by Dean James
<p>‘Used to Be’s’ do indeed count! “I used to be…” refers to a past human state, role, condition, identity or experience. Understanding the importance of what or who someone ‘used to be’ can provide valuable insight into one’s life journey, reflecting on how our 'used to be' has had influence on who we are today.</p><br><p>Dean James talks to inspiring guests, revealing the most intriguing, inspiring and enthralling stories of a life's past experiences; successes, failures and lessons are reflected on as we celebrate change, transition, transformation and personal development. </p><br><p>We’re not dwelling on the past in a negative, stagnant way. We are giving it it’s proper time, power and reflection, so we can understand the impact it has had on who we are today! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 16, 2025
<p><u>U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 2, Episode 2</u></p><p><strong>Maria Roney | I Used To Be...In An Abusive Relationship</strong></p><br><p>Dean James interviews Maria Roney about her harrowing and traumatic experience of being in an abusive marriage for more than 20 years, and how she is now living her dream life by the beach with love, joy and peace, doing what she loves. Maria speaks so openly and honestly about some of her experiences, including her daily practices and coping strategies from her PTSD. Maria's story is a true display of strength, resilience and survival. Her inspiring transition from surviving being a victim of domestic abuse, into supporting other women is truly remarkable! Maria is a Healer, Intuitive Guide and Teacher, supporting women who are ready to transmute the pain of the past to awaken their divine feminine power, and experience true freedom, joy and abundance. She wants you to know that if she can do it, so can you!</p><br><p>Maria is offering a <strong>Freebie </strong>to all U2BDC listeners! Click Below to claim yours...</p><p><a href="https://mariaroney.com.au/unlock-happiness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Unlock Happiness - Maria Roney</a></p><br><p>Follow Maria:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mariaspurpose" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariaroneyhealing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-roney/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br><p>If you are affected by any of the themes explored in this episode, and are in need of further help & support, please see the links below:</p><br><p><strong>Books:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.samuelthomasdavies.com/book-summaries/self-help/too-good-to-leave-too-bad-to-stay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Too Good To Leave, Too Bad To Stay, by Mira Kirshenbaum</a></p><p><a href="https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Broken To Brilliant Book Series</a></p><br><p><strong><u>Domestic Abuse: UK Charities</u></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/the-survivors-handbook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women's Aid</a></p><p><a href="https://refuge.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Refuge</a></p><p><a href="https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victim Support</a></p><p><a href="https://galop.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LGBT+ Victim Support</a></p><p><a href="https://mankind.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support for Male Victims</a></p><br><p><strong><u>Australian Charities</u></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.brokentobrilliant.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Broken To Brilliant</a></p><p><a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1800Respect</a></p><p><a href="https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/family-and-domestic-violence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Services: Australia</a></p><p><a href="https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White Ribbon</a></p><br><p><strong>Don't forget to join the conversation...</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66bf306447151aa1d3c5bc07/shows/66bf317747151aa1d3c63970/episodes/www.u2bdc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.u2bdc.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/u2bdc.pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563487515578" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@u2bdc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 2, 2025
<p><u>U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 2, Episode 1</u></p><p><strong>Daniel Dow | I Used To Be...A Tradie</strong></p><br><p>Dean James interviews Daniel Dow about his successful transition from being 'on the tools', to performing stunts in some of Hollywood's biggest movies. Daniel was a floor-layer. An honest, reliable living, which he enjoyed. But he was always striving for something more. He always had big ambitions, a fearless nature and a command over his body in multi-disciplines. In this episode we hear about how Daniel trained hard in his spare time to become a stuntman. H was given his first opportunities by an old neighbour who became an incredible mentor, role-model and friend, and how he now performs next to the likes of Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Woody Harrelson and Piers Brosnan to name but a few.</p><br><p>To follow Daniel's stunt experiences, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dowstunts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here. </a></p><br><p>To follow Daniel's mammoth property development project, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/29meadowview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here. </a></p><br><p><strong>Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, connect and comment...we can only grow with your help!</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66bf306447151aa1d3c5bc07/shows/66bf317747151aa1d3c63970/episodes/www.u2bdc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.u2bdc.com</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1lfS9VJJVYys8bEhNUMqZ1?si=b9d99966730f4d33" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u2bdc-used-to-bes-do-count/id1764966220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkXzxsrWqMcAj4rLY9TCsA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/438a8945-f733-4be8-9bbe-a74c500b293d/u2bdc-used-to-be's-do-count" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Music</a></p><p><a href="https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1001182851" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deezer</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/u2bdc.pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563487515578" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@u2bdc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
February 5, 2025
<p><u>U2BDC: Used To Be's Do Count | Season 1, Episode 11</u></p><p><strong>Ryan Curtis | I Used To Be...A Mummy's Boy</strong></p><br><p>Dean James interviews Ryan Curtis about the sad death of his mother, Ann. Ryan speaks openly about the kind of Mum Ann was, the beautiful close relationship they shared, and the devastating end that he experienced when she was diagnosed with cancer and given 6 months to live. Ryan used to be a Mummy's Boy, but is continuing to be a Mummy's Boy (just in spiritual form) by carrying the torch of his Mum's spirit forward. Listen as he explains to Dean, how he coped with the end-of-life phase, and how he is coping with life now, without his Mum. </p><br><p>Ryan is running the London Marathon on Sunday 27th April 2025. He is raising money for <a href="https://www.sfh.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St Francis Hospice</a>, who cared for his Mum at her end-of-life phase and who has given his family crucial support throughout this difficult time. If you can spare a few quid, <strong>please</strong> sponsor him here: </p><br><p><a href="https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ryan-curtis-johnson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaYXosYTnnEsa6IAJyE_gDVkpRzfYCalaGgBbO1aXVdSr3hd_9kBrhejVU_aem_-Ygt-rov4YIyfiQCVgtl_g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SPONSOR RYAN'S LONDON MARATHON RUN FOR ST FRANCIS HOSPICE</a></p><br><p>If you are affected by any of the themes explored in this episode, and are in need of further help & support, please see the links below: </p><br><p><a href="https://www.sueryder.org/grief-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sue Ryder - Grief Support</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cruse.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cruse Bereavement Care</a></p><p><a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samaritans</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cancer Research - Coping with Cancer</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/support-and-self-care/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mind - Support and Self Care for Bereavement</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, connect and comment...we can only grow with your help!</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/66bf306447151aa1d3c5bc07/shows/66bf317747151aa1d3c63970/episodes/www.u2bdc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.u2bdc.com</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1lfS9VJJVYys8bEhNUMqZ1?si=b9d99966730f4d33" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u2bdc-used-to-bes-do-count/id1764966220" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkXzxsrWqMcAj4rLY9TCsA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/438a8945-f733-4be8-9bbe-a74c500b293d/u2bdc-used-to-be's-do-count" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Music</a></p><p><a href="https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1001182851" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deezer</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/u2bdc.pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563487515578" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@u2bdc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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