you can speak to Forward's Reach Out online chat service at https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/find-support/reach-out-online-chat/



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More Than My Past - Mandy Ogunmokun

Mandy Ogunmokun

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09/21/20 • 27 min

Jason talks to Mandy Ogunmokun, founder of the Treasures Foundation which supports women with histories of drug abuse, offending and homelessness. Mandy's early life was blighted by trauma. The daughter and granddaughter of sex workers, she was exploited by her grandmother and made to work as a prostitute at the age of 4. At the age of 45, she began working at HMP Holloway as a Forward Trust substance misuse worker after spending 20 years in and out of Holloway as an inmate, while a heroin-addicted sex worker and petty criminal. The success of her turnaround was crowned when she was asked to carry the Olympic Torch to the Guildhall as part of the build-up to London 2012 as recognition of her work in the field of addiction.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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More Than My Past - Jackie Malton

Jackie Malton

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03/04/21 • 26 min

Jason's interviewee on this episode was the inspiration for Helen Mirren's character in the ITV crime drama series 'Prime Suspect'. Jackie Malton joined the police force in 1970 and climbed up the ranks despite being a gay woman in a heavily male-dominated environment. She tackled robberies with the famous 'Flying Squad' branch of the Met, and acted as a whistleblower on police corruption in the eighties. Partly as a result of the culture she'd been working in, Jackie slipped into alcoholism, and has been in recovery since 1992. She now puts all that experience to use, working as a story consultant for other crime dramas, and as a clinician in HMP Coldingley, helping addicted prisoners. You can also see her in her own CBS Reality show, 'The Real Prime Suspect'.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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More Than My Past - Chris Difford

Chris Difford

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07/01/20 • 17 min

Jason chats to his musical hero, Squeeze lead songwriter and recovering alcoholic Chris Difford. They talk music, football, addiction and recovery.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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More Than My Past - Lord John Bird

Lord John Bird

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07/01/20 • 29 min

Jason interviews Big Issue co-founder, crossbench peer and ex-prisoner Lord John Bird. He tells the story of his fascinating life’s journey “from lockup to the Lords”, including childhood homelessness, formative stints in prison and a successful career in the print industry before founding the Big Issue and receiving his peerage.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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More Than My Past - Gary Mansfield

Gary Mansfield

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04/07/21 • 29 min

Conceptual artist Gary Mansfield was involved in crime from an early age, but wasn’t given a long prison sentence until £4.2 million worth of heroin was planted in his car by a fellow criminal. While serving his time in HMP Swaleside, he was inspired by an art teacher who ignited a passion that fueled his turnaround story. Mentored and encouraged by a host of conceptual artists including Tracey Emin, Gary completed a degree in fine art before creating his own work which has been exhibited internationally, selling for huge sums of money. He interviews other artists on his own Ministry of Arts podcast, and Gary’s belief in the redemptive power of art really comes through when he speaks.


For more information and to view dozens more stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk



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How many episodes does More Than My Past have?

More Than My Past currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does More Than My Past cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on More Than My Past?

The episode title 'Alastair Campbell' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on More Than My Past?

The average episode length on More Than My Past is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of More Than My Past released?

Episodes of More Than My Past are typically released every 34 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of More Than My Past?

The first episode of More Than My Past was released on Jun 19, 2020.

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