"I would definitely have died some other way."

In this incredibly raw and unfiltered conversation, Susan Universe shares a life story that sounds like a movie script. From a feral childhood in North Shields and being ghosted by her own family, to the reckless years that led to her being detained in a Spanish prison at just 22 years old—Susan has seen the darkest corners of life.

But here is the shock: Susan says prison saved her life.

We talk about:

The Spanish Prison Experience: What it’s really like to be locked up in a foreign country with no language, no money, and no windows.

Sisterhood in the Shadows: Meeting the "most dangerous woman in Spain" and finding humanity in the most unlikely places.

The Breaking Point: A midnight encounter with the North Sea at Tynemouth that changed everything.

The Return: Coming home to Newcastle and the long road from "scruffy kid" to High Priestess and transformational coach.

Susan’s journey is a testament to the fact that shame dies when stories are told. If you feel stuck, silenced, or like your past defines you, this episode is for you.

Connect with Susan:
Instagram: @SusanUniverse

Facebook: Susan Universe

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2w8sfa8Dwox4-dzqvoJykQ
YouTube podcast episode where Susan talks about her experience in prison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OY5zZiHSDo



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