S2Ep6 How Prison and Music Saved My Life with Christian Austin
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S2Ep6 How Prison and Music Saved My Life with Christian Austin
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Summary
In this episode of the Inner Space Project podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley interviews Christian Austin, whose life journey from a chaotic childhood filled with trauma, addiction, and incarceration to recovery and academic success serves as a powerful testament to resilience. Christian shares his experiences with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the role of music in his healing process, and the importance of agency in overcoming adversity. The conversation delves into the impact of shame, the significance of mental health awareness, and the exploration of inner space as a means to foster emotional literacy and personal growth.
Christian is a writer, musician, and speaker who spent much of his early life in chaos-including over a decade behind bars and almost two decades addicted to heroin. Today, he holds a master's degree from Cambridge University and speaks openly about trauma, recover, and resilience. His work bridges the gap between lived experience and public understanding drawing from a life shaped by both systemic neglect and fierce personal transformation.
For more information about Christian and his book-
https://www.christianaustin.org
Former information about Dr Patti --
https://pattiashley.com