Still Standing with Edmund

Описание: 🎙️ Still Standing Podcast – Edmund’s Story

In this episode of Still Standing, we hear the powerful story of Edmund, a man from Brixton, South London, whose life was shaped early by a harsh political climate and the reality of growing up in a cut-throat world.
Edmund had to grow up fast. Survival meant finding ways to earn his keep by any means necessary, and in doing so he became a trusted, respected, and well-known figure within his family, his neighbourhood, and far beyond it. He was dependable, solid — the man people relied on.

That path led Edmund to build and run his own security company, responsible for some of the biggest clubs in London. From there, his career escalated into private close protection work, acting as a bodyguard for A-list celebrities and travelling the world surrounded by glitz, glamour, and apparent success.

But behind the façade, Edmund was slowly crumbling. Years of carrying responsibility, being the family breadwinner, the fixer, the go-to — “the man” — took their toll. While he spent his life protecting others, his own mindset and direction were unravelling. Addiction was quietly wreaking havoc behind the scenes.

After several attempts at treatment and moments of surrender, Edmund finally found solace at Jericho House, where something truly shifted. Nearly five years on, Edmund now lives a meaningful, purpose-led life in recovery, committed to giving back and supporting those who are most in need.

This episode is a reminder that strength isn’t just about holding it together — sometimes real strength is knowing when to put the armour down and ask for help.

Still Standing. 💙