Actor Jason Flemyng interviews former prisoners and people in recovery with powerful stories to tell, exploring their struggle to turn their lives around and challenging the barriers and stigmas that can hold these people back.

For more information and to view dozens of inspiring stories, go to www.morethanmypast.org.uk

If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this podcast and want some help, you can speak to Forward's Reach Out online chat service at https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/find-support/reach-out-online-chat/

If you are in a crisis, contact the Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/

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