Episode 16 | Dr Paul Wood

From convicted murderer to internationally respected psychologist, resilience expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Dr Paul Wood shares one of New Zealand's most extraordinary stories of redemption.In this powerful episode of Stand Up Again, Dr Paul takes Sophie and Nick back to his troubled childhood, the devastating loss of his mother, addiction, gang culture, and the choices that led to spending more than a decade in some of New Zealand's toughest prisons.But this isn't just a story about prison. It's a conversation about ownership, identity, resilience, and the remarkable power of education to transform a life. Paul explains how shifting from a victim mindset to one of personal responsibility became the foundation for rebuilding his future. While in prison, he earned an undergraduate degree and a Master's degree, and began his PhD before completing it after his release.Today, he is an internationally recognised resilience expert, keynote speaker, and author, working with major brands and global organisations to help individuals and teams build resilience, unlock potential, and perform at their best.A deeply honest and inspiring conversation about hope, healing, second chances, and what it truly means to stand up again.This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.