{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6370b1885ce7b900126fc582/6409907ef918780011bfe1cc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"151. From near death to forgiveness, love and redemption with Michael Rowcroft","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6370b1885ce7b900126fc582/1678563922767-e67e9ef5ed4b1bac86d69d528c175e16.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>At 22 years of age, Michael Rowcroft is running to pay back to the orgnisation that helped to change his life. In 2021 ago Michael was homeless, addicted to alcohol and Meth, estranged from his family, stealing and completely out of control. The turning point came when a drug deal turned into a violent and Michael was stabbed 7 times, his lungs and heart were damaged, he was rushed to hospital and died 6 times on the operating table. From this what could have been the lowest point in his life was the catalyst the started to process of forgiveness, love and healing.</p><p><br></p><p>Michael is now running for his own healing and is running to raise funds for the rehab centre that helped him. He is aiming to run 340km in 3 days.</p><p>Links below to support him on his run.</p><p><br></p><p>Here is a youtube clip of Michael and his story.</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/4wPPqD2gDmo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/4wPPqD2gDmo</a></p><p><br></p><p>Here is the Go Fund Me page to support him.</p><p><a href=\"https://gofund.me/12570a49\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://gofund.me/12570a49</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery.&nbsp;To check them out go to&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://www.mondaydistillery.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.mondaydistillery.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to</p><p><a href=\"http://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.iquitalcohol.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald</p><p><a href=\"http://www.ashgrunwald.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.ashgrunwald.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist.&nbsp;Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Danni Carr"}