EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1H 9M
Geordie Roots & Global Lessons: How Prison Saved My Life
from Kelly Oliver Dougall · host Kelly Oliver Dougall
"I would definitely have died some other way."In this incredibly raw and unfiltered conversation, Susan Universe shares a life story that sounds like a movie script. From a feral childhood in North Shields and being ghosted by her own family, to the reckless years that led to her being detained in a Spanish prison at just 22 years old—Susan has seen the darkest corners of life.But here is the shock: Susan says prison saved her life.We talk about:The Spanish Prison Experience: What it’s really like to be locked up in a foreign country with no language, no money, and no windows.Sisterhood in the Shadows: Meeting the "most dangerous woman in Spain" and finding humanity in the most unlikely places.The Breaking Point: A midnight encounter with the North Sea at Tynemouth that changed everything.The Return: Coming home to Newcastle and the long road from "scruffy kid" to High Priestess and transformational coach.Susan’s journey is a testament to the fact that shame dies when stories are told. If you feel stuck, silenced, or like your past defines you, this episode is for you.Connect with Susan:Instagram: @SusanUniverseFacebook: Susan UniverseYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2w8sfa8Dwox4-dzqvoJykQ YouTube podcast episode where Susan talks about her experience in prison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OY5zZiHSDo#PrisonToPurpose #SusanUniverse #Transformation #Sisterhood #NorthShields #GeordieStories #HealingJourney Get the 4 F's Survival Toolkit for free now https://kellyoliverdougall.co.uk/youre-not-a-bigot-youre-grieving/I help women work through the issues I talk about on my channel through my counselling private practice.You can book a free consultation with me at kellyoliverdougall.co.uk/counselling
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"I would definitely have died some other way."In this incredibly raw and unfiltered conversation, Susan Universe shares a life story that sounds like a movie script. From a feral childhood in North Shields and being ghosted by her own family, to the reckless years that led to her being detained in a Spanish prison at just 22 years old—Susan has seen the darkest corners of life.But here is the shock: Susan says prison saved her life.We talk about:The Spanish Prison Experience: What it’s really like to be locked up in a foreign country with no language, no money, and no windows.Sisterhood in the Shadows: Meeting the "most dangerous woman in Spain" and finding humanity in the most unlikely places.The Breaking Point: A midnight encounter with the North Sea at Tynemouth that changed everything.The Return: Coming home to Newcastle and the long road from "scruffy kid" to High Priestess and transformational coach.Susan’s journey is a testament to the fact that shame dies when stories are told. If you feel stuck, silenced, or like your past defines you, this episode is for you.Connect with Susan:Instagram: @SusanUniverseFacebook: Susan UniverseYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2w8sfa8Dwox4-dzqvoJykQ YouTube podcast episode where Susan talks about her experience in prison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OY5zZiHSDo#PrisonToPurpose #SusanUniverse #Transformation #Sisterhood #NorthShields #GeordieStories #HealingJourney Get the 4 F's Survival Toolkit for free now https://kellyoliverdougall.co.uk/youre-not-a-bigot-youre-grieving/I help women work through the issues I talk about on my channel through my counselling private practice.You can book a free consultation with me at kellyoliverdougall.co.uk/counselling
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