RAPHAEL ROWE: wrongful convictions, positivity after darkness and hope
On this week's episode of On The Mend, Matt is joined by the journalist, presenter, author and podcaster Raphael Rowe. Raphael was wrongly convicted of a crime in the late 1980s, and spent 12 years in prison. During that time, he never gave up trying to prove his innocence and never gave up hope, even in the darkest of times. Since being acquitted and released, Raphael has gone on to work for the BBC as a reporter on Radio 4 and regularly appears on The One Show. He hosts 'Inside The World's Toughest Prisons' on Netflix and his own podcast, 'Second Chance'. He talks to Matt about his time in prison (and in solitary confinement), how exercise and yoga helped him get through the days and how he eventually got the authorities to listen to his appeal. His memoir 'Notorious' talks about some of his darkest times and questions the justice system in the UK, which he also touches on in this episode. They also discuss hope and the power of having the mental strength to get through hard times. You can hear more from Raphael on his own podcast, Second ChanceAnd you can read more about the Raphael Rowe Foundation, hereIf you have been affected by anything you have heard in this episode, there are some links to organisations who might be able to help you below. SamaritansTalking TherapiesDrug Addicts Anonymous Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Mend
Matt Willis talks to inspiring people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom, and finds out how they made it through to the other side.Exploring his own drug and alcohol addiction, he digs deep into what recovery means, offering tips and tools and expert advice.With honest, frank, relatable and free flowing conversation this podcast is personable as it is informative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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