Locked Down but Leveling Up: 4 Months on an Ankle Monitor - Leigh Stewart

In this powerful episode of A Colourful Past, host Danny Shannon sits down with Lee Stewart, the founder of the "Let’s Get Grounded" Facebook community. Leigh’s story is a masterclass in radical accountability and turning a negative situation into a positive empire.Leigh opens up about his recent "wake-up call"—a drink-driving charge that landed him on four and a half months of home detention with an ankle monitor. Instead of letting the restriction break him, he used the time to launch three businesses, begin a diploma in mental health counseling, and commit to a life of total sobriety.We dive deep into Leigh’s "colourful past," exploring:Early Roots: His introduction to substance abuse at age nine and the impact of the foster care system.The Height of Addiction: Surviving an $1,800-a-day meth habit, heavy gambling, and the dark reality of drug-induced psychosis.The Turning Point: A near-fatal rock bottom that led to rehab and a spiritual encounter that saved his life.Business as Therapy: How Lee applies a "solution-focused" mindset to both entrepreneurship and personal healing.The "Better Better" Philosophy: Why creating new, positive memories is the only way to kill the bad ones from the past.Lee is now dedicated to mentoring others through "Let’s Get Grounded," aiming to become an NDIS-registered recovery coach to help people navigate their own paths out of the "hood" and into greatness.Key Quote:"Don’t hold on to what’s behind, as that will not lead you into the future. Create new memories to kill the bad ones that hold you backwards." — Lee Stewart.About Our Guest:Leigh Stewart is an entrepreneur, qualified chef, and mental health advocate. Through his Facebook page, "Let’s Get Grounded," he provides a space for connection, guidance, and raw honesty for those struggling with addiction and mental health.Connect with the Show:Host: Danny ShannonSponsor: Rewire and RealignTheme: Your past does not define your future.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You don't have to do it alone.