Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott

In this brand-new series, Zara sits down with people whose lives have been shaped by extraordinary experiences. From surviving life-changing events and escaping dangerous situations to stories of crime, cults, and shocking split-second decisions, each guest shares their story with complete honesty. Raw, candid and deeply personal, these are the stories you won't forget.Catch new episodes every Wednesday at 3pm on Spotify.

Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott is a society podcast hosted by Zara McDermott, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Zara McDermott hosts Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott, a society show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Inside the World of an International Drug Kingpin

  Aug 19, 202616 minS1

  Support Resources: Frank drugs helpline: 0300 123 6600 -- talktofrank.com Samaritans -- 116 123 -- samaritans.org.uk Having served three years in prison as a teenager for GBH with intent, Jason Frost fell into drug dealing after robbing a drug lord's house and ending up with £30,000 of cocaine. But as the money escalated, so did the risks – leading to dangerous run-ins with rival gangs, numerous attempts on his life, and a personal battle with drug and steroid abuse, PTSD and schizophrenia. Now, he owns a multi-million-pound gym business and shares how he managed to turn his life around against all odds.

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  Episode #8

  Groomed at 15: The Survivor Who Exposed Britain's Grooming Crisis

  Aug 12, 202623 minS1

  Support Resources: Childline -- 0800 1111 --childline.org.uk Samaritans -- 116 123 -- samaritans.org.uk Sammy Woodhouse was 14 years old when she met and was groomed by Arshid Hussain. At 15, she became pregnant by him and was coerced into committing a number of crimes, for which she was unjustly convicted. Years later, after leaving her abuser and realising that she had been a victim of grooming, Sammy told her story to a journalist at The Times, kickstarting a national investigation into Britain's grooming crisis that is still ongoing. Now, she has waived her anonymity and campaigns for “Sammy’s Law”, which would pardon survivors of child sexual exploitation who have been criminalised for crimes committed under coercion.

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  Episode #7

  'My Family Killed My Sister': Surviving Honour-Based Abuse

  Aug 5, 202618 minS1

  In 2006, Bekhal's younger sister Banaz was murdered by her family in the name of so-called ‘honour’ after leaving an arranged marriage and beginning a relationship of her own choosing. Bekhal later gave evidence in court against her father, uncle and other male relatives, becoming the first daughter in UK history to testify against her own father in an honour killing trial. In this interview, Bekhal tells her own story, from her experience of FGM as a young girl to surviving an attempted killing by her own brother, to her present campaign for Banaz's Law.This guest's voice has been altered using AI to protect their anonymity. Bekhal’s campaign has been led by Southall Black Sisters, a charity that challenges all forms of violence against women and girls. To access their website and follow the campaign, please refer to the link below. Southall Black Sisters -- helpline@southallblacksisters.co.uk -- southallblacksisters.org.uk Bekhal's book -- No Safe Place: Murdered by Our Father by Bekhal Mahmod with Dr Hannana Siddiqui Samaritans -- 116 123 -- samaritans.org.uk Childline -- 0800 1111childline.org.uk

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  Episode #6

  From ‘Britain’s Greatest Fraudster’ to Fraud Prevention Expert: How I Stole £30 Million

  Jul 29, 202619 minS1

  Support Resources:R eport Fraud -- 0300 123 2040 reportfraud.police.uk We Fight Fincrime -- wefightfincrime.com Tony Sales is one of the only people in the world to have ever worked at both the highest level of organised fraud and at the forefront of fraud prevention. He became involved in crime at a young age following an unstable and traumatic childhood, and by his mid-teens was running increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes. Over six years, he stole an estimated £10-30 million from banks and businesses before being arrested whilst on the run. After his release, he moved into fraud prevention, and now uses his experience to advise governments, law enforcement and major organisations on how to combat financial crime. https://www.youtube.com/@zaranicolemcdermott

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  Episode #5

  One Punch Killer on Violence, Guilt and Redemption

  Jul 22, 202620 minS1

  In 2011, Jacob Dunne threw a single punch on a night out that turned fatal, landing him in prison and changing both his life and his victim's family's lives forever. After his release, he connected with his victim's parents through restorative justice and ultimately turned his life around with their encouragement. Find the full episode of Truth Be Told with Zara McDermott on Spotify and YouTube now. https://www.commongroundjustice.uk/

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