Loved hearing Steve talk about finding love, it took me 40plus years to find my life partner, now I have 3 children with her. And finally a master stoke to ask Steve about a message to his estranged children, very very touching 👏👏👏
I TOTALLY GET IT I GREW UP IN BORDING SCHOOL AND HAD ADHD AND SOME NASTY SHIT HAPPENED TO ME PLUS OTHER LADS AND IT FFFF MY LIFE UP MASSIVELY WENT ON HARD DRUGS TO FORGET SHIT THE TRAUMA FROM MY CHILDHOOD IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY GOT PERSONALITY DISORDER PTSD Depression THANKYOU FOR THIS INTERVIEW STEAVE I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO TALK BRO MASSIVE RESPECT THANKUOU DODGE FOR ANOTHER GREAT INTERVIEW AS ALWAYS BROTHER BLESS 🙌 👏👏👏
@@CrazySteveAlone Thanks for doing this Steve. I'm about your age, and for most of my life I've suffered from severe anxiety, depression and panic attacks, as a result of childhood trauma, so I relate to your story a lot. For about a decade, even leaving the house was a massive struggle for me, and I used to self medicate a lot with alcohol and anti-anxiety medication (benzos). After being completely addicted to benzos for five years, I finally hit rock bottom and decided to get help. Even though talking to people about my problems helped me feel a bit better in the short term, I was still carrying around all the trauma and emotional baggage from my childhood, and withdrawal symptoms from trying to come off the benzos made my anxiety and panic attacks ten times worse. Most of the therapy I received was pretty useless at actually getting to the root cause of the problem, but eventually I found a therapy approach called EFT (emotional freedom technique), which was an absolute game changer. After about ten sessions, 90% of my anxiety was gone, permanently, and I haven't had a panic attack in about four years. I still get a little bit of anxiety every now and then, which is normal, but it no longer completely dominates my whole life like it used to. Coming off the benzos was probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, but with the help of EFT I managed to do it. I'd highly recommend giving it a try. It literally saved my life.
Definitely a part 2 there Dodge. Very interesting guy. A great ambassador for mental health. I truly believe you can't help others unless you've walked in their shoes. Maybe he could appear again with carlton for a collaborative view on growing up in tough environments and how it can shape an impressionable mind. Keep up the good work you're truly making something special and I love it
This guy has been through hell. It's amazing that he's still here. Despite everything he's been through he's still an articulate, insightful, courageous person. Thanks Steve for sharing your story. Also, thanks Dodge for another great interview :^)
It takes a brave Man/ woman to speak out. Dodge your interviewing skills and human skills are brilliant. That mini panic attack Steve was having is exactly what I get at funeral's. Don't know why but I can't breathe and anxiety just takes over. I could see the bravery in steve and compassion from yourself. Your doing a great job in the podcast world. Your real and genuinely care about people's feelings before click's on your platform. Your a credit to this platform. Keep up the great interviews ✌️
What a powerful and honest interview with a guy let down by our system. Can we please talk about our problems and not hold these issues in. It helps to be non judgemental and honest and free. Thanks for bringing this up. Respect.
Dodge, I’ve not got more than a few minutes through this and the comment about your compassionate interview technique was as a result of seeing someone else talk to Steve and really push him into trauma. I’m so pleased you could make your talk such a safe place for him to express himself at his pace. I said it before and I’ll say it again you get the story without retraumatising your guests. I’m so pleased you’ve spoken to him exactly the way I thought. Well done to you and an huge well done to Steve having the courage to come on and share his experiences of life. Very very brave man. Edit now I’ve seen it all, his reactions resonate with me so much. Thank you to you both.
Appreciate you taking the time to write a lovely comment Kylie and Steve had a huge amount of courage to come on here to tell his powerful story! All the best 🙏💛
i just wanted to say thank you Dodge for the gift you gave Steve at the end to say he loved his 3 kids that he isn't able to see...those kids will have that for the rest of their lives irrespective of what happens...i felt that in my heart...and Steve...Thank You, i think you can see from everyones comments here how much we appreciate and admire your strength, may love be in your heart for all time.@@DodgeWoodall
Doesn’t matter how many times you talk about it you still go back to that place where it happened although you talk it’s just not easy to get it out,Well done @dodgewoodall
I’ve just bought the book from Amazon what a man top geezer all the best for the future snd I hope your kids do come around one day sll the best one of the best top bloke @dodge top man what a story loved it
MASSIVE RESPECT for this good man. Expressing oneself vulnerably is the most courageous thing a person can do. You should be hugely proud of yourself for getting through the hell you went through, your resilience and your immense strength. Trauma is no joke. I know you said nothing will ever get rid of it but I’d strongly suggest looking into psychedelic therapy (I have done psilocybin therapy twice and it completely saved my life and unloaded all that heavy childhood trauma off my back. I can finally relax, sleep, feel joy and safety again). Regardless, thank you ❤
I can’t even begin to imagine going through all that kind of abuse from 10 years old, and it just carried on!! Very eye opening, much respect to the man for coming through it all and finally finding happiness. Hope you get back together with your kids Steve, all the best with that….great vid Dodge👍🏼
It takes a proper man to open up about the stuff they've got wrong in the past, mistakes they've made and the ability to hold their hands up and admit that they made those mistakes. Great interview. Total admiration for Steve to open up and talk about his life, his actions and his emotions. I have nothing but respect for that. As for the podcast, it's the usual top quality. Letting the guest talk without interrupting and asking the right questions at a pace the guest is comfortable with. That's a great skill to have.
What a podcast, what a story, what a man! Absolutely gripped from start to finish listening to this. Big respect to Steve for opening up as much as he did about his life the good & bad, takes a real bloke to do that. Keep up the good work
My cousin attended the same boarding school, he’s late 40’s now so may of been at a later time than Steve. Might explain why he’s been in and out of prison for most of his adult life.
That was absolutely awesome and so sad at the same time. UNBELIEVABLE point was Steve’s explanation of mental health at all levels of society mental at the end.
Message to Steve. I hope he sees this. I felt that so much when you took the headphones off.. that emotional feeling hit home so much that I want to say, before I even know what you were about to say, you controlled that so well and your not alone. You got this 💪👊
Another example of how a traumatic childhood can affect a persons entire life. This may sound odd,but learning that some of the worst murderers,rapists,gangsters etc had traumatic childhoods makes me so sad since it’s clearly the cause of their criminality,worse still they had no choice in taking that path of criminality I read somewhere that half of the prisoners in the USA had severe mental health problems(either due directly to their childhood or a psychiatric illness) and should really be treated as such rather than in prison,which as Steve points out,just worsens the persons condition. Steve does a great job of explaining this because as he points out nobody ‘really listen’ and actually help unless they’ve been through it themselves. Again,someone who now is an intelligent,well spoken,genuine,polite and caring person who at first look at you’d never think he was(another lesson this podcast teaches,never judge) This is one of the reasons I became a Paediatric Nurse as I felt children need a childhood with positive reinforcement(in particular teenagers). I worked in a Children’s hospice and people would always naturally say how sad that must be,my reply was always the same,yes it is however I found children in the kind of abusive,poor homes/environment’s far sadder since they have a life but it’s slowly being destroyed through no fault of their own. So again,Thank you Steve and Dodge. Steve you’ve helped more people than you’ll ever know with this podcast and your book,you’re a good man. ❤
20 mins into this, steve is so full of trauma its unbelievable to imagine how hard his life has been after the shit he was dealt at that school,i had an incident quite similar as a teen,i got invited to a guys house by my "mates" who drugged me and left,woke up with this guys mouth in a certain area,i jumped up and lamped him in the chops,he hit the deck and i ran,he was found dead 4 days later,i kept quiet for nearly 20 years and tried to forget about it but it started creeping back into my head a few years ago and i had to tell someone because it was eating away at me,trauma can be fucking crippling and empowering at the same time, steve ive got huge respect for you and dodge you are so compassionate and your interview technique is amazing 💪
Steve this is the first time I'm knowing who you are and I never comment on podcasts but bro your story hit me like a tonne of bricks similar story not your story at school but was bullied and thought I was a bad boy done crazy shit I regret now I'm in my 50's please keep telling your story I believe it will change so many lives bad boys realising there is more to life than being a hard man I think the world is changing for the better we don't have to be the man no crying show no weakness thank you for telling your story I wish I had the words to tell you what it meant anyway thank you again
Dodge what a podcast mate, you handled this so well, Steve what a rollacoster of a life you’ve had to entail. So pleased you have found love and some happiness . Just seconds b4 writing this I ordered your book 👍
Dodge that was gritty and very moving. Incredibly brave of Steve to speak about a terrifying nightmare of a childhood. Glad the lad has found happiness finally.
I listen to alot of podcasts but I've never heard a story as harrowing or heartbreaking as Steve's. So happy he's found love and now looking at a much better future
Wow what a powerful story and Steve, you are an amazingly brave Man to talk so openly about your life, trauma, trials and tribulatons. It is clear to me you have a great heart and the horrific cards you have been dealt early in your life are the things that no Child should ever have to experience. I hope and pray that your Children from your first relationship find it in their hearts to understand what you have been through and get back in touch because for sure they are missing out on a potentially wonderful relationship with their Father. I know you have the potential to help so many people by sharing what you have been through and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the work you are doing now and are looking to do to help people going through issues with mental health. Good luck and the best of health to you Steve and like Dodge said your a good Man.
Wow. What a very deep, emotional interview. So much respect for Steve opening up and being completely vulnerable and honest. And as usual Dodge, respect for you in the way you 'go with the flow' and are so empathetic and understanding. Without doubt, the best podcast around talking to 'villains and criminals'.
@@CrazySteveAlone Steve life is a fkg up and down its a test in time,you went through hell and now helping many others and will carry that on,so in some ways like a lesson rough but now look who can teach who,been seen done best teacher on earth mate kudos to you
All this happened too me from the people who lived nxt door, i went through shit all my life ..Anxiety , PTSD , Personality disorder, Bipolar ....Life can be very hard living in my world
Dodge, you properly handled matey who was going into a really bad set of memories, well done, and kudos to Steve for finding it in himself to speak out in a podcast about the abuse, Myself and some of my mates from the 80s went through similar things and it is only through discussing and sharing the pain of the shit we experienced in our formative years that we can move on and have positive relationships, I'm in my 50s now and living a good life , wife, kids and good people around me but it took me 25 years of carrying the pain as a secret before it all came out in a drug fuelled violent incident and ending up with me doing nearly every day of 5yrs in prison then meeting my to be wife when released to start working to change my life and not let my past dictate my future, fair play to Steve, and to you too Dodge, Yet another top notch podcast with interesting guest, I Wish him all the best and could be good to see how the book has impact on his life, Cheers
I’m 20 minutes in, so powerful. They moved on just a few seconds ago, I don’t think I’ve ever been on the edge of my seat like that. Fecken deep 💩 respect to both for talking about that
This guy is a good guy at heart. You can tell from listening. The shit this poor blokes been through as a kid change his path in life. He shouldn’t have had to go through all that and if he hadn’t he wouldn’t have turned into “crazy Steve “ . Makes me so angry hearing about all these stories of people in positions of power abusing kids and ruining their lives. It’s so unfair guys like this have to go through what he’s going through still to this day. Good on him for turning a corner and changing from the violence and trouble. should be proud he’s turned life around. Life’s precious and shouldn’t be thrown away . Easy for me to say I guess as I’m not going through what he has and is. I wish him all the best for the future and thanks for sharing the story.
What an amazing story of triumph over abuse and mental illness. This guy is truly an inspiration and should be called compassionate Steve not crazy Steve.
@kyliebaby1391 i tried to like and reply to your comment but my phone is being an eejit I completely agree with what you said about dodge. The best thing about it is that I don't think it's calculated behaviour by him. I think it just boils down to the fact that Dodge is just as much as a lad as his guests - he's on a level. You can tell by the way he carries himself that he's not some naïve journalist who hasn't got a clue. Thats why these interviews are so easy to watch. It's like listening to 2 pals having a chat down the pub
VERY POWERFULL STUFF I DO HOPE STEVE GETS TO SEE HIS KIDS ,AND I WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY ALL THE LOVE AND HAPPYNESS IN THE WORLD , THANKS DODGE , FOR ANOTHER GREAT PODCAST , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MATE CANT WAIT TO READ THE BOOK .
I must admit at first I judged Steve seeing the clips of him talking about stuff he’d done seemingly boasting but then you hear about what he went through you can see why he was the way he was.. another great pod 👌👍
Very powerful interview Dodge I can relate to some of the stuff Steve has been through. I was sent to a boarding school in the mid seventies at the age of seven and a half and then sent into a children's home during school holidays until I was 16 then sent to young affenders prison when I was 18 for 6mths for violence
Hi team.... I've listen to every single episode and this man is the best example of a man who can hold his head up high and be proud to be him after a horrific story... Last weeks got me and made me realise that men are a special creature ... Steve is a gift from above and so hope his children find him and give him the unity and live he deserves.. Keep them coming and if your reading this steve.... Can I buy you a pint ? And take my hat off to you
Wow, what a podcast, powerful, moving & deep !! first time of actually hearing of this guy, i will definitely be buying the book and well done fo turning your life around, great podcast Dodge as always
Fair play,to both of you Dodge bro,n I've had a colorful life n I always say my mess is now my message because of what people like me n Steve have gone through,never underestimate the power of encouragement,there's enough negative crap about !!
Great life story Dodge - every guest you have seems to have an ever more amazing story… Steve said there is nothing that can deal with mental health… Steve for what you have been through and come through the other side is a miracle in itself… You cried out to God from the depths of your soul and He answered you… despite what you have endured you could easily and understandably say there is no God… God saw your heart towards that homeless guy in what you did… you saw your wife’s heart in how she treated you in your hour of need…. God can heal your past wounds… and will if you seek Him with all your heart. I pray you will encounter Him and His healing in Jesus name ❤ God is Love
Good pod again Dodge. He done right thing told what he could. Shame can’t hear the full stories but was hard for him. least he’s turned his life around 😊👍
Top bloke. Can’t relate to a lot of his life but the mental health is a fuckery, you can’t understand or explain how horrible it is unless you experience it yourself. Like panic attacks - you are genuinely in fear of your life, they impact each and every part of your life.. The last bit about carrying a blood pressure machine and sitting outside hospitals is exactly what I do… and I agree that it stems from the trauma you have early on in life . (I am working on this.. drink really doesn’t help at all) Talking to people really does help.
Every story you hear about famous tough men seems to have the same start point !! Being brutalised as a kid I’m so very grateful for my parents and their love ❤I am a council estate boy didn’t get everything I wanted but got everything I needed !! I love that generally your interviews are not about sensationalism but do seem to have a positive statement to people who have experienced the same traumas and help them ! I can see this in the comments ,fkin belter again dodge respect
Dodgy . I enjoy your work, but i think this one, is the very best. Brilliant . Good luck to Steve as well . Poor sod. I think you could bring Steve back. Well done brilliant!
I honestly can't express enough what he says about anxiety and fear, as I've gone through the same from past experiences working as a doorman and being situations with people, it got to the point for me where i couldn't even get out of bed in my own house to go to the toilet I'd rather wet myself at the the age of 40 i was that frightened, people have no idea what that kind of fear is like, from years of using steriods, drinking and substance abuse it has been unbelievably difficult to get back to normal luckily I've been able to ans understand how to control it when it starts to come back, this is so refreshing to hear someone talk openly about it. Fantastic Dodge ❤ Dave age 45 edinburgh
The fact that he says there is no point in going to therapy as you know and understand what is causing the problem and the dreams and the constant thoughts about what happened means so much as all you can do is deal with it yourself and go through the motions when it comes back at certain times and I've learned to deal with that myself aswell. ❤
Sorry to hear what you have gone through, thankyou for your comment really appreciate it, I'm more than happy to have a zoom call with you, let me know when you are free, thanks again
@Dodge Woodall very well handled where the poor guy nearly went it to melt down after what happened to him in boarding school a lot of people would of tried to push for more info but not dodge mad props to you mate & fair play to the fella it takes a lot of courage & guts to even brush over what happens in places I have like that it a disgrace what some people have to go through just to survive in life & I'm glad to see the fella has come out the other side of things a better man & now helping people & putting into practice what has helped him cope over the years
@CrazySteveAlone just being honest & telling as it is you are 1 brave man speaking about all of what went on when you was younger nothing but love & respect for you 😀 🙌
I used to live in Holyport not far from that school, I know a couple of naughty kids that ended up there but I didn't know that sort of abuse went on, absolutely shocking, I hope the teachers responsible got dealt with!! Its now part of a brand new posh school partnered with Eton College.
Tell you what Dodge mate, you were born to do this. Such a powerful moving story from Steve who needs to be incredibly proud of himself. Most wouldn't have survived these events.
behave, winnersh is the sleepiest place ffs man its a few fields and a train station. great episode dodge. hard to watch this poor bloke tell those horrific stories, brave brave geeza. i was 16 and sent to feltham in 98, was on heron wing, it was fuckin brutal in that place, that shithole alone sends u mad, portland was always the 1 place u didnt want shipping off to back then, thankfully i never saw that place but heard all the horror stories. all the best steve.
subbed to you steve, hoping to get some direction from your videos, always feel weak after suffering health anxiety and panic attacks since a bad illness. seeing that it effects men like yourself although sounds shit it helps knowing its not a weakness in just me. mh is so real, prison was fucking easy in comparison to whats in my head now. @@CrazySteveAlone
Loved hearing Steve talk about finding love, it took me 40plus years to find my life partner, now I have 3 children with her. And finally a master stoke to ask Steve about a message to his estranged children, very very touching 👏👏👏
I TOTALLY GET IT I GREW UP IN BORDING SCHOOL AND HAD ADHD AND SOME NASTY SHIT HAPPENED TO ME PLUS OTHER LADS AND IT FFFF MY LIFE UP MASSIVELY WENT ON HARD DRUGS TO FORGET SHIT THE TRAUMA FROM MY CHILDHOOD IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY GOT PERSONALITY DISORDER PTSD Depression THANKYOU FOR THIS INTERVIEW STEAVE I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO TALK BRO MASSIVE RESPECT THANKUOU DODGE FOR ANOTHER GREAT INTERVIEW AS ALWAYS BROTHER BLESS 🙌 👏👏👏
@@CrazySteveAlone Thanks for doing this Steve. I'm about your age, and for most of my life I've suffered from severe anxiety, depression and panic attacks, as a result of childhood trauma, so I relate to your story a lot. For about a decade, even leaving the house was a massive struggle for me, and I used to self medicate a lot with alcohol and anti-anxiety medication (benzos). After being completely addicted to benzos for five years, I finally hit rock bottom and decided to get help.
Even though talking to people about my problems helped me feel a bit better in the short term, I was still carrying around all the trauma and emotional baggage from my childhood, and withdrawal symptoms from trying to come off the benzos made my anxiety and panic attacks ten times worse. Most of the therapy I received was pretty useless at actually getting to the root cause of the problem, but eventually I found a therapy approach called EFT (emotional freedom technique), which was an absolute game changer.
After about ten sessions, 90% of my anxiety was gone, permanently, and I haven't had a panic attack in about four years. I still get a little bit of anxiety every now and then, which is normal, but it no longer completely dominates my whole life like it used to. Coming off the benzos was probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, but with the help of EFT I managed to do it. I'd highly recommend giving it a try. It literally saved my life.
Don’t tell me you were abused in boarding school
Definitely a part 2 there Dodge. Very interesting guy. A great ambassador for mental health. I truly believe you can't help others unless you've walked in their shoes. Maybe he could appear again with carlton for a collaborative view on growing up in tough environments and how it can shape an impressionable mind. Keep up the good work you're truly making something special and I love it
Please! Part 2 would be awesome
Always come through with real and authentic podcasts Dodge! Keep them coming🫶🏼
This guy has been through hell. It's amazing that he's still here. Despite everything he's been through he's still an articulate, insightful, courageous person. Thanks Steve for sharing your story. Also, thanks Dodge for another great interview :^)
Thankyou so much for your comment
It takes a brave Man/ woman to speak out. Dodge your interviewing skills and human skills are brilliant. That mini panic attack Steve was having is exactly what I get at funeral's. Don't know why but I can't breathe and anxiety just takes over. I could see the bravery in steve and compassion from yourself. Your doing a great job in the podcast world. Your real and genuinely care about people's feelings before click's on your platform. Your a credit to this platform. Keep up the great interviews ✌️
Big hugs 😭😭 haven't even seen half your interview but how strong are you to let people no your life xx dodge is the best man to speak to xx
Thankyou 🙏🏼🙏🏼
The definition of a person turning their life around from traumatic beginnings to be now enjoying life great conversation lads
The interviewers compassion, patience, interesting questions, and background role really played a part. Very skilful interview.
Kind words 🙏💛
What a powerful and honest interview with a guy let down by our system.
Can we please talk about our problems and not hold these issues in.
It helps to be non judgemental and honest and free.
Thanks for bringing this up.
Respect.
Thanks mate and 100 percent Chris it is better to talk and not hold things in, really appreciate your comment
Dodge, I’ve not got more than a few minutes through this and the comment about your compassionate interview technique was as a result of seeing someone else talk to Steve and really push him into trauma. I’m so pleased you could make your talk such a safe place for him to express himself at his pace. I said it before and I’ll say it again you get the story without retraumatising your guests. I’m so pleased you’ve spoken to him exactly the way I thought. Well done to you and an huge well done to Steve having the courage to come on and share his experiences of life. Very very brave man.
Edit now I’ve seen it all, his reactions resonate with me so much. Thank you to you both.
Appreciate you taking the time to write a lovely comment Kylie and Steve had a huge amount of courage to come on here to tell his powerful story!
All the best 🙏💛
Couldn't agree more. You have a knack of getting people to relax and open up. Must be hugely liberating for everyone involved.
i just wanted to say thank you Dodge for the gift you gave Steve at the end to say he loved his 3 kids that he isn't able to see...those kids will have that for the rest of their lives irrespective of what happens...i felt that in my heart...and Steve...Thank You, i think you can see from everyones comments here how much we appreciate and admire your strength, may love be in your heart for all time.@@DodgeWoodall
Doesn’t matter how many times you talk about it you still go back to that place where it happened although you talk it’s just not easy to get it out,Well done @dodgewoodall
I’ve just bought the book from Amazon what a man top geezer all the best for the future snd I hope your kids do come around one day sll the best one of the best top bloke @dodge top man what a story loved it
MASSIVE RESPECT for this good man. Expressing oneself vulnerably is the most courageous thing a person can do.
You should be hugely proud of yourself for getting through the hell you went through, your resilience and your immense strength.
Trauma is no joke. I know you said nothing will ever get rid of it but I’d strongly suggest looking into psychedelic therapy (I have done psilocybin therapy twice and it completely saved my life and unloaded all that heavy childhood trauma off my back. I can finally relax, sleep, feel joy and safety again).
Regardless, thank you ❤
Really appreciate your comment and kind words thankyou 🙏🏼
I can’t even begin to imagine going through all that kind of abuse from 10 years old, and it just carried on!! Very eye opening, much respect to the man for coming through it all and finally finding happiness. Hope you get back together with your kids Steve, all the best with that….great vid Dodge👍🏼
🙏🏼 thanks Simon appreciate it
@@CrazySteveAlone 👊🏼
It takes a proper man to open up about the stuff they've got wrong in the past, mistakes they've made and the ability to hold their hands up and admit that they made those mistakes. Great interview. Total admiration for Steve to open up and talk about his life, his actions and his emotions. I have nothing but respect for that. As for the podcast, it's the usual top quality. Letting the guest talk without interrupting and asking the right questions at a pace the guest is comfortable with. That's a great skill to have.
Good man 👍🏼👍🏼
What a podcast, what a story, what a man! Absolutely gripped from start to finish listening to this. Big respect to Steve for opening up as much as he did about his life the good & bad, takes a real bloke to do that. Keep up the good work
My cousin attended the same boarding school, he’s late 40’s now so may of been at a later time than Steve.
Might explain why he’s been in and out of prison for most of his adult life.
That was absolutely awesome and so sad at the same time. UNBELIEVABLE point was Steve’s explanation of mental health at all levels of society mental at the end.
One of the most compassionate, heartfelt podcasts I've listened too.
Message to Steve. I hope he sees this.
I felt that so much when you took the headphones off.. that emotional feeling hit home so much that I want to say, before I even know what you were about to say, you controlled that so well and your not alone. You got this 💪👊
Dodge , Thank you.
Steve , Thank you.
Ye will never understand how much this story has helped me. Thank ye both again.
Great interview Dodge...Steve...just ordered your book..
This interview has put a few things in perspective in my life anyway..
Stay lucky Steve
Another example of how a traumatic childhood can affect a persons entire life. This may sound odd,but learning that some of the worst murderers,rapists,gangsters etc had traumatic childhoods makes me so sad since it’s clearly the cause of their criminality,worse still they had no choice in taking that path of criminality I read somewhere that half of the prisoners in the USA had severe mental health problems(either due directly to their childhood or a psychiatric illness) and should really be treated as such rather than in prison,which as Steve points out,just worsens the persons condition. Steve does a great job of explaining this because as he points out nobody ‘really listen’ and actually help unless they’ve been through it themselves. Again,someone who now is an intelligent,well spoken,genuine,polite and caring person who at first look at you’d never think he was(another lesson this podcast teaches,never judge) This is one of the reasons I became a Paediatric Nurse as I felt children need a childhood with positive reinforcement(in particular teenagers). I worked in a Children’s hospice and people would always naturally say how sad that must be,my reply was always the same,yes it is however I found children in the kind of abusive,poor homes/environment’s far sadder since they have a life but it’s slowly being destroyed through no fault of their own. So again,Thank you Steve and Dodge. Steve you’ve helped more people than you’ll ever know with this podcast and your book,you’re a good man. ❤
Thankyou for your kind words really appreciate it means a lot so thankyou again 🙏🏼
Soon as you said panic attacks I knew what you were gonna say. Only those that have had them understand. Much worse than anyone realises or can guess
20 mins into this, steve is so full of trauma its unbelievable to imagine how hard his life has been after the shit he was dealt at that school,i had an incident quite similar as a teen,i got invited to a guys house by my "mates" who drugged me and left,woke up with this guys mouth in a certain area,i jumped up and lamped him in the chops,he hit the deck and i ran,he was found dead 4 days later,i kept quiet for nearly 20 years and tried to forget about it but it started creeping back into my head a few years ago and i had to tell someone because it was eating away at me,trauma can be fucking crippling and empowering at the same time, steve ive got huge respect for you and dodge you are so compassionate and your interview technique is amazing 💪
steve's story is the most powerful story ive heard.. i resonated with parts of it & im really happy how he turned his life around.
Steve this is the first time I'm knowing who you are and I never comment on podcasts but bro your story hit me like a tonne of bricks similar story not your story at school but was bullied and thought I was a bad boy done crazy shit I regret now I'm in my 50's please keep telling your story I believe it will change so many lives bad boys realising there is more to life than being a hard man I think the world is changing for the better we don't have to be the man no crying show no weakness thank you for telling your story I wish I had the words to tell you what it meant anyway thank you again
Kind words really appreciate your comment means a lot thankyou
That 1st 20mins was really tough to watch!! What a brave bloke just going into a small amount of detail
Brilliant pod cast loved every minute of it got my own demands I have to deal with every day mental health is real but it's good to talk
Dodge what a podcast mate, you handled this so well, Steve what a rollacoster of a life you’ve had to entail.
So pleased you have found love and some happiness . Just seconds b4 writing this I ordered your book 👍
Thankyou 🙏🏼 nice it's a very deep read but hope you have a good read, appreciate your comment Kevin
Dodge that was gritty and very moving. Incredibly brave of Steve to speak about a terrifying nightmare of a childhood. Glad the lad has found happiness finally.
Well done Steve for talking it through and what an inspiration you are sorting out that homeless man. . .I wish you great fortune and happiness. . .
I listen to alot of podcasts but I've never heard a story as harrowing or heartbreaking as Steve's. So happy he's found love and now looking at a much better future
Great podcast I’m going to get Steve’s book for my holiday in November. Cheers boys 👍🏻
Wow what a powerful story and Steve, you are an amazingly brave Man to talk so openly about your life, trauma, trials and tribulatons. It is clear to me you have a great heart and the horrific cards you have been dealt early in your life are the things that no Child should ever have to experience. I hope and pray that your Children from your first relationship find it in their hearts to understand what you have been through and get back in touch because for sure they are missing out on a potentially wonderful relationship with their Father. I know you have the potential to help so many people by sharing what you have been through and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the work you are doing now and are looking to do to help people going through issues with mental health. Good luck and the best of health to you Steve and like Dodge said your a good Man.
Kind words appreciate your comment means a lot so thankyou
Loved this one ❤ big respect to Steve 🧡
Wow. What a very deep, emotional interview. So much respect for Steve opening up and being completely vulnerable and honest. And as usual Dodge, respect for you in the way you 'go with the flow' and are so empathetic and understanding. Without doubt, the best podcast around talking to 'villains and criminals'.
Good man Tony and glad you enjoyed 🙏
Thankyou Tony appreciate your comment
@@CrazySteveAlone Steve life is a fkg up and down its a test in time,you went through hell and now helping many others and will carry that on,so in some ways like a lesson rough but now look who can teach who,been seen done best teacher on earth mate kudos to you
All this happened too me from the people who lived nxt door, i went through shit all my life ..Anxiety , PTSD , Personality disorder, Bipolar ....Life can be very hard living in my world
This 1 should be a banger can't wait to listen to this
Thanks 🙏🏼
Dodge, you properly handled matey who was going into a really bad set of memories, well done, and kudos to Steve for finding it in himself to speak out in a podcast about the abuse,
Myself and some of my mates from the 80s went through similar things and it is only through discussing and sharing the pain of the shit we experienced in our formative years that we can move on and have positive relationships, I'm in my 50s now and living a good life , wife, kids and good people around me but it took me 25 years of carrying the pain as a secret before it all came out in a drug fuelled violent incident and ending up with me doing nearly every day of 5yrs in prison then meeting my to be wife when released to start working to change my life and not let my past dictate my future, fair play to Steve, and to you too Dodge,
Yet another top notch podcast with interesting guest, I Wish him all the best and could be good to see how the book has impact on his life,
Cheers
Lovely message Matt and glad you have found happiness mate 🙏💛
Seeing him relive his boarding school trauma shows what he went through
Absolutely outstanding interview
I’m 20 minutes in, so powerful. They moved on just a few seconds ago, I don’t think I’ve ever been on the edge of my seat like that. Fecken deep 💩 respect to both for talking about that
Thankyou 🙏🏼
Really powerful moving interview. Wish Steve all the best. There’s a really good man in there.
Wasn’t the pod I was expecting but what a bloke! Some young lads from the estates need to hear from people like Steve 🤞
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A really powerful interview. A great job Dodge and very brave of Steve to talk about his past like that.
👏Well done for speaking openly about this!! Powerful stuff!
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This guy is a good guy at heart. You can tell from listening. The shit this poor blokes been through as a kid change his path in life. He shouldn’t have had to go through all that and if he hadn’t he wouldn’t have turned into “crazy Steve “ . Makes me so angry hearing about all these stories of people in positions of power abusing kids and ruining their lives. It’s so unfair guys like this have to go through what he’s going through still to this day. Good on him for turning a corner and changing from the violence and trouble. should be proud he’s turned life around. Life’s precious and shouldn’t be thrown away . Easy for me to say I guess as I’m not going through what he has and is. I wish him all the best for the future and thanks for sharing the story.
Thankyou so much for your kind words means a lot
What an amazing story of triumph over abuse and mental illness. This guy is truly an inspiration and should be called compassionate Steve not crazy Steve.
@kyliebaby1391 i tried to like and reply to your comment but my phone is being an eejit
I completely agree with what you said about dodge. The best thing about it is that I don't think it's calculated behaviour by him. I think it just boils down to the fact that Dodge is just as much as a lad as his guests - he's on a level. You can tell by the way he carries himself that he's not some naïve journalist who hasn't got a clue.
Thats why these interviews are so easy to watch. It's like listening to 2 pals having a chat down the pub
Kind words mate 🙏
Wow one of the best podcasts I’ve seen. What a warrior this man is. 100% respect to him and wish him all the best
Thanks mate 🙏🏼
VERY POWERFULL STUFF I DO HOPE STEVE GETS TO SEE HIS KIDS ,AND I WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY ALL THE LOVE AND HAPPYNESS IN THE WORLD , THANKS DODGE , FOR ANOTHER GREAT PODCAST , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MATE CANT WAIT TO READ THE BOOK .
I must admit at first I judged Steve seeing the clips of him talking about stuff he’d done seemingly boasting but then you hear about what he went through you can see why he was the way he was.. another great pod 👌👍
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Very powerful interview Dodge I can relate to some of the stuff Steve has been through. I was sent to a boarding school in the mid seventies at the age of seven and a half and then sent into a children's home during school holidays until I was 16 then sent to young affenders prison when I was 18 for 6mths for violence
Another powerful and hard hitting podcast, what a life he’s led. Glad he’s found happiness and long may it continue
Thankyou John 🙏🏼
Powerful podcast hats of to Steve to open up its the hardest and biggest thing anyone can do 100% . Cracking podcast Dodge really well done ❤
Hi team....
I've listen to every single episode and this man is the best example of a man who can hold his head up high and be proud to be him after a horrific story...
Last weeks got me and made me realise that men are a special creature ...
Steve is a gift from above and so hope his children find him and give him the unity and live he deserves..
Keep them coming and if your reading this steve....
Can I buy you a pint ?
And take my hat off to you
Thankyou very much for your kind words really appreciate it 🙏🏼
Wow, what a podcast, powerful, moving & deep !! first time of actually hearing of this guy, i will definitely be buying the book and well done fo turning your life around, great podcast Dodge as always
Glad you enjoyed it Andrew
Wow - you changed a homeless man’s life. That’s seriously powerful bro .
Thankyou 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Fair play,to both of you Dodge bro,n I've had a colorful life n I always say my mess is now my message because of what people like me n Steve have gone through,never underestimate the power of encouragement,there's enough negative crap about !!
Absolutely great. Thanks again Dodge. Thanks Steve for sharing your story. Much love.
35:00 he smashes it totally! Guys let's not be afraid of this, we are all in it together!! 👊
Thankyou 🙏🏼
Great life story Dodge - every guest you have seems to have an ever more amazing story…
Steve said there is nothing that can deal with mental health…
Steve for what you have been through and come through the other side is a miracle in itself…
You cried out to God from the depths of your soul and He answered you… despite what you have endured you could easily and understandably say there is no God…
God saw your heart towards that homeless guy in what you did… you saw your wife’s heart in how she treated you in your hour of need….
God can heal your past wounds… and will if you seek Him with all your heart.
I pray you will encounter Him and His healing in Jesus name ❤ God is Love
Such kind words really appreciate means a lot so thankyou 🙏🏼
Well done on another brilliant interview.
Brilliant story 👏🏼 takes a lot to open up and speak about this stuff.
Thankyou appreciate your comment means alot
Brilliant definitely one of the best . Really enjoyed hearing Steve's story and how he come threw so much darkness.
Thankyou 🙏🏼
this podcast was so inspirational Steve i feel your pain i have just ordered your book to reed the full story stay safe Steve and Dodge
Thanks so much appreciate it, nice one hope you have a good read mate
One of my favourites so far! Great pod👌🏻
Good pod again Dodge. He done right thing told what he could. Shame can’t hear the full stories but was hard for him. least he’s turned his life around 😊👍
As soon as those words come out from your mouth! They will no longer have power over you! Well done mate!
Thanks Jamie
Such a powerful story full respect to Steve for opening up even after all that trauma ❤️
Thanks Kieran
Steve is a real man he's helping so many people by talking about traumaget him back on 2 talk about his wild time's
Appreciate your comment mate means a lot cheers
Top bloke.
Can’t relate to a lot of his life but the mental health is a fuckery, you can’t understand or explain how horrible it is unless you experience it yourself.
Like panic attacks - you are genuinely in fear of your life, they impact each and every part of your life..
The last bit about carrying a blood pressure machine and sitting outside hospitals is exactly what I do… and I agree that it stems from the trauma you have early on in life . (I am working on this.. drink really doesn’t help at all)
Talking to people really does help.
Great episode dodge...I don't know the guy but know the firm he's with..all the best to him mental health is so so serious
Absolutly brilliant interview dodge. Steve you are an amazing man big respect to you 👍👍👍
Brave guy ❤
Every story you hear about famous tough men seems to have the same start point !! Being brutalised as a kid I’m so very grateful for my parents and their love ❤I am a council estate boy didn’t get everything I wanted but got everything I needed !! I love that generally your interviews are not about sensationalism but do seem to have a positive statement to people who have experienced the same traumas and help them ! I can see this in the comments ,fkin belter again dodge respect
Good man Jason 🙏
Dodgy . I enjoy your work, but i think this one, is the very best.
Brilliant . Good luck to Steve as well . Poor sod. I think you could bring Steve back.
Well done brilliant!
Glad you enjoyed it Tony 💛🙏
Yes dodge mate best podcaster out there where can I get in touch with this guy Steve m8
Powerful Dodge. What a story. Steve is rightly to think that the animal is dead. I wish him all the luck in the world 🌎 😪
I honestly can't express enough what he says about anxiety and fear, as I've gone through the same from past experiences working as a doorman and being situations with people, it got to the point for me where i couldn't even get out of bed in my own house to go to the toilet I'd rather wet myself at the the age of 40 i was that frightened, people have no idea what that kind of fear is like, from years of using steriods, drinking and substance abuse it has been unbelievably difficult to get back to normal luckily I've been able to ans understand how to control it when it starts to come back, this is so refreshing to hear someone talk openly about it. Fantastic Dodge ❤ Dave age 45 edinburgh
The fact that he says there is no point in going to therapy as you know and understand what is causing the problem and the dreams and the constant thoughts about what happened means so much as all you can do is deal with it yourself and go through the motions when it comes back at certain times and I've learned to deal with that myself aswell. ❤
I'd really appreciate it if i could have a zoom call with him just to go through my experience
Sorry to hear what you have gone through, thankyou for your comment really appreciate it, I'm more than happy to have a zoom call with you, let me know when you are free, thanks again
What a great interview Dodge and such a great interviewee in Steve. The king of podcasts, way better than James English.
So much respect for Steve
Goodness 😢 I can't even imagine.....
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we dont fucking cry .. great post as always
I really like this guy , well done mate for telling your story,,,,
Cracking podcast Steve and dodge keep them coming,I hops your kids see this and come find you one day all the best mate.
Don't forget to like and support people
Thanks appreciate it
@Dodge Woodall very well handled where the poor guy nearly went it to melt down after what happened to him in boarding school a lot of people would of tried to push for more info but not dodge mad props to you mate & fair play to the fella it takes a lot of courage & guts to even brush over what happens in places I have like that it a disgrace what some people have to go through just to survive in life & I'm glad to see the fella has come out the other side of things a better man & now helping people & putting into practice what has helped him cope over the years
Nice one Michael 👍🏼👍🏼
Thankyou for your comment Michael
@CrazySteveAlone just being honest & telling as it is you are 1 brave man speaking about all of what went on when you was younger nothing but love & respect for you 😀 🙌
Strongest bloke I’ve ever seen
Hopefully some happy times ahead for crazy steve. Great podcast, cheers dodge
Yes definitely and thankyou for your comment
I used to live in Holyport not far from that school, I know a couple of naughty kids that ended up there but I didn't know that sort of abuse went on, absolutely shocking, I hope the teachers responsible got dealt with!! Its now part of a brand new posh school partnered with Eton College.
First time I've see this podcast fantastic 1❤well done 👏 both
Glad you enjoyed it and welcome on board 👍🏼👍🏼
Steve needs to go do a few ayahuasca experiences I think it will help him massively🙌
Tell you what Dodge mate, you were born to do this.
Such a powerful moving story from Steve who needs to be incredibly proud of himself. Most wouldn't have survived these events.
Good man 👍🏼👍🏼
Thankyou for your comment appreciate it mate
behave, winnersh is the sleepiest place ffs man its a few fields and a train station. great episode dodge. hard to watch this poor bloke tell those horrific stories, brave brave geeza. i was 16 and sent to feltham in 98, was on heron wing, it was fuckin brutal in that place, that shithole alone sends u mad, portland was always the 1 place u didnt want shipping off to back then, thankfully i never saw that place but heard all the horror stories. all the best steve.
he's from wokingham
Yeah it was definitely brutal for sure, appreciate your comment thanks
i guess you were not listening very well?@@soccerball8168
subbed to you steve, hoping to get some direction from your videos, always feel weak after suffering health anxiety and panic attacks since a bad illness. seeing that it effects men like yourself although sounds shit it helps knowing its not a weakness in just me. mh is so real, prison was fucking easy in comparison to whats in my head now. @@CrazySteveAlone
Another great podcast Dodge 👏
Used to go to a gym I used Steve is a nice bloke.
Really great episode thanks Steve x❤
Thankyou appreciate your comment
Total respect steve from your old friend stefan
Powerful as Steve. Good for you fella. Dodge outstanding 👍🏻
Thankyou