On this week's episode of The Stick Up, Russell continues his talk with Lurata Lyon. In Part 2 we hear Lurata Lyon’s journey as a political asylum seeker and how she came to be a motivational speaker and presentation coach in the UK, after escaping a human trafficking and organ harvesting gang at the age of 17.

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On this week's episode of The Stick Up, Russell talks with Lurata Lyon, a motivational speaker and presentation coach. Lurata shares her remarkable story of survival, recounting her abduction by a human trafficking and organ harvesting gang at the age of 17 during the tumultuous split of former Yugoslavia.

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This week on the podcast, Russell is joined by Andrew Papadatos, a trailblazer in sexual wellness and relationship advice. From breaking barriers to enhancing intimacy, Andrew shares his own insights and knowledge on his social platforms to educate others on the topic some might find ‘taboo’.

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Introducing Sydney-based Comedian, Andrew Hamilton.

After being incarcerated for selling drugs, Andrew discovered the healing power of laughter during his time behind bars. Harnessing this revelation, he has since channeled his innate sense of humor onto comedy stages with his acclaimed show, "Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison."

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This week on the podcast, we introduce Bernie Shakeshaft, Founder of BackTrack Youth Works, a program aimed at guiding young people towards a brighter future through vocational, on-the-job training, that’s deliberately aligned with the regional job market.

In this episode, Russell and Bernie discuss the benefits of using animals in education and the incredible effect it’s had on the youth at Back Track. It’s because of this approach that the crime rates in Armidale have drastically reduced.

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This week, Ex-Prison Officer and Sexual Abuse Survivor Advocate, Mel Watson is joining us on the podcast to open up about her journey.

Born into domestic violence and raised in a toxic household, Mel endured neglect and alienation, leaving her without guidance to process her traumatic childhood. She candidly shares her struggle with turning to drugs and partying as a young teenager as a means of escape. Mel also shares her experience after working as a Prison Officer in the same environment as child predators and reveals the privileged treatment they often receive behind bars.

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This week on the podcast, we have the pleasure of having Australian Music Artist Ay Huncho joining us for an exclusive interview.

In this episode, Ay Huncho takes us on a journey through his musical beginnings, sharing the story of his discovery by a producer that led to the creation and release of his debut track.

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From 1%-er Motorcycle Club to Social Worker, Justin ‘Mooch’ Deloretto joins Russell this week on the podcast to share his journey from a former Club Member to a published Author and Advocate for positive change.

Discover how Justin is reshaping the narrative on gang clubs and helping the next generation stay on the right path.

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This week on the podcast, Men’s Relationship and Intimacy Coach, Sasha Fedorovsky joins Russell to explain how she helps men decondition their learned behaviours and explore their emotional landscape.

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NRL Legend and Fox Sports Commentator, Braith Anasta joined Russell for this episode and opened up about a deeply personal experience, revealing the heart-wrenching story of how he lost his father to suicide when he was just 15.

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On this week's episode, Russell is joined by his good friend and talented actor, Clint Foster, who’s known by many for his role of Tom Kelly on the Australian Nine Network crime drama anthology series Underbelly Razor.

In this episode, the boys talk about police harassment and a past incident involving Clint, where he was sent to jail over an investigation where evidence had been fabricated by a police officer.

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