Jeremy's story is one of the most powerful we've ever shared on What a Lad.
Growing up in an abusive household, Jeremy experienced years of physical violence. Carrying that trauma into adulthood, he eventually became the very person he never wanted to be, repeating the cycle of violence he had witnessed as a child.
In this incredibly honest conversation, Jeremy opens up about the darkest moments of his life, the roleplay that completely changed his perspective, and the counsellor who helped him confront his past for the first time. Today, he dedicates his life to helping others break the same cycle, working with men, families, organisations, and New Zealand Police to create lasting change.
Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…
- Growing up surrounded by physical abuse and violence.
- His experience of sexual abuse at boarding school.
- How childhood trauma shaped his behaviour as an adult.
- The moment he realised he had become everything he hated.
- The roleplay exercise that changed his life forever.
- How he turned his lived experience into helping thousands of others across New Zealand.
- His advice for families supporting someone struggling with anger and violence.
This is one of the most courageous and important conversations we've ever had on the podcast. Jeremy's willingness to share both the harm he experienced and the harm he caused takes an incredible amount of honesty, and I have no doubt his story will help people better understand trauma, accountability, and the fact that real change is possible.
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