39 - Interview with Jack W. Gregory (part 1)

Jack W Gregory also known as The Accidental Journalist. He is a UK-based author, consultant, and actor among many things. He battles from being sexually trafficked within the UK Special School System, dealing with rejection, fear, mental illness, addiction, and criminality. He found myself homeless and addicted to crack cocaine. In 2014, he got clean and sober and began to change his life. In 2015, he had a near-death experience that changed his perspective on life. He found a new purpose in sobriety and is now a Hollywood Consultant, Actor, Poet, Journalist, Author, Award-Winning & Festival-Selected Filmmaker, and Podcaster. He has also written several books (one about survivors of human trafficking). He regularly consults for the UK's National Health Service, educating newly qualified doctors on how to deal with addicts. He has also spoken in churches, schools and colleges about his life, taking back our own stories, and finding recovery through creativity. In this first part, we learn about tea with George Michael (!), and the beginnings of Jack learning he was adopted, then becoming a con artist which led to him becoming sex trafficked, leading to mulltiple affairs as an adult, which led to divorce and ultimately a suicide attempt. He then talks about becoming gravely ill, leading to a near-death experience. Contact info for Jack: Books by Jack on Amazon www.facebook.com/jwgreg Instagram: @j_w_greg Tiktok: @jwgreg If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Links mentioned during the episode: Who is George Michael? (opens Wikipedia page) What is HMV? (opens Wikipedia page) History of Coal Mining in the UK (opens Wikipedia page) Hustlers (2019 film; opens Wikipedia page)  Who is John Hurt? (opens Wikipedia page) “8 stone” (UK unit of weight measure = 112 pounds) Jack talks about his contemplating suicide. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US available 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or emotional distress. Their number in the US is 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or at https://988lifeline.org/ – in other countries, reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline which you can find at https://findahelpline.com/.  **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victims perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. Website: ⁠https://www.PolarLifeConsulting.com/⁠ Husband Material (“HM”; faith based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE - https://www.husbandmaterial.com/ Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp at https://www.polarlifeconsulting.com/live-chat Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call: ⁠https://calendly.com/polarlifeconsulting/intro-call⁠ Mike’s Story: ⁠https://www.PolarLifeConsulting.com/about