The armed robber turned TikTok addiction mentor, Paul Simmons
Episode description
Paul Simmons’ mugshot appeared on the front page of the Bristol Evening Post in 2004. Fast forward through many years in jail, crimes and devastating addiction Paul appeared on the front page in November 2022 for very different reasons. Having served 22 years in 20 prisons over various sentences since 17, the care leaver is now making a name for himself on social media. With daily videos on TikTok (@pauladdictmentor), podcast appearances and Youtube videos, Paul was working through his own traumas, regrets and challenges - and helping many others too.
Join Neil and Paul for a raw and fascinating story of the care to prison pipeline, mental health in men’s prisons and how Paul is finding redemption and recovery his own way.
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