In this brand-new series, Zara sits down with people whose lives have been shaped by extraordinary experiences. From surviving life-changing events and escaping dangerous situations to stories of crime, cults, and shocking split-second decisions, each guest shares their story with complete honesty. Raw, candid and deeply personal, these are the stories you won't forget. Catch new episodes every Wednesday at 3pm on Spotify.
What this show covers
Recoveryredemptiontrue crimecrime awarenessstalkingsupport resourcessurvivor storycyber-harassmentResilienceDisabilityStrep AAssistive technologyhomelessnessgambling addictionpeer support
What listeners will find here
A six-year stalking ordeal that began with an ordinary work friendship
This episode follows Hannah, whose life was upended at 23 by stalking and cyber-harassment from a friend she met through work. She speaks about six years of anonymous messages, threats, identity theft attempts, and phone-hacking to help other victims feel less alone and raise awareness.
Alex Lewis on surviving Strep A and rebuilding life after losing all four limbs
This episode follows Alex Lewis’s journey from what seemed like a common cold to a life-threatening Strep A infection that led to quadruple amputation. It explores survival against the odds and how he rebuilt his life through disability advocacy, assistive technology, and extreme challenges.
A £127k win became the start of a 20-year spiral into gambling addiction
Gambling addiction is at the center of this episode as Lisa describes how a £127,000 royal flush win led to years of escalating harm. Her story spans huge financial losses, homelessness with her two children, and the path to becoming gamble-free and supporting other women.
From prison and cocaine money to survival, trauma, and a rebuilt life
Jason Frost traces his path from teenage prison time and drug dealing to violent gang conflict, addiction, and serious mental health struggles. The episode also looks at how he eventually rebuilt his life and now runs a multi-million-pound gym business.
A mother’s search for answers becomes a fight to change social media law
This episode follows Ellen after the 2022 death of her 14-year-old son, Jools, and her struggle to access his social media data. It traces how that search for answers grew into the campaign for Jools’ Law and a wider push for policy change.
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