In this emotional and raw episode, Gary sits down with James Date to share his powerful story of transformation — from drug addiction, prison, and street life in Wanneroo, Perth, to eight years of sobriety, fatherhood, and purpose.
Gary opens up about:
💥 His teenage years chasing the “gangster life” and losing control
🚔 The reality of addiction, jail, and relapse
❤️ The moment that changed everything — seeing his partner pregnant
💪 How he rebuilt his life without rehab, found self-love, and started helping others
🎧 Why he started The Recovery Tapes and his mission to inspire change
This episode is for anyone battling addiction, seeking hope, or rebuilding their life after trauma. Gary’s honesty, humility, and strength remind us that recovery isn’t easy — but it’s always worth it.
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