From Drug Dealer (And Danielle’s Worst Boyfriend Ever) To Men’s Mental Health Champion

Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a textThis powerful episode features Preston O'Brien, a men's mental health advocate and founder of Every Sunday Motorcycle Collective (so you don’t kill yourself between Monday and Saturday) and The Triumphant Man. He’s sharing his journey from childhood sexual abuse survivor to drug dealer to advocate for doing the big work that allows deep healing. But he’s also sharing more than that, twenty years ago, Preston lived a dangerous double life that ended in a suicide attempt. At that time, your host, Danielle, was his live-in girlfriend and she was caught up in his web of deceit. This conversation is also a deep dive into abusive relationships and the impact they have for years after. Today, Preston helps hundreds of men heal from trauma and addiction through evidence-based mental health support.Content Warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction, suicide attempts, and emotionally abusive relationships.Connect with Preston: Preston O'Brien The Triumphant Man Every Sunday Motorcycle Collective  Gentleman's Ride00:00 Trigger Warnings and Introduction00:35 Meet Preston O'Brien: A Troubled Past01:05 The Double Life Revealed01:49 The Turning Point: Suicide Attempt02:21 Reconnecting After 10 Years02:58 Starting the Podcast Conversation03:58 Reflecting on Sydney and Early Trauma08:13 Love Bombing and Relationship Dynamics13:31 Gaslighting and Emotional Abuse15:50 The Path to Self-Destruction32:03 Returning to New Zealand35:01 The Road to Recovery38:21 The Catalyst for Change39:14 Struggles with Addiction and Infidelity40:04 Suzanne's Support and Accountability45:16 Therapy and Self-Forgiveness50:41 Creating Safe Spaces for Men52:40 The Motorcycle Collective54:48 The Triumphant Man Initiative56:03 Healing Through Vulnerability01:06:40 Reconnecting and Forgiveness01:12:26 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsConnect with Danielle: See her website - https://daniellecolley.com.au/But the Chocolate Bar Life book - https://www.thechocolatebarlife.com.au/buy-bookFind her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamdaniellecolley/ Connect on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/IAmDanielleColley/?_rdc=1&_rdr#Watch on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@iamdaniellecolley Check out her substack - https://substack.com/@iamdaniellecolley?utm_source=user-menu