Samantha talks about her tumultuous journey through childhood trauma, bullying, and addiction. She discusses her high school years marked by substance abuse and the challenges of motherhood in toxic relationships. Through her story, Samantha emphasizes the importance of healing, self-acceptance, and the ongoing journey of personal growth. she emphasizes the significance of seeking help, the power of sharing one's experiences, and the ongoing journey of healing and personal growth.

Dani shares her journey of addiction, starting with marijuana and alcohol in her early 20s. She discusses how her addiction escalated and affected her schooling, relationships, and mental health. Dani eventually sought help and found recovery through AA. Dani discusses her academic struggles, including being diagnosed with dyslexia and receiving special accommodations. She also opens up about her mental health challenges, including depression, self-harm, and an eating disorder.

Derrick McManus, a former South Australian police officer, shares his story of resilience and survival. After joining the police force, he eventually joined the special task and rescue group (also known as STAR). Derrick became a sniper, a diver, and trained with the SAS in counter-terrorism. He served with STAR for 11 years out of his 42-year police career. He shares his experience of being shot 14 times during a mission. He describes the events leading up to the shooting and the injuries he sustained. Despite being shot multiple times, McManus remained calm and focused on controlling panic and shock. After three hours, backup arrived and he was rescued.