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Survival Mode Disrupted - The PodcastAddicted at 15. Imprisoned at 20 and again at 29. Free at 40At 15, she became a functioning heroin addict.At 20, she was arrested in a police sting.At 29, she was ambushed by Thai authorities—and everything she thought she knew about survival was shattered.In this visceral, emotional, and deeply human episode, Holly Dean Johns opens up about the unimaginable:📍Growing up in a home that doubled as an escort agency📍Using heroin with her mother📍Being betrayed by friends in a drug sting📍Enduring 7 years in a Thai women’s prison with 120 women in one cell📍And how a...2025-06-1636 min
Head GameBrutal Reality of Thai Jail Helps Aussie Beat Drug AddictionAt 29 years of age, Australian Holly Deane-Johns' life was hanging in the balance. Arrested by Thai police while trying to post illicit drugs back to Australia, she faces the death penalty in a foreign country. Her life is spared, but a harrowing jail experience prompted Holly to turn her life around and finally kick her drug addiction. LINKS Holly's book Holly’s Hell: Seven Years in a Thai Prison is available now You can also follow Holly on Instagram Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow No...2025-05-1343 min
Heart 2 Heart with Keisha BFrom Prison to Purpose: Overcoming Addiction and Trauma with Holly Deane-JohnsIn this powerful episode, we sit down with an inspiring woman from Australia who shares her remarkable journey from a troubled youth to becoming a beacon of hope for others. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, she turned to heroin at the age of 16 and became entangled in criminal activities, leading to several years within the criminal justice system. A pivotal "light bulb moment" sparked her decision to break free from the cycle of addiction and crime. Upon her release, she confronted the lingering challenges of post-traumatic stress and depression, seeking therapy and counseling to aid her re...2025-04-2336 min
Australian True CrimeShortcut: Holly's Heroin Addiction Ended in a Thai PrisonThis is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.In 2000, Holly Deane-Johns was arrested and later sentenced to 31 years in a Thailand prison.It marked a turning point in a life shaped by trauma, heroin addiction, and loss.After serving time in both Thailand and Australia, Holly has rebuilt her life and now works as a counsellor and speaker, using her story to support others facing addiction and adversity.Click here to v...2025-03-3018 minAustralian True CrimeHolly's Heroin Addiction Ended in a Thai PrisonIn 2000, Holly Deane-Johns was arrested and later sentenced to 31 years in a Thailand prison. It marked a turning point in a life shaped by trauma, heroin addiction, and loss. After serving time in both Thailand and Australia, Holly has rebuilt her life and now works as a counsellor and speaker, using her story to support others facing addiction and adversity.Click here to visit Holly's website to learn about her professional work and to purchase her book, Holly's Hell.Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on...2025-03-301h 01
Hembury Books PodcastOne year on since publishing Holly's HellHolly Deane-Johns is the author of Holly's Hell - Seven years in a Thai Prison, which was published by Hembury Books on 8 February 2024.
In 2000, Holly was caught trying to post 15 grams of heroin in Bangkok and was sentenced to 31 years. Holly’s Hell describes the years she spent inside the notorious Thai prison and how she overcame her drug addiction.
Holly is a speaker and community advocate on topics that include substance abuse, PTSD, mental health and domestic violence.
For more information, visit: https://www.hollydeanejohns.com.au/2025-02-0926 min
People 4 People PodcastWhat are obstacles you had to face in achieving your goals?In this episode members of the People 4 People Community come together to discuss what obstacles they faced while achieving their goals. If you'd like to connect with any of the featured participants their information is listed below. Thanks for tuning in!Soleil Deane-Hosthttps://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fagents.worldfinancialgroup.com%2FSoleil-Deane-80HYK%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3TeafRndQ8l-_38unCYyerIdkrK4Rdh2AkhNPtkNgiJzFPQdy-QdbHu-8_aem_11dpVDemq9FgCXpFZbWGnA&h=AT0AqyG4cC25Nez0eg3l3MKD8PHCiUwbrDAzI-LSCfpklpkTuzBuVm_X9OkFqJvokf0XJtC9IsoFiLa0wkObNCIQbNbQy9HJoUYE0BADYPEpD5B09_XMtI-rCLB9A7WmrhxhwkTWxsltSUEwApsEAwsoleil.t.deane@gmail.com2025-02-0117 min
This Is Actually Happening344: What if you spent 7 years in a Thai prison?After developing a severe heroin addiction as a teenager, a woman winds up incarcerated in Thailand, facing unimaginable conditions. Today’s episode featured Holly Deane-Johns. You can email her at admin@hollydeanejohns.com.au or holly@hollydeanejohns.com.au. Holly’s SocialsFacebook: @hollydeanejohns Instagram: @hollydeanejohnsLinkedIn: Holly Deane-Johns - Motivational Speaker - Self-employed | LinkedInHolly Deane-Johns is a motivational speaker with lived experience of heroin addiction and recovery. She grew up in the well-to-do Perth suburb of Mount Lawley and heroin addiction entered her family’s life after her parents separated. She was first arrested at the age of 20 and she has...2024-12-171h 08
This Is Actually HappeningWhat if you spent 7 years in a Thai prison?After developing a severe heroin addiction as a teenager, a woman winds up incarcerated in Thailand, facing unimaginable conditions. Today’s episode featured Holly Deane-Johns. You can email her at admin@hollydeanejohns.com.au or holly@hollydeanejohns.com.au. Holly’s SocialsFacebook: @hollydeanejohns Instagram: @hollydeanejohnsLinkedIn: Holly Deane-Johns - Motivational Speaker - Self-employed | LinkedInHolly Deane-Johns is a motivational speaker with lived experience of heroin addiction and recovery. She grew up in the well-to-do Perth suburb of Mount Lawley an...2024-12-171h 01
The Hidden BookcaseHer Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno DawsonIt's Witch Winter at The Hidden Bookcase! Our second read is Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson.Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcriptsContent warnings: References to transphobia, homophobia, imperialism, racism, colonialism, sexism, transmisogony. Mention of J.K. Rowling.・:*˚:✧｡ Check out our Patreon!・:*˚:✧｡・:*˚:✧｡ Join our Discord for bookish chats and cosy cats!・:*˚:✧｡Visit our Bookshop.Org page! [UK LINK] / [US LINK]Other media referenced in this episode (in order mentioned):Wonderland by Juno Dawson [UK LINK]Department 19 (Series) by Will Hill [UK LINK] / [US LINK]Bridgerton (TV Series)Derry Girls (TV Series)Wrath Goddess Sing by Maya Deane [UK LINK] / [US LINK]T...2024-11-1145 min
Yellow Shelf PodcastHolly's Hell: Seven Years in a Thai Prison, author Holly Deane-JohnsHolly's Hell is a remarkable journey story of trauma, growth and redemption. At the age of 29, Holly Deane-Johns was found guilty of attempting to post 15 grams of heroin to Australia from Bangkok. She narrowly avoided the death penalty but received a 31-year prison sentence. Her book describes the years she spent inside the notorious Thai prison and how she overcame her drug addiction. This is story of childhood trauma that impacted significantly on Holly's life. It is also a love story, a healing journey and a story about being a bet...2024-09-2712 min
Hembury Books PodcastFrom locked up abroad to authorHolly Deane-Johns is the author of Holly's Hell - Seven Years in a Thai Prison. She talks to Hembury Books founder Jessica Mudditt about her years of incarceration in Australia and Thailand, how she overcame her addiction to heroin, and her journey to becoming an author.2024-07-3130 min
Pete's Percussion Podcast - Pete ZambitoPete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 404 - Erin Walker Bliss (Part 2)University of Kentucky Professor Erin Walker Bliss returns to talk about her master’s degree years at DePaul University (IL) (01:40), getting her doctorate at the University of Kentucky, studying with Jim Campbell, the challenges of raising kids with a spouse in the same field, and getting better at hosting folks (10:40), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on “Chopping Out”, her experiences as a woman in the fields of percussion and ethnomusicology, great movies and books, the Olympics, Harry Potter, Anne of Green Gables, Lego, and much more (21:00).Finishing with a Rave on the 1994 film S.F.W...2024-07-1800 min
The Truth About AddictionEp112. Holly Deane-Johns, lightbulb-moment transformation in ’Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s PrisonHolly overcame her drug addiction during her incarceration. Arrested in Thailand on drug-related charges, she was sentenced to 31 years and served 7 years in the infamous ‘Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s Prison. Holly’s experience in a Thai prison was a profound and harrowing ordeal, unimaginable to most.‘I was fortunate enough to get back and take advantage of the prison system.’In this episode, Holly shares her journey, discussing her past, her drug addiction, and her transformative experiences. Today, she is a motivational speaker, mental health advocate and counsellor.Her book ‘Holly’s Hell’ is an in-depth acc...2024-06-1555 min
THE CLINKHolly Deane Johns - Part 2Holly Deane-Johns endured seven brutal years in a notorious Thai women's prison, fighting daily for survival. In part 2 she speaks of how her life changed when she was sent back to Australia but still required to serve timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-0953 minTHE CLINKHolly Deane Johns - Part 1At 29, Holly Deane-Johns was convicted of attempting to mail heroin from Bangkok to Australia, narrowly avoiding the death penalty but receiving a 31-year prison sentence. She endured seven brutal years in a notorious Thai women's prison, fighting daily for survival. Join us as we explore Holly's incredible journey through trauma, resilience, and redemption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-021h 02
The EMMA LOVELL ShowHolly's Hell: Seven years in a Thai prison with Holly Deane-JohnsHolly Deane's Journey from a Thai Prison to Purpose
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I Catch Killers with Gary JubelinSentenced to 31 years in a Thai prison: Holly Deane-Johns Pt.2Former heroin addict Holly Deane-Johns was locked up in a Thai prison for 7.5 years over drug charges. She couldn’t see the hard concrete floor of the crowded cell she shared with hundreds of women, she had a 22 centimetre floor space to sleep on, she had a rotting tooth pulled out by an inmate, she was sick from the food, and she also shared 10 filthy toilets with 2000 women. This was Holly’s Hell. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. 2024-05-0647 minI Catch Killers with Gary JubelinHooked on heroin at 14 years old: Holly Deane-Johns Pt.1When Holly Deane-Johns was 11, she worked for her mum’s escort business answering phones. By the age of 14, she’d had her first hit of heroin in her bedroom with her mum. From that moment she was hooked. What followed was years of cooking the drug, dealing and using - as well as a stint in jail. But nothing could stop her getting her next hit. Not even attending her heroin addicted mother’s funeral in handcuffs. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime...2024-05-0453 min
The Jess Rowe Big Talk ShowWhat's it like to be locked up in Thailand's most notorious prison? With Holly Deane-JonesIn a rare first-hand glimpse, Holly Dean-Johns shares her experience of being an Aussie woman locked up in Thailand's most notorious prison, known as the Bangkok Hilton. In this BIG question episode Jess and Holly go deep into her journey from addiction to arrest, and we hear Holly describe daily life in a foreign prison, including overcrowded cells, limited personal space, and lack of basic necessities. Holly also shares the heartbreaking moments she experienced in prison, and why friendship and support systems were crucial to her survival in this brutal environment. Know someone who'd enjoy th...2024-03-2636 min
Life and Crimes with Andrew RuleBONUS EPISODE: Holly's hellAt age 29, Holly Deane-Johns found herself serving seven horrific years in prison in Bangkok. She talks with Andrew Rule about how she survived the ordeal. Learn more about Holly's book at: https://www.hollydeanejohns.com.au/ Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts. Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewruleAdvertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news...2024-03-1943 min
True Crime ConversationsHow A Perth Girl Ended Up In A Thai PrisonHolly Deane-Johns grew up in a wealthy area of Perth. When her family’s real estate business went bust, her mother started a successful escort agency to keep their lavish lifestyle intact. But her parent’s relationship was abusive, and when they finally split Holly’s mum met someone new that changed everything. Simon was a heroin addict. Pretty soon her mother was too, and the family’s comfortable lifestyle collapsed as addiction took over. It didn’t take long for Holly and her siblings to also become reliant on heroin. By the age of 20, Holly was in...2024-03-131h 09
Lives Less OrdinaryGoing cold turkey in a Bangkok prisonA life shaped by addiction.Australian Holly Deane-Johns had a complicated childhood. Her parents ran an escort agency from their home, and heroin addiction later took over the whole family. She was first given heroin by her mother, aged just 15. Holly ended up dealing to feed her habit, and in her early 30s was sentenced to 31 years in a notorious Thai prison, convicted of drug smuggling. Presenter: India Rakusen
Producer: Mary Goodhart
Editor: Rebecca VincentGet in touch: liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 27842024-03-0441 min
The Dialogue SeriesSeason 5: Episode 1 'The Way Back'We are thrilled to announce the release of Season 5 of The Dialogue Series. Our latest season delves into critical issues surrounding prison reform, recidivism reduction, and innovative approaches to ex-offender rehabilitation.Our inaugural episode, titled 'The Path Back,' features a compelling conversation with Holly Deane-Johns. Holly, the author of 'Holly’s Hell,' shares her profound insights into her journey through nearly 8 years in a Thai prison for drug offenses, followed by additional time in the Australian prison system. Her life's mission revolves around advocating for inspiration and change within the prison community and an inspiration. We...2024-02-2054 min
The Good Girl Confessional#126 Holly Deane Johns | 7 Years in a Thai Prison - A Journey Through Hell and BackTW: This episode features conversations about drug use, addiction and suicide.In an intimate and revealing conversation, Sandy Lowres sits down with Holly Deane-Johns, author of "Holly's Hell: Seven Years in a Thai Prison," to delve into Holly's harrowing journey from addiction to redemption. Holly shares her firsthand account of the challenges she faced growing up in a dysfunctional family in Western Australia, her descent into heroin addiction, and the life-altering consequences that led to her incarceration in a Thai prison.This episode explores Holly's transformation within the prison walls, her battle with mental health, and...2024-02-181h 15
Conversations of InspirationHow to build a brand with £600 from the kitchen table, with Julie Deane OBE, founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company - The Classic CollectionJulie Deane was Holly’s first ever guest and a truly inspirational way to kick off the collection.
Charting the rollercoaster ride that was the meteoric rise of the Cambridge Satchel Company, over the course of their conversation, Holly & Julie talked about the importance of a supportive family and what motivated Julie to start her business. They also delve into the difficulties of scaling a business and how companies change as they grow.
An incredible woman with such drive, a no-nonsense approach, and a brilliant sense of humour, her story will not only resonate with female founders, but as...2021-08-0258 min
Lunch MoneyTurnarounds in Words and Numbers: Safe Harbour, Reputation Repair & More!Stakeholder management is at the heart of all successful business turnarounds and the focus of this weeks Lunch Money with insights from hands on practitioners.
Our guests are business restructuring and Safe Harbour expert, Shane Deane (Director at Dye & Co), and communications, issues management and reputation repair expert, Holly Reynolds (Managing Director at Left Field Communications).
Lunch Money is THE social media home for special situations, work-outs and capital raising professionals!
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UnresolvedAnnette Sagers & Korrina Malinoski"Dad, mom came back. Give the boys lots of kisses and hugs, and also you too - Love, Annette."On the morning of 4 October 1988, 11-year-old Annette Deane Sagers was last seen standing at a bus stop near her home in Mount Holly, South Carolina. Annette's stepfather Steven reported her missing that afternoon, after it was determined that she never arrived at school that morning. Despite Annette reportedly leaving behind a note explaining her absence, she has not been seen or heard from in over 30 years. Neither has her mother, Korrina, who disappeared approximately eleven months before...2021-05-0229 min
The Payton YearsFeeling Great! The Beavers Sweep the BaySam and Andy break down the Beavers first Bay Area road sweep since 08/09 and celebrate the Beaver's rise to a top 100 team in Kenpom. Plus some Daniel Deane trash talk!
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egg talks to45 - with Julie Deane, Founder of The Cambridge Satchel CompanyA conversation that I'd be looking forward to for a long time! Having read a lot about Julie and her journey with the CSC, and having listened to her talk on the first episode of Holly Tucker's brilliant Conversations of Inspiration, I knew that Julie would be a fabulous guest - and she was! Recorded over Zoom during lockdown, Julie was endearing, open, honest and very funny - I warmed to her immediately. Starting the business with her Mum back in 2008, it's been one hell of a ride for Julie, making millions of beautiful bags doesn't come without its challenges...2020-08-101h 20
Let’s Talk ShopLet's Talk Shop with Hazel and Jimmy from The Wood Life ProjectIn this episode of Let’s Talk Shop I speak with Hazel and Jimmy Russell from The Wood Life Project. I have had the pleasure of working with Hazel and Jimmy and I really love their thoughtful products I really admire how they have built their business over the last year.
What really hit me while I was editing this podcast is just how much they have achieved in just one year, from incorporating in January 2019 to finding a manufacturer, changing manufacturer, exhibiting at a tradeshow and being stocked in around 30 stores in less than 12 months, it’s tr...2020-01-2749 min
Organize 365 Podcast263 - From Piles to Productivity with Virginia DeaneIn this episode, Lisa chats with Virginia Deane, the daughter of Holly Knill, and a productivity expert in her own right. Lisa and Virginia examine the way that the Friday Workboxes, specifically the Corporate Workbox, can help a team of individuals cut through the paper piles, skyrocket their productivity, and truly enjoy their jobs. Interested? Grab your spot at one of our free Master Classes and start tackling your scattered to do lists. That Boot Camp Virginia mentions in the episode? It’s now the Grow Your Business Focus Day at our Paper Or...2019-01-181h 00Conversations of InspirationS1: Don’t just think it, do it, with Julie Deane OBE, founder of The Cambridge Satchel CompanyFor the first episode of Conversations of Inspiration, Holly travelled to Cambridge to have tea with Julie Deane OBE, to hear about the rollercoaster ride that was the meteoric rise of the Cambridge Satchel Company.
Over the course of their conversation, Holly & Julie talked about the importance of a supportive family and what motivated Julie to start her business. Having incredibly learned to code in days, Julie had (and still has) a fierce ‘do it yourself’ attitude. They also delved into the difficulties of scaling a business and how companies change as they grow. With Julie referring to herse...2018-09-0359 min
The Golf InsidersThe Golf Insiders Dec. 7, 2016 Complete ShowPODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game or listen in the Orlando area on FM 96.9 Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear The Golf Insiders live. Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.
In the first segment of this week's hour of intelligent golf talk, Holly G, Host and Producer of The Golf...2016-12-0849 minThe Golf InsidersThe Golf Insiders Dec. 7, 2016 Segment 2PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game or listen in the Orlando area on FM 96.9 Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear The Golf Insiders live. Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.
In the second segment of this week's show, Holly G, and Will Perry mention some of the Tour events...2016-12-0814 min
Get the Most Popular Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalOrfan Audiobook by Corie SkolnickPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1041 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orfan Subtitle: A Novel Author: Corie Skolnick Narrator: Corie Skolnick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-14 Publisher: Mannequin Vanity Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: Jimmy Deane with an "e" is the quintessential orphan, surviving abandonment twice before his feet touch down in kindergarten with the help of his namesake, the late, great, James Byron Dean, and the quirky next-door neighbor, Gillis Lee Wainwright. Skolnick's novel is in turn, irreverent, funny, and...2014-10-2905 min